August 6, 2021 WASHINGTON, DC — The below remarks are as prepared for delivery by Postmaster General and CEO Louis DeJoy during the open session meeting of the Postal Service Board of Governors on Aug. 6, 2021. “Good morning. Thank you, Chairman Bloom. Let me add my welcome to all here on-line. I join Governor…
ORDER The National Labor Relations Board orders that the Respondent, Local #295, Detroit District Area, American Postal Workers Union (APWU), AFL–CIO, Detroit, Michigan, its officers, agents, and representatives, shall: 1. Cease and desist from (a) Failing and refusing to bargain in good faith with Local 243, International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) (the Union) as the…
August 4, 2021 (RISC-WP-21-006) As the Postal Service experiences disruption in its industry, it can learn from the experiences of organizations that navigated change in their markets. The OIG researched the experiences of organizations in three disrupted industries to identify strategic takeaways for the Postal Service. Over the past 20 years, digital diversion of communication,…
Via John P. Richards, President – Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter of the APWU In this issue: APWU COPA Honor Roll Addendum Steelworkers Union Settles With ATI Voter Suppression Pittsburgh Retiree Record – August 13, 2021
APWU News Article – August 3, 2021 President Dimondstein signed extensions on the COVID MOUs today (August 3), through September 30, 2021. The liberal leave policy has also been extended (see letter below). The latest documents can be found below. They are also listed, together with the full archive of MOUs and other resources on…
August 2, 2021 USPS is reminding employees about a new service that ensures timely deliveries for customers who request expedited packaging supplies (EPS). These supplies — including corrugated containers, envelopes, pressure-sensitive labels and decals — are specially designed for use with domestic and international Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail services, at no additional cost…
August 2, 2021 WASHINGTON, DC — Due to an anticipated large gathering of people during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, out of an abundance of caution for the safety and health of our employees and the public, the Aug. 6, 2021, open session meeting of the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors will now be conducted…
The Postal Service has published National Update’s latest edition and mailed it to employees’ homes. The publication — a national edition of Area Update, the organization’s print newsletter for employees — was introduced last year. The latest edition features stories from across the nation, including Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s visit to USPS facilities in Missouri…
