The Postal Service is switching to a new commuter benefits provider, Commuter Benefits Solutions. Through the commuter benefits program, USPS allows career employees to pay for some commuting costs using pre-tax money. The benefit can be used for public transportation, vanpools or parking. Employees who participate could save up to 40 percent on commuting costs….
For Immediate Release – June 12, 2016 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As a mark of respect for the victims of the act of hatred and terror perpetrated on Sunday, June 12, 2016, in Orlando, Florida, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the…
Tuesday, June 14, is Flag Day, one of the six days each year postal facilities are required to fly the POW-MIA flag. The flag and its display at postal facilities honors the sacrifices made by members of the armed forces held as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action. The POW-MIA flag must…
I am very proud to announce that the Chicago Area Local voted unanimously to endorse my candidacy for Vice President of the American Postal Workers Union at their Membership Meeting of June 12. My deep appreciation to Robert Henry, President, and to all the Members, Stewards and Officers of Chicago. I very much look forward…
Background As part of its ongoing effort to provide cost-effective, high-quality customer service, the U.S. Postal Service tracks customer service activities at post offices, stations, and branches. These activities are known as Function 4 operations and include Post Office boxes, retail windows, vending equipment; and miscellaneous administrative and mail forwarding operations, as well as scanning…
By Aaron Baskerville – June 10, 2016 PONTIAC, Mich. (WXYZ) – A workplace survey about the Metroplex Mail Distribution Center in Pontiac paints a dismal picture of workplace life. The survey, exclusively obtained by 7 Action News, was sent out to more than 700 union workers in May. One hundred seventy five have responded so…
Letter Carrier James Robinson recently helped the Postal Service increase efficiency in Chicago District, where he has delivered mail for almost 30 years. Robinson served on a team tasked with strengthening address management in the district. The effort was part of the Lean Six Sigma business improvement initiative. The project aimed to increase the volume…
June 9, 2016 The 2016 Democratic Platform Drafting Committee held its second day of hearings to listen to party officials and policy experts on education, jobs, and the economy. “Moving America Forward: Education, Jobs, and the Economy” was the second day of the first in a series of regional events. This Mid-Atlantic Regional Forum was held…
