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Obama Budget Promises Strong Support for USPS
(02/05/10) The Obama administration’s 2011 budget calls for a continuation of six-day mail delivery and says the White House “will work with the Postal Service, its employee unions, the Congress, and other stakeholders to make sure the Postal Service has the tools and authorities it needs to remain viable as a pillar of the American economy and a vital public resource through the current crisis and over the long haul.” [full story]

Postal Privatization
A ‘Bad Idea,’ Obama Says

(02/05/10) President Obama said in an interview posted on YouTube on Feb. 1 that privatization of the USPS would be a “bad idea.” He made the comment during a round of quick answers to questions posed by citizens. [full story]

A Surprising Example of
The Depth of Deception
(02/04/10) In an Update for union members, APWU President William Burrus offers a shocking but simple example that shows the depth of deception in the excessive postage discounts the USPS gives to large mailers — discounts that undermine the principle of uniform rates and drain much needed revenue from the Postal Service. [full story]

Station & Branch Closures
 USPS Trims List to 162
(01/29/10) The USPS announced Jan. 29 that the list of stations and branches being considered for closure has been reduced to 162, six less than the last update on Dec. 15. The Postal Service cautioned again that the list does not represent a final decision on which locations would be closed. [full story]

Springfield Area Local Reaches MTESC Agreement (01/29/10) After seven months of negotiations, the Springfield (MA) Area Local reached a tentative agreement with Alan Ritchey, Inc. on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement that will cover all 90 members employed at the Mail Transport Equipment Service Center (MTESC). The agreement contains significant improvements in seniority and in the day-to-day operations at the plant. [full story]

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Station and Branch Closures

[Updated 01/29/10] News about USPS plans to close hundreds of stations and branches.



P&DC Consolidation

[Updated 01/19/10]
News about USPS plans to consolidate P&DC operations.
(List of targeted facilities updated 01/28/10)


Postal Policy-Making

[Updated 02/04/10]
News about USPS decision-making and how it affects postal operations.


Fact vs. Fiction
[Updated 11/13/09] APWU refutes myths about the Postal Service’s financial difficulties and the alleged demise of "hard copy” mail.



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