Board Memo 039-2021: Updated Administrative Restructuring Employee Handout
Board Memo 039-2021: Updated Administrative Restructuring Employee Handout
Executive Board,
On May 19, 2021, USPS Headquarters issued an updated handout regarding the administrative restructuring. It addresses the reduction in force (RIF) process and what employees should expect moving forward.
Please share the attached with our membership. This memo and attachments will also be posted on the NAPS website.
Thank you and be safe.
Board Memo 038-2021: Stand Up Talk re: Face Covering and mask update
Board Memo 038-2021: Stand Up Talk re: Face Covering and mask update
Executive Board,
On May 19, 2021, USPS Headquarters issued a Stand Up Talk reiterating that face coverings and masks are still required for all employees when social distancing cannot be maintained, or in public-facing settings when required by state or local orders or directives.
Please share the attached with our membership. This memo and attachments will also be posted on the NAPS website.
Thank you and be safe.
Board Memo 037-2021: USPS Releases Final FY2021 NPA Targets, Weights, Depths and Scorecards
Board Memo 037-2021: USPS Releases Final FY2021 NPA Targets, Weights, Depths and Scorecards
Executive Board,
Attached, please find the USPS final decision letter regarding the FY2021 National Performance Assessment (NPA). Also attached are the NPA indicators (ZIP file) that includes respective descriptions, measurement period, data source and calculation, and data validation process. The FY2021 Scorecard Final EXCEL spreadsheet contains the FY21 NPA targets, weights and depths. NAPS did provide input and recommendations prior to the USPS issuing its final FY2021 NPA decision.
While NAPS does not dispute the Postal Service’s ability to set agency targets. NAPS does dispute when those targets become the determinant of EAS pay under PFP. During USPS/NAPS pay consultation, NAPS will discuss if or how the NPA system may be used in formulating a final EAS pay decision.
Please share the attached with your membership. This memo and attachments will be posted on the NAPS website.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 036-2021: USPS Modifies COVID Contingency Telework Policy
Board Memo 036-2021: USPS Modifies COVID Contingency Telework Policy
Executive Board,
Attached, please find the USPS modified COVID Contingency Telework Policy. The Telework Policy issued March 11, 2020, and extended to June 7, 2021, will remain in effect until at least August 9, 2021, for all non-bargaining employees, except for those Officers, Executives and Management/Technical Pay Band employees referenced in the attached.
Please share the attached with our membership. This memo and attachment will also be posted on the NAPS website.
Thank you and be safe.
Board Memo 035-2021: MPOO Revised Criteria USPS Final Decision
Board Memo 035-2021: MPOO Revised Criteria USPS Final Decision
Executive Board,
NAPS HQ had a briefing regarding the USPS proposal to revise the Manager, Post Office Operations (MPOO) criteria. Attached, is the USPS response after NAPS
provided its recommendation. Please share the attached with our membership. This memo and attachment will also be posted on the NAPS website.
Thank you and be safe.
Board Memo 034-2021: USPS Central Area Announces New Vice President, Retail and Delivery Operations
Board Memo 034-2021: USPS Central Area Announces New Vice President, Retail and Delivery Operations
Executive Board,
Postal Headquarters announced today that Elvin Mercado has become Vice President, Retail and Delivery Operations for the Central Area. He had been serving in this role as acting Vice President since March.
Attached is the notice from Postmaster General DeJoy.
Please share the attached with our membership. This memo and attachments will also be posted on the NAPS website.
Thank you and be safe.
Board Memo 033-2021: NAPS Newsbreak – Briefing is Complete in NAPS Lawsuit
Board Memo 033-2021: NAPS Newsbreak – Briefing is Complete in NAPS Lawsuit
Executive Board,
On May 11, 2021, the National Association of Postal Supervisors filed its reply brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, responding to arguments made in briefs filed last month by the Postal Service and United Postmasters and Managers of America.
Attached is the Newsbreak and copies of the briefs filed in the case.
Please share the attached with our membership. This memo and attachments will also be posted on the NAPS website.
Thank you and be safe.
Board Memo 032-2021: Correspondence from USPS HQ Received at NAPS HQ
Board Memo 032-2021: Correspondence from USPS HQ Received at NAPS HQ
Executive Board,
Please see attached correspondence from Postal Headquarters received today, 5/12/21, at NAPS Headquarters. The correspondence includes:
- a letter from Bruce Nicholson regarding March 9, 2021 correspondence that include revisions to positions assigned to HRSSC and National Sales and the centralization of administrative support functions into the headquarters organization.
- a notice from Doug Tulino regarding the domicile of headquarters, headquarters field unit, and headquarters-related employees
- an announcement from Postmaster General DeJoy regarding the appointment of Doug Tulino as the Deputy Postmaster General, as well as his continued service as the Chief Human Resources Officer and Executive Vice President.
Please share the attached with our membership. This memo and attachments will also be posted on the NAPS website.
Thank you and be safe.
Board Memo 031-2021: USPS HQ Issues Further Information re: Emergency Federal Employee Leave (EFEL)
Executive Board,
USPS Headquarters has issued a Stand Up Talk regarding EFEL eligibility, as well as FAQs for the program. The Postal Service has compiled these resources to assist employees in understanding EFEL.
Please share the attached with our membership. This memo and attachments will also be posted on the NAPS website.
Thank you and be safe.
Board Memo 030-2021: Stand Up Talk re: Vaccine Eligibility Expanded
Executive Board,
On May 7, 2021, USPS Headquarters issued a Stand Up Talk regarding COVID-19 vaccine availability. Effective immediately, anyone 16 years of age or older is now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Please share the attached with our membership. This memo and attachments will also be posted on the NAPS website.
Thank you and be safe.
Board Memo 029-2021: USPS Notice re: Defined Competitive Areas in a RIF
Executive Board,
On May 6, 2021, USPS Headquarters notified NAPS that it would be publishing a notice in the Postal Bulletin detailing the defined competitive areas for Reduction in Force (RIF) and Transfer of Force (TOF) purposes.
Please share the attached with our membership. This memo and attachments will also be posted on the NAPS website.
Thank you and be safe.
Board Memo 028-2021: USPS Notice re: Implementation of Emergency Federal Employment Leave
Executive Board,
On May 5, 2021, USPS Headquarters notified NAPS that it would be sending correspondence regarding the implementation of Emergency Federal Employment Leave under the American Rescue Plan Act.
On May 7, all employees who requested and were conditionally approved will be sent the attached letter to their address of record.
Please share the attached with our membership. This memo and attachments will also be posted on the NAPS website.
Thank you and be safe.
Board Memo 027b-2021 NAPS Briefed on USPS RIF, Administrative Restructure and 2nd VER
Executive Board,
On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, NAPS HQ was briefed on the USPS May 3, 2021 Memo Transforming the Postal Service-Administrative Restructure Memo and the USPS RIF Process and Timeline, including the 2nd VER offer and the lifting of the USPS hiring freeze.
USPS provided NAPS with the attached RIF PowerPoint presentation to be shared with the respective May 3, 2021 USPS attached May 3rd memo. Note, the respective RIF Process Timeline PowerPoint includes additional timeline information (slide 3) that was not initially in the USPS May 3rd Memo.
