USPS bumps up collection times at hundreds of points across Kansas

By Justin Wingerter – November 28, 2015 The U.S. Postal Service has changed its collection times at hundreds of points across Kansas since August, an adjustment critics say is causing a slow degradation of postal quality in the state. Brian Sperry, a regional spokesman for the Postal Service, said 340 collection points west of Topeka…

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You Tube Video Exposes Complex Internal Package Theft at USPS

By Dave Parkinson – November 27, 2015 A Canadian awaiting a package from Miami, Florida was shocked to find out his package of comic books was tampered with using a sophisticated rerouting technique within the USPS. Miami, Florida/Toronto, Ontario – You Tuber Luanga Nuwame has recently launched a public service announcement video on his Homemade…

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APWU 2016 National Election of Officers has begun, NBA Kehlert to run for VP

“After much reflection and deliberation I have come to the very serious decision that I will be seeking the position of the Vice Presidency of the American Postal Workers Union in our 2016 National Election of Officers.” – APWU NBA Jeff Kehlert Related: .   

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Video: Postal Carriers Getting Extra Security During Holiday Season

By Willard Shepard – November 27, 2015 It’s now the busiest time of the year for the postmen and women, but it’s also the time they can be prime targets. They have their hands full now as the volume of mail jumps. Postal carriers are getting some extra security and they are also asking for…

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Open season advice offered to employees in new USPS video

Open season is an ideal time for employees to find the health plan that best fits them, Chief Human Resources Officer Jeff Williamson says in a new video discussion.  “Take the time to evaluate your health care needs and the plans that are available to best suit you,” Williamson says. Some employees fear they’ll lose…

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USPS 2016 Pay Dates and Leave Year

The following chart lists the pay periods for 2016. For the convenience of timekeepers, each biweekly pay period appears as two separate weeks, with the beginning and ending dates indicated for each week. The leave year always begins the first day of the first full pay period in the calendar year. The 2016 leave year…

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Pittsburgh Metro APWU Supporting ‘Annual Stockings For Our Troops’

Below is a posting Pittsburgh Metro APWU sent out to their 230+ offices and have posted in their three large plants.   They are still accepting monetary donations to help with the shipping costs.  (The Pittsburgh North Side North Shore Chamber of Commerce also has this on their Facebook page and is sending it out in their Email…

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