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by craig on Jan.22, 2010, under General
We’ve got a new look !!! We’ve got new features and more to come !!!
Our new look will allow our Local members and visitors to interact with each other, responding to posts of our officers and stewards, and news articles that get posted. The gallery link is at the top of the page to see pictures of latest events. They can now be bought directly from the website through a couple of different services, or you can email us for a free digital do0wnload. Please feel free to c0mment on the topics below, after all, it’s your voice that makes us strong.
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Obama: Postal Privatization a ‘Bad Idea’
by craig on Feb.07, 2010, under General
APWU Web News Article 009-2010, Feb. 5, 2010
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President Obama said in an interview posted on YouTube on Feb. 1 that privatization of the USPS would be a “bad idea.” He made the comment during a round of quick answers to questions posed by citizens.
When asked if he would consider allowing the private sector to buy and run troubled federal agencies such as the Postal Service, Obama said privatization is a “bad idea most of the time.”
Obama Budget Promises Strong Support for USPS
by craig on Feb.07, 2010, under General
APWU Web News Article 010-2010, Feb. 5, 2010
The Obama administration’s 2011 budget calls for a continuation of six-day mail delivery and says the White House “will work with the Postal Service, its employee unions, the Congress, and other stakeholders to make sure the Postal Service has the tools and authorities it needs to remain viable as a pillar of the American economy and a vital public resource through the current crisis and over the long haul.” The budget proposal notes that the USPS “faces a serious financial crisis due to unprecedented reductions in mail volume.”
The 2011 budget does not include proposals similar to those advanced in 2010 by the Office of Management and Budget that would have increased postal employees’ share of contributions to healthcare or life insurance coverage.
Christmas for Kids Donation – Eye of the Storm 01/2010
by craig on Jan.25, 2010, under General
A donation was approved to give to the Christmas for Kids charity set up by Postal Service employees. I picked a couple of names off the break room window and bought toys for two underprivileged kids. Beverly Blessing showed me the room where all the toys, clothes, shoes, etc. were kept and let me tell you, we as Postal employees, are very giving. The room was filled with wrapped presents and that wasn’t the conclusion of all the gifts yet to be given. It makes me feel good to see that people still give, especially in these hard times, from their hearts. I want to thank the members for giving this donation. A big thank you goes out to the employees that give their time to this great charity.
FMLA Case Numbers – Eye of Storm 01/2010
by kathypogas on Jan.25, 2010, under Eye of the Storm, FMLA
For all of you out there who use or plan on using FMLA, please have your case number available when you call in your absence. When your FMLA number is asked for, make sure you give them the number. If you don’t give them the number, they will send you more paperwork to fill out. This can create difficulties for the documentation of your absence as FMLA under your approved case. Keep this number handy so that you will be able to use it when you need it.
Town Hall Meeting – Eye of Storm 01/2010
by carolamato on Jan.25, 2010, under Eye of the Storm
I’m hoping that this issue of the ”Eye” gets out to you in time to remind you of the “Town Hall Meeting” 7pm Tuesday night at the Hampton on 92 (at the Airport entrance), where the AMP study will be discussed. I cannot for the life of me understand why the powers that be in the Postal Service are even considering taking our outgoing mail and sending it to Lake Mary. Our Post Office has better numbers (so important previously) in cancellation and service than Lake Mary, and it would surely delay the local mail to transport it further—TWICE—and still expect it to be back to us in time to DPS it and get it to the carriers. For some pittance of a savings, the Service would be intentionally hurting service and delaying the mail. I think there’s a sign around here somewhere that says we should call the Inspectors about that. (continue reading…)
Who Dat?
by scottmoir on Jan.25, 2010, under General
Communication is the key to knowledge, and knowledge is power, and we need all the power we can get as “the struggle continues” for postal employees.
I am hoping any of our members with less than twenty years wake up and decide that their job is worth fighting for and not something to “do nothing” about.
Who Dat want help save your job?
USPS Can’t Rationalize ‘Network Rationalization’
by craig on Jan.23, 2010, under Plant Consolidation
APWU Web News Article 005-2010, Jan. 19, 2010
Echoing APWU criticisms, a recent audit by the USPS Office of the Inspector General (OIG) concluded that after more than five years of initiatives aimed at streamlining the mail-processing network, the Postal Service has failed to establish criteria for identifying consolidation opportunities. The USPS has made only limited progress in implementing Area Mail Processing consolidations in the Processing & Distribution network, the Jan. 7 report says. (continue reading…)
OIG Says USPS Overpaid Federal Government $75 Billion
by craig on Jan.23, 2010, under Burrus, Plant Consolidation
Burrus Update 03-2010, Jan. 20, 2010
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has issued a stunning announcement [PDF]:
The USPS has been overcharged $75 billion in contributions to the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) pension fund.
After an in-depth investigation, the OIG has concluded that an inequitable system for computing the Postal Service’s CSRS pension responsibility has caused the dramatic overpayment. The OIG study [PDF] was conducted in conjunction with the Hay Group, a well-known economic consulting firm. (continue reading…)
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