Open Season
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Health Plan Director John Marcotte
This year’s Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) Open Season is Nov. 12–Dec. 10. Now is the time to...
Court Rules Pain is a Disability
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)
The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans recently ruled that pain alone, without an underlying disability, may entitle veterans to compensation...
Is the Postal Service Sick?
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Western Regional Coordinator Omar Gonzalez
33,400+ employees are absent daily claims management, triggering their Attendance Control Employee...
Numerous Negotiations Continue
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Support Services Division Director Steve Brooks
I hope everyone had a good time at the 24th Annual National Convention in Pittsburgh, PA. I...
Most Regressive Demands Ever
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By MVS Division Director Michael O. Foster
As the parties reached the Sept. 20th contract deadline, the USPS proposals submitted at the Motor ...