June 12, 2024 The Postal Service is reminding employees that the Privacy Act of 1974 applies to collecting, using and maintaining personal information. If a USPS business initiative involves any personally identifiable information, team members should contact the Postal Service’s Privacy and Records Management Office to determine whether the act’s provisions apply. Here are some points about the Privacy…
Background The U.S. Postal Service performs a variety of operations, dependent on its vast information technology infrastructure. This infrastructure encompasses 761 systems that the Postal Service strives to maintain and secure from network attacks. In support of the Delivering for America plan, the Postal Service plans to invest in modernizing and enhancing cybersecurity technologies, but it is still…
The Respondent has employed Teresa Boyd since August 1998, and she has been a city letter carrier for over 18 years. Boyd has held various positions with the Union, including serving as president and chief shop steward since 2018. The judge found that Boyd has filed over 200 grievances and numerous unfair labor practice charges…
Background The U.S. Postal Service is modernizing its network to standardize operations and gain efficiencies as part of its Delivering for America plan. One key effort is to transfer delivery operations from multiple post offices into a new Sorting and Delivery Center (S&DC). These changes impact the daily roles of postmasters at both the S&DC…
Background The Management Operating Data System (MODS) uses a systematic approach to gather, store, and report data on workload, workhours, and machine utilization. MODS data is compiled in the web-based application, Web Management Operating Data System (WebMODS). In addition to its operational uses, MODS workhours and volume data are used in Postal Service pricing and…
Background The Bemidji Post Office provides standard delivery and retail operations in a predominantly rural community in Northern Minnesota. The office also has some mail processing operations typically found inside a processing and distribution center. It processes, and subsequently, dispenses mail to 37 other delivery units in the region for delivery. In November 2023, community members and Postal Service employees…
Background The U.S. Postal Service provides customers across the nation mail service six days a week as required by law. In December 2022, Winter Storm Elliott arrived in Western New York, and within minutes, winds went from 10 to 70 miles per hour and brought about 36 inches of snow over four days. During a…
