CHANGES IN STORE FOR BULK MAIL CENTERS --SUBCONTRACTING IS OFF THE TABLE

 
CHANGES IN STORE FOR BULK MAIL CENTERS --SUBCONTRACTING IS OFF THE TABLE
The USPS has informed the NPMHU of changes that they intend to make to the existing BMC network. According to USPS Headquarters, they intend to move forward with a new network which will utilize the existing BMCs as “Network Distribution Centers” (NDCs) to more efficiently process and transport the mail. The plans shared with the Union thus far call for three tiers of BMCs (NDCs), with each tier having different responsibilities. This new initiative eliminates the earlier USPS plan to subcontract much of the BMC work.

According to the USPS plan, Tier 1 BMCs (NDCs) will lose some volume because some of the mail that is currently being processed there will be rerouted to Tier 2 facilities.

The concept will be tested first, most likely in the Northeast Area, and involves three Bulk Mail Centers (Springfield, Philadelphia, and New Jersey). Springfield and Philadelphia are expected to be “Tier 1 NDCs,” and New Jersey is expected to be a “Tier 2 NDC.”

Further details regarding mail processing, transportation, staffing and other issues will be circulated to the Local Unions shortly. Discussions are ongoing with USPS Headquarters, and we will update you as further details become available.
Reference: www.npmhu.org

 

Save Lakeland Mail Center

Lakeland Processing and Distribution Center
 
Save Lakeland Mail Center
"...feasibility study to see if it would make sense to consolidate some of the operations into the Tampa P&DC. We realize changes are necessary in these trying economic times. However, closing the vital distribution operations at the Lakeland P&DC, possibly "excessing" my job, is not a viable option...."
Reference: www.theledger.com

 

Missing East Bay Postal Worker Found

 
Missing East Bay Postal Worker Found
"...had not been seen since Thursday morning outside of her work at 1675 Seventh St. She was disoriented and trying to get into her vehicle, police said...."
Reference: www.msnbc.msn.com

 

NPMHU TRAINS ON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

 
NPMHU TRAINS ON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
"...Special attention was paid to each Local’s reporting and disclosure obligations under the federal Landrum-Griffin Act and the constitutional and legal rules governing every Local Union officer’s fiduciary responsibilities for conducting the union’s financial affairs. ..."
Reference: www.npmhu.org

 

Hard Economic Times for All

 
www.apwu.org
Reference: www.apwu.org

More Work Hour Cuts

 
AN OPEN LETTER TO USPS EMPLOYEES FROM PMG JACK POTTER
"...We’re on track to reduce 100 million workhours this year — double last year’s reduction...."
Reference: liteblue.usps.gov

 

Amazon target of mysterious postal investigation

 
Amazon target of mysterious postal investigation
"...Amazon's annual regulatory filing, released yesterday, contains a curious disclosure: "In January 2009, we learned that the United States Postal Service, including the Postal Service Office of Inspector General, is investigating our compliance..."
Reference: www.techflash.com