NLRB Charges 10 Roads Express for Violations of the National Labor Relations Act

  NLRB Charges 10 Roads Express for Violations of the National Labor Relations Act

"...The charges against 10 Roads Express include threats against workers of pay cuts, route cuts, and withholding bonuses. They also include threatening to discharge drivers for engaging in legally protected union activities. The company also unlawfully promised workers better health care benefits and improved terms and conditions if they rejected union representation. The company’s attempts to halt workers’ plans to build a union ultimately failed when a majority of workers voted..."

Reference: apwu.org
 

USPS Issues Additional Guidance re: PostalEase and LiteBlue (Updated)

  USPS Issues Additional Guidance re: PostalEase and LiteBlue

January 12, 2023- We received the following update regarding the LiteBlue/PostalEase security issues:

The USPS Corporate Information Security Office (CISO) and the Eagan Accounting Service Center’s LiteBlue recovery process ensures the monies recovered from financial institutions will be promptly repaid to the employees impacted by the fake websites.

As of yesterday, CISO has received confirmation there were 368 instances in pay period 26 where employees accessed fake LiteBlue websites and had their IDs and passwords hacked, with that number dropping to 195 in pay period 1. Please note some employees may be included in both groups.

The Eagan ASC has provided a rough estimate of $322,000 in recovered funds. Unfortunately, not all the stolen money will be recovered. It is the position of the Postal Service that they will not be reimbursing employees for any funds lost due to the criminal activity involving the fake LiteBlue websites.

We are told that following notice of the unauthorized activity, Eagan immediately sent out letters of indemnity to the financial institutions, and aggressively worked with them to recover the stolen monies. The OIG’s and Inspection Service’s criminal investigations continue.

Once the financial institutions return the recovered monies to the Eagan ASC via electronic funds transfers, the ACS will cut checks to the impacted employees. All recovery checks are being mailed to the impacted employees’ duty stations of record.

CISO and the postal vendor are working to implement the new LiteBlue security features that include multi-factor authentication, projected go-live on January 15, 2023. The new LiteBlue access protocol will require the additional identification step to enhance system security.

We will continue to keep you updated as we receive more information.

January 4, 2023- USPS, Office of the Inspector General, and Corporate Information Security Office (CISO) discovered fake LiteBlue website which closely resemble LiteBlue. (pdf)

Corporate Information Security Office (CISO) has just confirmed the tentative date for implementing the new “multi-factor” protocol for enabling the restoration for access to LiteBlue is Sunday, January 15, 2023. The multi-factor access will mirror the additional ID authentications required by banks, insurance companies, etc. when accessing and completing transactions on similar platforms.

Impacted employees continue to be contacted by representatives from the Eagan ASC, Inspection Service, OIG and/or CISO as part of the on-going investigation. We will post additional details when known.

Reference: NPMHU via NPMHU Local 317 - Alabama


 

USPS Issues Additional Guidance re: PostalEase and LiteBlue

  USPS Issues Additional Guidance re: PostalEase and LiteBlue

January 4, 2023- USPS, Office of the Inspector General, and Corporate Information Security Office (CISO) discovered fake LiteBlue website which closely resemble LiteBlue. (pdf)

Corporate Information Security Office (CISO) has just confirmed the tentative date for implementing the new “multi-factor” protocol for enabling the restoration for access to LiteBlue is Sunday, January 15, 2023. The multi-factor access will mirror the additional ID authentications required by banks, insurance companies, etc. when accessing and completing transactions on similar platforms.

Impacted employees continue to be contacted by representatives from the Eagan ASC, Inspection Service, OIG and/or CISO as part of the on-going investigation. We will post additional details when known.

Reference: NPMHU via NPMHU Local 317 - Alabama


 

2023 Federal Pay Raise: 4.6% (NOTE: Excludes Postal Workers Who's Unions are Responsible for Pay Negotiations)

  2023 Federal Pay Raise: 4.6%

"...Under the terms of that letter, the federal pay raise for 2023 will be an across-the-board base pay increase of 4.1% and locality pay increases to average 0.5%. ..."

