End is here for mail sorting facility at Akron’s main post office

[maxgallery id=”35533″]By Katie Byard – April 16, 2015 The postal service never delivered another reprieve. Hundreds of postal service workers at the mail sorting center in Akron have been hoping for one, though the chances were slim to none. Friday marks the end of the line for the mail processing operations that have been at…

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APWU: National Day of Action Against Fast Track, TPP Set for April 18

Web News Article #: 083-2015 04/16/2015 – Saturday, April 18, has been designated a National Day of Action to oppose a trade deal that would be terrible for working people: the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). Click here for more information or to find an event near you. The TPP has been devised behind closed doors,…

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USPS: Revenue protection – Seamless acceptance automates verification process

April 16, 2015 USPS is rolling out new technology that electronically validates postage payment of business mailings, part of a DRIVE initiative to better protect Postal Service revenue. The technology, known as seamless acceptance, quickly and efficiently confirms that business mailers have paid the correct postage when they enter mail at Business Mail Entry Units…

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Crime Victims’ Rights Week – USPS, Inspection Service to help raise awareness

USPS and the Postal Inspection Service will once again highlight National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, to be observed April 19-25 this year. The Department of Justice organizes the annual event, which aims to raise awareness of victims’ rights and the services available to them. This year’s theme, “Engaging Communities, Empowering Victims,” reflects the progress made…

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Postal Service moves ahead with delivery fleet contract

By Andy Medici – April 16, 2015 The Postal Service has narrowed the list of companies competing for a multibillion dollar contract to supply the agency with its next generation of delivery vehicles The agency released a list of pre-qualified sources for the contract April 14, which include Ford motor company, AM General LLC, Fiat…

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Who Is Doug Hughes? Inside the Mind of the Mailman Who Flew to Washington

By M. Alex Johnson – April 16, 2015 Doug Hughes wouldn’t like this story. After all, the Florida letter carrier who landed a gyro-copter at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday has long insisted that his message — not he — is what’s important: “I’m just delivering the mail.” Hughes, 61, of Ruskin, Florida, piloted his…

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Video: NALC President Rolando speaks at Stop Fast Track rally

Published on Apr 15, 2015 NALC President Fredric Rolando joined members of Congress and leaders of other organizations to speak at a rally against Fast Track legislation. Read more about it here: Fast Track is heating up this week on Capitol Hill – NALC.org Find out what you can do to help Stop Fast Track:…

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