NAPS will be closely monitoring and working with USPS officials during the RIF process. NAPS is committed to ensuring any RIF impacted NAPS members are given every opportunity to be considered and awarded an EAS position to which they are minimally qualified. As more information related to this RIF and VER becomes available NAPS will share with the Executive Board and post on the NAPS website.
Please share this Memo and attachments with your respective membership. This information will also be posted on the NAPS website.
Thank you.
Board Memo 027a-2021: USPS HQ Implementing Operational Mail Moves
Executive Board,
On April 27, 2021, USPS Headquarters notified NAPS that 18 facilities nationwide will be included in an operational mail move. These facilities were previously the subject of Area Mail Processing considerations.
It is anticipated that the moves will begin in early August and are expected to be completed by November 2021.
Please see the attached notice for a list of facilities and corresponding actions that will be taken.
Please share the attached with our membership. This memo and attachments will also be posted on the NAPS website.
Thank you and be safe.
Board Memo 026-2021 NAPS Receives Initial USPS EAS Pay Proposal for Field EAS Employees
Board Memo 026-2021 NAPS Receives Initial USPS EAS Pay Proposal for Field EAS Employees
Executive Board,
On April 22, 2021, under Title 39, US Code Section 1004, the National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) received the US Postal Service’s initial EAS pay and benefits proposal for Field EAS employees through May 20, 2023.
Over the course of the next 90 days, the parties will discuss changes to pay policies, schedules and fringe benefit programs covering Postal Service supervisors, managers, support and technical specialists and others covered by the Executive and Administrative Schedule and represented by NAPS. The pay and benefits consultation process is governed by federal law under Title 39 U.S.C. §1004 and permits NAPS to provide responses and proposals to the Postal Service for its consideration before the USPS arrives at a final EAS compensation package.
NAPS is closely evaluating this initial EAS pay proposal. Details of the USPS pay package proposal remain confidential during the course of the USPS/NAPS consultation process. Please share this Memo with your respective membership.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 025-2021 NAPS HQ Hires Temporary Office Assistant, Allison Portnoy
Board Memo 025-2021 NAPS HQ Hires Temporary Office Assistant, Allison Portnoy
Executive Board,
Effective Monday, April 19, 2021, NAPS HQ temporarily hired Allison Portnoy from RP Staffing to provide office assistance as NAPS prepares for the upcoming 67th National Convention this August.
Allison will assist with general office duties, answering phones, preparing membership packets, SPAC pin mailings, assisting with NAPS website and social media, preparing Board Memos, handling NAPS mail, membership address updates, reviewing and verify convention registrations, preparing items for shipment to the national convention, etc. Allison will provide coverage during NAPS HQ staff vacations and will oversee the NAPS HQ office while NAPS’s current staff attends the national convention in August. She has Administrative Assistant experience.
Allison Portnoy is a May 2020 graduate from Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts International Studies and Russian, minors in Economics and Political Science. Below is Allison’s NAPS HQ email.
Ms. Portnoy brings a positive attitude and excellent personality to the NAPS HQ team. She is very excited to be working for a non-profit association like NAPS. Please welcome Allison to our NAPS family.
Thank you.
NAPS Board Memo 022-2021: Long-Time NAPS Member Ron Wileman (a.k.a. Mr. Dotty) Passes Away
NAPS Board Memo 022-2021: Long-Time NAPS Member Ron Wileman (a.k.a. Mr. Dotty) Passes Away
March 28, 2021
Executive Board,
It is with deep sadness that the National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) report that NAPS Branch 42 member Byron "Ron" Ronald Wileman, also known to many in NAPS as “Mr. Dotty”, passed away on March 25, 2021.
Ron Wileman was the devoted husband of Dotty Wileman, former NAPS Eastern Region Vice President. He was a dedicated NAPS member and overall wonderful person. Ron was also known for his great sense of humor with many stories and jokes that made you laugh and sometimes blush. He will be truly missed. NAPS sends its deepest sympathies to Dotty and the entire Wileman family.
Funeral services for Ron Wileman will be held:
Friday, April 2, 2021 at 12-noon
Connelly Funeral Home of Essex
300 Mace Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21221
Visiting hours: Friday, April 2, 2021: 10 a.m. - 12 noon.
Interment will be at Darlington Cemetery
https://www.connellyfuneralhome.com/obituary/ByronRon-Wileman
Please keep the Wileman family in your thoughts and prayers. You may send condolences to:
Mrs. Dotty Wileman & Family
1325 E. Riverside Avenue
Essex, MD 21221-6333
Please share this Board Memo with your membership. Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
March 23, 2021
Board Memo 021-2021: USPS Unveils 10-Year Plan to Achieve Financial Sustainability and Service Excellence
Executive Board,
Attached is a copy of the USPS 10-year Plan that the Postal Service shared with NAPS. The USPS 10-year Plan aims to meet or exceed 95 percent network-wide, on-time delivery. USPS expects to operate at break-even by FY2023 avoiding $160 billion in projected losses over the next 10 years.
Please share the attached USPS 10-Year Plan with your membership. The attached will also be posted on the NAPS website.
Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 020-2021: USPS HQ Extends Additional Pay for FLSA Exempt Field EAS Managers to June 2021
March 23, 2021
Board Memo 020-2021: USPS HQ Extends Additional Pay for FLSA Exempt Field EAS Managers to June 2021
Executive Board,
Per NAPS’ request, USPS HQ has extended the May 20, 2020 memorandum with NAPS regarding the temporarily modified pay provision for specific Field FLSA-Exempt Managers to June 4, 2021. This previously extended memorandum was to expire on March 26, 2021. Please share the attached with your membership.
Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 019-2021: USPS & Union MOUs Temporarily Extended Due to COVID-19
March 22, 2021
Board Memo 019-2021: USPS & Union MOUs Temporarily Extended Due to COVID-19
Executive Board,
The USPS has extended numerous COVID related union MOU’s through June 4, 2021. Those specific MOU’s are not attached, but may be found on the NAPS website at naps.org on our NAPS COVID-19 Information & Resources page. Please share this memo and attachments with your membership.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 018-2021: USPS Extends Telework Contingency Policy to June 7, 2021
March 5, 2021
Board Memo 018-2021: USPS Extends Telework Contingency Policy to June 7, 2021
Executive Board,
Please share the attached March 5, 2021 USPS HQ correspondence, again extending the USPS Telework Contingency Policy until June 7, 2021. This extension applies to the respective EAS employees (nonbargaining) as referenced in the Postmaster Generals March 17, 2020 memorandum. This Board Memo will be posted on the Bulletin Board of NAPS website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 017-2021 USPS HQ Announces Area and District Marketing Centralization
Board Memo 017-2021 USPS HQ Announces Area and District Marketing Centralization
Executive Board,
As follow-up to the recent district consolidations announcement on March 3, NAPS HQ received the attached Postal Service notification regarding the centralization of all Area and District marketing functions into the Chief Customer and Marketing Officer (CCMO) organization. Furthermore, the existing seven Area marketing manager (AMM) positions and 67 District marketing manager positions will be reassigned under respective headquarters functions. The District Retail function will be centralized into the Headquarters Retail & Delivery function this upcoming May. These initial changes to reporting relationships will not result in any reduction in force (RIF).
