APWU: Summary of Work Year Designation List Changes

From: Vance Zimmerman <vzimmerman@apwu.org> Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 3:19 PM To: APWU National Officers Subject: Work Year List Attached is the work year list. There are 8 Tabs along the bottom. Click on the tab that has the needed data. There is a basic explanation in the tab titled “Summary of Changes”. If you…

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USPS: Criteria for Return to Work for Employees with Confirmed Cases of COVID-19

From: Vance Zimmerman <vzimmerman@apwu.org> Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 9:24 AM Subject: Return to Work Criteria Attached is the Criteria for Return to Work for Employees with Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 that the Postal Service has put out and is supposed to be following. It was updated on April 16, 2020. The previous criteria was…

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USPS: How to deal with news media inquiries

The Postal Service wants employees to follow proper procedures when interacting with the news media. If an employee is contacted by a reporter or another member of the media, the employee should refer the individual to his or her supervisor or manager. The employee can also direct the reporter to the USPS Newsroom website, which…

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USPS Statement on Coronavirus (4/29/20)

Media Statement – COVID-19 April 29, 2020 The United States Postal Service is proud of the work our more than 600,000 employees play in processing, transporting, and delivering mail and packages for the American public. We provide a vital public service that is a part of this nation’s critical infrastructure. The Postal Service has a…

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USPS responds to APWU questions on Military Survey

From: Lynn Pallas-Barber <lpallas@apwu.org> Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 2:26 PM To: NBAs Cc: Regional Coordinators Subject: FW: Notification No. GCCC202001667 USPS to Ask Employees With Military Experience to Complete Military Survey – update Brothers and Sisters, Please find the complete documents and the questions that were asked of postal management with regard to the…

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USPS: Face coverings guidance for warm weather

As the weather begins to warm up, the Postal Service is reminding employees of ways to prevent heat-related illnesses during the coronavirus pandemic. Employees exposed to hot and humid conditions are at risk of heat illness. It’s important to remember to stay cool and safe. Because the coronavirus can spread between people in close proximity…

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APWU President Dimondstein Appears on Democracy Now!

April 29, 2020 President Dimondstein appeared on Democracy Now! with Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez today. The interview covered the financial crisis facing the U.S. Postal Service, the impact of the Coronavirus on the USPS and the vital role of our public Postal Service in carrying out civic life across the country. Part 1 Part…

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APWU: FMCSA Waives Regulations that Includes PVS CDL Holders in Response to COVID-19

April 29, 2020 Due to the COVID-19 national emergency, there is a high public need for transportation professionals. In response, the Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), recently announced a waiver from certain regulations applicable to all interstate and intrastate commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders and to…

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