Postmaster General Whistles his own accomplishments in repairing service

Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe on USPS Budget Solutions

PMG Donahoe

From the article: "... I spent three and a half years as the district manager in Washington, D.C. When I got there, we were last in the country on service. I had to get that straightened out...."

Article Reference: www.businessweek.com

Mail delay complaints after mail sorting moves

Delays reported since mail sorting moved to Junction

From the article: "...the closure of the Glenwood Springs mail-sorting facility in 2011 — a move that the postal service at the time estimated would save $1.2 million per year — has resulted in delays and reflects badly on the agency’s image. ..."

Article Reference: www.aspendailynews.com

Auctioning off historic post offices

Save Historic Post Offices From the Auction Block

From the article: "...The National Register of Historic Places has designated 2,530 postal buildings as worthy of preservation. Under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the register is administered by the National Park Service as part of a national program “to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America's historic and archeological resources”..."

Article Reference: www.apwu.org

Issa bill would bar worker employment protections

Postal Reform Bill Riles Unions, Reduces To-the-Door Delivery

From the article: "...barring clauses prohibiting layoffs in collective bargaining agreements, and holding employees to the same standards as other federal workers, including the reduction-in-force provisions in place at other agencies...."

Article Reference: www.ecommercebytes.com

Issa, Cummings call for the Postal Service to be able to lay off employees

House Democrat’s New Postal Reform Bill Finds Some Common Ground

From the article: "...Similarly to Issa, Cummings called for the Postal Service to be able to lay off employees, though Issa’s bill goes further in nullifying existing and future collective bargaining agreements. Cummings’ bill would also grant USPS the authority to offer buyout incentives through 2016 -- providing voluntarily separated employees with $25,000 or an extra one-to-two years of credited service...."

Article Reference: www.govexec.com

Guntersville, Alabama postal workers fall ill from chemical spill

2 Guntersville postal workers 'stable' after contact with chemical, office to reopen

From the article: "...Guntersville Post Office was closed this morning and police were called to the scene after liquid spilled from a package and two workers got sick, said Debbie Fetterly ..."

Article Reference: al.com

Postal Service has abandoned plans to offer a financial incentive to bulk mailers for Full Service Intelligent Barcode program

USPS scraps 'track and trace' mail promotion

From the article: "...U.S. Postal Service has abandoned plans to offer a financial incentive to bulk mailers that adopt its Full Service Intelligent Barcode program. - See more at: http://www.btobonline.com/article/20130627/DIRECT0202/306279995/usps-scraps-track-and-trace-mail-promotion#sthash.0IL7zetx.dpuf..."

Article Reference: www.btobonline.com
Full Service Intelligent Barcode program

USPS website experiencing glitches (Thursday)

Some Online Merchants Severely Impacted by USPS Site Issues

From the article: "...The U.S. Postal Service confirmed on Thursday that its website is experiencing glitches. Online sellers reported problems accessing the site, and sales of some merchants who tied their services to the USPS were severely impacted...."

Article Reference: www.ecommercebytes.com

Class action USPS discrimination settlement

Postal Service agrees to class-action discrimination settlement

From the article: "...averages out to about $300 per employee, it is unclear how much each will actually receive. The final amount will hinge on several factors, including how many people file claims, according to a ‘frequently asked questions” section on the website detailing the settlement...."

Article Reference: www.federaltimes.com

USPS move to kill jobs, union says

Postal Service move to kill jobs, union says

From the article: "...A pushed-up date to consolidate operations at the Mid-Hudson Processing & Delivery Center could ship hundreds of well-paying jobs away from the mid-Hudson Valley, a representative for the local postal workers’ union said...."

Article Reference: www.poughkeepsiejournal.com

'Jail Mail' restrictions

Jail officials brace for public meeting on restrictive mail policy

From the article: "...Santa Clara County jail officials are bracing for an earful from opponents of a proposed policy that would bar families and friends from mailing inmates letters and restrict them to sending small postcards only...."

Article Reference: www.mercurynews.com

Home invasion suspect impersonated postal worker

Suspect dressed as postal worker in violent home invasion

From the article: "... Police are looking for a man dressed as a postal worker after a violent home invasion in Northeast Philadelphia Tuesday morning. ..."

Article Reference: abclocal.go.com
Suspect impersonating postal worker

Mail carrier's delivery vehicle found burned in San Jacinto County

Body found in burned out Jeep in San Jacinto Co. believed to be missing postal worker

From the article: "...Investigators last night finally removed Marie Youngblood's body and towed away her burned out vehicle, covered with a blue tarp. Youngblood, a US postal carrier, used her personal vehicle on her rural postal route...."

