As summer fades and the school year begins, the daily routine for United States Postal Service employees undergoes a major shift. The quiet morning streets suddenly fill with school buses, parents rushing to drop-off zones, and children walking or biking to class. This seasonal transition brings a significant increase in neighborhood activity and hidden hazards … Read more
August 3, 2026 For many postal employees, a Maintenance Craft position represents an opportunity for better pay, hours, increased job security, and a long-term career path. That is why the process of filling Maintenance vacancies is so important. The APWU negotiated a specific order for filling Maintenance vacancies, outlined in Article 38.8 of the National … Read more
From: Patterson, Hana M – OSHA <Patterson.Hana.M@dol.gov> Sent: Monday, July 20, 2026 2:01 PM Subject: Training from OSHA Whistleblower Investigators Hello, Register using the link or QR code below: OSHA Whistleblower Training Whistleblower Appreciation Day, July 30th, is a yearly opportunity to review the protections provided by your government. Our goal today is for participants to walk away … Read more
July 10, 2026 The Postal Service is providing employees with badge cards that provide an easy-to-follow guide through the steps of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR. The cards are informational only and designed to be a reference tool during medical emergencies for employees who are trained in CPR. They are the same size as employee ID … Read more
July 9, 2026 Postal Bulletin’s latest edition, published July 9, explains the importance of drinking water to prevent heat illness. Updates to the organization’s policies, procedures and forms are also included. Employees can go to usps.com to read and download the latest Postal Bulletin, along with past issues. Postal Bulletin – July 9, 2026: Source: … Read more
June 28, 2026 Medical emergencies can happen anywhere, so we must stay vigilant and know what to do incase one occurs while on the job. For postal workers, one of the most important things to remember is that every employee has the right to call 911 during an emergency at work—and your right to call … Read more
June 16, 2026 NORTH READING, Mass. — A late-night emergency at a North Reading postal facility ended with a successful rescue after a worker’s hand became trapped in machinery. Firefighters were called to the United States Postal Service Middlesex/Essex Processing and Distribution Center on Main Street just before 11:30 p.m. Monday for reports of a … Read more
Since my modified assignment consists of 4 hours of work and 4 hours of OWCP compensation, when I take leave should I only be required to cover the 4 hours of work I am scheduled to perform, rather than the full 8-hour day? First Name: Emilia Last Name: Flores Email: emiliaj.flo94@yahoo.com Union/Local: Greater Los Angeles … Read more
