UPDATED (1/30/15): USPS Network Rationalization Consolidations
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Category: General Union Business
Refund of Military Buyback
Attention Veterans who left the USPS before retiring: If you bought back your military time but left or plan to leave the USPS before being eligible to retire, you are entitled to a refund of the money that you paid in. If you fit this category and have not gotten your refund, call 1 (877)…
New postmaster general started as letter carrier in Lancaster
By Candy Woodall – January 30, 2015 Megan Brennan began her career with the U.S. Postal Service in 1986 as a letter carrier in Lancaster County. On Sunday, she will assume the organization’s top office as its 74th postmaster general, becoming the first woman to hold the job. “I am deeply honored and humbled to…
APWU of FL 2015 Spring Seminar
The APWU of Florida Spring Seminar will be held March 12-14, 2015 at the Crowne Plaza Riverfront Hotel in Jacksonville, FL. APWU Officers, Stewards and Members from states outside of Florida are welcome. Our seminar will include: Comprehensive Steward Training, a full day Editors Workshop conducted by PPA President Tony Carobine, Preparing for Local Negotiations,…
Command Security Announces Developments Regarding Recently-Awarded USPS Contracts
Published January 30, 2015 • By Command Security Herndon, VA, January 30, 2015 – Command Security Corporation (NYSE MKT:MOC) today announced that on January 29, 2015, the U.S. Postal Service (“USPS”) issued a stay of the transition of the two contracts recently awarded to Command Security Corporation (“Command Security” or the “Company”) pending the resolution…
APWU: Shrinking First-Class Mail a Big Joke to Postal Service
Apparently, the reduction in first-class mail volume is hilarious to USPS management. Last week, The Onion, a satirical news site, published an article about a new line of commemorative stamps honoring “Americans who still use the US Postal Service,” mocking those who “still” send birthday cards or pay bills by mail. The Postal Service’s press…
APWU Contract Negotiations: Our Theme
Web News Article #: 015-2015 01/27/2015 – With contract negotiations set to begin on Feb. 19, the APWU has been busy preparing for bargaining and for winning support from the American people. “Contract negotiations are always contentious, and this year will be no exception,” said APWU President Mark Dimondstein. “The Postal Service’s manufactured financial crisis…
USPS: On alert – Timely information helps customers during bad weather
During winter storms and other bad weather, USPS posts timely information online about Post Office and plant closures and service disruptions. USPS Service Alerts is updated frequently, with information on specific facilities and ZIP Codes. For example, as of 10 a.m., Jan. 27, the site reported the Northeast blizzard had caused the closure of facilities…