Board Memo 017-19: NAPS Response to USPS EAS Pay Decision
Executive Board,
Attached is NAPS’s response to the USPS May 15, 2019 EAS Pay Decision. Our NAPS response is an excellent summary of the facts from the factfinding report that was received on April 30, 2019. NAPS’s response will also be posted on our website under the Breaking News and Forms & Documents sections.
Please share this memo and respective NAPS response with your members.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 016-19: Change in Board Mail Notification
Executive Board,
Over the past several years, NAPS has emailed every Monday (or after a Monday holiday) the previous week’s Correspondence/Mail received at or sent from NAPS HQ to the Executive Board for sharing with your members. In addition, NAPS has been posting daily this same correspondence/mail on the NAPS website, prior to Monday’s distribution.
To reduce redundancy and encourage members to visit the NAPS website, effective, Monday, June 3rd, the Executive Board will now receive an email on Monday with a direct LINK to our NAPS website to share with your members to view the previous weeks’ correspondence/mail. The LINK is below and will be the same each week.
https://www.naps.org/Bulletin-Board-Archive.
Again, NAPS HQ posts on the website, daily, correspondence/mail received on that given day by 4:30 PM for members to view at their convenience.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 015-19 – NAPS Newsbreak on EAS Pay Decision
Executive Board,
The attached NAPS Newsbreak, regarding the Postal Service’s EAS FY2016-2019 final pay decision, is being posted on the NAPS website. Please share this memo with your membership.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 014-19 – NAPS Receives Final Pay Decision
Executive Board,
NAPS has received the final EAS FY2016-2019 pay decision from the Postal Service. NAPS is reviewing the decision and will be in contact with the Executive Board for further discussion and response to the USPS. Please share the attached information with your members, which will also be posted on the NAPS website.
Thank you.
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
NAPS EAS Final Pay Decision After Factfinding 5.15.19
Board Memo 013-19 – NAPS Newsbreak on Factfinding Report & Attachment
Executive Board,
Attached is the Factfinding Panel’s Report and Recommendations along with our NAPS Newsbreak summarizing the report. This information will also be posted on www.NAPS.org under Breaking News, the Bulletin Board and our NAPS social media.
Please share this information with your membership.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 012-19 – Factfinding Report and Recommendations Received
Executive Board,
Please share the attached NAPS Newsbreak with your members.
Thank you.
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
Board_Memo_011-19_USPS_HQ_Notifies_NAPS_of_Active_Shooter_Incident.pdf
Executive Board,
Postal Service headquarters notified NAPS, via phone calls and emails, of an active shooter incident that occurred on Thursday, April 25 at approximately 1:36 p.m., in the parking lot of the HRSSC postal facility in Greensboro, NC. NAPS has been notified that the alleged shooter has been apprehended.
According to USPS HQ, the postal facility was locked down per active shooter protocol. The lockdown has been lifted and employees were able to leave the HRSSC center. EAP services are headed to this facility to be onsite for employees and will assess the duration they need to be physically present. EAP services are always available by phone 24-hours a day.
The alleged shooter is the husband of a postal employee and this incident is being classified as a domestic matter. It was reported the shooter discharged his gun several times in the parking lot of HRSSC. One of the bullets ricocheted off an object and struck a postal employee. That employee was transported to the hospital for treatment and the wound is superficial. The name of the injured employee was not provided.
The National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) condemn any and all acts of domestic and workplace violence against postal employees, their family members, and the Postal Service. NAPS is thankful that there were no other injuries. We are grateful to first responders and local law enforcement officials for their quick action to protect the local community and postal employees with the apprehension of the alleged shooter.
Please share this information with your members.
Thank you.
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
Board_Memo_010-19_–_USPS_HQ’s_Manager_Meet_and_Greet_Mandate.pdf
Executive Board,
NAPS HQ was informed by members in the field that Postal Service headquarters mandated a Manager Meet and Greet to be completed by May 15. NAPS contacted USPS HQ regarding this mandate issue.
According to USPS HQ, the Meet and Greet is applicable to Level 22 and above offices identified as vital few. A vital few list is being compiled and will be provided to the USPS Area offices this week. Along with the vital few list, USPS HQ included a message to Area leadership providing clarification on this mandate. That message includes the following:
“Please keep in mind the objective is for the PM/Station Manager to spend as much time as needed to identify root causes to improve DUT. It is at the local discretion as to how many and what days are needed to achieve results."
