postalnews.com: December 2008

Wednesday, December 31

Post Offices across Wisconsin swapping routes
WKOW TV Madison Comment
USPS to expand Greenville SC facility
Greenville News Comment
EMA decreases to 53 cents per mile effective Jan. 3rd, 2009
Rural Carrier Updates Comment
Video: USPS offers Inauguration Commemorative Souvenir
postalnews.tv Comment
Tuesday, December 30
USPS releases VER numbers
Of 139,000 eligible employees, 7,734 have been approved for retirement
USPS News Link Comment
Intelligent Mail Barcode: a train wreck waiting to happen?
Dead Tree Edition Comment
USPS issues new proposed mailing standards - DMNews
DMNews.com Comment
Delivered mail found to be tampered with
Chesterton (IN) Tribune Comment
Changes coming to subsidized Alaskan mail program
Alaska Journal of Commerce Comment
Monday, December 29
Forget dead letters- worry about a dead USPS!
Philadelphia Daily News Comment
Norman No-Show' Fee Dispute Resolved
APWU News Comment
Sunday, December 28
Subcontracting Practices Contribute to USPS Woes
APWU American Postal Worker Magazine Comment
Firestorm over kettle promises Hollywood ending
Bell-ringers banished from post office find fruitful fields at mall
Orange County Register Comment
Saturday, December 27
Thinking outside the mailbox
Strapped Postal Service and mail carriers negotiating reorganization of Island routes
Staten Island Advance Comment
Delivery companies must play catchup with delayed packages in Northwest
Seattle Times Comment
USPS wants its plastic crates back
Birmingham News Comment
Late night mail delivery frustrates some Quad-City customers
Quad-City Times Comment
Friday, December 26
For late gift senders, Postal Service makes their day
Providence Journal Comment
Post Offices Deliver For Former Clerk
Tampa Tribune Comment
3 Florida Lawmakers Plan Push For Free Mail To Troops
Tampa Tribune Comment
Thursday, December 25
Letter carrier spreads holiday cheer along his route
Syracuse Post-Standard Comment
Like Santa, the Mailman Also Delivers on Christmas
WCTV Tallhassee Comment
For a Va. Neighborhood's Dogs, Santa Arrives on a Mail Truck
Washington Post Comment
Wednesday, December 24
PRC Treads Carefully on Universal Service and Postal Monopoly
eNAPUS Legislative & Political Bulletin Comment
Burrus: Potter's compensation is reasonable
Ask President Burrus Comment
Davis, McHugh ask Pelosi to push financial relief bill for USPS
Postcom.org (.pdf file) Comment
Postal scam was the original Ponzi scheme
CNN Comment
Tuesday, December 23
Mailing packages for Christmas? You're probably spending a bundle.
WSJ: The Wallet Blog Comment
Texas Postal Worker Admits Stealing Mail
KCBD TV Lubbock Comment
Monday, December 22
Post offices will have shortened hours on Christmas Eve
USPS Newslink Comment
Philadelphia: South Jersey printer negotiating reimbursement after mailings ruined
Philadelphia Daily News Comment
Thinking Outside the Postal Box
DIRECT Comment
Sunday, December 21
USPS processing 1 billion fewer pieces of mail this holiday season
Mansfield (CT) Today Comment
Post Office Reopens Santa Program With Privacy Controls
New York Times Comment
Saturday, December 20
PRC: Keep postal monopoly in place
Associated Press
read the complete report at the PRC web site - Comment
Friday, December 19
Check in the mail for 'Mailman Steve'
Raleigh News & Observer Comment
Michigan postal worker accused of stealing gold, then selling it...
... to the pawn shop that had mailed it!
