U.S. Postal Inspection Service is Hiring

  U.S. Postal Inspection Service is Hiring

"Nationwide Positions Available...The Postal Inspection Service is accepting applications through its hiring portal from Tuesday, April 14, through Thursday, April 23. ...An applicant must:

Be a U.S. citizen...Meet the physical requirements; Possess a four-year degree from an accredited academic institution — exceptions apply for veterans...Be between the ages of 21 and 37; and Have no felony or domestic violence convictions. ..."

Reference: usps.com




 

Do you know the rules on workplace nepotism? | Employees can’t hire, supervise or promote a relative

  Do you know the rules on workplace nepotism? | Employees can’t hire, supervise or promote a relative

"...Under the rules, USPS employees cannot hire, supervise or promote a relative, which is defined as a spouse, parent, child, sibling, aunt, uncle, cousin, niece, nephew, in-law, stepparent, stepsibling or half sibling. ..."

Reference: news.usps.com
 

USPS hosting centralized job fair in Huntsville, Alabama

  USPS hosting centralized job fair in Huntsville

"HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Interested in working for the post office? An upcoming job fair will bring several local post offices across North Alabama to one place for easy access. On Saturday, July 9, the USPS will be hosting a job fair in the parking lot of the Huntsville General Mail Facility (3408 Wall Triana Highway). Officials will be on-site from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. sharing information about open delivery and/or retail positions in Athens, Decatur, Elkmont, Florence, Hartselle, Harvest, Huntsville, Madison, and Owens Cross Roads. All of these jobs pay $18-$19/hour. ..."

Reference: whnt.com
 

Several North Alabama post offices to host job fairs on July 8

  Several North Alabama post offices to host job fairs on July 8

"If you’ve ever wanted to work for the post office in North Alabama, July 8 may be your chance to snag a job. ...job fairs will be held at eight USPS locations in north and northwest Alabama next Friday, July 8. All hiring events will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at each location. Apply online at usps.gov/careers..."

Reference: whnt.com
 

Postmaster general says USPS could cut its workforce

 
Postmaster general says USPS could cut its workforce
"...The proposal also calls for cutting tens of thousands of jobs through attrition and layoffs. The Postal Service stands to lose about $238 billion in the next 10 years if Congress fails to act, Potter said. ..."
Reference: www.washingtonpost.com

 

Do we need unions? What has the union done for me?

 
Do we need unions? What has the union done for me?
"...The oft asked questions of non-union members, as well as disgruntled union members, are Do we need unions? What has the union done for me?. For the educated and well-read members of American society, the questions are easily answered. For example, anyone that has ventured to ponder those questions and educate themselves, may have read The Jungle by Upton Sinclair..."
Reference: postal-newsgroup.blogspot.com

 

Post Office Cuts 25,000 Jobs This Year

 
Post Office Cuts 25,000 Jobs This Year
"...The U.S. Postal Service has cut its staff by 25,000 this year as it struggles to reduce massive deficits, Postmaster General John Potter said Monday. Postal employment is now below 635,000, Potter said, down from about 800,000 in 1999. ..."
Reference: www.cbsnews.com