Reference: www.fedsmith.com
 

USPS Issues Employee Communications Update Regarding PostalEASE Website Fraud

  USPS Issues Employee Communications Update Regarding PostalEASE Website Fraud

Please see the latest information that we just received regarding the PostalEase website fraud. FRAUD ALERT ** Postal Service Releases Mandatory Stand-Up Talk Regarding Fake LiteBlue Websites (pdf) Securing Your Personal Data Employee Mailer (pdf) - Letter to be sent to all postal employees making them aware of the potential risk. Keeping Your Private Information Secure Employee Handout (pdf) - Handout to be included in letter to all employees to provide examples of fake sites and steps on how to update personal contact information. PostalEASE Website Fraud: Impacted Employee Notification (pdf)- Letter to be sent to only impacted employees notifying them of their situation and share information and next steps. Please note, Headquarters is also preparing a Stand-Up Talk to support these communications. Additonal information will be shared when made avaialble to the NPMHU.

Reference: NPMHU via NPMHU Local 317 - Alabama
 

Urgent Message Concerning Fraudulent PostalEase Access

  Urgent Message Concerning Fraudulent PostalEase Access

* * * Urgent Message * * *

December 20, 2022- The USPS has confirmed that some Postal Service employees are unknowingly providing their usernames and passwords to criminal websites, while attempting to access PostalEase.

It is reported that employees are using Google and attempting to access PostalEase; however, Google in-turn has been redirecting users to criminally run websites that mirror the look and access of PostalEase.

The USPS Corporate Information Security Office (CISO) is working with the Postal Inspection Service to facilitate notice to the impacted employees. The NPMHU is told that formal notification to all employees is forthcoming. We will post that notice when it is released.

The USPS reports that representations have been made at the district level confirming Postal Inspectors are contacting impacted employees, as well as employees who may have unknowingly been compromised, and requesting their EINs and passwords.

Please note . . . Postal Inspectors have not contacted postal employees and requested their EINs and/or passwords. Employees should never provide usernames and/or passwords to anyone.

Financially impacted employees should immediately contact the Eagan ASC Helpdesk at 866-974-2733. Staff members are available to assist.

If you become aware of any employee experiencing access issues to PostalEase, they should immediately contact 877-477-3273 to request assistance.

We will provide you with any additional information when it is made available to the NPMHU.

Reference: NPMHU via NPMHU Local 317 - Alabama
 

USPS, NPMHU reach tentative agreement

  USPS, NPMHU reach tentative agreement

"The Postal Service and the National Postal Mail Handlers Union have reached a tentative agreement on a three-year contract, covering more than 55,000 employees represented by the union.

“This agreement is balanced and fair. It addresses both parties’ bargaining objectives in a financially responsible manner and furthers the objectives of the Delivering for America plan,” said Deputy Postmaster General and Chief Human Resources Officer Doug Tulino.

The tentative agreement is subject to a ratification vote by the union membership, a process that will take several weeks.

Upon ratification, the agreement will expire at midnight on Sept. 20, 2025."

Reference: United States Postal Service
 

Bargaining Update #12 | Mail Handlers Reach Tentative Agreement with USPS

  Mail Handlers Reach Tentative Agreement with USPS

"The 2022 National Agreement will cover a period of three years, and will expire at midnight on September 20, 2025.

General Wage Increases

All career Mail Handlers will receive three general wage increases during the term:
-- the first, retroactively effective to November 19, 2022, will be 1.3%;
-- the second, effective on November 18, 2023, will be 1.3%; and
-- the third, effective on November 16, 2024, will be 1.3%.
In addition, for career employees hired since February 2013, an additional 1% will be provided to Steps BB, AA, and A retroactively effective to November 19, 2022. ... The MOU on Purging Letters of Warning has been obtained again for all Mail Handlers, and it will again apply to MHAs. ...Article 11.1 was amended to add the Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday"

Article 11.1 was amended to add the Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday.

Under Article 8, NPMHU was able to secure a guarantee that, in postal installations which 200 or more man year of employment, career employees shall have consecutive scheduled days off. Additionally, the negotiated agreement includes a guaranteed nonscheduled day each service week for MHAs and PTFs.

SUMMARY OF TENTATIVE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING TERMS OF 2022 NATIONAL AGREEMENT (pdf)

CONTRACT RATIFICATION PROCEDURES (Adopted November 2022) (pdf) Labor deal: USPS, union reach tentative agreement 

Reference: www.npmhu.org

 

Still time to shop for USPS-themed gifts

  Still time to shop for USPS-themed gifts

"...The Postal Service is a reliable source of gifts for family and friends of all ages this holiday season. There are a variety of USPS-branded toys, apparel, home decor and collectibles. For those tackling gift lists, there is an array of popular licensed products — most under $100 — ..."

