Going Postal: A Look Back…

By Heather Sutfin – October 18, 2015 If you grew up in the 90ā€™s then youā€™re probably familiar with the phrase ā€œgoing postalā€, originating from a number of work related shootings involving postal workers. While a number of other industries also experienced former employees flying off the handle and taking out their rage and aggression…

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USPSĀ siteĀ can help employees understand health terms

Sorting through health plan options can be overwhelming, especially when youā€™re faced with language you donā€™t understand. For example, do you know the difference between a copayment and coinsurance? How about the difference between a deductible and a premium? Understanding these and other key health benefits terms can help you better evaluate your health plan…

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APWU: Bernie Sanders Touts Postal Banking on Jimmy Kimmel

Web News Article #: 201-2015 10/22/2015 – Presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) made a strong case for postal banking while appearing on the Jimmy Kimmel Live show on Oct. 21. [Watch an excerpt here, beginning at approximately 18:00.] ā€œWe have millions and millions of low-income people who have to go to these payday lenders…

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APWU to Members: Donā€™t Focus on ā€˜Postal Pulseā€™

Web News Article #: 200-2015 10/21/2015 – The APWU is urging union members to refrain from participating in ā€œfocus groupsā€ on Postal Pulse employee opinion surveys. The union opposes the Postal Pulse and other employee opinion surveys because management has a history of using the results of such surveys against workers during contract negotiations and…

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USPS OIG Audit Report: Iron Mountain, MI, P&DF Consolidation

Background The U.S. Postal Service uses Area Mail Processing (AMP) guidelines to consolidate mail processing functions and increase productivity through more efficient use of equipment, facilities, staffing, and transportation. These consolidations are intended to reduce costs and maintain quality service. Consolidating mail processing operations from the Iron Mountain, MI, Processing and Distribution Facility (P&DF) into…

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Walker named VP of USPS Corporate Communications

Janice Walker joined the Postal Service this week as vice president, Corporate Communications. She will lead all external and internal communications efforts, including informing employees about important USPS initiatives. ā€œIā€™m excited to join USPS and engage with our employees as we all work together to take the Postal Service to the next level,ā€ said Walker….

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