Cape Girardeau mail-processing change could create delays, postal employees say

By Erin Ragan – March 31, 2015 In a few weeks, mail processing by the U.S. Postal Service will come to an end in Cape Girardeau, which employees of the center say could lead to longer waits for letter and package deliveries. April 18 is the official end date given to employees for mail processing…

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Update on Amazon Fresh and Consolidation in the Santa Ana District

The following was sent to www.21cpw.com for informational purposes. It is from an APWU MVS member (verified) who wishes to remain anonymous: There is a big difference between the 2 offices that are doing the Amazon Fresh in our district.  First off, Orange, Ca., is only averaging 250 orders a day, while Irvine Ca., is averaging…

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UPDATED (3/27/15): USPS Network Rationalization Consolidations

Date changes for South Bend, Fort Wayne, Houston, North Houston, Central Mass, Boston, Norfolk, Richmond, Augusta and Columbia: Click Here for March 27, 2015 Network Rationalization Consolidation Update [XLSX]  

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USPS officials confirm Duluth, MN mail delays starting in April due to consolidation

By Newsroom staff – March 26, 2015 Duluth, MN — Expect delays in your mail delivery, starting as soon as next week, as the United States Postal Service begins consolidating the Duluth mail processing facility. According to Representative Rick Nolan, mail sent in northeastern Minnesota could take three or four days for mail to arrive…

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Rep. Huffman to New Postmaster General: Don’t Close Petaluma and Eureka Mail Processing Centers

Mar 25, 2015 – Press Release Huffman: “I am concerned that recent Postal Service decisions regarding delivery service standards will exacerbate the impacts to my rural constituents.” WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today sent a letter to the new Postmaster General reiterating his strong opposition to the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) plan to…

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Webcast: The future of the United States Postal Service – March 25, 10-11am

Summary The United States Postal Service (USPS) is one of the oldest and most revered institutions in the U.S. government. Despite this storied past, USPS now faces substantial financial challenges and threats to its survival, including unfavorable economic conditions, an evolving business environment, and declining mail volumes and revenue. And to add to the agency’s…

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Yreka, California APWU Local fights against mail facility closure

By Amanda Hinds Doyle – March 23, 2015 YREKA – American Postal Workers Union member Larry Nayer stood outside the Yreka Post Office on Friday, asking people to sign a petition that opposes the proposed closure of the mail processing center in Redding. The closure was announced early in 2014, and it is expected to…

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