NLRB Invites Briefs on Nonmember Fees for Grievance Processing

Office of Public Affairs 202-273-1991 publicinfo@nlrb.gov www.nlrb.gov April 16, 2015 WASHINGTON, DC– The Board invites the filing of briefs in order to allow parties and interested amici the opportunity to address issues raised in United Steel, Paper and Forestry Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, Local 1192 (Buckeye Florida) (12-CB-109654). Among…

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UPDATED: 2 and 3 Day Failed or Delayed Mail spreadsheets (10/14 – 4/15)

Via APWU Member Sam Wood: The two attached spreadsheets have been updated to include delayed mail up until April 15, 2015 (4 days ago). There is a spreadsheet containing 2-Day Failed or Delayed Mail and then another spreadsheet for 3-Day Failed or Delayed Mail. As you will find on the spreadsheets, the amount of 3-day…

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USPS Delayed Mail Piece Spreadsheet – Fiscal Year 2015

Via APWU Member Sam Wood: I believe this is the best information I have compiled in a long time. Please feel free to share this delayed mail volumes. Please take your time when looking through it as I believe many of you will be impressed by the information that I was able to find! The…

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Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert – April 17, 2015

In this issue: Prescription Drug Costs May Increase Under Trans-Pacific Partnership GOP Presidential Candidates Discuss Slashing Social Security, Medicare if Elected Department of Labor Releases Proposal to Protect Retirement Savings Senate Passes Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Replacement U.S. Spending on Prescription Drugs Reaches an All-Time High Medicare Turns 50: LBJ’s Vision

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Senator Carper Convenes Bipartisan Briefing on Postal Service Finances

April 17, 2015 WASHINGTON – Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.), ranking member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, convened a bipartisan briefing on the state of Postal Service finances Thursday afternoon. The briefing provided an important opportunity for all senators to hear from the U.S. Postal Service along with key oversight bodies, including the…

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Amazon Drones Could Deliver A Package In Under 30 Minutes For $1

By Tasha Keeney – April 17, 2015 In December of last year, Amazon announced Prime Air, the company’s plan to deliver future packages by drone (“UAV”). While the media and others mocked this announcement, UAV delivery is likely to disrupt traditional package delivery significantly. If the FAA gives Amazon clearance for commercial rollout of its…

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