Detroit News Comment
Meriden route adjustments to be reconsidered
Meriden Record Journal Comment
Tampa mail carrier bitten by snake now pinched by bill collectors
Contract carrier had no health insurance- USPS response: "It's an interesting case"
St. Petersburg Times Comment
Postal Service Tells Gift-Givers Not to Help Santa
New York Times Comment
Philadelphia: Veteran puts his stamp on revamped mail operations
... and an editorial: Deliver us from Postal Woes
Philadelphia Daily News Comment
Boston APWU seeks support from the public
West Roxbury Transcript Comment
FedEx Cuts CEO Pay, Freezes Hiring as Volume Drops
Bloomberg
see also: FedEx Announces Retirement Contribution Freeze at FedEx Watch - Comment
Thursday, December 18
Congressman weighs in on Manasota plant controversy
Bradenton Herald Comment
Comgressman says Gallagher is "cleaning up" Philly plant, calls off GAO probe
Philadelphia Daily News Comment
Western NY postmaster sentenced to 15 months in prison for theft from PO
Associated Press Comment
Union Files 'Dispute' Over Elimination of Tour 2
APWU News Comment
The Busiest Day Just Isn't As Busy
WCMH TV Columbus Comment
Wednesday, December 17
USPS.com still causing problems for shippers
Internet Retailer Comment
Business down 50% at Connecticut PO
WFSB TV Hartford Comment
Fewer Holiday Cards Being Mailed
KMGH Denver Comment
Postal employee charged with theft
Crawfordsville (IN) Paper Comment
Philadelphia: Tainted postal plant abruptly goes from backlog to no mail at all
Philadelphia Daily News Comment
Postal Rate Hikes: Less Than 4% in 2009?
Dead Tree Edition Comment
TSP officials face leadership challenges
Government Executive Comment
Tuesday, December 16
An Opportunity for Mail in the Decline of Local Media
Courier, Express, and Postal Observer Comment
USPS Still Embraces Shipping Franchise That Offends
APWU News Comment
Mail Volume: What Goes Up…? |
and see also: Moving Less Mail
USPS OIG Blog via Postcom.org Comment
Postal Workers Unable to Sort Out Their Future
Jersey BMC workers "frenzied with worry" about their jobs
New York Times Comment
USPS: Christmas mail volume falls on traditionally busy day
CNN Money Comment
Philadelphia: Postal workers & customers seeing progress in mail flow
Philadelphia Daily News Comment
Fighting post office cuts in Waterbury
WTNH TV New Haven Comment
Postal worker accused of stealing funds from stamp sales
Grand Rapids Press Comment
NYC mistake delays mail to servicemembers in Europe
Stars and Stripes Comment
Monday, December 15
Philadelphia: Office snooping pays off
Philadelphia Daily News Comment
Mailman Saves Infant's Life By Giving CPR
KTXL TV Sacramento Comment
USPS acknowledges mail meltdown in Albuquerque
KRQE TV Albuquerque Comment
Should You Use Your Sick Leave or Save It For The Potential of a Higher Annuity?
FedSmith.com Comment
Important information on termination of QWLEI
Rural Carrier Updates Comment
Saturday, December 13
Texas postal employee pleads guilty to mail fraud
Beaumont Enterprise Comment
APWU Members in Florida Enlist Public’s Support in Consolidation Fight
APWU News Comment
Friday, December 12
Postal veterans introduce late session postal relief legislation
eNAPUS Legislative and Political Bulletin Comment
Congressman calls for probe of Philadelphia plant
see also: "More Mailroom Screwups"
Philadelphia Daily News Comment
Burrus Meets with Obama Transition Team
APWU News Comment
Thursday, December 11
Postal worker indicted for embezzlement
Baltimore Sun Comment
Snail-mail changes clog delivery
KRQE TV Albuquerque Comment
Philadelphia: Mail dumped to thwart probe?
Nineteen tons of mail hauled away in advance of AVP visit?
Philadelphia Daily News Comment
Area, District staffing cuts coming in "early 2009"
postalnews blog Comment
Postal Service Web site woes continue
Sacramento Bee Comment
Connecticut letter carrier arrested for DWI
Greenwich Time Comment
Dear Friend: Lurid Tales From Junk Mail America
DIRECT Comment
Rough Rides Along the Network Realignment Trail
APWU Magazine Comment
Too slow at the PO?
Lost mail, slow delivery frustrate Gallup residents
Gallup (NM) Independent Comment
Wednesday, December 10
Postal employee stabbed while delivering mail expected to make full recovery
Gaithersburg (MD) Gazette Comment
Where's the mail?
Sarasota Herald Tribune Comment
Philadelphia: Union says 'a lot' of late, lost mail found by inspectors
Philadelphia Daily News Comment
USPS.com web site crashes
Sacramento Bee Comment
NALC Guidance on the use of Carrier Optimal Routing (COR) for the Interim Route Adjustments
Letter Carrier Connection (.pdf file) - Comment
Some thoughts on the latest USPS Governor nominee
McGowan's hearing was "extremely painful to watch..."
