The Postal Service is reminding employees of the importance of protecting commercial information. Any employee might be asked to disclose commercial information to someone outside of the organization. Although requests for this kind of information are usually sent under the Freedom of Information Act, they can also come directly from other people, such as a…
From: Maintenance Webinar <maintwebinar@apwu.org> Date: Wed, Mar 10, 2021 Subject: Maintenance Webinar March 10, 2021 Presentation Brothers and Sisters, Thank you registering and or participating in our Maintenance Council presentation of today. I’m delighted to inform you that over 450 of you participated today (login and phone combined). We hear you loud and clear with…
Introduction Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the November 2020 general election, the Postal Service’s Cleveland Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) experienced earlier than normal Peak Season mail, including package volume. This management alert responds to media and mailer concerns indicating that drivers experienced excessive wait times for drop shipments at the Cleveland P&DC. Our…
Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 14, at 2 a.m. In areas where the change is observed, people will “spring forward” and set their clocks ahead one hour Saturday, March 13, at bedtime. Clocks will turn back Sunday, Nov. 7, at 2 a.m. Source: USPS
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testified before the U.S. House Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee on March 11. The subcommittee is part of the House Committee on Appropriations. The USPS Newsroom website has DeJoy’s full written testimony. Statement of PMG DeJoy – March 11, 2021 Source: USPS
When plugging a smart mobile device (e.g., phone, tablet, or wearable technology) into a computer’s USB port, the two devices can exchange information or malware.1 At the United States Postal Service®, this could put sensitive information into the wrong hands and potentially affect our business and reputation. To prevent a security breach, follow these important…
Maps that show the Postal Service’s new districts and divisions structure are now available on Blue. Under a plan announced March 3, the organization’s 67 districts will be consolidated into 50. The new territories will align closely to state borders and provide familiar boundaries for employees and customers. Additionally, the Postal Service will create a…
From: Vance Zimmerman <vzimmerman@apwu.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 Subject: Absences due to COVID-19 Vaccine The subject of absences occurring due to employees receiving the COVID-19 vaccine has come up a few times. I requested management’s position on these absences. The email message below states these absences would fall under the Liberal Leave Policy. It…
