News and Feature Highlights

January 20, 2012

Presidents Message - The LEAGUE is preparing for its 42nd Legislative Forum January 29-31. Timing could not be better as the House returned to the Hill this week from its holiday break and the Senate returns next week. Depending on who you talk to, there are over 20 bills having to do with post office legislation pending and many feel that postal legislation will take a front seat during this session of Congress. View Details and More Information

December 26, 2011

PRC Releases Advisory on Postal Service’s Retail Access Optimization Initiative

On Friday December 23rd the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) released this press release on the long awaited advisory for the Postal Services Retail Access Optimization Initiative (RAOI). The LEAGUE had submitted over a hundred pages of rebuttal testimony, briefs and reply briefs, along with actual testimony from LEAGUE President Mark Strong and Mayor Hobbs from Iowa. Our legal counsel cross-examined almost every witness and we were heavily involved in this advisory. Indeed, it was favorable to our position that the RAOI was fundamentally flawed and the PRC had recommendations for the Postal Service about what needed to take place to improve it. You can read the entire advisory to better understand the PRCs recommendations. What they found is that the model they used simply did not take enough into consideration when looking at closing offices, and that managers in the field need to be trained on how to close and properly use the PUB 101.

It is true that it is just an advisory, but the wakeup of Congress with regard to rural post office closure and the impact it has on rural America, gives this Advisory more weight. On page 117, Chairman Goldway gives her opinion. Her last paragraph says it best….

“The Commission's Advisory Opinion advises the Postal Service on the best methods to maintain service comparable to 1983 levels and, in fact, how overall service can be improved while making necessary cuts. We do so by presenting the outlines for developing a bona fide optimization plan. Such a plan would include the comprehensive analysis of hard data and the more careful consideration of each individual community's needs.

The Postal Service, by law, may not be required to follow the recommendations presented in the Commission's decision. If it chooses not to and rather proceeds with the RAOI as originally submitted to the Commission, it risks, I believe, violating the law I cited earlier and the consequences that could follow.”

Mark Strong

December 13, 2011

USPS Delays Closings and Consolidations

USPS, in response to a request made by multiple U.S. Senators, has agreed to delay the closing or consolidation of any Post Office or mail processing facility until May 15, 2012.

The Postal Service will continue all necessary steps required for the review of these facilities during the interim period, including public input meetings.

USPS hopes this period will help facilitate the enactment of comprehensive postal legislation. Given the Postal Service’s financial situation and the loss of mail volume, the Postal Service must continue to take all steps necessary to reduce costs and increase revenue.

This is in response to the letter from 22 US Senators calling for a moratorium on post office and mail processing facility closures. This will prevent the Postal Service from proceeding further with any closings or consolidations and allow Congress to work out an appropriate long term solution.

December 9, 2011

LEAGUE and NAPUS Agree to Re-open Pay Talks.

On Tuesday, December 6, 2011, LEAGUE President Mark Strong and NAPUS President Bob Rapoza met with Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe and agreed to re-open Postmaster pay talks. This agreement was reached in the midst of the selection of a fact-finding panel from a list of panelists received from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. If no agreement is reached by the January 27, 2012 deadline, the fact-finding process will resume. All parties are looking to find an agreeable compromise to the pay package without a third party. We look forward to further discussion on our proposals.

At a meeting on Friday December 2, 2011 both Presidents met with Postal Headquarter to discuss RIF- Avoidance procedures. We have a commitment from Labor Relations for RIF Avoidance for impacted Postmasters. This RIF Avoidance link explains RIF Avoidance in 354.23 and specifically RIF Avoidance for Postmasters impacted by discontinuance in 354.3. Part of RIF Avoidance may include Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) and the possible use of incentives. We will continue to meet with Postal headquarters and discuss incentives as well as who should be offered VERs. We hope to get more information and have this resolved before the end of the year.

Late breaking news, today December 9, twenty Senators sent a letter to the leadership of the Senate requesting a 6 month moratorium on post office and mail processing closures to be inserted in the next appropriations bill to pass. This would prevent the Postal Service from proceeding further with any closings or consolidations and allow Congress to work out an appropriate long term solution.

