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League News Recent Headlines The House Appropriations Committee approved an amendment that would require the United States Postal Service to study the cost-effectiveness and fuel consumption of a five-day delivery system. League President Testifies before the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service & the District of Columbia Focus group at Postal Headquarters to work with issues covering the Variance Programs 20 LEAGUE Members Recognized as Growth Award Winners USPSNEWSLINK EXTRA - MEET THE NEW PRICE LEADER - We now have unprecedented pricing flexibility and we’re going to use it! Sunsetting of Mechanized Stamp Vending Adverse Action Counselor Training Evolves to Meet Increasing Demands PAY INCREASE F0R POSTMASTER RELIEF(PMR) Award Issued, Ending Arbitration With Rural Letter Carriers Union Route Count Dates for 2008 and 2009 Congressional Subcommittee on Social Security met to hear testimony on the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) Designing a Rate Setting System (Part 2) The Westchester District has received approval to increase the hourly rate of pay for PMRs to $15.00 The Automated Workforce Projection System (AWPS) is now being implemented in all parts of the country Box Rents: 50 Percent of Nation’s Post Offices Move to New Fee Group Bruce Evans from Postal Headquarters contacted the League in reference to two minor inaccuracies regarding the pay package Joint Statement on Pay Package by The LEAGUE and NAPUS. EAS Pay Package FY 2007 - 2010(PDF) League's Agenda Items for the upcoming USPS Consultative Meeting Designing a Rate Setting System (Part 1) League President, Charles Mapa Testifies Before The Subcommittee On Federal Workforce, Postal Service, And The District Of Columbia, Of The Committee On Oversight And Government Reform Of The US House Of Representatives League Honors Senator Susan Collins for Postal Reform Efforts June 30, 2008 - The House Appropriations Committee approved an amendment offered by Congressman Jack Kingston (R/GA-1) that would require the United States Postal Service to studyMay 12, 2008 - Charles W. Mapa, League President TestifiesApril 8, 2008 - Focus group at Postal Headquarters to work with issues covering the Variance ProgramsClick to view issues currently being discussed March 24, 2008 - 20 LEAGUE Members Recognized as Growth Award WinnersClick to view 2007 CMO Growth Award Winners Details March 20, 2008 - MEET THE NEW PRICE LEADER! We now have unprecedented pricing flexibility and we’re going to use it! Forget everything you thought you knew about how the Postal Service sets its shipping prices. Starting May 12, it’s a brave new shipping world!January 8, 2008 - The US Postal Service strategically developed its vending machines removal plan.December 28, 2007 - The Adverse Action Counselor program—which prides itself on having the best trained representatives for Postmasters will meet for intensive training in Washington, D.C., on Friday, February 29.2008December 17, 2007 - PAY INCREASE F0R POSTMASTER RELIEF (PMR)December 6, 2007 - Route Count Dates for 2008 and 2009In 2008, a national mail count will be conducted for twelve (12) working days beginning February 23, and ending March 7, 2008. All vacant and auxiliary routes will be counted. The only other routes to be counted will be those in which either the employer or the regular carrier opts for a count. The mail count will be effective at the beginning of the second full pay period in the calendar month following the count. In 2009, a national mail count will be conducted for twenty-four (24) working days beginning February 14, and ending March 14, 2009. All vacant and auxiliary routes will be counted. The only other routes to be counted will be those in which either the employer or the regular carrier opts for a count. The mail count will be effective at the beginning of the second full pay period in the calendar month following the count. November 6, 2007 - The Congressional Subcommittee on Social Security met to hear testimony on the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP)While many postal groups had hoped to provide testimony, access to the hearing chamber was limited and, apparently, no postal groups were able to gain access to the hearing. We do have another avenue to have our voices heard on these very important issues. Here is your opportunity to have each of your voices heard. Please take the time to send a letter to the Subcommittee and encourage fellow Postmasters, postal employees, and any other Federal employees, active and retired, to write. Take the time to tell your story and be sure to include as many facts on your life as reasonable. Send your letter to: Subcommittee on Social Security Pensions and Family Policy Committee on Finance 219 Dirksen Senate Office Bldg. Washington DC 20510. If you need to review these issues, go to Position Papers under the Legislation tab to find them. Let’s pull together to try to get some movement on these issues! League Legislative Counsel - Designing a Rate Setting System (Part 2)October 2007On October 9, 2007, the Westchester District sent to District Postmasters a directive stating that, “The Westchester District has received approval to increase the hourly rate of pay for PMRs to $15.00. This will become effective for all PMRs currently on rolls whose salary is below $15.00 as well as for any newly hired PMRs.” This is tremendous news for Postmasters across the country that have been seeking better pay for their PMRs, and for those PMRs who have been working for wages far below what they should have been. The National League of Postmasters commends the Westchester District in New York for doing the right thing in adjusting the pay for this very important part of our Postal Team. This move is especially gratifying for the National League of Postmasters whose president, Charley Mapa, has been pushing for fair pay for PMRs for many years. A few months ago he sent out messaging which reiterated the Postal Service’s own policy, which states that, the Area Manager, Human Resources (or designee) may approve rates (of pay) for new hires above the minimums. Those rules also state that the Area Manager, Human Resources, (or designee) may make salary adjustments, presumably for PMR currently employed by the Postal Service. President Mapa again encourages Postmasters and other League leaders to use this avenue to secure a more equitable pay rate for PMRs in their districts. President Mapa is hopeful that this particular action by the Westchester District is one that will be emulated by districts throughout the country as districts continue to recognize the value of PMRs and how valuable it is to the Postal Service to retain these employees, in part, through providing a pay rate commensurate with the duties of the position of PMR. The president has accepted an offer by Postal Headquarters officials to the Postmaster Organizations to meet with Postal Headquarters to talk about pay for PMRs. Mapa is eager to engage in these talks and is confident that the Postal Service will see the wisdom in providing good wages for PMRs. The National League of Postmasters has welcomed PMRs as members for about fifteen years and the League is always pleased when the Postal Service does something to benefit its members. The Automated Workforce Projection System (AWPS) is now being implemented in all parts of the countryBox Rents: 50 Percent of Nation’s Post Offices Move to New Fee GroupSeptember 14, 2007Bruce Evans from Postal Headquarters contacted the League in reference to two minor inaccuracies regarding the pay package announced below. The change to the minimums and maximums of all EAS grades will be 2% for FY 07 and FY 08, and 2.25% for FY 09 and FY 10. Regarding the Administrative Leave for bone marrow donations etc., the effective date will be January 5, 2008. EAS Pay Package FY 2007 - 2010.LEAGUE’s agenda items for the USPS Consultative meeting scheduled for Friday, July 20, 2007, at the Riviera Hotel and Casino, location of the 104th National Convention. The entire LEAGUE National Executive Board will be in attendance. League Legislative Counsel - Designing a Rate Setting System (Part 1)April 17, 2007, Washington DC, League President, Charles Mapa Testifies Before The Subcommittee On Federal Workforce, Postal Service, And The District Of Columbia, Of The Committee On Oversight And Government Reform Of The US House Of RepresentativesClick to view Testimony from President, Charles Mapa (PDF) League Honors Senator Susan Collins for Postal Reform EffortsSen. Susan Collins received the League's first-ever Samuel Osgood Award, named in honor of the First Postmasters General of the United States |
League EventsAugust 3 - 7, 2008 National League of Postmasters Convention Marriott Louisville Downtown January 31 - February 3, 2009 Crystal Gateway Marriott |
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