As more information becomes available, NAPS will provide timely and relevant updates to the Executive Board and post the same on the NAPS website—naps.org. Please share this memo and attachments with your membership.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
March 3, 2021
Board Memo 016-2021 USPS HQ Announces Division Alignment, District Restructurings and Limited Voluntary Early Retirement (VER)
Executive Board,
Today, the Postal Service notified NAPS Headquarters of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s announcement (see below) for a new series of phased organizational changes to improve the USPS ability to implement strategies and drive success by creating three core business functions and centralizing the administrative support functions at the Area and District levels into Postal Headquarters. USPS is further aligning the core business functions into four areas within Retail & Delivery and two regions within Mail Processing and Logistics.
The USPS announcement does not initiate a reduction-in-force (RIF). Over the next two months, the Postal Service will be engaged in specific activities to complete the staffing changes for the final phase of its restructure. The announcement of the final structure and staffing is planned for May. However, as a part of its reduction-in-force avoidance activities, the Postal Service is offering a Voluntary Early Retirement (VER). The VER offering is for eligible career employees who are executive and administrative schedule (EAS-15 to EAS-26) pay scales working in Headquarters, Headquarters related facilities, area and district offices. The VER offering is not offered to employees in the Inspection Service, Vehicle Maintenance, nor any plant or post office employees. The VER offer will not be incentivized. Employees will be notified of these changes through USPS memos and employee all hands meetings.
The Postal Service will provide additional information and details to NAPS regarding these organizational changes, including consulting with NAPS on any potential impacts to EAS positions and active NAPS members. As more information becomes available, NAPS will provide timely and relevant updates to the Executive Board and post the same on the NAPS website—naps.org. Please share this memo and attachments with your membership.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 015-2021: NAPS 2021 Virtual Legislative Training Seminar
February 26, 2021
Board Memo 015-2021: NAPS 2021 Virtual Legislative Training Seminar
Executive Board,
NAPS HQ will be hosting the 2021 Legislative Training Seminar as a virtual webinar on April 18, 2021 from 1:00PM EST to 5:30PM EST.
The seminar will be held on Zoom as a webinar and requires pre-registration to attend. Registration is free, but please ensure that all are registered at least two weeks before the seminar in order to guarantee that they will receive all the training materials they would have gotten in D.C., as well as a NAPS notebook and LTS button.
The registration page can be found here: https://naps.org/Legislative-Training-Seminar
If you or any members have any questions, please email Rebekah Rose-Leo at naps.rr@naps.org.
Please share this memo with your membership. It will also be posted on the NAPS website.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 014-2021: NAPS Files Brief in Appeal Seeking Reversal of District Court Decision
February 22, 2021
Board Memo 014-2021: NAPS Files Brief in Appeal Seeking Reversal of
District Court Decision
Executive Board,
NAPS HQ filed an appeal brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of
Columbia Circuit on February 19. Attached is a newsbreak with more information
and a link to the brief and appendix filed.
Please share this memo and attached with your membership. This Board Memo
will be posted on the NAPS website, too.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
February 11, 2021
Board Memo 013-2021: USPS Implementation of Virtual Managed Service Points in Delivery Management System
Executive Board,
NAPS HQ received the attached notification that the Postal Service plans to implement Virtual
Managed Service Points in the Delivery Management System. The new Virtual Managed Service Points
were scheduled to be implemented on February 10.
Please share this memo and attached with your membership. This Board Memo will be posted on the
NAPS website, too.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 012-2021: USPS Health and Resource Management Survey on Process for Identifying Limited Duty and Rehabilitation Assignments
February 10, 2021
Executive Board,
NAPS HQ received the attached notification of a planned survey on evaluating the
process of identifying limited duty and rehabilitation assignments for employees in
accordance with the ELM, section 546. Employees will be sent a link to the survey
at their postal e-mail address. Participation is voluntary and information will be
kept confidential.
Please share this memo and attached with your membership. This Board Memo
will be posted on the NAPS website, too.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 011-2021: Additional USPS EAS Supervisor (SCS & SDO) Job Analysis Survey
Board Memo 011-2021: Additional USPS EAS Supervisor (SCS & SDO) Job Analysis Survey
January 29, 2021
Executive Board,
NAPS HQ received the attached notification of a planned job analysis that is intended to further focus on Supervisor, Customer Services and Supervisor, Distribution Operations and gather additional information about these positions. This is a continuation of the analysis that we were first notified about in August 2020 (see Board Memo 57-2020).
Please share this memo and attached with your membership. This Board Memo will be posted on the NAPS website, too.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 010-2021: USPS Standard Work Instruction For COVID-19 Return to Work
Board Memo 010-2021: USPS Standard Work Instruction For COVID-19 Return to Work
January 28, 2021
Executive Board,
NAPS HQ received the attached USPS Standard Work Instruction (SWI) for COVID-19 Return to Work. This respective SWI has been shared with the USPS field.
Please share this memo and attached with your membership. This Board Memo will be posted on the NAPS website, too.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 009-2021: Updated Supervisor Differential Adjustment (SDA) Chart, Effective Nov. 2020
January 27, 2021
Board Memo 009-2021: Updated Supervisor Differential Adjustment (SDA) Chart, Effective Nov. 2020
Executive Board,
Attached, please find the latest USPS Supervisor Differential Adjustment (SDA) Chart, effective November 21, 2020. This Board Memo will be posted on the NAPS website.
The updated November 21, 2020 SDA chart is on the NAPS website under the Forms and Documents section. Please share with your members.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 008-2021: COVID-19 Decision Making Tree
January 22, 2021
Board Memo 008-2021: COVID-19 Decision Making Tree
Executive Board,
USPS Headquarters has issued an updated COVID-19 Decision Making Tree for those exposed
to, or diagnosed positive with, COVID-19.
Please see the attached memorandum for more information.
This Board Memo will be posted on the NAPS website. Please share with your members.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 007-2021: Mandatory Stand Up Talk re: COVID-19 Vaccine Availability Update
January 20, 2021
Board Memo 007-2021: Mandatory Stand Up Talk re: COVID-19 Vaccine Availability Update
Executive Board,
USPS Headquarters sent today the attached mandatory Stand-Up Talk regarding the COVID-19 vaccine
availability and when it is expected for the vaccine to begin to be rolled out to postal workers.
Please see the attached memorandum for more information.
This Board Memo will be posted on the NAPS website. Please share with your members. Thank you and
be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 006-2021: USPS’ Creation of Focus Group for Information Systems Specialist Position
January 15, 2021
Board Memo 006-2021: USPS’ Creation of Focus Group for Information Systems Specialist Position
Executive Board,
USPS Headquarters sent the attached to NAPS detailing plans to conduct a focus group on the
following position:
Information Systems Specialist (EAS-19) Occupation Code: 0332-0014
Please see the attached memorandum for more information. Please note that all participation is
voluntary.