December 8, 2011

Updated - 42nd League Legislative Forum Program Summary. The League Forum is approaching fast, January 29 -31, 2012. It has never been more important than now to have your voice heard. Make your plans to attend and Register now!.

Click for more details and the online Registration.

December 3, 2011

Final Rule on Consolidations and Staffing of Post Offices is Effective December 1, 2011.

On November 30th the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) issued their decision denying a complaint filed by the LEAGUE and NAPUS. On November 7, 2011 the LEAGUE and NAPUS renewed a complaint previously filed on the changes proposed to 39 CFR part 241. The PRC denied our request for an expedited process as well as a request to prevent the Postal Service from implementing the Final Rule on December 1, 2011. The PRC did leave it open for the Postmaster associations to file another complaint against the Postal Service on the issue of consolidation and staffing of Post Offices.

The LEAGUE and NAPUS Presidents will be meeting with legal counsel next week to review our options. Read further for the events leading up to the Final Rule going into effect.

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November 18, 2011

LEAGUE and NAPUS file request with Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service for Fact Finding Panel. View Details

November 10, 2011

Extensive Grassroots Work Pays Off: Senate Committee Markup Adopts Small Post Office Closing Standards Amendment.

The LEAGUE wants to thank the many Postmasters who helped generate tens of thousands of legislative contacts who were instrumental in making this happen. We are pleased that the committee adopted this amendment for rural post offices that also resulted in an agreement to stop the closings until legislation has a chance to work. This idea of a moratorium was first suggested by President Strong in his direct testimony in front of the PRC on October 18.

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November 10, 2011

National League of Postmaster Files Final Reply Brief on RAOI with PRC

Yesterday the LEAGUE filed their reply brief with the PRC regarding the advisory request by the Postal Service for their Retail Access Optimization Initiative (RAOI). Months of interrogatories, testimony, cross examinations, the initial brief and reply brief finalized the efforts of the LEAGUE to present the case for the importance of rural post offices to America and the fundamental flaws of this initiative. The case is now in the hands of the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC). It is our hope that the LEAGUE along with a number of intervenors have provided them with enough information so they have the knowledge to make the right decision. Both the initial brief and the reply brief are available for you to read.

November 9, 2011

Postmaster Pay Package Released for FY 2011-2015.

During the past four months, The LEAGUE and NAPUS have been engaged in pay talks with the Postal Service. During this time we presented our case and put forth our best arguments to no avail due to the current financial condition of the postal service. Today we received the final pay package delivered to our offices. Below is a joint statement from The LEAGUE and NAPUS. View Details

November 2, 2011

Bipartisan Senate Postal Legislation Introduced

A group of bipartisan Senators introduced legislation that addresses several areas of the financial and service issues facing the Postal Service.

The 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2011 (S 1789), introduced by Senators Joe Lieberman (I-CT), Susan Collins (R-ME), Tom Carper (D-DE), and Scott Brown (R-MA), appears to provide relief for the Postal Service.

The LEAGUE appreciates the efforts of these four Senators and looks forward to a more in depth look at how this legislation impacts the financial difficulties in addition to the impact on our service obligations.

Attached is a short version, as well as a detailed summary that gives an overview of this Legislation. The actual text of the bill will be available shortly. The LEAGUE will be reviewing this legislation and will provide further information after we have had the opportunity to analyze the total contents of the bill.

October 26, 2011

Postal Service files for final rule with regard to 39 CFR Part 241

On Wednesday, October 26 the Postal Service filed a final rule with the Federal Register amending regulations with regard to Post Office closings. This final rule adopts changes to the staffing of Post Offices and to the definition of “consolidation”. The proposed changes would be effective December 1, 2011.

This is a very serious amendment to regulations impacting Postmasters and Post Offices. The LEAGUE and NAPUS has been in contact with our legal counsel and they are reviewing the proposed change. We will be discussing all options available to us. As more information becomes available we will bring you up to date.

The following is the history of the proposed rules changes.

