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TERRORISM AND ANTHRAX: Because of the tremendous volume of Anthrax news, I have moved editorials/articles concerning Anthrax and the Postal Service to a separate page. Some history about Anthrax and how the disease works are also there. Postal Service seeks $2 billion to offset costs — Rate increase is other option: Miami Herald — WASHINGTON — (Oct. 31) The cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service will ask Congress for at least $2 billion to help pay for safeguarding the nation's mail against terrorism, Postmaster General John Potter told congressional leaders on Tuesday. In separate hearings before the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs and the House Government Reform Committee, Potter described an agency besieged by debt, frustrated by terrorism and struggling to maintain the morale of its 800,000 employees. Hundreds turn out for postal worker's funeral: WASHINGTON (CNN) — The second postal worker killed by anthrax has been laid to rest. Hundreds of people, including Washington Mayor Anthony Williams, turned out Saturday to mourn Joseph Curseen Jr., a 15-year veteran of the postal service. Are Postal Workers Being Used As Guinea Pigs? Dan Sullivan, editor of The Union Flash, questions USPS reluctance to close Postal facilities during Anthrax testing. Also posted on the 21st Century Postal Worker's General Business Page. Official Results of the APWU National Election of Officers to Serve for the November 2001 - November 2004 Term of Office, Director: APWU Executive Vice President William Burrus has been elected to serve as APWU President in the 2001 APWU National Officers’ Election. With 44,133 votes cast in his favor, Burrus defeated Central Regional Coordinator Leo Persails (27,885 votes) and North Jersey Area Local Secretary-Treasurer John McGovern (12,295 votes). National APWU Election 2001: Visit Lucille M. Caldwell's Web site for updated election results, ballots cast report, a break down of results by region, craft, and much more—excellent site! APWU contract arbitration panel reconvened Oct. 9 and 10 in Washington, D.C. — (Oct. 11, 2001) Complete reprint of Burrus Update #53. USPS agreement with Goodyear includes tire and service discounts for employees — (Washington) As part of the deal, participating Goodyear retailers will offer USPS employees savings under a special Goodyear VIP Program. These discounts will include: lube, oil and filter for $14.95 (for most vehicles); 15 percent off automotive services, and 10 percent off Goodyear brand tires (percentage discounts are off of sale, every day or retail prices – whichever is lowest). Click the link for more details. Employment Rights for Veterans, Reserve and National Guard Members Called to Active Duty — The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) clarifies and strengthens the Veterans' Reemployment Rights (VRR) Statute. Rep. John McHugh Proposes the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act — (09/28/2001) House.gov — Rep. McHugh, former Chairman of the House Subcommittee on the Postal Service, has posted a draft of his latest Postal reform legislation on his website. Overview here. 3,300 Job Cuts Only the Beginning — (Published: 09-17-01) By Dan Davidson, Federal Times staff writer. "In March, the Postal Service said it planned to cut 10 percent of its 800,000-plus work force in an effort to cuts costs. By 2006, the agency said, it would cut the equivalent of 75,000 full-time workers or almost 10 percent of the work force." Agencies across country step up security efforts — (09/12/01) By Matthew Weinstock, mweinstock@govexec.com. "Federal agencies that do everything from handling the mail to operating huge dams are beefing up security in the wake of Tuesday’s tragedies in New York City, Washington and Pennsylvania..." Statement by President Biller On Terrorist Attacks in NYC and DC —(Sept. 12, 2001) Postal Service to create employee-owned firm to handle EEO complaints — (August 14, 2001 ) By Kellie Lunney, klunney@govexec.com. The U.S. Postal Service plans to create a private, employee-owned company by June 2002 to investigate equal employment opportunity complaints. APWU Wins Major Arbitration Case on the Use of Casual Employees! —(Aug. 6, 2001) The union has received the long-awaited arbitration decision on the issue of management’s obligation to separate casuals when full-time employees are excessed from their craft or installation. (Update #43) Postal Service to Replace Bald
Eagle Icon Privatize the Postal Service:—"End of the Route - I ran the Postal Service; it Should be Privatized," by former PMG William J. Henderson. USPS Paid Nearly One Billion in Bonuses Since 1966 — PostalWatch No Bonuses if the USPS is Loosing Money or Raising Rates — House of Representatives H.Res.144 "Financial and Management Crisis" — USPS Postal Facts |
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