To consolidate the Uniform Allowance Program under one umbrella for Cost Management To obtain sources for market research to support the U.S. Postal Service’s National Uniform Program. Under this effort, the successful Supplier shall be responsible for full program management of the Uniform Program (e.g. certifications, marketing, distribution, delivery) including manufacturing and providing all uniform […]
The US Postal Service filed its seventh month preliminary financial report of the 2011 fiscal year (unaudited) with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) . USPS reported a net operating loss of $747 million for the month of April 2011. This same period last year saw a $382 million net loss. In October 2010 USPS saw […]
Senator Urges Thorough Transition Period Through Relocation, “Steep Learning Curve” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Lisa Murkowski today sent a letter to Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe, warning him the impending restructuring and relocation of Alaska’s Western Area Distribution Networks office to Denver without a transition period is short-sighted. “Alaska’s mail service is more complicated than the […]
Agency Enters Second Decade of Achieving Top Honors WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service was voted America’s No. 1 government agency for providing multicultural business opportunities, according to a recent survey in which more than 750,000 business owners participated. This marks the 11th consecutive year the Postal Service has appeared in that top-10 listing.
Presidential Memorandum–Federal Fleet Performance The Federal Government operates the largest fleet of light duty vehicles in America. We owe a responsibility to American citizens to lead by example and contribute to meeting our national goals of reducing oil imports by one-third by 2025 and putting one million advanced vehicles on the road by 2015. Living […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Whether postal rates should rise above the level of inflation is back in the hands of the independent Postal Regulatory Commission. The federal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on Tuesday told the commission to reconsider its rejection of the Postal Service’s request last fall to raise rates. Normally increases […]
Mobile Barcodes Help Direct Mailers Enter the Age of Interactive Mail WASHINGTON —To help propel the mailing industry into the age of mobile interactivity, the U.S. Postal Service today announced a promotion designed to complement the enduring ability of direct mail to target customers and deliver results for marketers. During July and August, the Postal […]
Extends Flexibility to Adjust to America’s Changing Mailing Trends WASHINGTON — It’s official. The American Postal Workers Union (APWU) AFL-CIO ratified March 14 tentative labor contract agreement with the U.S. Postal Service that will save the nation’s mail system $3.8 billion over the four and a half year life of the contract that becomes effective […]
Today,the National Association Of Postmasters Of The United States (NAPUS), The League Of Postmasters (NLPM), Mark Strong, Robert Rapoza, Retired Postmasters Marilyn Shaw and Marilyn Hill filed a complaint with PRC requesting a temporary hold on USPS post office closings. Postmasters request a ruling that the Postal Service must obtain an advisory opinion from the […]
APWU Web News Article 062-2011, May 23, 2011 APWU President Cliff Guffey and Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe have signed the 2010-2015 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Their signatures formalize the new contract, which was ratified by APWU members on May 11. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe and APWU President Cliff Guffey sign the union’s 2010-2015 Collective Bargaining Agreement […]