April 28, 2011 the two organizations sent a letter to the PRC expressing our views on the proposed changes along with a legal opinion letter from Hal Hughes former General Counsel to the Postal Service...

May 23, 2011 the LEAGUE and NAPUS two retired Postmasters filed a formal complaint before the Postal Regulatory Commission PRC...

July 14, 2011 - Post Office issues Publication on Final Rule on Retail Discontinuance Actions...

October 13, 2011

Statement of the National League of Postmasters on Markup of the H.R. 2309, the Issa Bill

Finally, We Are Beginning to Win the Post Office Closing Battle. The rural Congressional Giant is finally awake. Thanks to all the grassroots efforts of the members of the National League of Postmasters... Click for details (PDF)

October 7, 2011

Legislative Updates and Closing News

There are a number of activities going on with regard to legislation and new Bills on the hill. You received my message on H.R. 2309 and what a disaster it is. The good news is that it was suppose to get marked up in full committee this past Wednesday and did not. Click for details and other information

October 7, 2011

Legislative Picture Diversifies In Senate. A number of bills have been recently in introduced to oppose the current attempts to close small post offices. Read More.. (PDF)

September 29, 2011

News Release - LEAGUE President Mark Strong Tells Commission That Closing Rural Post Offices Will Harm Economy of Rural America and not Help Postal Service.
For Immediate Release (PDF)

September 26, 2011

The League has filed the following testimony today at the PRC addressing the USPS Retail Access Optimization Initiative. Rebuttal Testimony of Mark Strong on behalf of the NLPM (PDF) and Rebuttal Testimony of Mayor Donald Hobbs on behalf of the NLPM (PDF).

September 22, 2011

The National League of Postmasters Oppose H.R. 2309

Yesterday the House Government Reform Committee’s Subcommittee on Federal Workforce & U.S. Postal Service favorably passed out of Subcommittee H.R. 2309, the Issa bill, with an amendment by Subcommittee Chairman Dennis Ross (R FL).

The League very strongly believes that H.R. 2309 would destroy the Postal Service if it were to pass. More details (PDF)

September 19, 2011

News Release - National League of Postmasters: Should the Postal Service Be Closing Small Post Offices In America’s Rural Communities?
For Immediate Release (Word)

September 6, 2011

LEAGUE President Mark Strong submitted a Statement today to the Senate hearing on the Postal Service Crisis. View the press release addressing the League statement. Click to read the entire statement submitted to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the United States Senate.

September 1, 2011

The League launches the eLEAGUE Learning Center, the new training site can be found by selecting the Educational section of the League website.

August 31, 2011

The website "Save the Post Office" is administered by Steve Hutkins, who lives in a small town in New York's Hudson Valley. He has no affiliation with the U.S. Postal Service—he doesn’t work for it, nor does anyone in his family. Like millions of Americans, he just likes his local post office, and he doesn’t want to see post offices being closed. Click for more information

August 24, 2011

The League acknowledges and greatly appreciates the PAC and EMP supporters, listed are the attendees who received awards during the National Convention.

August 15, 2011

League of Postmasters Releases Statement on USPS Newsbreak Regarding Retirement and Health Benefit Proposal.

August 14, 2011

OIG Gives Final Response to Requested 2009 NPA Investigation

August 12, 2011

PRC Responds to CFR 39 Complaint.

On Thursday the PRC issued an order dismissing the complaint filed by the LEAGUE and NAPUS. The complaint was filed on March 31 because of the USPS proposed changes to CFR 39.... Click for details

August 12, 2011

The 108th National Convention, Albuquerque New Mexico

It started with a welcome party for the first timers and ended with a Mexican Fiesta that put an exclamation point on a great week. Sunday, after our committee meetings, a full house waited for my arrival to talk about our plan to address the recent announcement regarding the 3,600 possible office closures. With the plan we rolled out... Click for details

August 11, 2011

Postmasters Receive Second RIF Notice

On August 2nd Areas sent another RIF notice to Postmasters impacted by DUO. Many Postmasters had received a RIF notice when their office was going through the DUO process. Click for details

July 27, 2011

Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe Meets with Management Organizations

On Wednesday July 27 The LEAGUE along with NAPUS and NAPS met with Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe regarding the financial situation the Post Office is facing. Volume continues to decline in most categories with First Class Mail causing the greatest concern. Although standard mail stayed fairly flat the revenue from FCM continues to erode the bottom line with the other mail classes not able to fill the gap. Click For More

July 27, 2011

Postal Service files for an Advisory Opinion with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) regarding their Post Office closure plan
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July 26, 2011

Post Office Releases List for Discontinuance Review.

