USPS: New approach helps Post Office boost scanning scores

The Troy, MI, Post Office has made dramatic improvements in scanning, a crucial service that is helping USPS grow its package delivery business.  The office is averaging about 99.7 percent after adopting a process called “scan, clear and deliver.”  The new approach focuses on making sure parcels that arrive before 9 a.m. are delivered that…

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USPS job fair slated for April 29, Up to 8 RCA positions available at Ada, MI PO

April 21, 2015 ADA — The U.S. Postal Service will sponsor a free Postal Job Fair at the Ada Post Office, 131 E. 12th Ada, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 29. Applicants should expect to spend approximately one hour to complete the application process. Hands-on assistance with the Postal Service’s online application…

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Senator Stabenow Introduces Measure to Stop U.S. Postal Service Facilities Closures

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today introduced an amendment that would stop the U.S. Postal Service from continuing the closure of facilities for two years, preventing delays in services that will impact Michigan families and small businesses. Sen. Stabenow joined Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and 11 other senators in authoring this amendment to legislation currently before…

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APWU Members, Retirees Attend Michigan’s SOAR Coalition Congressional Breakfast

(October 26, 2014) More than 700 APWU members and retirees attended the 32nd congressional breakfast sponsored by the SOAR Coalition of Michigan on Oct. 19. The coalition was formed in 1982 to unite active and retired federal and postal employees and their spouses to protect benefits and achieve a secure retirement. Former U.S. Rep. David…

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