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The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs held a hearing on the nomination of Thomas G. Day as Commissioner of the Postal Regulatory Commission.
The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs will hold a hearing on the nominations of Thomas G. Day to be a Commissioner, Postal Regulatory Commission, and Katherine E. Oler, Judith E. Pipe, and Charles J. Willoughby, Jr., to be Associate Judges, Superior Court of the District of Col...
NOMINATIONS OF THE HONORABLE ROBERT G. TAUB TO BE A COMMISSIONER, POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs340 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC, 20510(202) 224-2627
Tina Young Becomes the First African American Woman to Serve as Postmaster for Sulphur Springs, TX
Postmaster of Carrolton, Texas, Darwin Adams, was called to the podium to say a few words about Tina Young. He talked a little bit more about the history of what used to be the post office, City Hall. And then he talked more about her part in history, being the first African American Woman to serve as Postmaster in Sulphur Springs.
August 21, 2023 - On Friday, August 18th, 2023, the community gathered in a courtroom in the Sulphur Springs City Hall to witness history. On this past
Congress dedicates Krakow, WI Post Office to former long-serving Postmaster Bud Brzezinski
Shawano County dedicates Krakow Post Office to former long-serving Postmaster
UPMA National Presidential Conversations 8/6/2023
UPMA National President Edmund Carley and Oregon Chapter President Padric Fisher explain the UPMA Adverse Action Legal Defense Fund and the Chapter Member Representation process.
UPMA National President Edmund Carley and Oregon Chapter President Padric Fisher explain the UPMA Adverse Action Legal Defense Fund and the Chapter Member Representation process.
...the Postal Service will not interfere with UPMA
members that intend to participate in your national convention during the week of August 27. We have informed our senior leaders at the Area and District level that we expect their cooperation in accommodating UPMA members interested in attending the national convention and not require those members to remain in their offices during the days of the MMS that overlap with traveling and participating in your convention.
UPMA is aware of the scheduled rural Mini Mail Survey starting during the National Convention; we are currently consulting with the Postal Service on a resolution. Please DO NOT change any travel plans. The Service has assured us that they will not interfere with any employee that is coming to Denver, CO. An official communication is pending!
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ROOMS IN DENVER: from Gerri Swarm
The Sheraton Denver Hotel will hold the first night’s room deposit on all reservations, and there will be no refunds on those deposits after July 27, 2023. If your plans have changed and you will not be using the room, please be sure to contact them. The phone number is 888-627-8405. The group code is UPMA2023; the room rate is $159.
Reservations by attendees must be received by the hotel on or before July 27, 2023 (cut-off date). At the cut-off date, the hotel will release the unreserved rooms for sale. The UPMA room rate will not be available after July 27, 2023.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Gerri Swarm, CMP
Executive Assistant to the National President
United Postmasters and Managers of America
8 Herbert Street
Alexandria VA 22305-2628
703-683-9027
This temporary policy commenced on December 31st, 2022, and is now set to end on October 6th, 2023.
Brian McLaughlin, founding partner of Imperium Global Advisors, updates UPMA Legislative activists on WEP/GPO and other issues. We also discuss PAC efforts and the National Convention.
Brian McLaughlin, founding partner of Imperium Global Advisors, updates UPMA Legislative activists on WEP/GPO and other issues. We also discuss PAC efforts a...
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Jim Dunlap, UPMA National Vice President from the WestPac Area, uses his expertise in Labor Relations to share information on what to expect if you are the subject of a harassment complaint, including how the IMIP process works.
Jim Dunlap, UPMA National Vice President from the WestPac Area, uses his expertise in Labor Relations to share information on what to expect if you are the s...
House Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) introduced legislation to address the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), which impacts federal CSRS retirees who receive a Federal pension in addition to social security, which they earned in work outside the USPS. WEP impacts over 2 million retirees, including many UPMA members.
The bill called the Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act of 2023 would:
• introduce a new proportional formula to the WEP;
• provide immediate relief to current Social Security beneficiaries affected by the WEP;
• provide an extra $150 a month to current beneficiaries and those turning 62 before 2025 who are affected by the WEP due to their public service work, starting nine months after enactment and continuing for as long as the eligible individuals are receiving Social Security benefits;
• provide that future retirees—those turning 62 in 2025 and later—will be eligible for a new benefit formula called the Public Servant Protection (PSP) formula;
• provide a permanent benefit guarantee for all future retirees stating that if someone’s PSP benefit is not as high as their WEP benefit, they would automatically receive the higher benefit; and
• state that the relief amount could not exceed the size of each person’s current WEP reduction.
UPMA is a strong supporter of the Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act of 2023 as well as bi-partisan legislation led by Congressman Garrett Graves (R-LA) and Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) which would eliminate the WEP provision and the Government Pension Offset provision which impacts survivors of Federal retirees.
