Postal Worker West
Can The Postal Service Be Privatized?
WASHINGTON DC Recent thoughts on privatizing the Postal Service have sparked calls for privatization that triggered the question if it is even possible to “privatize” USPS
The short answer is Yes! but easier said than done due to the process, precedents, politics and the rescive to keep it the People’s Post Office,” said Regional Coordinator Omar Gonzalez. The threat is real for postal workers and the communities they serve. The next few editions of the Postal Worker West will dedicate more information on this critical issue.
Does The Constitution Protect USPS From Privatization?
The Post Office preceded both the United States and the U.S. Constitution. The P.O. was established by the Conti- nental Congress in 1775. Fourteen years later in 1789 the postal clause’ was placed in Article 1, Section 8. Clause 7 of the US Constitution. That clause gave “Congress” postal powers to establish post offices and post roads and to make laws that are necessary to carry out those tasks.
Founding Fathers such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and others, debated the role of the Post Office and the postal powers of the Congress for three yeas until the passage of the Postal Act of 1792 Continued on page 2
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January 6, 2025 Clerk Craft Vacancy Notice
Clerk Craft Vacancy Notice for January 6, 2025, have been posted.
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National Day of Remembrance for President Carter
In recognition of the National Day of Remembrance for Former President Jimmy Carter, the Postal Service will observe a Day of Observance. Many APWU members will receive administrative leave in addition to the normal pay provisions, as per an MOU between APWU and the USPS.
See more details on APWU.org: https://apwu.org/news/observance-national-day-remembrance-former-president-jimmy-carter
National Day of Observance for Former President Jimmy Carter
A National Day of Observance has been declared to honor the death of former President, Jimmy Carter.
The Postal Service will suspend regular mail deliveries, retail services and administrative office activity on Thursday, January 9, 2025. There will be limited package delivery service on January 9 to ensure the organization does not experience any impacts to its package delivery operations that may negatively affect customers or business partners.
All Postal Service facilities—including Headquarters in Washington, DC, and area and district administrative offices—are included in the National Day of Observance. Local managers will advise employees on staffing levels to maintain operations and prepare for the resumption of regular activities Friday, January 10.
Pay and leave administration for the National Day of Observance is governed by section 519.4 of the Employee and Labor Relations Manual and provisions of the applicable memorandums of understanding between the Postal Service and its unions (attached). Mail Handler Associates (MHAs), City Carrier Assistants (CCAs), and Postal Support Employees (PSEs), will receive pay for actual work hours performed on the National Day of Observance and will not receive Administrative Leave.
USPS facilities are required to fly the flag at half-staff through sunset Wednesday, January 29, to honor President Carter, who died on December 29 at age 100.
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ELM – National Day Observance March 2024
National Day of Observance MOU – NPMHU
December 30, 2024 Clerk Craft Award Notice
Clerk Craft Award Notice for December 30, 2024, have been posted.
Please note that the listed bid assignments will become effective Saturday, January 11, 2025.
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Winter 2025 Newsletter – Communities and Postal Workers United (CPWU)
TRUMP TALKS USPS PRIVATIZATION, AGAIN
(Excerpt from an article by David Sao, Vier President, Greater Seattle Area Local, American Postal Workers Union)
“Privatization of the US. Postal Service was raised, as an idea, in two different departments of the first Trump presidential administration. Obviously, that did not occur, and it never seemed to reach the stage of active discussion. Once again, as a second Trump administration begins, the idea has been publicly raised.
The Washington Post had a front- page headline: “Trump eyes privatizing. US. Postal Service, cit- ing financial losses One Trump economist was quoted as saying that other
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December 27, 2024 Maintenance Craft Notice of Intent
Maintenance Craft Notice of Intent for December 27, 2024, have been posted.
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December 9, 2024 Clerk Craft Vacancy Notice
Clerk Craft Vacancy Notice for December 9, 2024, have been posted.
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December 6, 2024 Clerk Craft Award Notice
Clerk Craft Award Notice for December 6, 2024, have been posted.
Please note that the listed bid assignments will become effective Saturday, January 11, 2025.
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USPS Uniform Allowance Program
The USPS Uniform Allowance Program Guidelines, Resources, and Facts.
You are the Postal Service – So Here’s How You Can Look Your Best
The Postal Service interacts with its customers every day. Customer perceptions are shaped by those experiences. In fact, postal employees are the faces of the most recognized and respected brand in the U.S. That’s why it’s important to look your best when you’re on the job. The Uniform Allowance Program is designed to help you do that. This information explains the process and procedures for using your uniform allowance benefits.
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