This Manager Meet and Greet mandate appears to have originated from the USPS HQ’s Acting/Manager, Retail & Customer Service Operations, which included the following instructions:
o Work is prioritized to leverage the earliest possible DUT
o Schedules are aligned with mail arrival and workload
o Supervisors provide daily productivity expectations
o Pre-tour overtime is necessary (if used)
o Distribution and parcel setups are efficient
o Mail is not double handled
o Clerks do not congregate under a single PASS machine in parcel operations
o Bundled and presort mail is spread to carrier cases in one trip
o Clerks properly swipe to the correct operation
o Mail is accurately measured with a ruler for daily CSAW input
This list is not all inclusive, the goal is to improve DUT, F4 efficiencies, and reduce unnecessary overtime. Please be prepared to provide a summary of findings and report out on improvements within your Areas. Thanks!
NAPS has not received a briefing on this national Meet and Greet mandate by USPS HQ. Please share this information with your members.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 009-19 Another Factfinding Extension Until April 30th
Executive Board,
NAPS was notified on April 11th that the Factfinding Panel has requested another extension from the USPS and NAPS. The panel was to provide its final recommendation report to the USPS on April 12th. However, the panel is requesting another extension until April 30th to present their written report to the Postal Service.
The Factfinding panel stated in their latest extension request that it will keep in mind the Parties’ interest in earlier receipt of the Report. NAPS agreed to this extension. However, NAPS has firmly stated to the panel that it will not approve any further extensions after April 30th as NAPS members have been more than patient in waiting for a final resolution to the USPS FY2016-2019 EAS pay package.
Please share this Board Memo with your members. It will also be posted on the NAPS website Bulletin Board.
Thank you.
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
Board Memo 008-19 – Factfinding Panel Report Extended Again – April 12th
The Factfinding Panel requests another extension, until April 12th, to review the USPS pay decision and both sides’ arguments concerning whether the pay package complies with the statutory requirements. NAPS and the Postal Service have jointly agreed to the April 12th extension.
Please share the attached NAPS Newsbreak with your members.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 007-19 – Board Mail Distribution Change
Over the past several months, NAPS has been sending out Board Mail twice a week—Mondays and Thursdays. Effective Monday, April 1, 2019, NAPS HQ is returning to its original practice of sending out Board Mail once a week.
Board Mail received at NAPS HQ the prior week will be sent out on the following Monday. However, NAPS will be posting on the NAPS website, board mail received daily. This will allow members to view board mail prior to Monday’s distribution.
Furthermore, any Board Mail deemed time sensitive will go out as a Board Memo to the Executive Board for dissemination to your respective membership. Correspondence sent out in a Board Memo will also be posted on the NAPS website and will be included in the Monday’s Board Mail.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 006-19 – USPS Response NAPS Postmaster Representation
NAPS received the attached correspondence from USPS HQ responding to our request to represent postmasters pursuant to 39 U.S.C. § 1004. NAPS is disappointed with the Postal Service’s decision. However, we are currently reviewing the decision to determine if it is consistent with the law.
The attached will also go out in next week’s board mail and will be posted on the NAPS website. Please share this information with your members.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 005-19 – Factfinding Report Deadline Extended
The Factfinding Panel is currently reviewing the USPS pay decision and both sides’ arguments concerning whether the pay package complies with the statutory requirements. The panel has requested additional time through April 1, 2019, to complete its work. NAPS and the Postal Service have jointly agreed to the extension.
Please share the attached with your members.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 004-19 – New NAPS Office Assistant Hired: Jennifer Rae
Effective Tuesday, February 19, 2019, NAPS has hired Jennifer Rae as Office Assistant, who will be a direct report to Jovan Duncan, NAPS Office and Membership Manager.
Jennifer has a solid resume as Office Administrator, Conference Director, and Desktop Publisher. She has planned and coordinated corporate and educational annual events for up to 5,000 attendees. Jennifer was President of her own management consulting and marketing firm that provided website development and maintenance, desktop publishing, and social networking. She is versed in creating, publishing, and printing numerous newsletters and blogs.
Jennifer is active in her community as a member of the DC Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Washington, DC, Junior League of Washington, DC, Women Business Owners of Montgomery County, MD, just to name organizations she has participated. Jennifer Rae holds a BA in Political Science and has a basic working knowledge of Italian, Spanish and French.