This Board Memo will be posted on the NAPS website. Please share with your members.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 005-2021: USPS Implementation of 20 Hour Acting CSC Training
January 15, 2021
Board Memo 005-2021: USPS Implementation of 20 Hour Acting CSC Training
Executive Board,
USPS Headquarters sent a memo earlier this week detailing the implementation of an Acting Customer Service Supervisor Training 20-hour instructor led course.
Please see the attached memorandum for more information.
This Board Memo will be posted on the NAPS website. Please share with your members. Thank you and be safe.
Thank you,
NAPS HQ
January 13, 2021
Board Memo 004-2021: Funeral Services Scheduled for Hayes Cherry, Former NAPS Pacific Area Vice
President
Executive Board,
Funeral and memorial services for Hayes Cherry, Former NAPS Pacific Area Vice President, has been
scheduled for February 3, 2021 (Hayes’ birthday). Funeral and Memorial Services are as follows:
February 3, 2021 at 11 a.m. Miller Jones Mortuary 23618 Sunnymead Blvd
Moreno Valley CA 92553-3051 (951-485-4542)
The burial is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. following the services.
Unfortunately, due to the current COVID pandemic, attendees for Hayes’ funeral and memorial service
is limited to 25 and by invitation only.
Again, NAPS sends its deepest sympathies to the Cherry family. Please continue to keep Gwynn and
the entire Cherry family in your thoughts and prayers. You may send condolences, plants, flowers
and other expressions of sympathy to the Cherry family to the address below.
Mrs. Gwynn Cherry & Family 14018 Maxine Court
Moreno Valley, CA 92553-6721
Attached is the original NAPS Newsbreak reporting Hayes’ passing. This Board Memo will be posted on
the NAPS website. Please share with your members. Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 003-2021: NAPS Mourns the Death of Two NAPS Leaders
Board Memo 003-2021: NAPS Mourns the Death of Two NAPS Leaders (1/08/21)
Executive Board,
It is with deep sadness that the National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) reports that two NAPS leaders have passed away in the past week.
On January 1, 2021, long-time NAPS legislative advocate and member of NAPS Branch 146, Stanley Gold, passed away. Stanley was a true gentleman, but also a legislative mentor, advocate and leader for all NAPS members. NAPS extends its thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies to the Gold family.
On January 6, 2021, Hayes Cherry, Former NAPS Pacific Area Vice President and member of NAPS Branch 466, passed away. NAPS sends its deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers to Hayes’ wife, Gwynn, and the entire Cherry family.
Attached, please find two NAPS Newsbreaks regarding these two dedicated NAPS members and leaders of our Association. This Board Memo and respective newsbreaks will be posted on the NAPS website. Please share with your members.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 002-2021: USPS Mandatory Talk on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability for USPS Employees
Board Memo 002-2021: USPS Mandatory Talk on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability for USPS Employees (1/07/21)
Executive Board,
NAPS received the attached mandatory USPS Stand-up talk to be given to all postal employees, regarding COVID-19 vaccine availability, no later than Friday, Jan. 15. Furthermore, the USPS wants to ensure units follow social distancing and face covering guidelines when assembling groups for stand-up talks as referenced below.
Please share this board memo and attachment with your membership.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 001-2021: USPS 120-Day Rule Temporarily Extended to March 22, 2021
Board Memo 001-2021: USPS 120-Day Rule Temporarily Extended to March 22, 2021 (1/06/21)
Executive Board,
The USPS has again extended the 120-Day Rule in Handbook EL-312, Section 743.15, 120-Calendar-Day Limit on Higher-Level Temporary Assignments, until March 22, 2021. (See attached). NAPS continues to advocate that vacant EAS positions be posted and filled within 120-days. Please share the attachment and memo with your membership. It will also be posted on the NAPS website Bulletin Board.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 095-2020: FFCRA Expires Dec 31, 2020 Removed from eRMS
Board Memo 095-2020: FFCRA Expires Dec 31, 2020 Removed from eRMS (12/30/20)
Executive Board:
On December 31, 2020 the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) expires. Per the attached USPS correspondence, the Enterprise Resource Management System (eRMS) will be updated to remove FFCRA related changes from the eRMS application.
Please note, failure to change FFCRA leave requests to another type of leave for absences occurring after December 31 will result in the employee not being compensated for those days.
Please share the attached with your membership.
Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 094-2020: USPS HQ Extends Additional Pay for FLSA Exempt Field EAS Managers to March 2021
Board Memo 094-2020: USPS HQ Extends Additional Pay for FLSA Exempt Field EAS Managers to March 2021 (12/23/20)
Executive Board:
Per NAPS’ request, USPS HQ has extended the May 20, 2020 memorandum with NAPS regarding the temporarily modified pay provision for specific Field FLSA-Exempt Managers to March 26, 2021. This previously extended memorandum was to expire on December 31, 2020. Please share the attached with your membership.
Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 093-2020: USPS Face Covering-Guidance for all Managers and Supervisors
Board Memo 093-2020: USPS Face Covering-Guidance for all Managers and Supervisors (12/21/20)
Executive Board:
Attached is a Face Covering-Guidance for all USPS managers and supervisors reinforcing the Postal Service’s policy for face coverings and social distancing. The attached also includes instructions to assist in addressing situations where a postal employee indicates that he/she cannot wear a face covering, including a mask.
Please share the attached with your membership.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 092-2020: USPS Responds to NAPS’ Reconsideration Request - Increase EAS Salary Levels
Board Memo 092-2020: USPS Responds to NAPS’ Reconsideration Request - Increase EAS Salary Levels (12/22/20)
Executive Board:
Attached, please find a December 22, 2020 correspondence from USPS responding to NAPS’ December 18, 2020 request for reconsideration of the Postal Service’s 1% increase in the EAS Maximum Salary level. The USPS has decided to continue with the 1% increase. Please share the attachments with your membership.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 091-2020: Mandatory Stand Up Talk with Updated Mask Policy
December 16, 2020
Board Memo 091-2020: Mandatory Stand Up Talk with Updated Mask Policy
USPS Headquarters issued a mandatory Stand-Up Talk for All Employees, Face Covering and Mask Update.
Please share the attached with your membership. It has been be posted on our website at
https://naps.org/Bulletin-Board-Archive.
Thank you and be safe
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 090-2020: 2021 In-Person Legislative Training Seminar (LTS) Cancelled
December 15, 2020
Board Memo 090-2020: 2021 In-Person Legislative Training Seminar (LTS) Cancelled
Executive Board,
Due to the continued uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic and in the best interest for the safety and health of NAPS members, auxiliary, and guests the inperson Legislative Training Seminar (LTS) for 2021 has been cancelled. Please share the attached NAPS Newsbreak with your membership.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
December 9, 2020
Board Memo 089-2020: USPS issues updated memorandum re: election mail guidance for Georgia run off election
USPS Headquarters issued an updated memorandum on election mail guidance titled “Extraordinary Measures Memorandum” on December 8, 2020. It highlights, among other things, the importance of timely and efficient handling of Election Mail in the run-off election as it was handled in the General Election in November.
Please share the attached with your membership. It will also be posted on our website at https://naps.org/Bulletin-Board-Archive.