Golf Tournament August 29th, 2023 at 8 am
Overland Park Golf Course is steeped in Denver history. The original Denver Country Club, this is the oldest running course west of the Mississippi. Conveniently located minutes from downtown Denver, you can enjoy views of the city and the mountains. Narrow fairways and well-bunkered, small greens offer a challenge to golfers of any skill.
Did you know: Most PGA tour players claim a golf ball flies about 10% farther in Denver than at sealevel. You already have a better game! The UPMA Colorado Chapter is hoping to see more women golfers come out and participate in the tournament.
The tournament will be a four-person scramble with a shot-gun start at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29. The fee is $65, which includes 18 holes of golf, a cart, lunch, prizes, and an awards
reception. Club rentals are $20.
Please note: The tournament is open only to 2023 UPMA National Convention registrants.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UPMA Acknowledges Settlement Reached in Employee Removal Case
Alexandria, VA, July 11th, 2023 - The United Postmasters and Managers of America (UPMA), an esteemed organization representing the interests of all US Postal Service professionals, recognizes the resolution of another recent removal case involving a valued member. Under the Nonbargaining Disciplinary, Grievance, and Appeal Procedures lined out in USPS Employee and Labor Manual 651, all employees have free choice of representation, and UPMA represents thousands of Supervisors, Managers, and other professionals, including many in the Postal Career Executive Service (PCES) ranks.
Respecting the confidentiality and privacy of all parties involved, UPMA acknowledges the successful negotiation of a settlement in the case. While specific details concerning the charges and allegations are protected, it is essential to underscore UPMA's commitment to upholding the principles of fairness, integrity, and adherence to ethical standards in the workplace. The UPMA Adverse Action Legal Defense Plan (AALDP) has again successfully defended the rights and career of a high-level postal executive.
As part of the agreed settlement, the covered UPMA member has voluntarily returned to work in a position with revised responsibilities, serving on the day shift and having the privilege to select their preferred domicile. Additionally, specific favorable outcomes have been secured, including the expungement of notices of proposed removal (NOPR) and letters of decision (LOD). Furthermore, our member will receive some backpay and a waiver of debt collection. UPMA's attorney was able to negotiate payment of the fees incurred in this case; therefore, per the AALDP policy, UPMA will fully refund the retainer paid by our member in another example of the premier representation program for management association members.
UPMA stands firm in its commitment to safeguarding the interests of its members, promoting professionalism, fairness, and due process in all employment matters. The organization remains dedicated to creating a work environment that fosters mutual respect, growth, and adherence to the highest ethical standards.
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About UPMA:
The United Postmasters and Managers of America (UPMA) is a prestigious organization representing postal service professionals nationwide. With a focus on advocating for the rights and interests of its members, UPMA fosters a supportive environment, providing educational resources, representation and promoting excellence within the postal service industry.
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The Postal Service chief gives himself an “A,” but doesn’t want you to evaluate him.
The United States Postal Service reported the average time to deliver a mailpiece or package across the postal network was 2.5 days for the eighth consecutive week even as mailing and shipping traffic increased. https://bit.ly/3YXUjFJ
The Postal Service announced the new salary ranges for EAS, effective January 14th, 2023, that the Service will apply before any NPA adjustment for FY22. We are in continued discussions concerning this ongoing issue and are hopeful that the recent advances in salary and benefits will continue in the new year.
Edmund
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Packages are piling, and Christmas stamps are selling out fast!
More than 500 packages arrived at the Imperial Post Office Monday, a growing sign the Christmas mailing season is here.
The U.S. Postal Service will make a "significant announcement" about its vehicle fleet.
WATCH: U.S. Postal Service electric mail delivery vehicle announcement
The U.S. Postal Service will make a "significant announcement" about its vehicle fleet.
BREAKING NEWS: USPS Intends To Deploy Over 66,000 Electric Vehicles by 2028, Making One of the Largest Electric Vehicle Fleets in the Nation.
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A new video highlights the importance of the Combined Federal Campaign and urges employees to give as generously as possible.
“It has been a challenging year for many organizations, including nonprofits. Fundraisers have been canceled, and contributions are down,” Postmaster General Louis DeJoy says in the video.
“Many charities are struggling. The need is great, and resources are limited.”
The campaign, also known as the CFC, represents thousands of charities under one umbrella. It began on Sept. 1 and continues through Jan. 15.
Last year, USPS employees pledged more than $4 million in cash and nearly 7,000 volunteer hours. The goal this year is $5 million.
Employees can sign up at the givecfc.org website, on the CFC Giving mobile app, or with a paper form. Donations can be made as monthly gifts, one-time pledges, or via payroll deduction.
