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Hatch Act Information and Resources

As the presidential election approaches, it is important to be familiar with the provisions of the Hatch Act. The Hatch Act prohibits Postal Service and other federal employees from engaging in political activity at the following times: ·      While on duty. ·      While wearing a uniform, badge, insignia, or similar item that identifies the employee’s agency or … Read more

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