Board Memo 088-2020: USPS Extends Telework Contingency Policy to March 22, 2021
Board Memo 088-2020: USPS Extends Telework Contingency Policy to March 22, 2021
Executive Board,
Please share the attached December 2, 2020 USPS HQ correspondence, again extending the USPS
Telework Contingency Policy until March 22, 2021. This extension applies to the respective EAS
employees (nonbargaining) as referenced in the Postmaster Generals March 17, 2020 memorandum. This
Board Memo will be posted on the Bulletin Board of NAPS website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 087-2020: Notice of USPS partnership with Smarte Carte to Pilot USPS Smart Lockers for Parcel Delivery
USPS Headquarters has sent notice that they will be beginning a pilot program with Smarte Carte for
USPS Smart Lockers starting on December 11th in the Northern Virginia District
Please share the attached with your membership. It will also be posted on our website at
https://naps.org/Bulletin-Board-Archive.
Thank you and be safe
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 086-2020: Mandatory Stand Up Talk re COVID-19 Pickup Procedures and COVID-19 Symptoms
Board Memo 086-2020: Mandatory Stand Up Talk re COVID-19 Pickup Procedures and COVID-19 Symptoms
USPS Headquarters issued a mandatory Stand-Up Talk for All Employees, COVID-19 Symptoms and you and
a mandatory Stand-Up Talk Carrier pickup COVID-19 response and prevention for all City Carriers,
Rural Carriers and HCR Box Routes.
Please share the attached with your membership. It will also be posted on our website at
https://naps.org/Bulletin-Board-Archive.
Thank you and be safe
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 085-2020: USPS HQ and NALC Reach Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement
Board Memo 085-2020: USPS HQ and NALC Reach Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement
Executive Board,
The Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) have reached a tentative
agreement on a 44?month contract that covers more than 206,000 employees represented by the union.
(See attached USPS HQ Memo).
NAPS and USPS pay and benefits consultation process is governed by federal law under Title 39
U.S.C. §1004. Basically, pay consultations between NAPS and the USPS will begin within 45 days from
when the largest postal union ratifies their national agreement with the USPS. See the respective
Title 39 reference below.
Title 39, Section (e) (1) The Postal Service shall, within 45 days of each date on which an
agreement is reached on a collective bargaining agreement between the Postal Service and the
bargaining representative recognized under section 1203 of this title which represents the largest
number of employees, make a proposal for any changes in pay policies and schedules and fringe
benefit programs
for members of the supervisors’ organization which are to be in effect during the same period as
covered by such agreement.
Please share this NAPS memo and attachment with your respective membership.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 084-2020: USPS HQ Announces Officer Transitions and Organizational Changes
Board Memo 084-2020: USPS HQ Announces Officer Transitions and Organizational Changes
Executive Board,
Please see the attached memorandum from Postmaster General DeJoy announcing
officer transitions and corresponding memorandum from Chief Human Resources Officer, Isaac Cronkhite, regarding organizational changes to support the Postal Service mission.
This will also be posted on our website at https://naps.org/Bulletin-Board-Archive.
Thank you and be safe
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 083-2020: Notice of Stand Up Talk re Social Distancing Reminder
Board Memo 083-2020: Notice of Stand Up Talk re Social Distancing Reminder
USPS Headquarters has issued an updated Stand Up Talk reiterating the importance of wearing a mask
and maintaining social distance.
Please share the attached with your membership. It will also be posted on our website at
https://naps.org/Bulletin-Board-Archive.
Thank you and be safe
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 082-2020: Notice of Mailing Standards Specialist Job Analysis
Board Memo 082-2020: Notice of Mailing Standards Specialist Job Analysis
USPS Headquarters issued a notice today that they plan to conduct a job analysis of the following
Mailing Standard Specialist jobs pursuant to the MOU Re: Clerk Craft Jobs in order to address
concerns raised by the APWU. The following positions will be analyzed
Mailing Requirements Clerk (P7-06) (Occupation Code: 2345-0030)
Mailing Requirements Clerk (P7-07)
(Occupation Code: 2345-32XX)
Mailing Standards Specialist (EAS-16) (Occupation Code: 2345-0022)
Note that this survey is voluntary and will remain strictly confidential. Please share the
attached with your membership. It ill also be posted on our
website at https://naps.org/Bulletin-Board-Archive.
Board Memo 081-2020: Notice of Updated Stand Up Talk re COVID-19 Protection
Board Memo 081-2020: Notice of Updated Stand Up Talk re COVID-19 Protection
USPS Headquarters issued an updated Stand Up Talk regarding best practices for protecting safety
and promoting employee wellness. It reiterates the importance of wearing a mask and maintaining
social distance.
Please share the attached with your membership. It will also be posted on our website at
https://naps.org/Bulletin-Board-Archive.
Thank you and be safe
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 080-2020: USPS FY2020 NPA: National Adjustments & Mitigation Process/Timeline & NPA Mitigation Calculator
Executive Board,
Attached is a USPS HQ memo from the CHRO to Postal Officers related to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020
National Performance Assessment (NPA) Unit Mitigation Process. Also, attached is a PowerPoint on the FY20 NPA Mitigation Methodology and an NPA calculator for EAS to validate their COVID
mitigation. This NPA calculator is also on the NPA site to help individuals identify how the
ratings were adjusted.
NAPS consulted with USPS HQ regarding concerns as to how the COVID-19 pandemic was impacting the
FY2020 NPA Corporate/Unit indictors. Per consultation, the Postal Service completed an impact
analysis on the NPA indicators. As such, the NPA Composite Performance Summary on the End-of- Year
Scorecards have been adjusted or mitigated on a national level by the USPS to reflect the
identified impacts.
Please note the mitigation deadline and the fact that additional mitigation requests related to the
COVID-19 pandemic will not be considered as they have already been made by USPS HQ. Share this
NAPS Board Memo and the respective USPS attachments with your membership. This Board Memo and respective attachments will be posted on the NAPS website.
Board Memo 079-2020: Further Update to Policy on USPS Business Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Board Memo 079-2020: Further Update to Policy on USPS Business Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Executive Board,
The attached USPS memo from Isaac Cronkhite, CHRO, continues with the limitation on business travel during the pandemic through at least January 19, 2021. Please share the attached with your membership.
If you or any member have questions regarding this memo, please direct them to NAPS HQ to be further forwarded to USPS HQ for a respective answer. This Board Memo will be posted on the Bulletin Board of the NAPS website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 078-2020: Postal Service Files Notice with PRC for Price Changes for Priority Mail Flat
Rate Retail Effective January 24, 2021
NAPS Headquarters was notified today that the Postal Service has filed noticed with the Postal
Regulatory Commission of price changes to take effect January 24, 2021. USPS proposes a 3.5%
increase for Priority Mail service and 1.2% for Priority Mail Express service. The attached USPS
letter provides for more details.
Please share this Board Memo and attachment with your membership. This memo will also be posted on the Bulletin Board of the NAPS website, naps.org.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 077-2020: USPS 120-Day Rule Temporarily Extended to Jan 19, 2021
Board Memo 077-2020: USPS 120-Day Rule Temporarily Extended to Jan 19, 2021
Executive Board,
The USPS has again extended the 120-Day Rule in Handbook EL-312, Section 743.15, 120-Calendar-Day Limit on Higher-Level Temporary Assignments, until January 19. (See attached).
