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Congressman Issa Having Trouble Getting GOP Support for His Postal Reform Bill
Congressman Darrell Issa and Congressman Dennis Ross has said H.R. 2309 is the only bill that will save the Postal Service. But it looks like no else is buying that story: From National Journal via PostCom. Read More...
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USPS Announces ‘Modified Consolidation Plan’
Implementation to Begin This Summer, No Specifics Provided
The USPS notified the APWU [PDF] on May 16 that it has developed a modified network consolidation plan and, “Now that the moratorium has expired, consolidation activities will begin this summer. Read More...
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More Than 100 Members of Congress Seek Extension of Moratorium on Mail Processing Facilities
More than 100 U.S. representatives have signed a letter to Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe [PDF], urging him to extend the moratorium on the closure of post offices and mail processing facilities, and asking him to refrain from cutting hours at rural offices. Read More...
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APWU Urges House:
Address Postal Reform Now, Start With Senate Bill
“I encourage all union members to contact their representatives and urge them to consider postal reform legislation immediately. Be sure to ask them to use the Senate bill as a starting point. Read More...
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Under heavy pressure from Congress, the U.S. Postal Service is shelving plans to close up to 3,700 post offices and instead will offer $20,000 buyouts to 21,000 postmasters as a way to save money. Read More...
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Fox News, Wrong Again!
Fox News may have set a new record for inaccurate reporting this week in a story about the Postal Service.
The story, which was broadcast on May 8 and posted on Fox’s Web site, frantically warns viewers and visitors that because of a bill approved by the Senate, “taxpayers may be on the hook for Postal Service losses. Read More...
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APWU, USPS Agree
On New Lead Clerk Jobs
(05/04/12) The APWU and USPS agreed to job descriptions for new Lead Clerk positions on May 4, and agreed to the process for posting and bidding the new positions. Read More...
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Draft bill would boost TSP contribution for new feds
By STEPHEN LOSEY |
Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, has drafted a bill that would automatically increase Thrift Savings Plan contributions for some new federal employees. Read More...
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Labor Voices: The truth about the U.S. Postal Service
USPS faces different pressures than other government agencies; proposals would hurt average American
They say the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is broke. But just six years ago, it generated a small profit, paid for itself and wasn't a burden to taxpayers. Read More...
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Senate approves workers' comp benefit cuts
The federal workers' compensation system would get its biggest makeover in almost 40 years under postal reform legislation the Senate passed 62-37 Wednesday.
The bill would cut workers' comp benefits to half of pre-injury pay for most recipients. Read More...
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Editorial: GOP House Postal Reform Bill Includes Provisions Negative to Postal Employees
Round One
The Senate passes S1789 to reform the Postal Service on a vote of 62 to 37, meeting the 60 vote requirement by Senate rule. Debate now commences on HR 2309. The House Committee and Subcommittee chairmen are Republicans and have expressed strong opposition to the union’s objectives. Read More...
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Senate Approves Amended Postal Bill,
Next Up: The House of Representatives
The Senate passed an amended version of the 21st Century Postal Service Act (S. 1789) on April 25 by a vote of 62-37. “Although the bill is flawed, the amended version is far better than the original,” said APWU President Cliff Guffey. Read More...
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Voting Begins on Postal Bill,
Important Votes Set for April 25
The Senate began voting on amendments to the 21st Century Postal Service Act (S. 1789) on April 24, with action on the bill expected to be wrapped up in the Senate on April 25.
Still to be voted on is Amendment #2042, offered by Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA), which would maintain current delivery standards for four years. Read More...
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