Effective October 15, 2015, the Postal Service™ is revising Postal Operations Manual (POM) parts 623, 631, and 632 to update policies regarding Delivery Services. Postal Operations Manual (POM) * * * * * 6 Delivery Services * * * * * 62 Delivery Schedules and Trip Frequencies * * * * * 623 Withdrawal of […]
Rural Carriers In accordance with the provisions of Article 9, Section 2.J.3 of Handbook EL-902, Agreement between the United States Postal Service and the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association, effective October 3, 2015 (pay period 22-15), the equipment maintenance allowance (EMA) will decrease to 68.5 cents per mile. The EMA is 68.5 cents per mile, […]
Equipment Maintenance Allowance Schedule for Rural Routes Rural Carriers In accordance with the provisions of Article 9, Section 2.J.3 of the Rural Carrier National Agreement, effective July 11, 2015 (pay period 16-15), the equipment maintenance allowance (EMA) will increase to 69.0 cents per mile. The EMA is 69.0 cents per mile, or a minimum of […]
Handbooks Handbook PO-603 Revision: Delivery Point Sequencing (DPS) Flats Effective July 9, 2015, the Postal Service™ is revising section 541.4 of Handbook PO-603, Rural Carrier Duties and Responsibilities, to include additional compensation for DPS flats and a formal process for conducting quality reviews. * * * * * Handbook PO-603, Rural Carrier Duties and Responsibilities […]
Revised Poster: Poster 159, Workplace Harassment: Know Your Rights! Take Responsibility! The Postal Service™ has revised Poster 159, Workplace Harassment: Know Your Rights! Take Responsibility! The poster reiterates the commitment of the United States Postal Service® to providing a work environment free of all forms of harassment and includes information regarding an employee’s right to […]
The U.S. Postal Service continues its tradition of calling attention to one of the nation’s most commonly reported public health problems: dog attacks and bites. From nips and bites to actual attacks, violent dog behavior continues to pose a serious threat to our employees. To emphasize the enormity of this issue, we are reporting the […]
Effective April 1, 2015, the Postal Service™ issued its Diversity and Inclusion Statement. This policy reaffirms the Postal Service’s commitment to building and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. The Diversity and Inclusion Statement is available on the Postal Service PolicyNet website: n Go to http://blue.usps.gov. n Under “Essential Links” in the left-hand column, click […]
Postal Bulletin: Equipment Maintenance Allowance (EMA) Schedule for Rural Routes Rural Carriers In accordance with the provisions of Article 9, Section 2.J.3, of the Rural Carrier National Agreement, effective April 18, 2015 (pay period 10-15), the equipment maintenance allowance (EMA) will decrease to 64.5 cents per mile. The EMA is 64.5 cents per mile, or […]
Effective April 2, 2015, the Postal Service™ is revising the Employee and Labor Relations Manual (ELM) subchapter 490 to update information relevant to awards for noncareer employees. Revisions have also been made to clarify the reporting of awards for both Contest and Safety awards. * * * * * Employee and Labor Relations Manuals (ELM) […]
Effective March 10, 2015, the Postal Service™ reissued its Postal Service Policy on Workplace Harassment. This policy: Reaffirms the Postal Service’s commitment to providing a work environment free of harassment. Supersedes MOP HR-06-10-2014, Postal Service Policy on Workplace Harassment. The Postal Service Policy on Workplace Harassment is available on the Postal Service PolicyNet website: Go […]