In a September 4, 2020 letter to USPS HQ, NAPS did not believe it was necessary to continue with
the 120-Day Rule exception after September 14. NAPS continues to advocate that vacant EAS positions be posted and filled within 120-days. Please share the attachment and memo with your membership. It will also be posted on the NAPS website Bulletin Board.
Board Memo 076-2020: USPS Extends Telework Contingency Policy to January 19, 2021.
Board Memo 076-2020: USPS Extends Telework Contingency Policy to January 19, 2021.
Executive Board,
Please share the attached November 5, 2020 USPS HQ correspondence, again extending the USPS
Telework Contingency Policy until January 19, 2021. This extension applies to the respective EAS
employees (nonbargaining) as referenced in the Postmaster Generals March 17, 2020 memorandum. This Board Memo will be posted on the Bulletin Board of NAPS website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 075-2020: Notice of Updated Stand Up Talks re Postmarking Policies
Board Memo 075-2020: Notice of Updated Stand Up Talks re Postmarking Policies
USPS Headquarters issued an updated Stand Up Talk regarding postmarking policies for Retail Unit
Employees for election mail and other mail.
Please share the attached with your membership. It will also be posted on our website at
https://naps.org/Bulletin-Board-Archive.
Thank you and be safe
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 074-2020: Notice of Updated Stand Up Talk re COVID-19 Protection
Board Memo 074-2020: Notice of Updated Stand Up Talk re COVID-19 Protection
USPS Headquarters issued an updated Stand Up Talk regarding COVID-19 protections and best
practices. It reiterates the importance of wearing a mask and maintaining social distance.
Please share the attached with your membership. It will also be posted on our website at
https://naps.org/Bulletin-Board-Archive.
Thank you and be safe
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 073-2020: Notice of Updated Stand Up Talks re Political and Election Mail
Board Memo 073-2020: Notice of Updated Stand Up Talks re Political and Election Mail
USPS Headquarters issued three updated Stand Up Talks regarding extraordinary measures to be taken in regards to election and political mail in the lead up to the Presidential Election next week.
It specifies procedures to take when handling
undeliverable political/election mail, as well as conducting virtual GEMBA walks.
Please share the attached with your membership. It will also be posted on our
website at https://naps.org/Bulletin-Board-Archive.
Board Memo 072-2020: Notice of District Field Finance Job Analysis
Board Memo 072-2020: Notice of District Field Finance Job Analysis
USPS Headquarters issued a notice today that they plan to conduct a job analysis of the following
District Finance jobs:
0149)
Mgr. Finance (District) EAS-25 (Occupation Code: 0505-7065) Mgr. Finance (District) EAS-24
(Occupation Code: 0505-7063) Mgr. Finance (District) EAS-23 (Occupation Code: 0505-7064)
Mgr. Financial Programs Compliance EAS-21 (Occupation Code: 0505- Budget/Financial Analyst
(District) EAS-19 (Occupation Code: 0504-5022)
Note that this survey is voluntary and will remain strictly confidential. Please share the
attached with your membership. It will also be posted on our website at https://naps.org/Bulletin-Board-Archive.
Board Memo 071-2020: USPS issues updated memorandum re: election mail guidance
Board Memo 071-2020: USPS issues updated memorandum re: election mail
guidance
USPS Headquarters issued an updated memorandum on election mail guidance
titled “Extraordinary Measures Memorandum” on October 20, 2020. It highlights, among other things, the importance of timely and efficient handling of Election Mail.
Please share the attached with your membership. It will also be posted on our
website at https://naps.org/Bulletin-Board-Archive.
Board Memo 070-2020: USPS Issues Updated Stand Up Talk for Customer Signature Service
Board Memo 070-2020: USPS Issues Updated Stand Up Talk for Customer Signature Service
USPS HQ issued an updated mandatory stand up talk today regarding customer signature service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please share the attached with your membership. It will also be posted on
our website at https://naps.org/Bulletin- Board-Archive.
Thank you and be safe,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 069-2020: Postal Service Files Notice with PRC for Price Changes Effective January 24, 2021
NAPS Headquarters was notified today that the Postal Service has filed noticed with the Postal
Regulatory Commission of price changes to take effect January 24, 2021. USPS proposal would
approximately raise First-Class mail prices by 1.8% and all other categories by 1.5%. The attached
USPS letter provides for more details.
Please share this Board Memo and attachment with your membership. Memo will also be posted on the
Bulletin Board of the NAPS website, naps.org.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 068-2020: Roy Beaudoin Interim Appointment as NAPS Central Gulf Area VP
Board Memo 68-2020: Roy Beaudoin Interim Appointment as NAPS Central
Gulf Area VP
Per Article VII, Elections, Section 3 of the NAPS National Constitution & Bylaws, National
President Brian J. Wagner has selected, with unanimous approval from the NAPS Executive Board, Roy
Beaudoin, President of Shreveport NAPS Branch 170 and Former NAPS Central Gulf Area VP, to fill the
vacant position of NAPS Central Gulf Area VP, effective immediately.
Roy replaces former Central Gulf Area Vice President, Cornel Rowel, Sr., who resigned his position
effective October 6, 2020, due to personal reasons. Roy Beaudoin has a vast amount of NAPS
experience as a former National Executive Board member. Roy will serve as interim Central Gulf
Area Vice President until the next NAPS National Convention in August 2021.
Please welcome Roy Beaudoin to the NAPS National Executive Board. Please share this memo with your
membership.
Thank you and be safe
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 067-2020: Cornel Rowel, Sr., Central Gulf Area VP Resigns from NAPS Executive Board
Board Memo 067-2020: Cornel Rowel, Sr., Central Gulf Area VP Resigns from NAPS Executive Board
The National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) has had the great privilege and honor to have an outstanding Executive Board member in Cornel Rowel, Sr. representing members of the Central Gulf Area. Due to person reasons and after careful consideration, Cornel has elected to resign his position on the NAPS Executive Board. Cornel has submitted his formal resignation letter as NAPS Central Gulf Area Vice President, effective immediately. NAPS National President Brian J. Wagner accepted Cornel’s resignation from the Executive Board.
In his letter, Cornel thanked the members of the NAPS Central Gulf Area for allowing him to serve them as an Executive Board member. He further expressed his gratefulness for the many wonderful experiences, valuable opportunities to learn and grow as a NAPS national officer and being part of our “Great Association”. Cornel wished NAPS continued growth and success in the future.
Per Article VII, Elections, Section 3 of NAPS Constitution & Bylaws, President Wagner will begin the process to fill the Central Gulf Area Vice President vacancy on an interim basis until the next national convention.