Reference: USPS News Link


 

2022 Contract Update #11

  2022 Contract Update #11

You are reading the eleventh Contract Update produced and distributed by the NPMHU during the course of 2022 negotiations. These updates, along with the Union’s magazine and monthly bulletins, will keep mail handlers throughout the country informed and involved in the issues raised during this round of bargaining.

2022 No. 11 – December 13, 2022 (pdf)

National President Paul Hogrogian and National Secretary-Treasurer Michael Hora today announced that they will hold a national teleconference with representatives of the Contract Administration Department and all NPMHU Local Union Presidents to discuss developments in ongoing contract negotiations between the NPMHU and the U.S. Postal Service over the terms of their 2019 National Agreement.

The nationwide telephone call with Local Presidents from all thirty-six Local Unions will be held at 2:00 p.m. (eastern standard time) on Thursday, December 15, 2022. Details about the teleconference will be sent separately to all Local Presidents.

Should a settlement be reached in the coming days or weeks, it will be subject to a ratification vote by all members, conducted in accordance with procedures adopted by the National Executive Board.

Reference: www.npmhu.org
 

Railroad union members call on Biden to grant paid sick days through executive order

 
Railroad union members call on Biden to grant paid sick days through executive order

"...hopeful the Biden administration could require the sick days through executive order. “That would go a really long way for our members, for rail workers all over the country because we don’t have sick time right now,” Katich said. On Friday, more than 70 members of Congress signed a letter urging Biden to take executive action and require paid sick days for rail workers. ..."

Reference: www.duluthnewstribune.com
 

Identifying unmarked delivery vehicles during the holidays

  Identifying unmarked delivery vehicles during the holidays

"...the Postal Service has leased vehicles in many locations nationwide this holiday season," said Debra Jean Fetterly, a USPS spokesperson for the Alabama-Mississippi District. In the Birmingham area, USPS fleets are being supplemented with leased vehicles. Those vehicles are in the process of getting signage and USPS identification placed on them. Employees who drive the leased vehicles will have a postal badge..."

Reference: abc3340.com
 

Five Birmingham-area men indicted for illegally having USPS keys, stolen mail

  Five Birmingham-area men indicted for illegally having USPS keys, stolen mail

"BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Five defendants are indicted in three separate cases involving illegally possessed USPS keys and stolen mail... The incident occurred in Madison County on September 6, 2022. ...."

Reference: www.waff.com

 

NPMHU Appeals USPS Craft Determination of Small Delivery Unit Sorter (SDUS) and Single Induction Parcel Sorter (SIPS)

  NPMHU Appeals USPS Craft Determination of Small Delivery Unit Sorter (SDUS) and Single Induction Parcel Sorter (SIPS)

Please find linked, copies of two separate appeals recently filed by the NPMHU to challenge the Postal Service’s November 14, 2022 determination of craft jurisdiction for employees operating the Small Delivery Unit Sorter (ADUS) and Single Induction Parcel Sorter (SIPS). These machines have been deployed in facilities throughout the country and are continuing to be installed. [PDF]

As set forth in its November 14, 2022 letter, the Postal Service determined that jurisdictional assignments on the SDUS working at the machine, including singulating/separating and facing/feeding packages and sweeping the mail should be given to the Clerk Craft. In that same letter, the Postal Service claims that the SDUS will only be used in Function 4 operations. The NPMHU is disputing this determination, and also questioning the lack of assignment in Function 1 operations.

In that same letter of November 14, 2022, the Postal Service also determined that jurisdictional assignments on the SIPS should be divided somewhat differently between the Mail Handler Craft and the Clerk Craft. The Postal Service has stated that the SIPS will only be used in Function 1 operations. Mail Handlers have been assigned in Function 1 operations to the retrieval and staging of packages and equipment, and to the sweeping of packages (removal of full containers and replacement with empty containers), including “sort plan switch out,” and to the transportation of full containers to dispatch.

These jurisdictional determinations present several questions and concerns for which the NPMHU seeks clarification, and discussions will be continuing for at least 60 days before the National Dispute Resolution Committee and, if necessary, in National arbitration. Should you have any questions about these appeals or implementation of the SDUS and SIPS in any particular facility, please contact the National CAD.

Reference: www.npmhu.org
 

‘Biden blew it’: Railroad workers unions lash out at President Biden

  ‘Biden blew it’: Railroad workers unions lash out at president

"...Rail workers unions blasted President Biden on Monday after he pressed Congress to force the organized labor groups to accept a tentative agreement...“He had the opportunity to prove his labor-friendly pedigree to millions of workers by simply asking Congress for legislation to end the threat of a national strike on terms more favorable to workers. Sadly, he could not bring himself to advocate for a lousy handful of sick days. The Democrats and Republicans are both pawns of big business and the corporations,” Sawyer added. ..."

