Will Postal Reform Uphold Promises to Postal Retirees?

By John Hatton / NARFE – February 19, 2021 The start of another Congress marks the start of a new round of discussions about postal reform legislation. As much as circumstances may change, due to the COVID-19 pandemic or changing economic trends or otherwise, the U.S. Postal Service continues to operate within the same basic…

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USPS: Federal Injury Compensation Training

Basic training on federal injury compensation rules and procedures is now available through the HERO platform. The self-paced tutorial was developed by the Labor Department’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs. The training is part of FECA Overview, a curriculum of 26 courses on rights and responsibilities under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act. Topics include: •…

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APWU Live Chat with President Dimondstein February 25

Join APWU President Mark Dimondstein as he brings the latest news and updates from the APWU national leadership and takes your questions. This month’s livestream comes as the opening of Contract bargaining gets closer, we push for full vaccine access for postal workers as part of a national vaccination plan, we deliver our petition for…

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USPS OIG Report: Pandemic Volume and Revenue Projected Scenarios

Objective The Postal Service develops a range of financial projections as part of its financial planning. A financial projection is an estimate or forecast of a future situation or trend based on a study of present and historical trends. The main projection the Postal Service completes is the annual financial plan, which estimates revenue, volume,…

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USPS OIG Report: Voyager Card Transactions – Elizabeth, NJ

Background This report presents the results of our self-initiated audit of Voyager Card Transactions – Elizabeth, NJ, Post Office. The Elizabeth, NJ, Post Office is in the Northern New Jersey District of the Northeast Area. This audit was designed to provide U.S. Postal Service management with timely information on potential financial control risks at Postal…

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USPS, GSA team on credentialing services

The Postal Service and the General Services Administration (GSA) have teamed up to assist federal employees with their government credentials. GSA, a federal agency that manages government real estate, typically operates hundreds of USAccess sites that offer federal employees and contractors with credentialing services and support. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, almost 500 USAccess…

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154 Postal Employees Have Died of COVID-19

The USPS recently disclosed that 154 employees had died of COVID-19 through January 31, 2021. Attached is the spreadsheet posted on the Postal Regulatory Commission website. 154 COVID Deaths Through 1-31-2021 ACR2000 ChIR No. 6. Response 3 First Name: Don Last Name: Cheney Email: doncheney@live.com Union/Local : APWU – Auburn WA Local Office held if…

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Miami Clerk seeks transfer to TX, TN, KY areas

Looking to relocate closer to my children. I am a SSA FTR clerk in Miami looking for a transfer to Texas, Tennessee, Kentucky or any other surrounding state. Thank you. First Name: Felicia Last Name: Williams Email: feliciaw672@gmail.com Union/Local: APWU –  South Florida

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