USPS OIG Report: Controls Over Purchasing and Maintaining IT Equipment

Objective Our objective was to determine if controls for purchasing and maintaining information technology (IT) equipment, specifically printers, webcams, and [redacted] cameras, are effective in identifying, assessing, and mitigating vulnerabilities and related cybersecurity risks to the U.S. Postal Service’s IT infrastructure. The Postal Service purchases IT equipment, such as webcams and printers, through the eBuy…

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Policy for management taking photos of employees?

Can anyone share language pertaining to Management taking photos of employees? We have an MDO taking photos of employees who are working, she says it is regarding their work habits and safety. First Name: Michael Last Name: Rodriguez Email: mrodriguez@oakapwu78.org Union/Local: APWU – Oakland Local 78 Office held if any: Director Clerk Craft

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Philadelphia Plant Manager Memo on Cell Phone Usage

Via Philadelphia P&DC’s newest Plant Manager (and recent Chicago transplant), Stephanie N. Harris: Cell phones are a good tool when used appropriately and safely.  In an emergency, a cell phone may mean the difference between life and death.  However, when a cell phone is used unsafely, it poses a safety hazard to the person on…

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Web Cam Grievance Help

Attached are three arbitration cases to help fight the improper installation of web cams. Memphis Region National Business Agent (NBA) Billy Woods did an excellent job in two of these awards and sent me his opening in arbitration to share. NBA Dennis Taff was successful in the third case on the use of cameras. Greenville…

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