August 3, 2023 The Postal Service wants to remind employees to safeguard the mailstream from improperly wrapped or damaged packages containing hazardous materials. Once packages containing damaged, leaking or nonmailable hazardous materials are identified, they should be brought to a designated rewrap or hazardous material mail staging area for assessment. Hazardous items that are disposed…
August 3, 2023 Postal Service nonbargaining employees are required to complete training on political activity and the Hatch Act by Sept. 30. The Hatch Act law prohibits federal workers â including Postal Service employees â from engaging in political activity while on duty, while wearing a uniform, while on federal property or while inside a…
United States Postal Service and American Postal Workers Union, Alamo Area Local 0195. Cases 16âCAâ279233 and 16âCAâ287594 July 31, 2023 DECISION AND ORDER BY CHAIRMAN MCFERRAN AND MEMBERS WILCOX AND PROUTY On September 29, 2022, Administrative Law Judge Donna N. Dawson issued the attached decision. The Respondent filed exceptions and a supporting brief, and the…
August 2, 2023 In August 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law the bipartisan Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act. The Act expanded VA health care and benefits coverage to the many veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits and other hazardous substances, such as Agent Orange. The Department of Veteransâ Affairs (VA)…
By Mike O’Brien – August 2, 2023 A U.S. Postal Service plan to insource all line hauling of mail and parcels between hubs and local delivery units, which had been handled by contractors, will be completely phased in by 2025, according to a source with knowledge of meetings with USPS officials. As part of the…
August 1, 2023 The Postal Service is inviting employees to audition for this yearâs holiday advertising campaign. Employees who are selected to participate could be featured in a variety of ads, including TV commercials. The audition process is open to all employees. No prior experience is required. The USPS Employee Casting website has instructions on…
By Michael Karlik – August 1, 2023 A Denver employee of the U.S. Postal Service failed to show her employer retaliated, discriminated against her or otherwise refused to accommodate her disability, the federal appeals court based in Colorado ruled last month. Melissa M. Goodson held a variety of jobs within the Postal Service since 1997….
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