consolidations

Oct 8th

OIG: USPS did not complete service standard impacts or inform stakeholders for Phase 2 consolidations

USPS OIG: Lack of Service Standard Change Information in Area Mail Processing Feasibility Studies On June 30, 2014, the postmaster general announced the U.S. Postal Service’s plans to implement Phase 2 of the Network Rationalization Initiatives (NRI) by consolidating up to 82 facilities starting in January 2015. Specifically, the Postal Service completed Area Mail Processing […]

Sep 26th

Postal Service vows to move ahead with closures of Petaluma, Eureka plants

Despite harsh words from a congressman and pleas from dozens of residents and business owners, the Postal Service remains intent on closing two processing centers affecting the mail service of hundreds of thousands of North Coast residents. Postal Service spokesman James Wigdel in San Francisco reiterated this week that the 2012 decision to close the […]

Sep 24th

California Congressman Slams USPS for Lack of Transparency on Mail Processing Facility Closures

Eureka CA CSMPC to Medford OR CSMPC- 7/11/15 Redding CA CSMPC to West Sacramento CA- 1/10/15 North Bay P&DC to Oakland P&DC – 7/25/15 Sep 23, 2014 Press Release Huffman: “I am frustrated at the Postal Service’s lack of transparency throughout this process, disregard for public input, and ambivalence to the impacts reduced service standards […]

Sep 6th

Postal Unions Hold Joint Webinar on USPS Plant Consolidations

(September 6, 2014) The four postal unions held a joint webinar on Aug. 28 for union members at the 82 sites where plants are scheduled for consolidation or closure beginning in January 2015. The occasion marked the first time the four unions have engaged in joint training at the national level. Participants included each of […]

Aug 16th

2015 USPS Plant Consolidation Schedule Updated August 13

By Don Cheney The plant consolidation schedule for 2015 was updated August 13, 2014 at https://ribbs.usps.gov/. With the switch to 24-hour plant operations, most jobs in the gaining facilities will likely be reposted. Parking will be scarce during the tour overlaps. Maintenance people will have a big challenge keeping the machines running continuously and the floors clean.

Aug 10th

Consolidation of Florence, SC USPS center moves along despite opposition

The USPS announced in 2011 that according to a study, it concluded that the Florence office would be a good case for consolidation and would save almost $4 million in annual savings. The USPS took a step toward closure in February 2013 and moved originating mail processing operations to Columbia. The move impacted approximately 90 […]

Aug 6th

Alert: Postal Workers Under Siege – Must Act NOW!

APWU ALERT : Congress can put the breaks on the PMG’s disastrous cuts. Contact your senators today and tell them to stand up for prompt mail service! National Mobilization Guide Against Plant Consolidations and Post Office Closures Attention Postal Employees, Friends of Postal Employees, Your Family Members, Friends, Neighbors and Your Church, Club, and Association […]

Aug 5th

City Council in Wisconsin Pass Resolution Opposing Closure of Duluth, MN USPS Mail Facility

The City Council in Superior, Wisconsin passed a resolution opposing the closure of the Duluth Processing and Distribution Facility and  three Duluth branch post offices. The Duluth Processing and Distribution Facility is one of 82 mail processing facilities under consideration for closure/consolidation beginning in January 2015. The City Council’s resolution stated: The Duluth/Superior area could […]