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Alternative dispute resolution update
With the significant downsizing of the Federal Mediation and Conciliatory Service (FMCS), Alternative Dispute Resolution appeals have been delayed. That does not affect our normal appeal process for Non-Bargaining personnel. You should appeal the same as you did prior to the Executive Order, and as soon as a process of hearing those Alternative Dispute Resolution…
Statement on Budget Resolution Passage
The House passed a budget resolution on Tuesday, February 26 by a margin of 217-215. UPMA is aware and actively working to assess the impact of this bill and other rumored budget and governance changes impacting USPS and UPMA members. Both chambers of Congress must pass identical budget proposals before they can begin to make…
UPMA Presidents Statement on Postmaster General Louis DeJoy
Our President has put out a statement on the current events in the USPS to read it please click here.
Statement from UPMA President
I want to address the recent rumors circulating in the media regarding the future of the USPS. As of today, the only thing that we know for certain is that Postmaster General DeJoy is leaving, and they are actively starting the search for his replacement. Please rest assured that I am closely monitoring the situation…
Tips for dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can affect all of us. For tips on what to look for and how you can combat it read our article here.
Pay-for-Performance Metrics for FY 2024
HERE are the updates to the PFP for FY 2024
September update
September 4, 2024 Greetings from your national office! We hope and pray you all had an enjoyable and relaxing Labor Day holiday. As some would say the is the “unofficial” end of summer; however, with our crazy climate throughout the world these days I am sure many of us will have many more days…
USPS is getting better at hiring
https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2024/04/usps-getting-better-hiring-half-non-career-postings-still-receive-no-applicants/396133/
UPS to become the primary air cargo provider for the United States Postal Service
https://apnews.com/article/ups-usps-ee49f99d9b74635831e75478036b5f93
UPS’ Suit Challenging Postal Service’s Rate Calculation Tossed
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/ups-suit-challenging-postal-services-rate-calculation-tossed