Today The Post Office released the list of offices that will go through the review process for discontinuance. You can click on this link to see the list. We want to emphasize that this is a review list. View the list

Coming under review doesn’t necessarily mean an office will close. The post office announced in January it was reviewing 1,400 offices for closing. So far 280 have been closed and 200 have finished the review process and will remain open. Of the 1,400 offices announced for review in January, 620 are still in the review process and 300 will move to the new review list.
We are very concerned for those impacted Postmasters and communities. The discontinuance process takes over 120 days, if appealed even longer. We will share the entire discontinuance process shortly. The Post Office will ask for an Advisory Opinion from the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) today which is another process that needs to be completed. We do not want to give false hope but there is a lot we can do to reduce the overall impact.
We will share more information as it is made available.

July 22, 2011

Post Office Shares Discontinuance Plan - On Wednesday July 20th the LEAGUE along with the other Management Organizations met with Postal Headquarters regarding a discontinuance plan being rolled out to review about 3600 offices for closure. View the Details

July 14, 2011

Post Office issues Publication on Final Rule on Retail Discontinuance Actions:View Details

July 14, 2011

Pay Talks will begin for the LEAGUE and other Management Organizations:View Details

July 6, 2011

LEAGUE and NAPUS File a Response to the Postal Service’s Motion to Dismiss Postmaster Organization’s Complaint Over Proposed CFR Changes:View Details

July 1, 2011

The League has received information from Anthony J. Vigliante Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Postal Headquarters regarding the suspension of employee awards spending for nonbargaining employees. You may have seen the article from the Federal Times on the same subject. Click for the text from the Vice President’s memo and additional information

June 27, 2011

Statement of the National League of Postmasters on HR 2309 Introduced by Rep. Darrell Issa. Click to view League Statement

June 27, 2011

The LEAGUE office has received information from Postal Headquarters that the first round of postings in eCareer for the 2011 Redesign closed Monday, June 20 and they received a record number of applications. Due to the high volume of applicants, Headquarters is extending the processing time... Click for the more information.

June 22, 2011

Postal Support Employee (PSE), Guidance for Recruiting, Testing, Hiring & Applying. Click for PowerPoint Presentation

June 22, 2011

U.S. Postal Service Institutes Cash Conservation Plan - Payment to FERS suspended Click for News Release

June 14, 2011

The National Convention is approaching fast. See the updated 2011 Convention Agenda, Tour Descriptions, signup information and the Golf Tournament Registration Click for the details

June 9, 2011

On Tuesday the LEAGUE, along with NAPUS and NAPS, had a meeting with Postal Headquarters on the PMR/PSE issues to gain some clarification about the letter that was sent to all PMRs in level 15,16 and 18 offices. We also discussed some questions regarding the APWU contract. Click for the details of the meeting

June 6, 2011

Last week PMRs in level 15 and 16 Post Offices across the country received letters from Human Resources notifying them of an opportunity to apply for Postal Support Employee (PSE) positions since their current position will not exceed August 23, 2011. Click for the details of this letter.