Jennifer’s NAPS email is naps.jr@naps.org. Please welcome Jennifer Rae to NAPS Headquarters and the NAPS family.
Thank you.
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
Board Memo 003-19 – USPS Proposes changes to NSP- New Name and Concept: USP
The Postal Service is proposing changing the New Supervisor Program (NSP) to a new training concept. The proposed training will be called USPS Supervisors Program (USP). Students will be offered greater opportunities, face-to-face learning, peer collaboration and OJT learning, to name a few new concepts. NAPS will review the materials being presented and will request a briefing on this matter.
Please share this information with your members. This information will also go out in Board Mail later this week.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 002-19 – NAPS Follow Up to USPS FY19 NPA 1/11/19 Correspondence
In discussion with the NAPS Executive Board NPA Advisory Committee, attached is NAPS HQ’s follow-up response to the Postal Service’s January 11, 2019 correspondence regarding the USPS’ final decision on the FY2019 NPA targets, thresholds and scorecards. The attached will also be included in next week’s Board Mail.
Please share this information with your members.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Attached is NAPS correspondence mailed to Postal Headquarters concurring with their December 28, 2018 letter to USPS leadership that the National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) does represent Area and Headquarter EAS positions excluded from the Area and Headquarters EAS Pay Package through Fiscal Year 2019. Be advised that our concurrence on this matter does not waive NAPS’s assertion that we also represent other USPS Headquarters and Area EAS positions.
Please share this information with your members.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 039-18 – EAS Salary Schedule Change Effective January 5, 2019
NAPS Headquarters received the attached USPS December 19, 2018 correspondence notifying NAPS of the USPS’ intention to increase the EAS salary schedule effective January 5, 2019. While NAPS does not object to the increase in minimum and maximum salaries, we notified the Postal Service that NAPS’ agreement to this change does not waive any of the claims that we put forth in the factfinding proceeding regarding the Postal Service’s FY2016-2019 EAS pay decision.
Regards,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 038-18 – FY2019 NPA Indicators
NAPS Headquarters received the attached correspondence from the Postal Service on December 17, 2018 regarding FY2019 NPA Unit-Indicators. NAPS Headquarters, along with our NAPS PFP Advisory Committee, is reviewing this proposal per our consultative rights pursuant to Title 39 § 1004(d) in order to provide a response to the Postal Service.
Regards,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 037-18 – Update on the SDA Retroactive Pay
Please find attached a NAPS Newbreak further explaining the SDA retroactive pay and how it affects the approximately 5,200 that received it, as well as the approximately 500 retired EAS employees who are scheduled to receive it in the near future.
Regards,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 036-18 – Retroactive SDA for 5,700 EAS
NAPS received an email confirmation from USPS HQ in regards to the SDA Retroactive Payment to an estimated 5,700 employees which NAPS brought to the USPS’ attention in April 2017. (Attached) NAPS has been informed that this SDA retroactive payment was processed on November 24, 2018 and will be paid to active employees in this week’s paycheck on December 7.
Almost 5,200 employees will receive this payment. Unfortunately, the payment to the less than 500 employees that have since retired has not been finalized. NAPS will be updated on the payment to those respective retirees once known.
In conversation with USPS HQ, NAPS had requested either the retroactive SDA be rolled into those respective EAS’s base salary or EAS receive a lump-sum payment that would be higher than the retroactive SDA to compensate those impacted EAS for the SDA delay. USPS elected to provide the respective SDA in a lump sum payment. Therefore, the 5,700 employees assigned to one of the three position groups will receive a retroactive SDA lump sum payment as follows:
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Participants by Employee Group & Payment |
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Plant Maintenance: |
182 |
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Vehicle Services: |
682 |
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ALL Other: |
4,815 |
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Postal Police: |
N/A |
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Plant Maintenance: |
$600 |
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Vehicle Services: |
$500 |
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ALL Other: |
$500 |
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Postal Police: |
N/A |
Board Memo 035-18 – President’s Task Force on the US Postal System
On December 4, 2018, the U.S. Treasury Department released the attached report for the President’s Task Force on the United States Postal System. The 69-page document lists 25 administrative and legislative recommendations that would impact the Postal Service’s “universal service obligation,” the postal business model, postal operations, postal oversight, and employee benefits. NAPS is currently reviewing the Task Force Report.
