USPS and the Human Resources Shared Service Center (HRSSC) bargaining unit have reached a tentative agreement on a 36-month contract. The HRSSC unit is under the umbrella of the American Postal Workers Union and covers approximately 218 employees represented by the union. âThis agreement is economically responsible and fair to our employees,â said Deputy Postmaster…
September 14, 2021 LiteBlue has a new look and features as part of an extensive redesign that creates an improved user experience, particularly for those who view the website using mobile devices. The redesign â LiteBlueâs first major overhaul since 2004 â debuted Sept. 14. An important resource for Postal Service employees, LiteBlue can be…
September 13, 2021 A training course on Business Reply Mail procedures and invoicing will soon be available in HERO. The course, titled Business Reply Mail, is mandatory for Level 18 Postmasters, lead retail associates, retail associates, sales and service distribution clerks, postage due clerks, postage due technicians, mailing requirements clerks, bulk mail clerks, bulk mail…
September 13, 2021 USPS will offer a cold chain packaging service â used for shipping perishables and other items â to businesses and other customers, starting Sept. 12. The organization has been testing the packaging for several months with businesses that ship food, medical supplies and other items. Called Priority Mail Express Cold Chain Packaging,…
September 13, 2021 The Research and Education Department is sponsoring Zoom Trainings for APWU Members in October 2021. SPECIAL NOTES: Participants must be an APWU member. No one should attend this training on the Postal Service time clock. Each participant must register individually and not as a group. The deadline to register for all workshops…
September 10, 2021 The Postal Service is hiring for more than 40,000 seasonal positions as preparations continue for the winter holidays, the organizationâs peak season for mail and package deliveries. The opportunities include letter and rural carrier, mail handler and driver positions. âOur entire organization is focused on delivering a successful holiday season. To make…
September 10, 2021 The Postal Service wants to remind employees of the rules related to misuse of time, including what your obligations are while on duty. Federal regulations require USPS employees to use their on-the-clock time in an honest effort to perform their official duties. Generally, personal activities should not be conducted during duty hours….
From: Vance Zimmerman <vzimmerman@apwu.org> Sent: Friday, September 10, 2021 9:58 AM Subject: Vaccination Mandates by President Biden On September 9, 2021, the White House released two Executive Orders on vaccinations for COVID-19. The Executive Orders on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees and on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors do…
