USPS is working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to offer fingerprinting services at more Post Offices across the nation. The fingerprinting program, which launched in 2018 at two offices in Washington, DC, is now available at more than 80 locations nationwide and has generated approximately $1 million in revenue. âThis is an amazing accomplishment…
A Chicago-area universityâs message of thanks to postal workers and other essential employees is now being broadcast throughout the nationâs third-largest city. The athletic department at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, leases a digital billboard off Interstate 294, near OâHare International Airport. Normally, the billboard is used to promote the schoolâs sports teams. âWhen the…
April 21, 2020 The number one priority of all levels of the APWU leadership during the current coronavirus crisis has been the health and safety of postal workers, our families, and that of the postal public. As part of our work to keep postal workers healthy and safe, we are encouraging all members to continue…
In areas where local and state governments have ordered or directed people to wear face masks, Postal Service employees should comply. Additionally, any USPS employee who is unable to achieve social distancing in his or her workplace should wear a face covering. The new policy takes effect April 21 and will remain in place until…
Via John P. Richards, President â Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter of the APWU Excerpt: It was inevitable that coronavirus would impact on our Chapter in a most negative way. In normal times we would be planning our traditional Mid Summer Blast luncheon that members enjoy so much. But with restaurants and other food establishments forced…
The Postal Service has established a COVID-19 Supplies Command Center to ensure USPS facilities have supplies to keep employees safe and meet facilitiesâ cleaning needs during the coronavirus pandemic. While facilities should continue to order supplies following standard procedures and using local buying where available, the center is working closely with Supply Management and district…
The Postal Service is reminding employees to watch out for children and dogs whose normal routines have changed due to lockdowns prompted by the coronavirus pandemic. With many workplaces and most schools closed because of the outbreak, more customers are at home during the daytime with their kids and pets. When driving postal vehicles in…
March 6, 2020 A supervisor in New York City was short $63,994 in her Unit Reserve Stamp Stock. She was given a demand letter for $63,994. She appealed per ELM 450. Because no one conducted an audit of the stamp stock when it was transferred over to her (six years before), she didnât have to…