Regards,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 034-18 -- Mary Burkhard Updates
We have received updates on the service as well as where to send condolences for Mary Burkhard.
Condolences/Cards:
The King Family or Joseph King
10540 Gaviota Ave
Granada Hills, CA 91344
Services will be at noon on Friday 11/30/2018 at the San Fernando Mission:
Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana
15151 San Fernando Mission Blvd.
Mission Hills, CA 91345
Regards,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 033-18 -- Mary Burkhard, President NAPS Branch 244
It is unfortunate that NAPS Headquarters informs you that Mary Burkhard, long-time NAPS member, advocate, and President of NAPS Branch 244, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 14. No words can express the sadness NAPS and our members are experiencing with Mary’s passing.
Mary was a true NAPS advocate, giving of her time and talents for so many years to help NAPS members 24/7. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mary’s family, friends, and the members of NAPS Branch 244 during this difficult time.
Services are pending, but NAPS will provide updates as they become available.
Thank you,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 032-18 -- FY2018 Unit-Level Mitigation
The Performance Evaluation System (PES) opened today, November 7, 2018, for submission of requests for unit-level mitigation for FY2018. The last day for submission of these requests will be November 20. Attached is the mitigation policy.
Regards,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 031-18 -- 2018 Midterm Elections!
Attached is a NAPS Newsbreak from our Legislative and Political Affairs Department regarding today’s midterm election.
Regards,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 030-18 -- Board Mail Procedure Reevaluation
NAPS Headquarters is reevaluating our procedures for sending out Board Mail to ensure you receive information in a timely manner and can distribute to your membership as you see fit. First, we will be posting the Board Mail received daily to the Bulletin Board on NAPS’ website. In addition, we will begin sending out mail received Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday on Thursday and mail received Thursday, Friday, and Saturday on Monday. This means you will be receiving an email with three days’ worth of mail twice a week instead of six days’ worth once a week. We hope this change will facilitate greater communication between you and your membership on important topics.
Thank you,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 029-18 -- NAPS Constitution and Bylaw Booklets Mailed to Local/State Branches
Please be advised that NAPS HQ began shipping out five (5) copies of the 2018 NAPS Constitution and Bylaws booklets on November 1st. Attached is a copy of the letter we included in each envelope.
Thank you,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 028-18 -- NAPS Chat Launch
NAPS Headquarters is excited to announce that it has launched a new weekly podcast which is intended to inform NAPS members about the latest legislative and political goings-on within our nation’s capital. The 8-10 minute podcasts are scheduled to be posted every Friday on our website, hosted by NAPS Director of Legislative and Political Affairs Bob Levi. Bob will be joined periodically by guests such as NAPS Executive Vice President Ivan Butts and the association's Legal-Legislative Counsel Bruce Moyer.
Thank you,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 027-18 - New Executive Assistant to NAPS President
Effective Monday, October 29, 2018, Brittany Lasley has been officially hired as the new Executive Assistant to the NAPS President. Please welcome Brittany Lasley to the NAPS HQ team.
Thank you.
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
Board Memo 026-18 - Suspicious Packages Protocol 2/2
NAPS Headquarters has received and continues to receive regular updates from USPS HQ officials regarding the suspicious packages’ incident. The USPS has messaged out to postal employees via standup talks regarding this matter. Attached are the USPS Safety Talks the Postal Service has shared with NAPS.
NAPS encourages all members and postal employees to remain vigilant in following protocol regarding suspicious packages. Remember, safety first. Always take the necessary precautions to keep yourselves and others safe.
Thank you.
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
Board Memo 026-18 - Suspicious Packages Protocol 1/2
NAPS Headquarters has received and continues to receive regular updates from USPS HQ officials regarding the suspicious packages’ incident. The USPS has messaged out to postal employees via standup talks regarding this matter. Attached are the USPS Safety Talks the Postal Service has shared with NAPS.
NAPS encourages all members and postal employees to remain vigilant in following protocol regarding suspicious packages. Remember, safety first. Always take the necessary precautions to keep yourselves and others safe.
Thank you.
