July 28, 2022 Postmaster General Louis DeJoy participated in an event this week in Washington, DC, to discuss the reinvigoration and transformation of the Postal Service. DeJoy focused on the organization’s progress under the Delivering for America plan, including ongoing improvements to the USPS processing network and transportation strategies. He also highlighted efforts to…
Background Free Matter for the Blind or Other Physically Handicapped Persons (Free Matter) is a legally mandated program that allows eligible participants to receive and send mail for free. Mail that qualifies as Free Matter includes large-type (14-point or larger) documents, braille, audio recordings, and talking book players. When Free Matter is mailed domestically, it…
I am humbly asking for you to support my Re-Election to the NBA Clerk “A” San Francisco Region. I have the experience, knowledge, and integrity for the job. I have trained with National Officers at National Conventions and All Craft Conferences and state and local level as well. I have the direct line and access…
Sorry, I’m late, I had work to do. Hello all, it is that time again to put my best foot forward and solicit your support to drive the vote and back my campaign. I learned earlier on my ABC’s (#Always Be Campaigning!). Our campaign shows in the work we do daily, and how we treat…
July 20, 2022 The Postal Service announces change of scope of the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for its Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDVs) to further reflect network refinements, route optimization, and financial improvements that will support a shortened delivery vehicle procurement strategy interval Under the adjusted scope, at least 50 percent of newly ordered…
July 18, 2022 The Postal Service has discontinued the Special Handling — Fragile delivery option, as of July 10. Special Handling — Fragile was an extra service that offered preferential handling of packages for a fee but did not include insurance. After a thorough study, USPS concluded that operational concerns warranted ceasing the service entirely….
From: Charlie Cash <CCash@apwu.org> Sent: Monday, July 18, 2022 Subject: Problems with the Step-GG implementation Union Family, It was brought to my attention late Friday afternoon that it appeared that the programming for the new step-GG for PSEs converted under the 24-month provision had a glitch. As a reminder-only PSEs who are converted under the…
My name is Sam Wood, President of the Southwest Florida Area Local. I am running for the position of APWU Southern Region Coordinator. Thanks in advance to all APWU members in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas for your consideration in this election. I hope to earn…
