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PRC Advisory Opinion on USPS Service Standard Changes, Warns of ‘Significant Negative Impact’
February 4, 2025
In October 2024, the United States Postal Service announced proposed changes to how it collects and distributes outgoing mail that would lengthen the delivery service standards for much of the country’s First Class Mail. Before implementing the...
Maintenance Part-Time Regular Payout Update (February 2025)
February 3, 2025
Maintenance Director Idowu Balogun provides an update on the Maintenance PTR Settlement Payout as of February 2025.
Changes of Address for Grievance Appeals
May 17, 2012
The Postal Service has notified the APWU of several changes of address for grievance appeals, effective June 1, 2012, Industrial Relations Director Mike Morris has announced. “I encourage locals to make a note of the new addresses and adjust their...
USPS Announces ‘Modified Consolidation Plan’
May 16, 2012
The USPS notified the APWU 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.”
House Republicans Pass Pay Cut For Postal, Federal Employees
May 12, 2012
The House of Representatives voted for a 5 percent cut in postal and federal workers’ pay on May 10 by approving an increase in employees’ pension contributions.
Members of Congress Seek Extension of Moratorium
May 11, 2012
More than 100 U.S. representatives have signed a letter to Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe 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...
GOP Votes Pay Cut For Postal, Federal Workers
May 11, 2012
The House of Representatives voted for a 5 percent cut in postal and federal workers’ pay on May 10 by approving an increase in employees' pension contributions.