According to the Washington Post: President Obama’s administration, with support from House Republicans, is pushing reductions to workers’ compensation for federal employees — to the consternation of fellow Democrats and his union allies. Like the Obama administration, Rep. Tim Walberg (Mich.), the Republican chairman of a House Education and the Workforce subcommittee, cited “concerns” that […]
The U.S. Postal Service’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a report today on “The Road Ahead for Postal Financial Services.” Below is a statement from Fredric Rolando, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers: The OIG’s report contains interesting observations and recommendations on ways the Postal Service can begin to serve the needs […]
From Fredric Rolando, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers “Today’s results show the impressive Postal Service financial turnaround continuing in full force. The quarter’s $313 million operating profit puts black ink for the first half of the year above $1.4 billion – surpassing all of last year’s operating profit. “Equally encouraging is what […]
From The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC): Moran speaks at letter carriers convention (KMAN-AM) Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) spoke at the recent Kansas State Association of Letter Carriers convention. The speech was covered by Manhattan, KS radio station KMAN-AM, and the senator also reported on his visit in his newsletter. In lieu of […]
By Don Cheney April 26, 2015 A National Labor Relations Board decision issued April 16, 2015, in United States Postal Service (10-CA-134589, et al.) out of Alabama is similar to one last year from Roswell, Georgia (10-CA-120885). The NLRB must be getting tired of USPS scofflaws. It includes the same language as before: “Supervisors or […]
On March 25, 2015, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, Henry Mayer, former Financial Secretary of National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Local 852 (located in Yakima, Wash.), was indicted on one count of embezzlement from a labor union, in violation of 29 U.S.C. 501(c). The indictment follows an […]
Former Chesapeake VA NALC branch president and treasurer sentenced on embezzlement charges Former president and former treasurer of the Chesapeake, VA National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch #6066 separately stole over $18,000 from the organization, according to court documents On March 25, 2015, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of […]
Congress comes back to Washington this week after its spring recess, both the House and the Senate are expected to begin consideration of Fast Track legislation. As the issue of Fast Track begins to heat up, it’s critical that you respond and make your voice heard! This Wednesday, April 15, NALC President Fredric Rolando will […]
Apr 13, 2015 – The National Labor Relations Board has formally charged the Postal Service with failing to bargain with the NALC over the potential impact on letter carriers of the September cyber-security breach that compromised Postal Service computers containing workers’ personal and employment information, including medical, injury compensation, banking, Social Security and other personally […]
The Postal Service is testing redesigned uniforms with a focus on evaluating the performance, functionality and safety features of various winter gear. Approximately 2,000 employees are participating in cold-weather apparel tests in Boston, Houston, Milwaukee and Pittsburgh. USPS hopes to test warm-weather apparel in other cities in the spring. “Uniforms are a marker of personal, […]