Reference: nypost.com
 

Important: New Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) Regulations and Announcement of Suspension Period for FLTCIP Applicants

  Important: New Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) Regulations and Announcement of Suspension Period for FLTCIP Applicants

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is suspending applications for coverage under the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) effective December 19, 2022. The premiums quoted within, and your ability to apply at this time, are only valid until December 18, 2022, 11:59 p.m. (ET). Premiums are based on your age and the premium rates in effect at the time we receive your application.

OPM is suspending applications for coverage under the FLTCIP to allow OPM and the FLTCIP carrier, John Hancock Life & Health Insurance Company, the time to thoroughly assess benefit offerings and establish sustainable premium rates that reasonably and equitably reflect the cost of the benefits provided, as required under 5 U.S.C. 9003(b)(2). For additional information about FLTCIP premiums, you may visit LTCFEDS.com/about-premiums.

OPM has determined that a suspension of applications for FLTCIP coverage, including coverage increases, is in the best interest of the program. OPM published a Federal Register Notice of Suspension for current and newly eligible individuals applying for coverage under the FLTCIP after the final regulation was published.

As of December 19, 2022, individuals not currently enrolled may not apply for coverage, and current enrollees may not apply to increase their coverage. The suspension will remain in effect for 24 months, unless OPM issues a subsequent notice to end or extend the suspension period. Newly eligible employees and newly eligible spouses of employees may apply with abbreviated underwriting and other eligible individuals can apply with full underwriting until 11:59 p.m. (ET) on December 18, 2022.

Eligible individuals who submit an application for FLTCIP prior to the start of the suspension period will have their application considered. If the application is approved for coverage, then the individual will receive a benefit booklet and schedule of benefits with complete coverage information.

Current enrollees' coverage status will not change as long as they continue to pay premium. For those in a claim status, there is no change to coverage or the claims reimbursement process as long as benefits have not been exhausted.

Reference: NPMHU via National Postal Mail Handelers Union Local 317 - Alabama

 

From USPS News Link | Big four: Understanding health coverage types

  Big four | Understanding health coverage types

Do you understand the four types of health plans available to Postal Service employees?

They are:

Health maintenance organizations, or HMOs, which provide care from in-network physicians and hospitals located in particular geographic or service areas;
Preferred provider organizations, or PPOs, which offer fee-for-service plans that allow you to choose physicians, hospitals and other health care providers both inside and outside of a network;
High-deductible health plans, or HDHPs, which offer plans with low premiums and high deductibles that must be met before insurance begins to cover costs; and
Consumer-driven health plans, or CDHPs, which are high-deductible plans that are usually coupled with a tax-advantaged health savings account to help offset costs.

USPS is encouraging you to learn about the available plans to find one that best fits your needs and the needs of your family.

This year’s open season runs from Nov. 14 through Dec. 12.

The Open Season LiteBlue page has additional information, as well as a link to Checkbook’s Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees, a resource that can help you evaluate and compare specific plans.

Reference: USPS via NPMHU 317 - Alabama
 

The Great Postal Strike of 1970

  The Great Postal Strike of 1970

"...And like all federal employees, they were forbidden to even advocate for the right to strike. The delay by Congress was the last straw. On March 17, New York City letter carriers voted to defy the law and go on strike. Clerks and other postal workers refused to cross their picket lines. Then, the wildcat strike suddenly spread "

Reference: postalemployee.us
 

NPMHU ARTHUR S. VALLONE NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (2023-2024)

  NPMHU ARTHUR S. VALLONE NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (2023-2024)

The National Postal Mail Handlers Union is pleased to offer the opportunity for career craft members of the National Postal Mail Handlers Union, and members of their immediate families, to apply for scholarship assistance from the NPMHU Arthur S. Vallone National Scholarship Program.  Specific eligibility requirements for the program are detailed HERE.
* VIEW AND DOWNLOAD SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY DETAILS AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS (PDF)
* Download MS Word version

Reference: NPMHU via NPMHU Local 317 - Alabama


 

USPS Issues Craft Determination, Single Induction Process Sorter (SIPS), Small Delivery unit Sorter (SDUS)

  USPS Issues Craft Determination, Single Induction Process Sorter (SIPS), Small Delivery unit Sorter (SDUS)

Craft Determination, Single Induction Process Sorter(SIPS), Small Delivery unit Sorter (SDUS) (pdf)

We enclose a copy of a November 14, 2022 letter, just received in the National Office, that sets forth the Postal Service’s determination of craft jurisdiction for employees operating the Single Induction Parcel Sorter (SIPS) and the Small Delivery Unit Sorter (SDUS). The SIPS and SDUS are currently deployed throughout the country in both Function 1 and Function 4 facilities...

