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Hi Folks;
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2.6.10
Union Clarifications for 2010 Mail Count
***Any parcel over 13 ounces must be received from a known customer or it is to be left at the mailbox.
(Aviation security)
***Mis-sorted parcel is to remain counted as a parcel.
***Undeliverable DPS mail due to a down mailbox or mailbox unable to serve
due to snow would then be counted as raw piece count when re-cased.
***Tying mail out is included with casing procedures therefore a “do not bend” item, rigid item or
non-rigid item which may be cased with-out damage must also be tied out safely without damage.
***Sector segment mail does not include a sector which traverses on to a second row.
***No Record Mail (yellow sticker) In addition to raw piece count. credit as a markup piece of mail given to the carrier.**********1.29.10**********
Click here for ARBITRATOR DECISIONS on FSS Flats and The PO 603 Changes on DPS Formal Review Process.
1.15.10
The 2010 National Count will be conducted from February 27 through March 12th. Almost All routes in the Lakeland District will be counted during the National Count.
The Northland District is counting approximately 60 % of their routes.
If management does not 'OPT you IN', you still have the option to 'OPT yourself IN', if you want your route counted.
Regardless if it is you, or management, the 'OPT IN' form must be signed by February 10, 2010.
7.13.2009
We have added a new link. In Memoriam.
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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*
Two documents have been added to the forms link to help with 'Second Trip' Issues.
*Management Can Always Use Some Guidelines*
Northland District's 4003 Instructions and Lakeland District's 4003 Instructions
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