Web News Article #: 185-2015 One violation was labeled âwillful;â three others were considered âserious.â The willful violation, for aisles that are blocked by containers of mail and equipment, must be corrected by Sept. 28. The blocked aisles restrict traffic flow and expose employees to the possibility of being hit by powered industrial trucks (PITs)…
USPS will keep the mail moving when Pope Francis embarks on a six-day U.S. tour Sept. 22, although some customers might experience service interruptions in the cities he visits. âThe Postal Service is taking measures to continue moving the mail,â said Chief Operating Officer David Williams. âExtra security measures when moving, delivering and picking up…
The Disabled Veterans Affirmative Action Program (DVAAP) was designed to promote federal employment and advancement opportunities for qualified disabled veterans. Federal government agencies, including the U.S. Postal Service, are required to have affirmative action programs to recruit, employ, and advance disabled veterans. Federal law requires agencies to develop plans to promote the DVAAP and report…
This management alert responds to concerns brought to USPS OIG’s attention by U.S. Senator Tom Udallâs office about poor working conditions at a U.S. Postal Serviceâs Office in New Mexico. Conclusion Working conditions at the [REDACTED] Office were deplorable. Although management recently replaced one of two heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; heating and air…
Senator Tom Carperâs new bill to âSave the U.S. Postal Serviceâ will mean health benefit cuts and premium increases for many postal workers and retirees. It would create a unique Postal Service Health Benefits Program that all postal employees and annuitants must participate in (except PCES). If it is like the existing USPS Health Benefits…
By Jonathan D. Silver – September 15, 2015 Pittsburgh’s postmaster has been charged with intimidating a subordinate in an effort to cover up his illegal opening of express mail packages, some of which contained drugs, at the East Liberty station over the past year, according to a criminal complaint made public today. Daniel P. Davis,…
Press Release – September 10, 2015 Washington, D.C. â Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) called on the United States Postal Service and to look into the noticeable mail delivery delays since the consolidation of the Processing and Distribution Facility in Erie, Pennsylvania. Members of the community have reported serious delays, resulting in penalties and…