As set forth in the attached letter, the Postal Service has determined that jurisdictional assignments on the SIPS and SDUS should be divided between the Mail Handler Craft and the Clerk Craft similar to the determination used for the Automated Delivery Unit Sorter (ADUS). For those facilities in which Mail Handlers are present, mail handlers have been assigned in Function 1 (F1) operations to the staging of packages and equipment, to the sweeping of packages (removal of full containers and replacement with empty containers) including “sort plan switch out,” and to the transportation of full containers to dispatch. A different rule has been established for Function 4 (F4) operations.

Under the Update MOU, the National Office has precise deadlines for challenging this determination, for discussing the issues at the NDRC, and for appealing any remaining disputes to National arbitration. The NPMHU will comply, to the extent necessary, with all of these procedures, which are reprinted here for ease of reference:

12. Either Union may initiate a dispute at the National level within twenty-one (21) calendar days from the date of receipt of a National craft determination made by the Postal Service; otherwise, that craft determination will be final and binding on the parties. The NDRC shall have sixty (60) calendar days after receipt of the dispute to attempt to resolve the dispute.

a. If the dispute is resolved, a tripartite settlement agreement will be signed by the three parties.

b. If the dispute is unresolved at the end of the sixty (60) calendar day period, a tripartite decision will be written by the NDRC setting forth the position of each party. The moving party may appeal the dispute to National RI-399 arbitration within twenty-one (21) calendar days of the receipt of the written decision of the NDRC. Copies of the appeal must be provided to the other parties through the NDRC within the twenty-one (21) day timeframe.

c. Disputes concerning National craft determinations may be initiated only at the National level.

* * *

f. Any National-level case disputing a craft jurisdictional determination will be arbitrated within six (6) months of the implementation of the determination.

The National Office will begin the process of disputing the craft jurisdictions through the RI-399 Update MOU.

Should you have any questions about this letter or its implementation in any particular facility, please contact the National CAD. Please note that, as stated in the USPS letter, any ADUS machine that currently is operational should be adjusting assignments, if necessary, within 90 days from the November 14, 2022 date of the USPS letter, and this jurisdictional determination will go into effect no sooner than 45 days from the November 14, 2022 date of the USPS letter.

Reference: NPMHU via NPMHU Local 317 - Alabama
 

Mailbox Security | Mail Chime MAIL-1200 Mailbox Notification System | Amazon

  Mailbox Security | Mail Chime MAIL-1200 Mailbox Notification System | Amazon

"...the Mail Chime MAIL-1200. This mailbox alert instantly beeps 4 times every time your mailbox door opens, saving you all the hassle of constantly going out to check for new mail. Theft Alarm – The Mail Chime MAIL-1200 mailbox notification system also guards you from sneaky mail theft. It comes with a highly visible..."

Reference: Federal News Group
 

Sales lead from Manuel Villavicencio, a mail handler in California has resulted in a marketing deal worth more than $80,000 for the Postal Service

  Sales lead from Manuel Villavicencio, a mail handler in California has resulted in a marketing deal worth more than $80,000 for the Postal Service

A sales lead from a mail handler in California has resulted in a marketing deal worth more than $80,000 for the Postal Service.

Manuel Villavicencio, an equipment operator at the Santa Clarita Processing and Distribution Center, was having dinner with his daughter, who works at a local college.

She told him that the school was looking for a way to market to former and current students.

Villavicencio told his daughter to reach out to Martin Juarez, a business development specialist for the California District, who then submitted a lead for Villavicencio through the Mail Handlers program.

The program allows mail handlers to pass along information about businesses that could benefit from USPS products and services. It is supported by the National Postal Mail Handlers Union.

Doug Diello, a senior territory representative, followed up with Villavicencio’s daughter and the college to close a deal worth $80,000 in new estimated annualized revenue for the Postal Service.

“A conversation over dinner with a family member was all it took,” said Lou DeRienzo, a small-business senior specialist at USPS headquarters in Washington, DC. “Manuel not only helped his daughter solve a problem, he also brought in new revenue for USPS.”

Sales generated from Mail Handlers leads are included in the USPS Delivering for Main Street campaign to raise revenue through sales leads from employees.

