The latest attack on federal sector unions does not apply to the Postal Service

  CALL: Stop Trump’s Federal Worker Union-Busting

"...While the latest attack on federal sector unions does not apply to the Postal Service, we stand in solidarity with our fellow unions and support their call to action. ..."

Reference: NPMHU




 

Breakthrough T1D Capitol Chapter’s “ONE WALK”

  Breakthrough T1D Capitol Chapter’s “ONE WALK”

"...Dear Friends: We are writing to solicit your financial support of Breakthrough T1D formerly Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Back in 1997, the National Postal Mail Handlers Union adopted JDRF as its official national charity..."

Reference: NPMHU




 

NPMHU Statement on PMG Dejoy's Resignation

  NPMHU Statement on PMG Dejoy's Resignation

"...A month after announcing his intention to step down as Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy told the United States Postal Board of Governors his last day in the role was Monday, March 24, after almost five years of service.

As the Postal Service continues to be an intrinsic part of every American’s daily life, the Board of Governors should remain cognizant of this value and the work that Mail Handlers and all postal employees do as they work to find Mr. DeJoy’s successor. ..."

Reference: NPMHU




 

Van Gogh: The Roulin Family Portraits | Paintings of Postman Joseph Roulin and His Family

  Van Gogh: The Roulin Family Portraits

"...Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) once wrote, “What I’m most passionate about…is the portrait, the modern portrait.” This passion flourished between 1888 and ’89 when, during his stay in Arles, in the South of France, the artist created a number of portraits of a neighboring family—the postman Joseph Roulin; his wife, Augustine; and their three children: Armand, Camille, and Marcelle. Van Gogh’s tender relationship with the postman and his family..."

Reference: Museum of Fine Arts Boston




 

NPMHU Statement on USPS/DOGE Agreement

  NPMHU Statement on USPS/DOGE Agreement

On the night of Monday, March 10, the Postmaster General (PMG) and Deputy PMG met with members of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) at the United States Postal Service Headquarters. Mail Handlers have seen the DOGE team dismantle federal agencies, impacting services provided to Americans across the country, and are therefore rightly concerned about the potential impact on the work of the Postal Service generally and the work of the more than 54,000 dedicated mail handlers across the country. Our response will be guided by the following principles.

First and foremost, the independence of USPS – and its governance by the Board of Governors – must remain.

Second, the National Postal Mail Handlers Union (NPMHU) will fight any attempts to privatize our work. Our processing and distribution work is vital within the postal network, and privatization or subcontracting of our jobs would jeopardize not only the earned pay and benefits of mail handlers across the country, but also the flow of service that postal customers and the public at large rely upon every day. Privatizing the Postal Service will threaten customers’ ability to receive packages and letters ranging from Social Security checks, necessary medications, government correspondence, and mail from loved ones.

Finally, while we have been told that the Postal Service will not grant DOGE access to employee records and data, should this not be the case, the NPMHU stands ready, along with the other postal unions, to take all necessary action to protect the privacy of our members.

The NPMHU will remain cautious and vigilant and is prepared to fight against any ill-conceived attempts by DOGE to dismantle this American institution.

Reference: NPMHU via NPMHU Local 317




 

Postal Service signs cost-cutting deal with DOGE

  Postal Service signs cost-cutting deal with DOGE

"The United States Postal Service said it has signed a deal with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to cut costs at the agency. ...told congressional leaders in a letter that he had signed an agreement with Elon Musk’s DOGE to cut jobs and spending at the agency that has long since lost money. ...DOGE team asked about the big problems facing the Postal Service. He cited various issues including miscalculations and mismanagement ..."

Reference: thehill.com




 

Some facilities to garner more equipment | U.S. Postal Service unveils new vehicles and machines at Norfolk facility

  U.S. Postal Service unveils new vehicles and machines at Norfolk facility

"...The main feature of the delivery center is a large package sorting machine that almost stretches the length of the room.

With surprisingly little noise, the machine can sort 4,300 packages into 112 mail bins by location, according to the USPS. By hand, humans could only sort around 250 packages per hour, so the machines amount to a more than 17-fold increase in productivity.

“This is the game changer for delivery in the Postal Service,” Stefanowicz said. ..."

Reference: www.pilotonline.com




 

Pictures | Philadelphia Mail Cats

  Philadelphia Mail Cats

"...an Instagram page that lights up feeds and hearts: Philadelphia Mail Cats, known as @USPS.pspsps. (The latter half of the handle phonetically spells the sound people make to get a cat’s attention). It’s run by Felix Smith, a local letter carrier documenting his interactions with neighborhood cats along his route. In between delivering our very important mail on time, Smith manages to offer some furry friends treats and pets, admire them peacefully napping or let them air their grievances, and even advocate for their rights as (unofficial) employees. Smith has also helped to rescue cats and find them a forever home. ..."

Reference: www.inquirer.com




 

Join our Postal Brothers and Sisters Across the Nation on March 23rd to Protect our Jobs and our Service

  Join our Postal Brothers and Sisters Across the Nation on March 23rd to Protect our Jobs and our Service

On Sunday, March 23, NALC branches are hosting local rallies to say "Hell no!" to dismantling the Postal Service. With branches holding events nationwide on the same day, we are sending a clear, unified message: Hands off USPS! Visit the official website here.
Why are we fighting? Download the NALC flyer.

Reference: www.npmhu.org