In addition to DeJoy, the video features comments from:
• Ivan Butts, president of the National Association of Postal Supervisors;
• Edmund Carley, president of United Postmasters and Managers of America;
• Paul Hogrogian, president of the National Postal Mail Handlers Union;
• Elizabeth Powell, secretary-treasurer of the American Postal Workers Union;
• Brian Renfroe, executive vice president of the National Association of Letter Carriers; and
• Ronnie Stutts, president of the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association.
The CFC is the most extensive workplace-giving campaign in the world. Since 1961, it has raised more than $8.5 billion for many causes.
The online CFC Donor Pledging System has more information and a gateway page allowing participants to easily access their local CFC website.
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"We love when people come in earlier," Port St. Lucie Postmaster.
'We love when people come in earlier': Port St. Lucie postmaster prepares for busy holiday seasonSubscribe to WPBF on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/1qf...
Friday Message 12/2/2022
Membership Academy
Drawing on the success of 2022, UPMA will ride the momentum into 2023 as we continue our plan to recruit, Engage and Develop Leaders. Another 182 active members joined our ranks in November, and we finished the month up 2224 over December of 2021. We are entering the last month of our 2022 competition which we will celebrate at the Membership Academy during the Kickoff Meeting in Denver, Colorado January 14th, 2023. Contact your chapter President if you would like to attend to network with the Membership Team and learn about continuing to grow UPMA while engaging current members and developing leaders for the future.
Legislative Summit
Midterms are now behind us. The new 118th US Congress will convene on January 3rd, 2023. Therefore, this Legislative Summit is imperative. UPMA must form new relationships and nurture current ones. Your Legislative Team is in the midst of preparations, so please plan on attending Arlington, VA, March 19-22, 2023.
Chapter Conventions and other Meetings
As of December 2nd, 2022, 32 Chapters have already shared the details of their Annual Conventions with the National office. Gerri compiles these and posts them to https://www.unitedpma.org/events/chapter-conventions-schedule Chapters need to set up these necessary meetings early and publicize them. Gerri can assist with hotel and meeting space/food and beverage contracts. Further, Chapters should consider 3-Digit type meetings for communication and potential recruiting purposes. Many Chapters have found these as effective as anything they do to reach members and grow the organization.
NPA FY22 Mitigation
The Mitigation for FY 2022 has not been without incident. The website was down for two days which meant the Service pushed back the deadlines. Some District Managers failed to meet the deadline or summarily denied claims. The deadline to appeal to the Area was October 30th. The postal procedure is that there is no appeal past the Area; however, if you can prove your mitigation should be approved, talk to your Chapter President and have them forward it directly to [email protected]. as soon as possible.
NPA FY23
USPS published goals and metrics for the 2023 NPA on November 23rd. This is much better than FY22 when goals were not published until halfway through the year. Work now begins on FY24.
Sortation and Delivery Centers
UPMA received a letter dated November 30th, 2022, regarding Sortation and Delivery Centers (S&DC) slated for February 2023 implementation. Currently, those sites are Woburn, MA, Utica, NY, Panama City and Gainsville, FL, and Bryan, TX. Incumbent Postmasters in spoke offices and their corresponding grades will remain unchanged in those sites and the Athens, GA S&DC group (already implemented). Under current PS Form 150 work rules, a vacant office may change no lower than a level 18, thereby saving the Postmaster position indefinitely. Further to conversations with PMG Dejoy and others, UPMA is happy to work with the USPS to “reimagine” the workload of these Postmasters to include additional Marketing/Sales/Community Outreach duties, to make those positions more valuable to the Service and thereby protect them further. UPMA believes it is time to complete the work already started on assessing the PS Form 150 for all installations while paying specific attention to the S&DC model.
“Together We Can”
Edmund
"...incumbent Postmasters in the spoke offices and their corresponding grades will remain unchanged.....Postmaster positions in offices that will be designated as an S&DC will see an increase in work service credits ... and may result in immediate increase..."
Under current rules, no Postmaster position will be lost due to the implementation of the S&DC initiative.
"Together We Can"
Edmund
USPS Operation Santa now open for letter adoption
WASHINGTON — Are you in a position to give a child or family some extra magic this season? If so, you can now adopt a letter written to Santa at USPSOperationSanta.com.
https://www.cbsnews.com/live/video/20221117153452-usps-on-a-hiring-spree-for-the-holiday-season/?intcid=CNM-00-10abd1h
Hiring issues highlighted. National President Edmund Carley Congressional testimony highlighted.
Watch "USPS on a hiring spree for the holiday season", a video on CBSNews.com. View more videos and watch CBS News, a live news stream featuring original CBS News reporting.
UPMA National President Edmund Carley covers all things NPA. From how to mitigate last year's score, salary ranges, and pay increases to goals and metrics for next year.
UPMA National President Edmund Carley covers all things NPA. From how to mitigate last year's score, salary ranges, and pay increases to goals and metrics fo...
