DOL seeks back wages, damages from USPS for allegedly firing a worker who raised safety concerns

“When employers retaliate against workers who exercise their right to report unsafe workplace conditions, we will pursue all legal remedies to make sure those employees are made whole and ensure that employers do not engage in this conduct in the future,” said Regional Solicitor of Labor Samantha Thomas in Philadelphia.

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USPS Found in Violation of Federal Labor Law for Constructive Discharge and Employee Threats

November 28, 2024 Greensburg, Pa.— The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ruled that the United States Postal Service (USPS) violated federal labor law by constructively discharging a letter carrier, Nicolas Montross, after he invoked his contractual rights under a collective bargaining agreement. The ruling, issued November 27, orders the USPS to reinstate Montross, compensate him…

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DOL petitions federal court to force USPS to comply with subpoenas in employee whistleblower investigation

Since 2020, the department has filed nine federal lawsuits to protect USPS probationary employees fired after reporting injuries in California, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Washington.

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Postal Service to Hold District Wide Job Fair to Fill 400 Positions in PA and DE

Post Offices throughout PA and Delaware to host one day event

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U.S. Supreme Court to hear religious bias claim against Postal Service

By Andrew Chung – Jan 13, 2023 Jan 13 (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear an appeal by an evangelical Christian former mail carrier in Pennsylvania who accused the U.S. Postal Service of religious bias after being reprimanded for refusing to deliver packages on Sundays. The justices took up Gerald…

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USPS OIG Report: Efficiency of Operations at the Philadelphia P&DC

Background This report presents the results of our audit of efficiency of operations at the Philadelphia Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) in Philadelphia, PA. We conducted this audit to provide U.S. Postal Service management with timely information on operational risks at this P&DC. We selected the Philadelphia P&DC based on a Congressional request from Senator…

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USPS OIG Report: Mail Delivery and Customer Service Operations – East Stroudsburg, PA

Background This report presents the results of our self-initiated audit of Mail Delivery and Customer Service Operations at the East Stroudsburg Post Office, in East Stroudsburg, PA. The East Stroudsburg Post Office is in the Delaware-Pennsylvania 2 District of the Atlantic Area. This audit was designed to provide U.S. Postal Service management with timely information…

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USPS is hiring in Pennsylvania, Job fairs start May 28

By Julia Hatmaker – May 22, 2020 The United State Postal Service is looking to fill 100 open job positions in Pennsylvania. The positions are considered essential, so it’s a good opportunity for those looking to work during the pandemic. They range from mail handlers to carriers to maintenance workers to clerks. You can see…

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