Objective The OIG received two congressional requests. One request came from former U.S. House of Representative Michelle Lujan Grisham and another from Senator Tom Udall on September 5 and September 19, 2018, respectively. Their requests asked the OIG to assess allegations of unsafe facility conditions, delayed and unprocessed mail, and understaffing at post office (PO)…
Sep 20, 2018 | Press Release ALBUQUERQUE, NM – On September 20, 2018, after receiving numerous complaints from United States Postal Service (USPS) union representatives about mismanagement and poor working conditions at facilities and urging USPS Acting Inspector General Tammy Whitcomb to launch an investigation into the matter, Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) attempted to…
Associated Press – July 17, 2018 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An Albuquerque woman has pleaded guilty to assaulting three U.S. Postal Service employees last December and could be facing a federal prison sentence of up to 20 years. Prosecutors say 25-year-old Jackie Herron entered her guilty plea Tuesday without a plea agreement. Herron was arrested…
This management alert responds to concerns brought to USPS OIG’s attention by U.S. Senator Tom Udall’s office about poor working conditions at a U.S. Postal Service’s Office in New Mexico. Conclusion Working conditions at the [REDACTED] Office were deplorable. Although management recently replaced one of two heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; heating and air…
Web News Article #: 048-20150 3/11/2015 – Locals across the country are involving union members in the campaign to win a good contract – and showing creativity and enthusiasm along the way. San Jose Knows the Way The San Jose Area Local exemplifies what a Contract Action Team (CAT) is all about, says Secretary-Treasurer Liz…
