February 28, 2020 Recently, the Postal Service informed APWU of a potential breach in testing materials related to Maintenance Selection System Exam 955, stating the following: As a precautionary measure, a temporary hold on Exam 955 test scheduling has been issued until a full investigation has been completed. Individuals currently in process to complete testing…
February 27, 2020 Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan discusses the Postal Service’s financial outlook in a new “Business Focus” video released this week. To restore its financial health, Brennan says the organization is pursuing opportunities to increase revenue and drive efficiency. Other requirements include a flexible pricing system from the Postal Regulatory Commission and legislation…
From: Sue Carney <scarney@apwu.org> Sent: February 26, 2020 6:43 PM Subject: I’ve Been Blessed Local and State Presidents, Please find the attached announcement regarding my retirement. Feel free to share with your Executive Board, stewards and membership. With much love and appreciation. In solidarity. Sue Susan M. “Sue” Carney National Human Relations Director American Postal…
Do You Really Know Who Is Calling? Beware of Imposters National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) runs from March 1–7, 2020. This year, the focus is on imposter scammers who impersonate the Postal Service™, the Social Security Administration, and the Internal Revenue Service. In 2019, imposter scams were the number one fraud reported to the Federal…
On February 26, 2020, your APWU Regional Safety Representatives met with the Regional Coordinators, Article 14 Officers, and the Industrial Relations Director. During this meeting COVID-19 was discussed extensively. Your representatives have held ongoing conversations with the Postal Service about COVID-19. We will continue to be in discussions with the Service as the spread of…
The Postal Service is reminding employees that they are required to abide by the Hatch Act, including the guidelines for using social media. Here’s a quick recap of the law: • The Hatch Act exists to keep politics out of federal workplaces. The law, passed in 1939, limits certain political activities of federal and postal…
Via Bobby Donelson, President SWCAL Retiree Chapter: Attached is the Southwest Coastal Area Local Retiree Chapter Article 6 resolution on the APWU National Form. ARTICLE 6 REPRESENTATION WHEREAS, as the mothers and fathers of the American Postal Workers Union, retired members are a storehouse of knowledge, battle-tested experience, and wisdom to be utilized as a…
If you’re a Postal Service employee, the organization wants you to remember the rules on engaging in activities outside USPS. These activities can include working for other employers while still holding a postal job, serving on an outside board or volunteering for a group. Federal ethics regulations don’t prohibit you from engaging in any outside…