NAPS thanks Cornel Rowel, Sr. for his many years of outstanding service, representation and advocacy as NAPS Central Gulf Area Vice President. NAPS wishes Cornel all the best and thanks his family for sharing Cornel with our NAPS family.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 066-2020: COVID-19 Update / USPS “Return-To-Work" Guidance Revised
Board Memo 066-2020: COVID-19 Update / USPS “Return-To-Work" Guidance Revised
Executive Board,
USPS HQ made some clarifications to the COVID-19 Employee Return-to-Work (RTW) guidelines as the last revisions to the document were made on May 6, 2020. Clarifications were made to ensure that the RTW guidelines remained consistent with CDC guidance (see additional attachments). The RTW document is effective 9/30/20 and is being distributed to the field.
Please share this NAPS board memo and respective attachments with your membership. This information will also be posted on the Bulletin Board section of the NAPS website, naps.org.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 065-2020 USPS HQ Retail and Delivery Issues Political and Election Mail Checklist
Board Memo 065-2020: USPS HQ Retail and Delivery Issues Political and Election Mail Checklist
Executive Board,
Please share the attached USPS HQ memo and Retail and Delivery political and election mail checklist with your membership. The attached documents have been sent to the field. This NAPS board memo and respective attachments will be posted on the Bulletin Board section of the NAPS website, naps.org.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 064-2020: USPS HQ Extends Additional Pay for Field EAS Managers to Dec. 31, 2020
Board Memo 064-2020: USPS HQ Extends Additional Pay for Field EAS Managers to Dec. 31, 2020
Executive Board,
USPS HQ has extended the May 20, 2020 memorandum with NAPS regarding the temporarily modified pay provision for specific Field FLSA-Exempt Managers to December 31, 2020. This memorandum was to
expire on September 25, but has again been extended to the end of calendar year 2020.
Please share the attached and this Board Memo with your membership. The memo will also be posted on the Bulletin Board of NAPS website, www.naps.org. Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 063-2020: USPS HQ Clarifying Operational Instructions
Board Memo 063-2020: USPS HQ Clarifying Operational Instructions
Executive Board,
The attached USPS HQ memo from Chief Retail and Delivery Officer Kristin Seaver and Chief Logistics
and Processing Operations Officer Dave Williams was shared by the USPS with NAPS HQ. This USPS memo
addresses misinformation and clears up confusion about the status of the Postal Service's practices
concerning Overtime, Hiring, Retail Hours, Collection Boxes, Truck Schedules, Mail Processing, and Election Mail. These Clarifying Operational Instructions detail practices as they currently stand
related to those topics.
Please share this NAPS memo and USPS attachment with your members. It will also be posted on the
Bulletin Board of NAPS website, naps.org.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 062-2020 USPS Chief Human Resources Officer Support Structure Alignment UPDATED
Board Memo 062-2020: USPS Chief Human Resources Officer Support Structure Alignment – UPDATE as of 09/23/20
Executive Board,
This is an update to Board Memo 062-2020 below. Attached is an EXCEL spreadsheet that supports
Isaac Cronkhite’s September 21 memo and Region Maps (attached) on the CHRO Support Structure
Realignment. There will be six support regions led by the Regional HR Directors. The EXCEL
attachment (with tabs) displays the districts, regions and divisions that each Regional HR Director will oversee.
Please share this updated NAPS Board Memo and new EXCEL attachment with your members. This update will replace the current Board Memo 062-2020 that was originally posted on the Bulletin Board of
NAPS website, naps.org.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Executive Board,
NAPS received this afternoon, the attached USPS HQ memo regarding the CHRO support structure
alignment. NAPS is reviewing this memo that has already been sent to the field. Furthermore, NAPS
has requested a briefing related to the recently announced USPS organizational structure changes.
Please share this memo and attachments with your membership. This memo will be posted on the
Bulletin Board of NAPS’ website, naps.org. As more information becomes available, NAPS will share
with the Executive Board and members.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 061-2020: NAPS Responds to Postal Service Affidavits Targeting Local Supervisors & Managers for Mail Delays
Executive Board,
Attached is a NAPS Newsbreak expressing NAPS’s disappointment that top leaders at the U.S. Postal
Service, in affidavits filed in federal court on September 11, 2020, referred to local USPS
supervisors and managers as a reason for the delay of mail across the country.
Please share this NAPS Newsbreak with your membership. It will also be posted on the Bulletin
Board section of the NAPS website, naps.org.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 060-2020: USPS 120-Day Rule Temporarily Extended to Nov. 15, 2020
Executive Board,
The USPS has again extended the 120-Day Rule in Handbook EL-312, Section 743.15, 120-Calendar-Day Limit on Higher-Level Temporary Assignments, until November 15. (See attached).
In a September 4, 2020 letter to USPS HQ, NAPS did not believe it was necessary to continue with the 120-Day Rule exception after September 14. NAPS continues to advocate that vacant EAS positions be posted and filled within 120-days. Please share the attachment and memo with your membership. It will also be posted on the NAPS website Bulletin Board.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 059-2020: USPS Extends Telework Contingency Policy to November 16, 2020
Executive Board,
Please share the attached September 1, 2020 USPS HQ correspondence, again extending the USPS Telework Contingency Policy until November 16, 2020. This extension applies to the respective EAS employees (nonbargaining) as referenced in the Postmaster General’s March 17, 2020 memorandum. This Board Memo will be posted on the Bulletin Board of NAPS website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Executive Board,
Due to the impacts of COVID-19 on travel, postal staffing shortages and state quarantine guidelines, etc., some members were unable to take vacation this year. As a result, this created a situation where numerous EAS could possibly lose earned annual leave by the end of the USPS 2020 leave year. Therefore, at the August 2020 USPS/NAPS consultative meeting, NAPS requested the USPS increase the maximum annual leave carryover and annual leave exchange amounts.
USPS notified NAPS that our request was a pay talk issue and would be reviewed separately from the monthly consultative. Per NAPS’s request, the USPS agreed to modify ELM 512.321, Maximum Carryover Amounts with an alternate decision to NAPS’s request. The attached September 3, 2020 correspondence provides details regarding the USPS’s decision to modify its annual leave and leave exchange policy.
In brief, for Leave Year 2020, the USPS increased the maximum carryover by 80 hours. For Leave Year 2021, the maximum annual leave exchange (ALE) amount was increased by 40 hours. NAPS appreciates the Postal Service decision to modify this policy to protect EAS well-earned annual leave during this pandemic. NAPS does encourage active members to take their annual leave for rest, for recreation and for personal purposes. This memo and attachment will be posted on the Bulletin Board of NAPS’s website, naps.org. Please share with your membership.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 057-2020: USPS EAS Supervisor (SCS & SDO) Job Analysis Survey
Executive Board,
Attached, please find USPS correspondence dated August 28, 2020 related to the Postal Service’s plan to conduct a voluntary job analysis survey of EAS supervisor positions (SCS & SDO). Approximately 8,800 supervisors will receive a survey by email. The attached also contains a USPS memo dated September 1, 2020 to USPS Regional and Area Vice Presidents and the referenced October 9, 2019 notification letter to NAPS. This memo and attachments will be posted on the Bulletin Board of the NAPS website, naps.org. Please share with your membership.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 056-2020: USPS Zoom Meeting – Professional Backgrounds, Imaging and Photographic Images
Executive Board,
Attached, please find USPS policy memos dated September 1, 2020 and April 3, 2019 regarding Video Use, Images, and Virtual Backgrounds on Zoom and employee use of photographic images on USPS platforms, respectively. These documents provide additional information regarding the professionalism that is required when participating is respective USPS virtual meetings. This information will be posted on the NAPS Bulletin Board on the NAPS website, naps.org.