Cary Baer commentary for Postcom.org - (Click here for the video of the hearing) - Comment
Tuesday, December 9
Mailman nearly targeted by plane
San Diego Union Tribune Comment
Connecticut Carrier Pleads Guilty To Thefts
Hartford Courant Comment
Postal Official Offers Lost-Check Explanation
WYFF TV Greenville SC Comment
New Philadelphia manager says he'll work with unions to meet goals
see also this editorial: Philadelphia perfects 'fail mail'
Philadelphia Daily News Comment
TSP Funds Forecast: How deep and wide is the valley?
postalnews blog Comment
The Economic Challenge: Direct mail success in a tough economy
DMNews Comment
Spreadsheet for Interim Route Adjustment
postalnews blog Comment
Monday, December 8
Maryland Carrier Stabbed in Apparent Robbery
NBC Washington Comment
Deadlines extended for health plan selections
USPS News Link Comment
Postal Service's new Philly manager to meet with union prez
Philadelphia Daily News Comment
For some postal employees, small thefts spell big trouble
Houston Chronicle Comment
Beer-stealing ex-cop now accused of spilling Kansas mail
Kansas City Star Comment
Sunday, December 7
OPM to Provide Additional Protections in 2009 for FEHB Enrollees Who Use Out-of-Network Surgeons
Press release
related: Blue Cross/Blue Shield Christmas Gift to Federal Employees: Surprise, We’re Cutting Your Benefits! - Comment
Postal Service offering $15,000 reward in Macon robbery
Macon Telegraph Comment
Saturday, December 6
Neri replaced as Philadelphia District Manager
Philadelphia Daily News Comment
Notes from APWU National Telecon on "Tour Compression"
APWU National Presidents Conference Comment
Texas clerk convicted of filing false financial reports
postalnews blog Comment
Texas: Clerk pleads guilty to unemployment benefit fraud
postalnews blog Comment
FedEx Agrees To Pay $26.8 Million To Settle Calif Contract Drivers Lawsuit
Dow Jones Comment
Friday, December 5
Two hurt in post office robbery
Chicago Southtown Star Comment
Social Security checks are late
Foster's Daily Democrat (NH) Comment
Where are the Social Security checks?
Spartanburg (SC) Herald-Journal Comment
Philadelphia: Local post offices say the mail is not going through there, either
Philadelphia Daily News Comment
Federal Judge Dismisses APWU Lawsuit Against Bush
APWU News Comment
California Postal Worker Robbed, $50K Reward Offered
KPIX TV San Francisco Comment
Video: Boston Metro APWU Local Talks About Service
postalnews.tv via APWU Boston Metro Area Local #100 Comment
Thursday, December 4
Docs blast delays in the mails
Philadelphia Daily News Comment
Death of the SCF, Part 3: Flats Sequencing
Dead Tree Edition Comment
Postal Deregulation II: International Mail
Traffic World Comment
Arbitrator Rules: Tour 1 Casuals May Work After 5 a.m.
APWU News Comment
Suit alleges post office unsafe work environment
Southeast Texas Record Comment
Texas postal worker fired for allegedly burning residents' mail
KXII TV Sherman TX Comment
Officials: Postal service not complying with agreement
Bennington Banner Comment
Wednesday, December 3
Carriers told "NO OVERTIME!"
Tom's Blog at Postalmag.com Comment
Council clears way for new Milwaukee plant
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Comment
Complaints about service piling up in Philadelphia
... more: News, meds, invites lost in alleged mail fiasco
Philadelphia Daily News Comment
Sick Leave Removed as NPA Core Goal for EAS Employees
NAPS via postalnews blog Comment
Policy clarification for NPA Goals, Objective Setting Discussions and Behavioral Objectives
"Your core goals should not be explicit, such as, 'Raise retail revenue 5%' or implied, such as, 'Increase retail revenue to SPLY'."
National League of Postmasters News Brief Comment
Union Wins Arbitration on Annual-Leave Exchange for PTFs
APWU News Comment
Editorial: Disappearing mailboxes alarming
Erie Times-News Comment
Tuesday, December 2
November a gloomy month for TSP funds
Government Executive Comment
Americans hail a postman's junk mail jihad
Christian Science Monitor Comment
Move Update goes into effect
DMNews Comment
Modified Work-Week Talks Stall
APWU News Comment
Monday, December 1
BOG nominee called "extremely unqualified"
Reno Gazette-Journal Comment
Postal Service cuts seasonal hires
Springfield (MA) Republican Comment
Postal Service eyes mega-millions from FSS
Dead Tree Edition Comment
Left at the post
Slow/no delivery alleged at SW Philly plant
Philadelphia Daily News Comment

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