The Postal Service is encouraging as many employees as possible to submit at least one lead through any of its six lead programs by Sept. 30.

Postal employees with ACE IDs can submit leads through the new Employee Lead Entry site on Blue by selecting the “Submit a Lead” link under “Featured Topics.” Employees who do not have an ACE ID can access the lead entry site through LiteBlue by selecting “Submit a Lead” under the “Resource Index” tab.

Customer 360 users can click on “Submit a Lead” to access the lead entry site on that platform. Letter carriers who use a mobile delivery device, or MDD, can enter leads while on street mode, under option “U.” Business Connect Portal users have to enter a lead through the lead entry site if an activity requires sales assistance or has resulted in a sale.

The Small Business and Lead Generation Programs Blue page has more information about Customer Connect and the other employee lead programs: Business Connect, Clerks Care, Mail Handlers, Rural Reach and Submit a Lead.

Reference: USPS News Link via NPMHU 317
 

Alabama: Birmingham Postmaster Says USPS is Prepared for Peak Holiday Shipping Season

  Birmingham postmaster says USPS is prepared for peak holiday shipping season

"Birmingham Postmaster John Richardson says they are expecting 60 million packages a day nationwide during the peak of holiday season. “Part of the Postmaster General’s ten year plan is to make sure that we have the right infrastructure to move as much mail in a short period of time,” said Richardson. He also says this year they are adding more package processing machines. ..."

Reference: www.wbrc.com
 

Police kill two dogs after US Amazon driver dies in apparent animal attack

  Police kill two dogs after US Amazon driver dies in apparent animal attack

"...Man’s body found on lawn of home in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, where police later shot English mastiff and German shepherd ...about 7pm after neighbors reported a van had been parked there for many hours. Investigators discovered that the dead man was an Amazon delivery driver."

Reference: www.theguardian.com
 

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933-2020) Memorialized With First-Class Forever Stamp

  Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933-2020) Memorialized With First-Class Forever Stamp

This stamp honors Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933-2020), the 107th Supreme Court Justice of the United States. After beginning her career as an activist lawyer fighting gender discrimination, Justice Ginsburg became a respected jurist whose important majority opinions advancing equality and strong dissents on socially controversial rulings made her a passionate proponent of equal justice and an icon of American culture. The stamp features an oil painting of Justice Ginsburg facing the viewer in her black judicial robe with an intricate white collar. Art director Ethel Kessler designed the stamp with art by Michael J. Deas, based on a photograph by Philip Bermingham.

Reference: USPS via NPMHU Local 317 - Alabama
 

Average Retirement Income: Where Do You Stand?

  Average Retirement Income: Where Do You Stand?

"Alabama Average Retirement Income: $25,004. ... Do you know how you’ll pay for retirement? Or how much you’ll need to live comfortably in those years? According to a three-part survey conducted by CNBC, over 70 percent of Americans received a serious financial wake-up call during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of this, many are now paying closer attention to their long-term financial goals and progress, including retirement planning. Reviewing the average retirement income can give you a sense of where to start preparing. After looking over the numbers, you can also gauge the health of your finances — and if they need a thorough check-up. .."

Reference: www.annuity.org
 

Federal Retirees Are Set to Receive COLA | CSRS vs. FERS

  Federal Retirees Are Set to Receive the Highest COLA in Decades, But Some Will Get Less Than Others

“While CSRS annuities and Social Security benefits will be going up 8.7%, the January 2023 COLA unfortunately will be 7.7% for those who retired under the Federal Employees Retirement System,” said Ken Thomas, national president of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association. ..."

Reference: www.govexec.com
 

Two Birmingham men indicted with possession of stolen mail

  Two Birmingham men indicted with possession of stolen mail

"Two Birmingham men were indicted. ...indictment filed in U.S. District Court charges Khory Deontay Lowe, II, 18, and Dejuan Alexander Wallace, 41, both of Birmingham, with one count of possession of stolen mail. Lowe was also charged with one count of unlawful possession of a Postal Service key. The incident was reported in Madison County on Sept. 6..."

Reference: www.wvtm13.com
 

When Is October’s CPI Report, And What To Expect From It

  When Is October’s CPI Report, And What To Expect From It

"...The Cleveland Fed’s Nowcast of inflation which tracks swings in energy and other prices has inflation for September coming in at 0.3% month-on-month. Of course, that forecast may update as more data comes in, but if it holds that wouldn’t do much to dent 0verall inflation which would remain at around 8%..."

Reference: www.forbes.com