APWU – PRC Advisory Opinion on USPS Service Standard Changes, Warns of ‘Significant Negative Impact’
The PRC found that the USPS’s plans were based on defective modeling and “overly optimistic” cost-savings projections
Month: February 2025
Abilene Christian University offers discounts for USPS employees
Abilene Christian University is offering Postal Service employees a 10 percent discount on tuition.
National Wear Red Day is Feb. 7
Postal Service employees can show their support for heart health awareness by sporting scarlet on National Wear Red Day, Friday, Feb. 7.
NARFE President Urges Congress to Oppose Cuts to Federal Benefits
Last week, NARFE National President William “Bill” Shackelford sent a letter to Congress urging opposition to including cuts to federal retirement and health benefits as a cost offset for budget reconciliation legislation.
APWU – Part-Time Regular (PTR) Payout Update (February 2025)
As of Jan. 30, 2025, nine hundred and fifty (950) Maintenance PTR employees have received their share of the PTR settlements over the past two pay periods.
Bipartisan Bill Reintroduced to Improve Mail Truck Safety
Bipartisan legislation has been reintroduced to better track serious crashes and fatalities involving contracted mail trucks toting USPS mail.
Elvis Costello helps dedicate a stamp honoring Allen Toussaint
The Postal Service dedicated its stamp honoring musician Allen Toussaint in a New Orleans ceremony on Jan. 30.
‘We deserve more’: USPS union members vote to reject contract agreement
Members of the National Association of Letter Carriers have voted to reject a tentative agreement with the U.S. Postal Service.
Manhasset Letter Carrier Eugene Leader honored for 34 years of service to USPS and community
His commitment to service has earned him praise from USPS officials and the local community alike.
FSA debit cards to arrive soon
USPS employees who are enrolled in the new flexible spending account program administered through Inspira Financial will receive their FSA debit card soon