Fresno homeowner saddened as video shows small child stealing package from doorstep

  Fresno homeowner saddened as video shows small child stealing package from doorstep

"...A Fresno homeowner’s security cameras captured video showing a small child taking a package from the porch of the home. ..."

Reference: www.sacbee.com
 

What is ‘naked packaging’? Experts say it’s luring porch pirates

  What is ‘naked packaging’? Experts say it’s luring porch pirates

"...WGN has recently learned of complaints about more deliveries, with some referred to as “naked packages.” WGN captured a flat-screen TV dropped off on a local porch with packaging showing anyone walking by precisely what was inside. Dr. Ben Stickle, associate professor of Criminal Justice Administration at Middle Tennessee State University, is a porch piracy expert..."

Reference: pix11.com
 

He prevailed upon the US Postal Service to establish a post office

  He prevailed upon the US Postal Service to establish a post office

"...according to the late journalist and historian John Parris. Following his lead, officials opened not one but two post offices in the area, dubbing them Trust and Luck, and named Plemmons postmaster of the Luck branch. ..."

Reference: wncmagazine.com
 

Federal prison for impersonating a U.S. postal inspector, postmaster general

  Federal prison for impersonating a U.S. postal inspector, postmaster general

"...OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — An eastern Nebraska man has been sentenced to more than a year in federal prison for impersonating a U.S. postal inspector, postmaster general and a U.S. marshal on various occasions. Jeff..."

Reference: www.usnews.com
 

Idaho Falls woman on Monday was found dead underneath a U.S. Postal Service vehicle

  Idaho Falls woman on Monday was found dead underneath a U.S. Postal Service vehicle

"...Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Idaho Falls Fire responded to the scene at about 5:30 p.m. on Monday to find an unresponsive woman underneath a mail truck on ..."

Reference: www.idahostatejournal.com
 

National Labor Relations Board ruled that Amazon’s union vote was unfair (Opinion)

  National Labor Relations Board ruled that Amazon’s union vote was unfair

"...The National Labor Relations Board ruled that Amazon’s union vote was unfair in part because a U.S. Postal Service receptacle was installed in a spot where employees could potentially be monitored..."

Reference: www.wsj.com
 

St. Petersburg postal clerk stole keys to break into PO boxes for bank fraud, DOJ says

  St. Petersburg postal clerk stole keys to break into PO boxes for bank fraud, DOJ says

"...A former Florida postal clerk is facing federal prison time after she stole post office box keys and used her access to customers’ mail in a bank fraud scheme, according to U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida. Read more at: https://www.bradenton.com/news/local/crime/article256410841.html#storylink=cpy..."

Reference: www.bradenton.com
 

APWU, USPS Reach Tentative Agreement

  APWU, USPS Reach Tentative Agreement

"...Mark Dimondstein said. “The tentative National Agreement contains annual wage increases, protection of full COLAs and no-layoff protections, new opportunities for career work, gains for part time flexibles and a host of other improvements.”..."

Reference: apwu.org
 

ID theft ring recruited USPS mail carriers to steal credit cards: DA

  ID theft ring recruited USPS mail carriers to steal credit cards: DA

"...Ten people have been indicted in an ID theft conspiracy that included United States Postal Service mail carriers and netted more than $750,000, Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance announced Wednesday...."

Reference: abc7ny.com
 

Ralph Nader: Ways to Save Our Historic Postal Service

  Ralph Nader: Ways to Save Our Historic Postal Service

"...This pre-payment requirement is something that no other federal government agency or private corporation attempts to do—not to mention that there is no actuarial justification for such an accelerated payment schedule. The pre-funding requirement effectively forces the Postal Service to finance a $72 billion..."

Reference: scheerpost.com
 

Postal Worker Unions Tell Congress ‘To Deliver Postal Reform Before’ Year’s End

  Postal Worker Unions Tell Congress ‘To Deliver Postal Reform Before’ Year’s End

"...Unions are pushing Congress to approve comprehensive postal reform before the end of this year, but it appears that even the Democratic-run House isn’t listening. Instead, leaders have yet to schedule a debate and vote on the measure - HR3076, and referred it to two key committees, Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce. The original deadline for those panels’ action was December 3rd. Now it’s January 21st, 2022. ..."

Reference: www.wnylabortoday.com
 

Safer spaces: Managers honored for leadership, vision

  Safer spaces: Managers honored for leadership, vision

"...The Postal Service has presented Safety Leadership and Vision Awards to seven district managers in recognition of their efforts to foster and sustain safe working environments. The awards were presented Nov. 22 during a virtual ceremony. USPS created the Safety Leadership and Vision Awards..."

Reference: USPS News Link
 

Plymouth artist wins First Amendment suit against postal service over custom-made stamp

  Plymouth artist wins First Amendment suit against postal service over custom-made stamp

"...In April 2015, he ordered 20 custom stamps for $40 from Zazzle, an authorized vendor for the postal service, with the drawing and a caption stating “Democracy is Not for Sale.” The postal service refused to fill the order, saying it violated its ban on political content, but still printed other political stamps. ..."

Reference: www.wickedlocal.com
 

Is USPS Employee Employment Data Public Information?

  Is USPS Employee Employment Data Public Information?

Under law, *With the exception of law enforcement personnel, the following data is considered public information: the name, job title, grade, current salary, duty station, and dates of employment of any current or former Postal Service employee. Salary history may not be provided given potential links to performance information and resulting privacy interests. This information can be found on numerous 3rd party sites such as Search Postal Employee Salaries

Reference: NPMHU Local 317 Postal Employee News
 

Brandywine, MD: Postal Service tractor trailers flood neighborhood causing safety issue, children late for school...

  Postal Service tractor trailers flood neighborhood causing safety issue, children late for school...

"...The traffic mayhem the [Postal Service]trucks are causing is just a portion of Karmen Lewis’ concerns. “It's not about inconvenience. It's about safety...."

Reference: Postal eDaily
 

President Praises Unions

  Biden Administration Continues to Praise Unions

"...“When unions win, workers across the board win. That’s a fact.” Secretary Walsh stated, “It’s never been more clear [that] our economy, our community, our very own lives depend on working people…. Our country will never and must never forget that and what essential workers have done in the last eighteen months.” These words should resonate with NPMHU members..."

Reference: www.npmhu.org