May 24, 2011

LEAGUE and NAPUS File Formal Complaint with PRC on Proposed CFR 39 Changes

On Monday The National League of Postmasters and, the National Association of Postmasters of the United States NAPUS and two retired Postmasters filed a formal complaint before the Postal Regulatory Commission PRC asking the Commission to order the U.S. Postal Service to withdraw its proposed regulations relating to Post Office Discontinuance. The LEAGUE and NAPUS believe that the regulations, which were printed in the March 31 issue of the Federal Register, violate current law. The organizations continue to work together to stop any proposed changes to CFR 39. Click for the Details

May 17, 2011

LEAGUE President Mark Strong testified before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services and International Security. Mark joined the Postmaster General Pat Donahoe and five other panelists to give testimony on the financial condition of the post office as well as addressing Senator Carper’s bill as well as the Collins bill. Click For Details
Click to View Video of the Testimony

May 9, 2011

The LEAGUE has received official notification that the significant recommendations that LEAGUE and NAPUS submitted in reference to the revisions of Employee and Labor Relations Manual (ELM) Section 415, Rate Retention and Change to Lower EAS Grade will not be adopted. Click for Details. (WORD)

May 3, 2011

On Monday, May 2, the National League of Postmasters (LEAGUE) and the National Association of Postmasters of the U.S. (NAPUS) submitted “Public Comments” to the U.S. Postal Service, opposing proposed regulations that would result in the wholesale closing of Post Offices through the nation. In a joint comment, the two postal management organizations illustrated how the proposed rules violate current law, undermine post office accountability, weakens universal postal service to small towns and rural America, and jeopardizes the historic community role that Post Offices play. Appended to the comments was the expert legal opinion of former USPS General Counsel Harold Hughes, who views the proposed regulations as illegal and, therefore, should be withdrawn. Click to read.

April 28, 2011

The LEAGUE and NAPUS Oppose Proposed Changes To Title 39 In Filing Before The Postal Regulatory Commission. Click to read.

April 28, 2011

The Postal Service's proposed changes to Title 39 are "in significant conflict with applicable law" according to Harold J. Hughes, former General Counsel of the Postal Service. Click to read legal opinion.

April, 14 2011

You Must Take Action Now. We are still working to stop the proposed changes to Title 39 CFR. We want to remind everyone if you have not already done so to contact all your members of Congress as soon as possible regarding Title 39 CFR Part 241. Click for details

April, 2011

Mark Strong, League President has received information that the Postal Service formally gave notice through the Federal Register of a proposed change to the Discontinuance (closing) process for Post Offices found in 39 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR Part 241). Click for details

April 7, 2011

The League has been informed that some changes have been made to the PS 150 Auto Worksheet. Some of the items that were manually inputted in the past will now auto populate. They are listed below. It is very important that you verify this data for accuracy. All data on the Auto 150 needs to be verified but these items being new to the automated process should have careful and close verification. With the many changes going on in levels often caused by DUO, verifying the PS 150 is especially important. Never allow a change to take place without your verification, date and signature. What is new with April version? Click for details

March 27, 2011

Additional information on Post Office Redesign.

March 25, 2011

Click to read LEAGUE President Mark Strong's latest message on Post Office Redesign.

March 19, 2011

Many of you are getting ready to come to Washington DC for Forum. Our main goal: fix the CSRS/FERS overfunding and the burden of the prefunding of the retirement health fund. There are many hard-hitting types of fallout from this issue; no more so than the premature closing of rural Post Offices in America - this is on our agenda as well.

March 1, 2011

The League Headquarters has received U.S. Postal Services OIG's Response to the OPM News Release “OPM OIG Issues Study on USPS OIG's Proposals Regarding the Funding of USPS Retiree Benefits.” Click to view the OPM News Release.

U.S. Postal Services OIG's Response – Click to view details (PDF)

March 1, 2011

The League has received the following related to Workload Service Credit Results from US Postal Headquarters.

"Workload Service Credit (WSC) determinations may affect station manager staffing in individual installations or units. Effective immediately, when the WSC worksheet results in a station manager staffing reduction in a particular installation or unit, the change will be effective no soon than 30 days from the date the worksheet is finalized and provided to local management."

"This will ensure we have provided ourselves an adequate period of time to effectively make the required changes."

February 25, 2011

Help educate the Capital Hill on the important issues of overpayment of the CSRS and FERS retirement funds, prefunding of the Retiree Health Benefits and Closing of Rural Post Offices.

February 24, 2011

Performance Evaluation System (PES).

