EEOC Issues “Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment in the Federal Sector”

April 20, 2023 WASHINGTON –The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today issued a technical assistance document, “Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment in the Federal Sector,” which provides practical tips for preventing and addressing harassment within the federal civilian workforce. “The EEOC remains committed to combating workplace harassment on all bases and providing federal agencies…

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PMG Louis DeJoy needs to resign

Recent quote by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy states, “The U.S. Postal Service is ten thousand percent better than it was.” Reality Check time: The Utica NY S&DC was officially launched February 25, 2023. On December 1, 2022, all of the restrooms but one was torn apart down to the bare walls, as was the cafeteria….

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USPS committed to Zero Tolerance Policy

February 8, 2022 The Postal Service is committed to cultivating a positive and safe work environment that’s free of threats, intimidation, bullying and violence for all employees. To help fulfill this commitment, a threat assessment team is available to respond to threats, assaults and potential violence at all USPS locations. These teams are located at…

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Retiree Chapter question for the National APWU Executive Board

I sent this question to the National APWU Executive Board. Not sure if they will respond. My local involved Retirees from 2004-2017 and we never had a problem. This could happen to any local union and unfortunately the National APWU is unable to resolve the issue. – Bobby Donelson, Southwest Coastal Area Local Retiree Chapter…

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USPS: Guidance for serving customers with disabilities

The Postal Service is reminding employees and contractors that they are expected to treat all customers with respect and to always offer helpful service. This expectation includes providing prompt and courteous service to customers who may have hearing, visual, physical or mental impairments or language barriers. Although USPS remains a lifeline for millions of people…

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