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Grassley Outs USPS for Obstructing Congressional Oversight Concerning Registered Sex Offenders working at the USPS
Based on whistleblower disclosures to my office, I’ve been alerted that the Post Office hired a registered sex offender as a letter carrier. The employment was confirmed in writing by that same Postal Service. Based on whistleblower allegations, this employee disclosed his status as a registered sex offender on his job application. If accurate, did … Read more
Upcoming ‘Breast Cancer Awareness’ Webinar
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar on breast cancer that explains the importance of early detection and offers a look into treatment alternatives. The session, “Breast Cancer Awareness,” will be held Tuesday, Oct. 1, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from Kaiser Permanente, a provider of health plans for federal employees, … Read more
USPS pilots a program for lactating employees
During the pilot, special pods will provide privacy for employees who need to express milk. The Postal Service has begun a pilot program to further enhance the organization’s compliance with the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act. Also known as the PUMP Act, the 2022 law requires employers to provide a private place, … Read more
Postal Service Honors Athens Rural Carrier Douglas Brodziski for Over 29 Years of Dedicated Service
ATHENS, WI – As part of the United States Postal Service’s “For the Long Haul” initiative, we are thrilled to celebrate Douglas Brodziski, a dedicated rural carrier who has faithfully served the Athens, WI, community for over 29 years at the same Post Office and on the same mail delivery route. Douglas’s commitment and exceptional service … Read more
Rural Timekeeping: Transition to 3-Digit Hours Codes
In PP19/2024, all single-digit rural DACA (Days Assigned Carrier Absent) codes will be transitioned to the three-digit city hours code equivalent. Beginning with PP 19/2024 timekeeping (covering 8/24/2024 through 9/6/2024), all DACA days reported on rural timecards must be entered using three-digit hours codes as seen in Figure 1 below. Existing business rules for single-digit DACA codes … Read more
October 1: Nationwide Rallies to Save the Postal Service
The Postal Workers (APWU) will hold a national day of action on October 1, with rallies all across the country for better staffing and better service, a better contract that ends the two-tier wage system, and the right to speak to the board that governs the postal service. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s plan to “modernize” … Read more
Senate Companion Bill Introduced for the USPS Shipping Equity Act via NRLCA
On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced S. 5069, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 3721, the USPS Shipping Equity Act. Currently, private shipping companies like FedEx can ship alcohol, but the USPS cannot. The USPS Shipping Equity Act allows USPS to ship alcoholic beverages directly from licensed producers and … Read more
Sen. Ossoff proposes appointment changes, term limits for US postmaster general in new bill
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff held a news conference on Wednesday to announce “major legislation” that would change how U.S. postmaster generals are appointed and how long they serve. Titled the “Postmaster General Reform Act of 2024,” the congressional bill would make the postmaster general a presidentially appointed position instead … Read more
USPS Operation Santa is now accepting letters
Every year, thousands of families send letters to Santa at the North Pole. The USPS Operation Santa® program makes it possible for people to adopt and respond to these letters, fulfilling the holiday wishes of children and families across the country. Letters addressed to Santa’s official address are sorted, read and published on the USPS Operation Santa® website with … Read more