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 Hi Folks;

6.18.2009

2009 State Convention ... Program & Committee Assignments

6.12.2009

Study on Five-Day Delivery

5.15.2009

You can now access the Registration Form for the 2009 State Convention in Oconomowoc!

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The Analysis of Changes to the 2006-2010 Contract can be found here.

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HIRING "FREEZE" DOES NOT APPLY TO THE RURAL CRAFT

The following quote from an article by Dan Friedman of CongressDaily is causing concern and generating several calls to the National Office.
"A freeze on all organizational structure changes is effective immediately," USPS Chief Human Resources Officer Anthony Vegliante wrote in a Wednesday memorandum to agency officials. "The freeze includes position upgrades, additions to complement, position neutral exchanges, and requests for new positions."

We have spoken with postal officials and have been assured that the “freeze” absolutely does not apply to the rural craft. If there are any instances where carriers are being told that rural craft positions are not being filled because of the hiring freeze, please contact your State Steward so they can address the issue.

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Here is the Buffer MOU on FSS impacted sites.

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The 2008-2009 Constitution & By Laws are now posted.

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FINAL NOTIFICATION OF REVISIONS TO HANDBOOK PO-603

On June 16, 2008, the NRLCA was given final notification by the Postal Service that it intends to implement changes to Sections 535 and 541 of Handbook PO-603, Rural Carrier Duties and Responsibilities. In addition the Postal Service also plans to unilaterally implement a standardized DPS Letter Mail Formal Review Procedure effective June 28, 2008.

In accordance with Article 19.3 of the National Agreement, the NRLCA will submit the issue to arbitration. Further, the National Board is in the process of evaluating other options that may also be available to challenge the aforementioned implementations. 

PLEASE CLICK HERE!

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New Campaign and Improved Tools Target Unscheduled Absences

A new campaign has been developed to reduce unscheduled absences not protected by the Family Medical Leave Act — a problem that has resulted in operations disruptions and cost increases for the Postal Service™. 
Three kits urging employ­ees to bank sick leave and protect their futures will be dis­tributed to postal facilities around the country on March 24, May 29, and October 16. Each kit will contain an animated DVD, a 9 inch by 12 inch poster, and a standup talk. 
A DVD featuring personal stories from real employees about the benefits of saving sick leave will be distributed on May 29 as well.
A new screensaver featuring the same messages also will run on all USPS^® ACE computers from April 21 to May 4.

Leave Management Enhancements

Currently, managers and supervisors use two tools to identify, track, and address the root causes of unscheduled absences:

New software will merge ERMS and TACS, creating a more effective tool to pinpoint recurring patterns of unscheduled absences. Every area in the country will have the new tool by the end of May.

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Rural Carrier Request for Action Form is HERE!

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Management gets a reminder about employee rights.

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Are you, or do you know anybody out on Workers' Comp.?
A VERY Interesting read!

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Upon request, here is The Bloch Award!

*Don't Do It For Free*

*Management Can Always Use Some Guidelines*

*Always Important*