Postal Inspector Convicted of Perjury and Obstruction Of Justice

JANUARY 27, 2012 BOSTON – A former federal postal inspector was convicted yesterday in federal court of perjury and obstruction of justice. Joseph M. McGonagle, III, 38, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton to perjury and obstruction of justice. Had the case proceeded to trial the Government’s evidence would have proven that […]

USPS Introduces 3rd Priority Mail Regional Rate Box Designed for Commerical Mailers

The Postal Service is giving customers a big reason to ship regionally with USPS. It’s called the “Priority Mail Regional Rate Box C.” At 15-by-12-by-12 inches, the new container is the largest USPS-produced box for commercial use, with a 25-pound maximum weight limit. It makes its debut in conjunction with the Jan. 22 price change. […]

NLRB Report Challenges Validity of Many Employers Social Media Policies

In its most recent effort to draw lines on the self-described “hot topic” of the “lawfulness of employers’ social media policies and rules,” the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) Office of General Counsel has taken the position that many policy provisions commonly seen in employers’ social media policies violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). […]

OWCP Issues Statement Regarding USPS, Align Networks Partnership For Physical Therapy Services

Apparently , APWU is not alone with our concerns regarding the partnership between the Postal Service and Align Networks. Recent communications from the United States Postal Service and Align Networks generated enough distress among OWCP officials that its Division of Federal Employees’ Compensation issued a statement earlier today on its website that asserts OWCP as […]

USPS, Postal Supervisors Extend Pay Talks

The National Association of Postal Supervisors and the United States Postal Service have agreed to extend Pay Consultations until February 29, 2012. In reaching this decision to request an extension, NAPS president, Louis Atkins and the resident officers believe that it is in the best interest of our members to continue consultations for pay, benefits […]

Senate to Vote on Postal Bill: APWU Members Must Take Action NOW!

The APWU has learned that the Senate will consider postal legislation very soon, and President Cliff Guffey is asking union members to contact their senators immediately and tell them that the 21st Century Postal Service Act (S. 1789) is unacceptable in its current form. “The stakes couldn’t be higher,” Guffey said. As currently written, the […]

Congressional Budget Office Analysis of Senate postal reform bill

SUMMARY S. 1789 would change the laws that govern the operation of the United States Postal Service (USPS). Major provisions of the bill would:  Transfer more than $11 billion in surplus retirement contributions from the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund (CSRDF) to the Postal Service Fund;  Change the payments that the Postal […]