Destruction of the Bid Job in post-consolidation, losing facilities.

They are destroying the traditional FTR bid jobs.

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NLRB Judge rules USPS must provide information on probationary employees [07-CA-301929]

The NLRB Administrative Law Judge found otherwise and agreed with the APWU that the information was “presumptively” relevant thus rendering a decision that the USPS’s denial of information was violative of the Act.

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APWU Class Action Grievance Arbitration Award on Manual Bidding Issues

The grievance is sustained.

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USPS OIG Report: Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Program

We reviewed 200 money order transactions for compliance with BSA recordkeeping and reporting requirements, interviewed employees who sell or manage the sale of money orders at 10 post offices, and reviewed fiscal year (FY) 2023 BSA training completion status for applicable employees.

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APWU: Mail Handler 4 Hour Survey and Updated info on RI-399

As the 120-day period that was agreed upon in the USPS/NPMHU bilateral agreements signed on 4/25/24 has ended – be advised that management is pushing these bilateral agreements forward.

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USPS OIG Report: Impact of Management Operating Data System on USPS Costing

Background The Management Operating Data System (MODS) uses a systematic approach to gather, store, and report data on workload, workhours, and machine utilization. MODS data is compiled in the web-based application, Web Management Operating Data System (WebMODS). In addition to its operational uses, MODS workhours and volume data are used in Postal Service pricing and…

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USPS OIG Report: Oversight of the Retail Lobby Customer Experience in New York 1 District

Background Promoting positive customer retail lobby experiences is a focus area in the U.S. Postal Service’s Delivering for America plan. Retail lobbies are where many customers interact with the Postal Service, such as when buying stamps or mailing packages. The Postal Service collects data on retail lobby customer experiences, such as cleanliness, transaction times, staff…

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APWU: Clerk Division Memorandums of Understanding Extended for MRCs, BMTs, and EAS

January 18, 2024 On Jan. 17, 2024, the Clerk Division and the Postal Service agreed to temporarily extend previous Memorandum of Understandings (MOU) regarding the jobs audit of Mailing Requirements Clerks (MRCs), Bulk Mail Technicians (BMTs) and specific Executive and Administrative Schedule (EAS) management positions. The previous MOU had expired on Nov. 4, 2023 but…

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