The National League of Postmasters received a memo from Postal Headquarters today regarding the Performance Evaluation System (PES). On March 7, 2011... Click for details.

February 18, 2011

Obama’s Budget and the Postal Service.

League Legislative Council Bob Brinkmann’s overview of President Obama’s budget proposal. Click for details.

February 14, 2011

Salary Protection Update - Impact of Delivery Unit Optimization (DUO) on Postmasters and station managers.

League President Mark Strong has received a memo from Postal Headquarters stating that a solution and understanding of our meetings over the past few weeks has been reached for the DUO impacted Postmasters/station managers with regard to the recent proposal to change ELM 415... Click for details.

February 2, 2011

Proposed Salary Protection Update

Earlier today LEAGUE President Mark Strong ,along with NAPUS President Bob Rapoza and NAPS President Louis Atkins met with Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe, Chief HR officer and Exec VP Anthony Vegliante and Labor Relations VP Douglas Tulino regarding the Management Organizations opposition to the proposed revision of the salary protection provisions in the Employee and Labor Relations Manual (ELM) Section 415, Rate Retention and Change to Lower EAS Grade. We have been asked to consider some alternative solutions to the ELM revision. We having nothing definite to report at this time but have another meeting scheduled for early next week. The LEAGUE will provide more information as it becomes available.

February 1, 2011

Important - LEAGUE Office Receives Proposal to Revise Salary Protection Provisions in the ELM.  Click for details.

January 27, 2011

On January 25th, the three management organizations met with PMG Pat Donahoe, COO Megan Brennan, and VP Labor Relations Doug Tulino.  Click to read LEAGUE President Mark Strong's report on the meeting.

January 18, 2011

The LEAGUE has received the updated Employee Recourse Guide. There are changes from 2010.The employee now has 30 days from the date scores are published to enter their recourse. Also available on the League website is the new Employee Recourse Guide, Evaluator Recourse Guide, Recourse work flow chart and calendar of events. Click for details.

January 18, 2011

Postal Organizations and Unions urge President Obama to take action on USPS Pension overfunding. Click to view January 12th letter (pdf)

January 7, 2011

League Headquarters was notified by Postal Headquarters that the Southeast Area Office, based in Memphis, TN, will be closed to help streamline Postal operations. Click for details.

January 4, 2011

Notice to all Postmasters Form 150 changes due to Revenue Unit changes. Click for details.

December 28,2010

News update on what to expect after the first of the year including DUO, closing of small offices and more. Click for details.

December 22, 2010

Updated; DUO Moratorium Lifted January 3, 2011.

On Friday December 17th the LEAGUE received the latest version of the DUO Guidebook. Earlier we had received information that the moratorium could be lifted as soon as December 5, 2010. To the credit of Postal Headquarters they took all of the organizations questions and input into consideration and the implementation has been announced effective January 3, 2011. Here is the link to the latest version of the DUO Guidebook , DUO Checklist and the Final Decision Letter on our questions from the November 30th DUO meeting with Postal Headquarters. They can also be found under Educational and the DUO tab. More info will be forthcoming.

December 9, 2010

The LEAGUE has just been informed that the Postmaster General has announced his new Executive Leadership Team. Click for details (PDF)

December 2, 2010

Press Release: League submitted a Statement to a Senate Subcommittee concerning S.3831 that opposed provisions in the measure lowering Standards for Rural Postal Services and making it easier to close small rural post offices. The League also strongly supported a provision in the bill that would allow the Postal Service to use a surplus in its pension fund to prefund its retiree health obligations.

Senator Susan Collins (R. Me.) also introduced a bill earlier today that would allow the Postal Service to use its pension surplus to prefund it’s retiree health benefit. The Collins approach is a much better approach and we are very supportive of almost all the provisions in the bill, said Mark Strong,League President Click to view Details (PDF)

December 2, 2010

Statement of Mark Strong, President of the National League of Postmasters on S.3831 The Postal Operations Sustainment and Transformation Act of 2010 before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, & International Security Subcommittee. Click to view (PDF)

December 2, 2010

LEAGUE Headquarters meets with Postal Headquarters on DUO The DUO moratorium will be lifted probably as of December 5th. Information is flowing to the field and the moratorium is about to be lifted, here are some of the highlights of the meeting. Click to view details(PDF)

November 29, 2010

LEAGUE President Mark Strong has an article in Monday's Federal Times The Real Facts and Figures Behind the Postal Service.