Article Reference: abclocal.go.com

Post Office damaged by Hurricane Sandy reopens

Hurricane Sandy Homeless Still Number In The Thousands

From the article: "...The post office in Mantoloking also reopened recently, while the first of 50 demolitions are scheduled to start next week...."

Article Reference: www.inquisitr.com

Quad Graphics workers when lottery

Linda Golden, Pennsylvania Woman, Shares Lottery WIth Office Workers

From the article: "...had purchased a prize-winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million. Although the 14 other members of the so-called "Quad 15" office pool were unaware of her second purchase, the 63-year-old printing plant employee never once thought of keeping the winnings for herself, ABC reported. "It would have been just as easy for her to claim that winning ticket as her own..."

Article Reference: www.huffingtonpost.com

UPS and union negotiate over new contract

Teamsters float contract outline to UPS as talks race to meet unofficial March-end deadline

From the article: "...The proposal would increase the starting pay for part-timers to $15 an hour from the current $8.50 an hour. The union will not accept any contract offer calling for active members to pay premiums on their health insurance...."

Article Reference: www.dcvelocity.com

Boston Marathon Bomb Placed Next to Mail box

Is this the second Boston Marathon bomb? Photo shows bag where blast detonated

From the article: "...A bag can be seen next to a mail box against a barricade as onlookers watch the marathon runners pass by..."

Article Reference: www.mirror.co.uk

Postal Pete Right Hand Drive Postal Jeeps - "YOU JUST CAN'T BEAT POSTAL PETE"

New Right Hand Drive Postal Jeeps Clearance Priced!

From the article: "...Postal Pete began several years ago when Pete ordered his first right hand drive Wrangler. After being impressed with the duties of a mail carrier and the friendliness of his first customer Pete decided to order several more Postal Jeeps and create PostalPete.com specializing in Postal vehicles. Our business has grown over the years but the staff at Postal Pete still shows each and every customer the friendliness and commitment Rosean and Pete have made as a staple in their business. We have served customers in all 50 states, yes that includes Alaska and Hawaii, and have attended numerous Postal Conventions. We enjoy our every day interaction with carriers and strive to offer you the best services for your job. ..."

Article Reference: postalpete.com

Americans beat the austerity agenda with the saving of Saturday postal delivery

Take That, Austerity! Outcry and Activism Save 6-Day Mail Delivery

From the article: "...Can Americans beat the austerity agenda of Wall Street Republicans and compromise-prone Democrats? Can we prevent deep cuts to essential services? Can we preserve the commons in the face of a full-frontal assault from politicians and pundits who are ever at the ready to attack the public sector and public employees on behalf of their crony-capitalist patrons?..."

Article Reference: www.thenation.com

Objections filed by USPS over '.mail' top level domains

U.S. Department of Commerce not supporting USPS objection to .mail top level domains Thursday, April 4th, 2013

From the article: "...the Department of Commerce is a bit miffed that USPS filed objections on its own, possibly without communicating with the DOC...."

Article Reference: domainnamewire.com
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Mail theft case delayed

Trial in massive mail theft case is delayed to June

From the article: "...there has been some confusion over possible federal involvement in the case. Mail theft is a federal crime and can be prosecuted by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the law enforcement arm of the U.S. Postal Service...."

Article Reference: www.ptleader.com

Elimination of postal overnight delivery?

APWU Denounces USPS Plans To Accelerate Closure of Mail Processing Plants

From the article: "...“These closures will eliminate jobs, harm communities, and delay mail delivery every day — Monday, through Saturday,” he said. The consolidations will drastically curtail local mail sortation and will virtually eliminate overnight delivery...."

Article Reference: www.apwu.org
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Shooting victim walks into Post Office

South Miami shooting victim walks into post office

From the article: "...The victim then walked into the post office at 59th Place and Southwest 70th Street with a bullet hole through his shoulder, Landa said. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue treated the wound on-scene, according to Landa...."

Article Reference: www.miamiherald.com

Postal Service management Forces PSEs to ‘Voluntarily’ Take a Pay Cut

Union Fights USPS Abuse of PSEs in Small Offices

From the article: "...“We have received reports that district managers have threatened to terminate Level 6 PSEs if they do not ‘voluntarily’ reduce to Level 4 PSEs, so they won’t show up in PSE Compliance Reports,” Strunk said. “This is shameful...."

Article Reference: www.apwu.org