Saturday, December 30, 2023
The latest issue of The Eagle magazine
"...The Postal Service has published the latest issue of The Eagle magazine and mailed it to employees’ homes..." Reference: usps.com
Ethics rules apply after leaving USPS
"The Postal Service wants to remind employees that USPS ethics rules apply even after they leave the organization. Former employees and retirees may work for any new employer, but they may not: • Use..."
Reference: usps.comSmart collection boxes and a campaign to keep postal workers safe are new USPS efforts
"...U.S Postal Service (USPS) and U.S. Postal Inspection Service has adapted their blue collection boxes to smart devices to help crack down on postal crimes. To combat increasing mail theft across the country, the service announced earlier this year they would begin installing 12,000 high-security blue collection boxes in high-risk areas nationwide. ..."
Reference: www.cachevalleydaily.comMonday, December 25, 2023
USPS sets higher salary caps for management-level employees in 2024
"...Under the agreement, USPS will increase the top range of Executive Administrative Schedule (EAS) salaries by 4.7%. USPS will also increase the minimum salaries for each pay band will also increase. UPMA President Edmund Carley said in an interview that members will see about a 5% average pay increase. ..."
Reference: federalnewsnetwork.comSunday, December 24, 2023
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Friday, December 22, 2023
USPS taking heat from Congress for policy allowing disclosure of customer info
"“I am astonished by such a potential breach of personal information, and I seek information about USPS’s collection of information that it could disseminate to labor unions,” she wrote. “Given the conflicting information between its privacy notes and Privacy Act Statements, I am concerned that if USPS were to disseminate personal information to labor unions, it would breach the Privacy Act, which restricts disclosure of personally identifiable records maintained by agencies.”... "
Reference: midmichigannow.comUSPS cracks down on mail theft from stolen ‘arrow keys’
"It’s the busiest time of year for the U.S. Postal Service — and thieves are taking advantage. ...By using stolen USPS master keys — also called “arrow” or “universal” keys — crooks are able to unlock multiple mailboxes at once. ..."
Reference: www.kxan.comUSPS Southern Area VP appointed
"...Linda K. Crawford has been named Southern Area vice president. She has held this position on an acting basis since April. Crawford is responsible for retail and delivery operations in 11 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and a workforce of more than 124,000 employees. ..." Reference: usps.com
Send a Merry Christmas to Our Troops
"Spread Christmas Cheer to our Troops! Join us in supporting our brave troops by donating to our Christmas Troopathon! Lets's make their season brighter!" Reference: www.troopathon.org