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

Nearly 200 Pounds of Marijuana delivered to wrong address

Fed Ex Delivers 200 Pounds of Marijuana to Wrong Address

From the article: "...A Fed Ex screw up this week led to police arresting a Baltimore man on distribution and smuggling charges, and the end of a major marijuana ring. ..."

Article Reference: www.choosehelp.com

Postal Service to issue 'muscle car' stamps

USPS introduces muscle car themed stamps

From the article: "...Today, the USPS is introducing a new set of stamps featuring five of America’s most legendary muscle cars...."

Article Reference: www.foxnews.com

Condemation of PMG Donahoe over killing Saturday delivery

Bernie Sanders and Ralph Nader Both Condemn Postal Service Decision

From the article: "...“The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) today continued its tradition under the leadership of Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe of shooting itself in the foot,” Nader said...."

Article Reference: sandiegofreepress.org

Postal Service to reduce overtime

USPS employees to see less overtime, more buyouts under 5-day delivery plan

From the article: "..."We think by eliminating overtime and by looking at some of the flexibilities we have with the part-time workforce, and potentially working with the unions on some buyouts, we'll easily hit that."..."

Article Reference: www.federalnewsradio.com

Postal MVS Subcontracting On Hold Until March 4

Motor Vehicle Subcontracting On Hold Until March 4

From the article: "...In response to an APWU request, the Postal Service has agreed to postpone any mode conversions of Postal Vehicle Service work to Highway Contract Routes (HCRs) at least until March 4, when an arbitration decision on the issue is expected, APWU President Cliff Guffey has announced. The agreement applies to California..."

Article Reference: www.apwu.org

Incentive Recipients: What’s the Last Day?

From the article: "...The APWU has received reports that some retiring union members are receiving confusing and sometimes inaccurate information regarding their last day of work. ..."

Article Reference: www.apwu.org

Mail Carrier, Jason Jones, saves life

Jason Jones, Postal Worker In Ohio, Saves 91-Year-Old Man's Life After Noticing Suspicious Clues

From the article: "...When Jason Jones saw that one of his typically friendly customers hadn’t picked up his mail in days and left no footprints on his snow-laden stoop, the postal worker started to worry. ..."

Article Reference: www.huffingtonpost.com

Will the Postal Service be faced with more destructive politics in 2013?

Lawmakers 'committed' to postal reform in new Congress

From the article: "...The House bill, which never left committee, would have deferred near-term payments on retiree health care benefits, allowed the agency to move to a five-day delivery week and created an independent board to recommend facility closures. ..."

Article Reference: www.federalnewsradio.com

NALC Contract Arbitration Settled

Contract between National Association of Letter Carriers and the U.S. Postal Service

From the article: "...The National Association of Letter Carriers and the U.S. Postal Service announced Friday that the three-person interest arbitration panel chaired by arbitrator Shyam Das had concluded its work and issued an award that sets the terms of a new 4.5-year labor contract PR Newswire (http://s.tt/1yjpQ) ..."

Article Reference: www.prnewswire.com

Postal Employee cars submerged in water main break

Minneapolis repairs water main

From the article: "...Businesses in the area were forced to close early on Thursday when water was shut off, and some customers avoided the area over the weekend. Parts of a nearby parking garage at the main downtown post office were flooded and an estimated 50 vehicles belonging to employees or the Postal Service were submerged...."

Article Reference: www.equities.com

Postal downsizing having negative impact in areas, blame placed on oil boom

Postal Service to examine services in ND Oil Patch

From the article: "...been complaining about long lines at post offices, delayed mail and returned mail. Williston, Watford City, Ray and Tioga have been among the most affected communities. ..."

Article Reference: www.inforum.com

Suncoast Senior Plant Manager Mitch Cade To Retire

Senior Plant Manager Mitch Cade To Retire

From the article: "...“Mitch Cade has demonstrated superb leadership as the Senior Plant Manager in the Suncoast District. While some might tend to relax at the end of a long career, Mitch pushed harder than ever to ensure that Suncoast had a successful holiday season,” said District Manager Nancy Rettinhouse. “Mitch is truly one of those managers who would never ask someone to do something that he would not be willing to himself. His operational expertise, combined with his phenomenal work ethic, will be missed in the Suncoast District. On behalf of the Suncoast District postal employees, I wish Mitch the very best in the next chapter of his life.”..."

Article Reference: suncoastscoop.blogspot.com
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'Going Postal' a term that continues

In school shootings, clues from the days of 'going postal'

From the article: "...The phrase was born from a series of postal shootings in 1983 that continued, almost annually, until 1997, including one in 1991 in Ridgewood, in which an ex-postal worker named Joseph M. Harris murdered his ex-supervisor, her boyfriend and two co-workers. The wave of Post Office shootings were “aimed more at supervisors and fellow employees who were perceived by the assailants as cruel or unfair,” Don Lasseter, the author of “Going Postal,” said..."

Article Reference: www.dailyrecord.com