USPS worker sues for sexual harassment and retaliation

 By Angela Kennecke – Januray 9, 2020 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls woman, who is marking her 20-year career with the United States Postal Service, is suing her employer in federal court for sexual discrimination and retaliation. Cindy Ekeren works as a mail clerk at the USPS processing and distribution center…

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USPS urges increased cybersecurity vigilance amid Mideast tensions

USPS is requiring employees, contractors and others to demonstrate increased cybersecurity vigilance amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Email spearphishing campaigns targeting U.S. government agencies are intensifying, the Postal Service Corporate Information Security Office reports. Cyberthreat actors are aggressively attempting to steal sensitive information, including account credentials and financial information, using targeted information campaigns….

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USPS: Destroy, don’t donate old collection boxes

The Postal Service is reminding employees that collection boxes should not be donated to outside organizations. Nonprofit groups and other outside organizations often request the donation of old collection boxes for use in a variety of ways, such as the collection of gifts during the holidays, or as a receptacle for the gathering of worn…

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USPS: PMG Agrees to Delay Retirement

January 6, 2020 WASHINGTON – The Governors of the United States Postal Service are conducting a thorough, nationwide search for a successor to Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan, who announced her intent to retire effective Jan. 31, 2020. To facilitate the search and transition process, the Postmaster General has agreed to delay her retirement date….

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USPS OIG Report: Partnership Agreement Compliance

This report presents the results of our self-initiated audit of the U.S. Postal Service’s partnership agreements with [redacted]. Our objectives were to determine [redacted] with agreement provisions and determine whether opportunities exist to enhance agreement provisions. Read full report Source: USPS Office of Inspector General

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USPS OIG Report: Delivery and Customer Service Issues – Brooklyn, NY

This report presents the results of our audit assessing mail delivery and customer service issues at the Greenpoint and Williamsburg Stations, Brooklyn, NY. We conducted this audit in response to a June 21, 2019, request from four New York members of Congress (Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, and Representatives Nydia Velazquez and Carolyn Maloney)…

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USPS: Tips to avoid winter driving accidents

The Postal Service wants employees to drive safely during winter, a time of year that presents unique challenges. Here are some tips: • Allow yourself extra time to stop and turn. Slow down well in advance of traffic lights, traffic signs and intersections. • Leave extra space between your vehicle and other traffic. Reduce speed…

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USPS: Calendar shows 2020 payroll schedule

Want to know when you’ll be paid this year? The calendar image above shows the 26 paycheck dates for Postal Service employees. Every month this year will have two paydays, except for May and October, which will have three each. Source: USPS Related: APWU 2020 Pay & Holiday Calendar, Leave Chart

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