America’s letter carriers wish Jack Potter a long and healthy retirement. Although we have had profound strategic differences with Jack in recent years over the best approach for securing the long-term viability of the Postal Service, we had a good working relationship with him and his team. He was an honorable partner in collective bargaining […]
If Republicans take over Congress, House Republican leader John Boehner says he will move to raise the Social Security retirement age to 70. That might not seem a big deal to someone who has spent his life in cushy offices with fancy perks, luxury cars, good health care and not much heavy lifting. But for […]
Responding to news of the retirement of Postmaster General John E. Potter, APWU President William Burrus issued the following statement: The announcement of Postmaster General John Potter’s retirement comes with shock and disappointment. We have had disagreements on a variety of issues – most notably, the cozy relationship he fostered with major mailers, and the […]
WASHINGTON – Today, Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) released the following statement in response to Postmaster General John E. Potter’s announcement that he will retire on Dec. 3, 2010: “I was saddened to learn today of John E. Potter’s decision to retire as U.S. Postmaster General and CEO of the U.S. Postal Service after 32 years […]
A LETTER TO ALL EMPLOYEES FROM POSTMASTER GENERAL JACK POTTER When I became Postmaster General in 2001, I told you about the challenges we were facing, the direction we were taking and the changes our future would require. I also told you about my confidence in your ability to move the Postal Service forward. As […]
Scholars Raise Awareness of Significance of Postal System in American Life Oct. 25 WASHINGTON— A University of South Carolina professor is this year’s recipient of the Rita Lloyd Moroney Award from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), recognizing excellence in published works involving USPS history. Allison Marsh, a professor in the department of history, University of […]
Upton urges Postmaster General to confirm both St. Joseph and Benton Harbor operations will continue to operate in the long term Press Release from the Office of Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI) St. Joseph, MI, Oct 25 – Sharing the concerns of local residents and officials with proposed changes in postal operations, Congressman Fred Upton (R-St. […]
To Be Succeeded by Deputy Postmaster General Donahoe October 25, 2010 WASHINGTON — After nearly 10 years as U.S. Postmaster General and CEO of the U.S. Postal Service, John E. Potter today announced that he will retire on Dec. 3, after 32 years of service. The Governors of the Postal Service named Patrick R. Donahoe, […]
Burrus Update #18-2010, Oct. 25, 2010 More than half-way through the 90-day period established for contract negotiations, the APWU is becoming impatient with the pace of bargaining. The union negotiating team is well aware that the Postal Service is experiencing serious financial difficulties. For that reason, we anticipated that bargaining would be difficult as we […]
All Post Offices With Rural Delivery Service: Rural Carrier Guarantee Period Postal Service managers must effectively manage rural carriers who work under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) section 7(b)(2). Those carriers are paid overtime for all hours actually worked in excess of 2,080, up to 2,240, within the 52-consecutive-week guarantee period. […]