USPS OIG Report: MODS Errors and Adjustments

Objective The Management Operating Data System (MODS) is a web-enabled application that provides a systematic approach to gathering, storing, and reporting data on workload, workhours, and machine utilization by operation number and facility type. The Postal Service uses MODS data to plan workload, project workhours and mail volume, track mail processing activities, evaluate the efficiency…

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APWU: Workers Memorial Day is April 28

04/05/2019 – Each year on April 28 we observe Workers Memorial Day. It’s a day when working people throughout the world remember those who were hurt or killed on the job and recommit to the struggle for a safe workplace. On this day in 1971, the Occupational Safety and Health Act became effective and the…

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2019 APWU National Election Rules

Nominating petitions go out starting May 1st and must be returned by June 17th. For the first time, a regional election magazine will be included in the same envelope as the ballot. Candidates’ statements will be printed in a small font (Times New Roman, size 10) with no enhancements such as bold face type, bulleted…

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Lawyer’s Mistake No Reason to Revive Postal Worker’s Bias Suit

By Patrick Dorrian – April 3, 2019 Letter failed to follow federal employee EEO process Lawyer’s mistake in filing charge with EEOC not excused A Pittsburgh mail carrier was too late to sue the U.S. Postal Service for withdrawing his job accommodation for his stroke-related climbing restrictions, the Eleventh Circuit said. John Komosa had to…

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APWU: Mailing Requirements Clerks and Bulk Mail Clerks to Lose Duty Assignments

From: Lamont Brooks <lbrooks@apwu.org> Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2019 4:00 PM Subject: Mailing Requirements Clerks MRC Helpdesk-Bulk Mail Tech-Genysis-Service Now- 1-800 Number Seven sites were tested using approximately two MRC per District per a USPS to APWU notification in March 2018. The APWU held a nationwide telecon with the locals in March 2018 with seven…

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NJ State Postal Workers 48th Annual Convention and Tri State Educational Seminars

Source: Trenton Metro Area Local

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USPS: Changes for most entry-level bargaining positions

The Postal Service is streamlining the hiring process for most entry-level bargaining positions. The organization has introduced the Virtual Entry Assessment (VEA), a process that all applicants — including current non-career bargaining unit employees — must complete when applying for these positions. The VEA is a set of four online assessments that each align to…

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