UPMA subcommittee testimony planned for next week.
On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. ET, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, will hold a hybrid hearing to examine the United States Postal Service’s performance during past holiday seasons, preparations for the upcoming holiday season, and how ...
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The current members of the USPS Board of Governors.
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Friday Message 11/4/2022
Membership
THINKING BIG – BEING BIGGER! UPMA is growing! Over 2100 more active members of UPMA than on November 1st, 2021. That means we recruited over 3200 EAS members in one calendar year! Thanks to all of the UPMA Membership team nationwide. We will pivot into the next phase of the RED plan, engagement. We will continue to recruit, obviously, but it is also essential that we engage all our members, especially the new ones, to strengthen our Chapters in 2023. The Kickoff Meeting in Denver, Colorado January 14th, will celebrate the outstanding work this year and will set recruitment and engagement goals for 2023. There will be a lot of training, networking, and team building; please plan to attend. Your Chapter Presidents have all the details.
NAPS Lawsuit
NAPS has filed for a District Court hearing on discovery, and other issues pertaining to the lawsuit filed on the 2017-2019 EAS pay package. As you may remember, as part of the suit, NAPS is also looking to be recognized as a Postmaster Organization by the USPS. UPMA believes this is contrary to the original intent of Title 39, which delineates Supervisory, Postmaster, and Manager Associations. UPMA continues asserting that a Supervisor Association cannot also be a Postmaster Association. The confusion comes in what the definition of "Representation" is. The USPS Employee and Labor Manual entitle non-bargaining employees to "the representation of their choice," so the over 4000 Supervisors, Managers, and other EAS members of UPMA are allowed to have UPMA represent them in individual consultative matters with the USPS. However, when it comes to pay talks and being part of planning and developing programs that affect employment terms, UPMA is only recognized as speaking for Postmasters. It is a complex issue, and it is unclear where this will end up, but rest assured, UPMA will always have a seat at the table and fight for the rights of all its members.
Chapter Conventions and other Meetings
As of October 26th, 14 Chapters have already shared the details of their Annual Conventions with the National office. Gerri compiles these and posts them to https://www.unitedpma.org/events/chapter-conventions-schedule Chapters need to set up these necessary meetings early and publicize them. Gerri can assist with hotel and meeting space/food and beverage contracts. Further, Chapters should consider 3-Digit type meetings for communication and potential recruiting purposes. Many Chapters have found these as effective as anything they do to reach members and grow the organization.
Legislative Summit
We are in the midst of preparations; calling all Legislative activists: Arlington, VA, March 19-22, 2023. We must always have our voices heard early in the congressional cycle, so plan to attend.
NPA FY22
The September NPA Scorecards are out; the End of Year should post around November 10th. As Installation Heads, we can mitigate if a situation occurs beyond our control that affects our overall score by more than an entire cell. UPMA is offering training on this on November 10th at 8:00 eastern https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82278532851
NPA FY23
THE USPS NPA Team has proposed new goals and metrics for the 2023 NPA; the USPS Board of Governors are meeting next week to approve them. We expect them to be published by November 15th, a little later than promised but much better than last year. In the meantime, for CRDO, the metrics are very similar to last year, Deliveries per Hour to SPLY (albeit with a volume modifier), CSV % change to SPLY (Or CSV Score, whichever is the better score), and Employee Separations to SPLY. The goals would be the same if we missed the score last year and slightly more challenging if the score was achieved.
Sortation and Delivery Centers
The recent briefings that UPMA has received have shown that the Service realizes that the implementation is much more complex than they realized. USPS is doing Financial and Marketing assessments of the impacts, and the general feeling is that the final effect will be much smaller than the initial targets. The Service continues to assure UPMA that the program will not impact the number of Postmasters positions. They do not intend to reevaluate the affected offices immediately; even when they do, Postmaster jobs will still be authorized in those offices. If and when the Service reduces the office levels, the 2-year saved pay/saved grade policy will apply from that point, so the Postmasters in those offices will have plenty of time to make career decisions as we advance. The Athens, GA, site will go live on November 19th, 2022. Six more locations are scheduled for February, with the rest in June 2023, but more adjustments to the plan are inevitable.
"Together We Can"
Edmund
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: UPMA Monthly Training Call. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
September NPA was posted today; I am attaching mitigation information in case this is the final scorecard.
Dates are very tight; I have asked for an official timeline from USPS HQ and am waiting for a response.
Please take this opportunity to gather your data if you need to mitigate it?
“Together We Can”
Edmund A Carley
National President
United Postmasters and Managers of America
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UPMA Leader Convention issue online now
Your National Executive Board has voted to extend the Dues free year for new members through Dec 31, 2024.
So let those folks know they can try UPMA out with out a cost to them for a whole year.
We have added close to 2000 net new members since November 1, 2021.
Keep up the great work!!
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