Mail Handler President Hogrogian’s April 29, 2020 Message to the Membership April 29, 2020 Brothers and Sisters, Mail Handlers and postal workers from around the country continue to courageously perform essential federal service under the extraordinary circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic. When I last reported to you regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) on April 8, […]
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, […]
April 17, 2020 ALBANY, NEW YORK – John R. Elbayeh, aka Jean Elbayeh, age 44, of Albany, was sentenced today to time served (about 6 months in jail), to be followed by 2 years of supervised release, for stealing Apple iPhones, gold coins, small gold bars and other valuable items from mailed packages while employed […]
“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 […]
PITTSBURGH, PA — The United States Postal Service is actively seeking applications for temporary positions as Mail Handler Assistant, Mail Processing Clerk Assistant, Clerk Assistants, and City Carrier Assistant, at various Western Pennsylvania locations. Pay ranges from $16.21 to $17.29 hourly. Interested applicants can only apply at www.usps.com/employment. Applicants will be contacted via email for […]
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 […]
Days after Detroit Mail Carrier Anthony Smith died from COVID 19, United States Postal Workers are voicing their concerns over safety. From Fox2 Detroit: Source: Detroit postal workers concerned after mail carrier dies from COVID-19 | FOX 2 Detroit April 2, 2020 NPMHU Announces death of Detroit NDC Mail Handler
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 bill would provide $25 billion to the Postal Service Fund Washington D.C.—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse introduced legislation to provide emergency supplemental appropriations to the U.S. Postal Service amidst the coronavirus pandemic to protect local postal workers and post offices. The Protect Our Post Offices Act would provide $25 billion for the Postal Service Fund. “As this […]