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
Board Memo 025-18 – USPS Delays EAS Field Pay Decision
The Postal Service has advised NAPS that it is putting on hold until further notice its July 20, 2018, modified EAS pay decision concerning changes to pay policies, schedules, and fringe benefit programs for all Field EAS employees that was planned to be implemented effective September 29, 2018. Attached is a NAPS Newsbreak with more details related to this issue.
Thank you,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 024-18 – Bob Levi Hired as NAPS Director of Legislative & Political Affairs
NAPS has hired Bob Levi as the new NAPS Director of Legislative & Political Affairs effective October 20th. Bob Levi has nearly four decades of experience on postal matters, including experience as a Capitol Hill staffer and a legislative representative and lobbyist.
Board Memo 023-18 – NAPS and USPS Factfinding Hearing on Pay Matters Scheduled
On July 6, 2018, the National Association of Postal Supervisors initiated the factfinding process and filed under the auspices of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS). The factfinding hearing is scheduled for December 10 and 11, 2018.
Board Memo 022-18 – Survey on Identifying Opportunities to Improve Package Acceptance Practices
NAPS Headquarters received the attached correspondence detailing plans to survey employees on opportunities to improve package acceptance practices.
Board Memo 021-18 – Update of the NAPS Constitution & Bylaws, September 2018
NAPS Headquarters has reviewed and updated the Constitution & Bylaws as of September 2018 based on the resolutions passed at the 2018 National Convention. Please see the attached electronic copy. The updated document will be in the next issue of The Postal Supervisor.
Board Memo 020-18 – Annuitant Reemployment for the Holidays
On September 4th, 2018, the National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) received the attached correspondence soliciting Postal Service annuitants for temporary reemployment during the holidays. Annuitants will be able to apply for these positions September 10 through 24.
Board Memo 019-18 – NAPS Rejects USPS July 20, 2018 Revised EAS Pay Decision
Please find NAPS’s official announcement in rejecting the Postal Service’s July 20, 2018 revised pay decision. The announcement also includes NAPS Executive Board’s decision to continue the factfinding process made available under federal law under the auspices of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 018-18 USPS Offers Revised EAS Pay Package
On July 20, 2018, the National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) received the attached revised EAS field final pay package offer from the US Postal Service. While NAPS reviews the revised USPS pay offer, NAPS will continue its action to file for factfinding, under the auspices of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS).
Board Memo 017-18 Criteria for Maintenance Managers
On July 20, 2018, the National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) received USPS correspondence (attached) from Simon Storey, Vice President of Employee Resource Management, announcing a review of current staffing criteria for Maintenance Managers. The correspondence further explains that effectively immediately, levels of maintenance mangers will not be reclassified based on eWHEP changes until a review of the current criteria is evaluated.
Board Memo 015-18 National Convention Additional Grand Banquet Tickets on Sale
Starting July 12 through July 27, NAPS members who are attending the 2018 NAPS National Convention may purchase additional Grand Banquet tickets in advance by calling NAPS Headquarters.
Board Memo 011-18 USPS EAS Pay Decision Received
Executive Board,
On June 28, 2018, the National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) received a final FY2016-2019 EAS Pay Decision from the U.S. Postal Service. NAPS is currently reviewing this pay decision. Please share with your respective members.
Thank you.
The USPS commercial says the Postal Service delivers more packages than any other company, except one notable exception, Santa Claus!
Happy December and Happy Holidays
Welcome November! Here is my blog for this month. Don't forget to VOTE Tuesday, November 6th!
Happy October hope you enjoy this month's blog
As September progresses we begin to look forward to fall and for many the changing of the seasons. Hope you enjoy this month's NAPS Blog issues.
August is winding down and soon Fall will be approaching. The kids are going back to school and Postal Workers are preparing for Peak season.
Election mail in November and the rush to help bring Christmas to our customers!
Hope you enjoy this month's edition.
Marilyn Walton
Happy Belated 4th of July! This mid-week holiday has everyone off scheduled. Hope you enjoy this month's edition.
Marilyn Walton
Here comes summer enjoy! Attached is my NAPS June Blog hope you like the message!
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Happy April hope you enjoy this month's Blog.
For those NAPS delegates attending the LTS see you in DC. For those at home write your legislator at their local office, or call or email their DC office and ask them to support our NAPS delegates as they visit Capitol Hill.
Marilyn Walton
Happy Valentine's Day & President's Day!
Happy New Year everyone, hope this year brings your good health and happiness!
Marilyn Walton
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