In the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic shutting down so many facets of American society, there are still heroes risking their lives to treat the infected and provide supplies. DC, recognizing this “essential worker” heroism, has released an art photo honoring their actions. The image, posted to Twitter by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund, shows Superman, […]
Sen. Bernie Sanders on Sunday urged Congress to act immediately to stop President Donald Trump from using the novel coronavirus outbreak “as an opportunity to bankrupt and privatize the Postal Service,” a longstanding goal of the conservative movement. “Now, more than ever, we need a strong and vibrant postal system to deliver mail 6-days a […]
“The men and women of the United States Postal Service provide an essential public service and bind the nation together as a part of the country’s critical infrastructure. At least six days per week, and in some instances seven, Postal Service employees accept, process, transport, and deliver vital mail and packages like medicine, products that […]
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is reminding employers that it is illegal to retaliate against workers because they report unsafe and unhealthful working conditions during the coronavirus pandemic. Acts of retaliation can include terminations, demotions, denials of overtime or promotion, or reductions in pay or hours. […]
Provides New Financial Projections and Seeks Emergency Funding April 9, 2020 Today, Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan provided a video briefing to Members of the Committee on Oversight and Reform and Reform on the devastating impact the coronavirus crisis has had on the finances of the Postal Service and the steps Congress and the President […]
US Postal Service workers say they lack supplies and can’t protect themselves during the COVID-19 outbreak. AUSTIN (KXAN) — US Postal Service workers say they lack supplies and can’t protect themselves during the COVID-19 outbreak. “There is no precautions taken to separate the public from the worker inside the post office,” says a tipster to […]
The House and Senate Leadership in concert with congressional allies of the federal workforce are working to secure “hazard pay” for frontline federal employees in danger of being exposed to COVID-19. Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer sent a letter to President Trump urging that the President issue an Executive Order to give hazard pay to […]
Brooklyn, NY- Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) led a letter to Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer Megan Brennan to address the “serious concern regarding the health and safety of our local postal workers.” Clarke was joined by nine fellow New York Congressional Delegation members including Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Carolyn Maloney […]
The Postal Service™ received notice that various postal operators are no longer able to process or deliver international mail or services originating from the United States (U.S.) due to service disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the Postal Service is currently unable to accept items destined for affected countries at any Post […]
It is with regret and sorrow that the National Union announces the passing of Local 307 mail handler, Anthony Smith. Brother Smith is the first known mail handler death attributed to the COVID-19/coronavirus epidemic. Brother Smith worked in the Detroit NDC and was an employee of the United States Postal Service for thirty years. He […]