USPS OIG Report: Compensation, Benefits, and Bonus Authority in FY 2021

Background Each year the U.S. Postal Service is required to report on compensation in the annual Comprehensive Statement of Postal Operations. For calendar year (CY) 2021, the annual salary of each Postal Service employee was limited to $221,400. Two exceptions granted under the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006 (PAEA) allow the Postal Service…

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USPS: October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

September 30, 2022 As it does each October, the Postal Service is observing National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to recognize and honor the contributions of workers with disabilities of all kinds. The Department of Labor has chosen “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation” as the theme for the month. “People with disabilities make…

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USPS OIG Report: Changes in Mail Mix – Implications for Carriers’ Physical Health

The U.S. Postal Service’s package volume and weight have increased as First-Class Mail has declined, representing a change in mail mix. The OIG found a correlation between total package weight and letter carrier injuries. The OIG found that the Postal Service has no specific protocols in place outlining how a carrier should deliver a heavy…

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USPS: New commuter benefit – Partner discounts on e-scooters, e-bikes

September 28, 2022 The Postal Service is offering a new commuter benefit option beginning in October. Employees who use micromobility modes of transportation — small, lightweight electric vehicles such as e-scooters, e-bikes and e-mopeds — can use post-tax dollars to save with partner discounts. If you would like to sign up for one or more…

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USPS OIG Report: Timecard Administration Follow-Up

Background The U.S. Postal Service uses the Time and Attendance Collection System (TACS) as the primary application to collect employee time and attendance data to capture the number of workhours employees spend working various Postal Service operations. This was a follow-up to our Timecard Administration audit issued December 9, 2020. In the prior audit we…

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The final push is on: ELECT JOHN L. MARCOTTE, as our new APWU PRESIDENT – a MEMBERS’ PRESIDENT

The final push is on – Help pull in any remaining votes to ELECT JOHN L. MARCOTTE, as our new APWU PRESIDENT – a MEMBERS’ PRESIDENT. We cannot afford another week let alone another 3 year term under our current president. John is a proven, experienced, effective, honest leader with grit, keen abilities and never…

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