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Town honors retiring Center Postmaster Arellano

CENTER – In a ceremony that was held on June 25, at a Center Board of Trustee meeting, beloved recently retired United States Postmaster Paul Arellano received a plaque and was thanked by the town for his years of dedicated service.

Man arrested by Overland Park police after serious hit-and-run crash involving mail truck

Overland Park Police have arrested a man who they say caused a serious crash involving a mail truck and then fled the scene.

Federal prosecutors win appeal in case of alleged threats against postal employees

On Sept. 29, 2022, Garnes called the state Labor Department to inquire about his eligibility for unemployment benefits based on his brief employment with the Postal Service. During the 45-miute call, after being told that he was ineligible for benefits, Garnes allegedly made threats to harm postal officials and others.

Does the Hatch Act apply to you? Election season do’s and don’ts

With the fall season comes football, pumpkin-flavored everything and Election Day. Federal employees may be tempted to get involved by making political donations, campaigning for a candidate, attending rallies or just chatting about politics with co-workers. 

Mail service and Congressional issues in the news – 07/10/24

Mail service and Congressional issues are in the news every day.  Below are the latest articles I found.

Public Comments on Proposed Relocation of Sacramento Metro Retail Post Office

SACRAMENTO, CA — The United States Postal Service is considering relocating the retail services currently provided at Sacramento Metro Retail Station located at 660 J. Street, Suite 170, Sacramento, CA 95814, to a yet to-be-determined location as close as reasonably possible to the existing location.

USPS Missing Savings Opportunities in Vehicle Fleet Electrification Program, Says Report

The U.S. Postal Service is not capturing some savings possible through incentive programs related to electric vehicles in its initiative to further electrify its delivery fleet and install charging stations at hundreds of its facilities through 2028, an inspector general audit has said.

Labor Leaders Urge Congress to Oppose Anti-Worker Resolutions in Congressional Review Act

The letter outlines several administration actions congressional Republicans are working to overturn, including the groundbreaking Nursing Home Staffing Rule, the Retirement Security and Overtime Rules, worker health and safety regulations, the right to a fair wage and overtime pay, student debt relief, and more.

USPS mail thefts and robberies – 07/10/24

Postal worker robberies and other mail thefts are becoming a daily event. These are the ones I found today.

USPS Retirement Health Benefits Webinar

Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar that will address benefits available after retirement.

Dejoy – We’re fixing the Postal Service. We can’t stop now.

“Delivering for America” is the only comprehensive strategy in existence that can save the Postal Service and empower this indispensable organization not just to survive but thrive.

Former Postal Carrier Convicted of Mail Theft and Fraud

According to court records and evidence presented during Glover’s trial, he was involved in a fraudulent mail theft and bank fraud scheme involving multiple individuals.
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