On January 20, following the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States, the APWU got to work pushing for the new administration to prioritize postal workers in its national COVID-19 vaccination policy. In a letter to the administration, President Dimondstein advocated for postal workers to be recognized as frontline workers […]
On his first day in office, President-elect Joe Biden is expected to sign 17 executive actions —15 will be executive orders, some of which will reverse decisions made by his predecessor, President Trump. The executive actions will make changes to the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic and try to ease some of the financial […]
1/6/2021 Know how to spot COVID-19 symptoms The Postal Service is advising employees who feel ill to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance and stay home, especially if they are experiencing symptoms related to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. According to the CDC, people with COVID-19 have a wide […]
1/4/2021 According to the Postal Service, they continue to monitor the spread of COVID-19 across the United States and the following information is provided to assist managers and supervisors to communicate with employees. Key Facts to Emphasize: If you have employees exhibiting a cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing, or at least two of […]
It is with deep sorrow that the NALC shares the loss of an additional six active letter carriers and one retiree who have succumbed to coronavirus. Jeff Jameson of Branch 458, Oklahoma City, OK, passed away on December 11, 2020. Brother Jameson began his career in 2004. Jeff is survived by his wife Christy and […]
12/30/2020 WASHINGTON, DC — Postmaster General and CEO Louis DeJoy issued the following statement today: “On behalf of the 644,000 men and women of the Postal Service, I want to thank Congress and the Administration for recognizing both the essential role we play in serving the nation and the impact of COVID-19 on our operations. […]
The bill signed Sunday had more than 5,000-pages covering government funding, COVID-19 and reams of other unfinished legislation on taxes, education and health care. The bill also includes : Postal Service ($10 billion). Forgives a $10 billion loan to the Postal Service provided in earlier relief legislation. From National Association of Postal Supervisors: On December […]
12/23/2020 A federal law that provides workers with emergency paid sick leave and other protections during the coronavirus pandemic will soon expire. The Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) requires employers, including the Postal Service, to provide their workers with emergency paid sick leave and extended family and medical leave for child care expenses. These […]
12/21/2020 The latest coronavirus relief deal, which Congress is aiming to approve later today, provides $10 billion to help the ailing U.S. Postal Service, legislative aides familiar with the text tell Axios. Why it matters: This new round of funding comes as the Postal Service has struggled to operate amid the pandemic, withstand a surge […]
WASHINGTON TWP., Ohio (WDTN) – Post offices in Beavercreek and Washington Township opened Sunday for four hours to offer customers an extra opportunity to mail holiday packages. “People are afraid to go into places when its a crazy, busy time. So we’re trying to give them another option to do what they need to do […]