November 24, 2010

Some of the benefits included in the FY2007 - FY2010 EAS Pay Package have expired. Click to see the details

November 10, 2010

The 2011 Legislative Forum is more important than ever with a new Congress and so many issues about the US Postal Service and its future. March 22-24, 2011. Click for more information.

November 10, 2010

Amid changes on Capitol Hill, Postal Service faces uncertain future. By Emily Long, GovExec.com

November 8, 2010

The LEAGUE has received 2010 USPS guidelines for requesting consideration for Mitigation. Final NPA reports cards will not be published until November 18th. These report cards mitigated/unmitigated are required documents when filing Mitigation. If you have a unit indicator score that was negatively impacted by an occurrence out of your control and will impact your overall PFP score by one point you are a candidate for mitigation. Start the process, remember that the final report cards are not available until November 18th and that your approved mitigation must be validated and submitted to Headquarters by December 10th. Click for details

November 4,2010

Don’t forget to support the Postal Employees Relief Fund (PERF) CFC #10268 during this year’s Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). PERF services Postal Employees and Retirees victimized by natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, wildfires, and home fires. PERF is funded by your CFC contributions with the sole purpose of serving your fellow active and retired Postal Employees as they rebuild their lives from the direct impact of natural disasters. Click to visit PERF website

October 29,2010

The League has received the attached letter from Patrick R. Donahoe DMPG & COO regarding Supervisor Workload Credit and timeline for implementation of any change. Click to view (PDF)

October 26,2010

FY 2011 National Performance Assessment (NPA) Corporate, Unit Indicators, Descriptions and Weights & Depths. Click for details

October 22,2010

League News update on current events including DUO, 2011 NPA and 2010 Mitigation. Click for more information

September 24,2010

Call to Action - Fresh efforts are underway in Congress to close small rural post offices. Action is Needed to Oppose Efforts to Close Small Rural Post Offices. Click for more information

September 24,2010

Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) introduced the Postal Operations Sustainment and Transformation (POST) Act of 2010. Click to view (PDF)

September 22,2010

The Washington Post Reports If a key Senate Democrat has his way, the U.S. Postal Service could soon end Saturday mail deliveries, close thousands of post offices and open new ones in grocery stores. Click to view the Washington Post Article

September 22,2010

Delivery Unit Optimization - What you need to know. Click for more information on the New DUO Webpage under the Educational section of the website

September 17,2010

Delivery Unit Optimization (DUO) Update: Letter from Anthony Vegiliante outlining a recent change just for Postmasters that are downgraded two or more grade levels as a result of DUO.

September 10,2010

Draft legislative provisions are floating around the Senate that eliminate the prohibition against closing small rural post offices for financial reasons only and gut the statutory Post Office Closing Provisions. Click to view (PDF)

August 30,2010

The League and NAPUS have formally requested assistance from the OIG to investigate the 2009 Postmasters Pay for Performance Program’s final core requirements ratings and appeals. Click to view OIG Letter (PDF)

August 30,2010

Update from new League President, Mark Strong. Click to view

August 12, 2010

Postal Service Must Improve Local Management Productivity And Fill Postmaster Vacancies Throughout The Country.

August 09, 2010

LEAGUE Urges Support Of HR 5746. Bill Will Permanently Fix Postal Service Health Benefits Pre-Funding Situation. Click For More Information.

July 29, 2010

We are in receipt of a July 28, 2010, letter from Postal HQ stating effective immediately, all hiring, promotions and placement of non-bargaining employees at Headquarters, Areas and Districts are suspended until further notice. Selections received by COB 07/30/2010, will be processed by HR Shared Services but the postings have been placed on hold.  We are communicating with Headquarters for more information, updates will be provided as they become available.
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