By Anna Tallarico – September 27, 2023 On Sept. 20, The Leader received a tip that within the last few months several employees had quit the U.S. Post Office in Port Townsend due to management issues. The Leader approached a carrier to “ask a quick question.” The carrier shook their head and said they were…
Web News Article #: 116-2017 12/01/2017 – The Postal Service’s Request for or Notification of Absence (Form 3971) has been amended to include a new section applicable to those going on leave without pay (LWOP) for official union business. This new section states: LWOP – Union Official (Required Certification) By signing this form, I certify…
Case could ban unions from collecting fees from non-members Unions by law must represent whole workforce The US supreme court will consider limiting the power of government employee unions to collect fees from non-members in a case that labor officials say could threaten membership and further weaken union clout. The justices said on Tuesday they…
