Congressman Asks Boston Postal Managers For Explanation Of Outsourcing Vehicle Maintenance Work

From the American Postal Workers Union: Expressing concern about the outsourcing of maintenance and repair work on postal vehicles, U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-MA) wrote to the USPS Boston District Manager on Sept. 22, [PDF] and asked for an explanation of USPS policy. “It is my understanding that the vehicle maintenance work is currently being […]

USPS Announces VER Timeline For Postmasters and Other EAS

 From National Association of Postmasters of the US (NAPUS) VER Timeline for Postmasters & other EAS Here’s some of the key dates and time frames: November 21, 2008 – Annuity estimates will begin being mailed to eligible employees. November 28, 2008 – VER Offer packages will begin being mailed to VER eligible employees. December 03, […]

USPS Testing Three-Wheeler To Replace Some Delivery Vehicles

Green lobbies and roofs, an electric-powered three-wheel delivery vehicle, a postal mini-van whose engine emits only water vapor and a new wind turbine that looks like a high-tech paddle wheel. These were a few of the energy conservation innovations featured at the kickoff to National Energy Awareness Month yesterday in Washington, DC. PMG Jack Potter […]