Please share with your membership.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 055-2020 USPS Organizational Structure District Staff Alignments
Executive Board,
NAPS received a copy of the attached August 18, 2020 memo from the office of Isaac Cronkhite, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) regarding the new Organizational Structure-District Staff Alignments. NAPS has requested a briefing on this matter. Please share the attached with your membership.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 054-2020: NAPS Newsbreak - Executive Board Votes to Appeal Lawsuit Against USPS
Board Memo 054-2020: NAPS Newsbreak - Executive Board Votes to Appeal Lawsuit Against USPS
Executive Board,
Attached, please find a NAPS Newsbreak regarding the action taken by the NAPS Executive Board on
Sunday, August 9, 2020, voting in favor of appealing the lower court’s decision of the lawsuit NAPS filed against the US Postal Service. Please share the attached with your membership.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 053-2020: USPS Hiring Freeze on Non-Bargaining Unit Hiring
Board Memo 053-2020: USPS Hiring Freeze on Non-Bargaining Unit Hiring
Executive Board,
USPS HQ announced a hiring freeze on non-bargaining unit hiring. The freeze applies to all external
hiring and internal promotions for all non-bargaining unit employees (EAS, Attorney, Pay Band, and
PCES). The attached document provides additional details regarding this USPS hiring freeze policy.
If members have any questions regarding the attached, they should direct them to their respective
NAPS Area VP, Regional VP or NAPS Headquarters, not USPS HQ. Please share this memo and attachment
with your membership.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 052-2020: USPS HQ Announces New Business Plan
August 7, 2020
Board Memo 052-2020: USPS HQ Announces New Business Plan
Executive Board,
Today, August 7, 2020, the Postal Service notified NAPS Headquarters that a new USPS business plan has been approved by the USPS Board of Governors (BOG). The first part of the new plan involves a realignment of the USPS area organizational structure to focus on three business lines, involving retail and delivery, logistics and processing and commerce. As reported in USPS announcements (attached), “ … [T]hese organizational changes do not initiate a reduction-in-force, and there are no immediate employee impacts.” Also attached is the new USPS organizational chart.
Over the past several weeks, NAPS Headquarters has closely monitored changes in Postal Service operational approaches and surrounding developments. At our last USPS-NAPS consultative session on July 27, 2020, USPS noted that these operational changes were not subject to USPS-NAPS consultation because they fell within the scope of existing policies and rules, even if outside the norm of past practice. That perspective may not necessarily apply to future practices, as NAPS receives additional information from USPS on the business plan and realignment consequences. NAPS intends to fully exercise all available consultation rights on all appropriate matters.
We will continue to keep our membership fully advised on these developments and to make available our resources and assistance to our members. For example, in the deployment of cost-cutting strategies, where EAS employees become subject to debt determination letters for the cost of extra trips or unauthorized overtime, the services of the NAPS Disciplinary Defense Fund (DDF) will be available for members subject to false charges of extra trip or overtime fees. Similarly, the DDF will remain available to represent members subject to disciplinary charges for following proper instructions leading to the delay of mail, missed deliveries, or other grounds.
As the USPS implements the new business plan, it is important that members follow all proper instructions, verbal or written. When NAPS members receive verbal instructions outside postal policies or guidelines, they should follow-up with an email to their manager or higher-level leadership to request clarification. Furthermore, if a member is unsure of an order, be sure to review ELM 665.15 Obedience to Orders, which states; If an employee has reason to question the propriety of a supervisor's order, the individual must nevertheless carry out the order and may immediately file a protest in writing to the official in charge of the installation or may appeal through official channels.
NAPS is committed to the success of the Postal Service. We are also committed to our members’ success and protecting their livelihoods and rights in the workplace. To that end, NAPS will consult in good faith with the USPS and provide postal leadership with input to achieve success for both parties.
As more information becomes available on the USPS business plan and its impact, NAPS will provide timely and relevant updates. Please share this memo with your membership.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 051-2020: NAPS COVID-19 Communication July 6 to August 2, 2020
Board Memo 051-2020: NAPS COVID-19 Communication July 6 to August 2, 2020
Executive Board,
Please share with your members the attached NAPS COVID-19 Communication for July 6 to August 2,
2020. This communication will also be posted on NAPS website, naps.org.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 050-2020: USPS HQ Postal News Releases
Board Memo 050-2020: USPS HQ Postal News Releases
Executive Board,
Attached, please find two USPS HQ Postal News releases. One release is a statement from PMG Louis
DeJoy dated July 27, 2020 regarding USPS operational excellence and financial stability. The other
Postal News, dated July 29, 2020, pertains to the USPS and US Department of Treasury reaching an
agreement in principle on the $10 billion CARES Act lending authority.
Please share this memo and attachments with your respective members. Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 049-2020: NAPS Newsbreak and Talking Points re Court Decision on Lawsuit Against USPS
Board Memo 049-2020: NAPS Newsbreak and Talking Points re Court Decision on Lawsuit Against USPS
Executive Board,
Attached, please find a NAPS Headquarters’ newsbreak along with talking points related to the D.C.
District Court decision on NAPS’ lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service. The newsbreak will be
posted on NAPS’ website and social media.
Talking points and the newsbreak may be used to help answer members’ questions. Please share this
memo and attachments with your respective members.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 048-2020: NAPS Receives Court Decision on USPS Lawsuit
Board Memo 048-2020: NAPS Receives Court Decision on USPS Lawsuit
Executive Board,
NAPS Headquarters today (July 17, 2020) received a decision (attached) from the D.C. District Court on NAPS’ lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service over pay and representation. The District Court granted the Postal Service’s motion to dismiss. NAPS has the option to appeal the Court’s decision within 30 days.
Please share this memo with your membership. Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 047-2020: USPS Test - Expedited Street/Afternoon Sortation (ESAS)
Board Memo 047-2020: USPS Test - Expedited Street/Afternoon Sortation (ESAS)
Executive Board,
The attached Postal Service correspondence and documents are related to the USPS delivery initiative test – Expedited Street/Afternoon Sortation (ESAS). NAPS has requested a ESAS briefing, which is schedule for next week. Please note that this is a USPS test for future consideration for implementation. Please share this information with your membership. This Board Memo will also be posted on the Bulletin Board of NAPS’ website, naps.org.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 046-2020: USPS HQ Extends Additional Pay for Field EAS Managers to Sept. 25, 2020
Board Memo 046-2020: USPS HQ Extends Additional Pay for Field EAS Managers to Sept. 25, 2020
Executive Board,
USPS HQ has extended the May 20th memorandum with NAPS regarding the temporarily modified pay
provision for specific Field FLSA-Exempt Managers to September 25, 2020. Please share the attached
and this Board Memo with your membership. The memo will also be posted on the Bulletin Board of
NAPS website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 045-2020: USPS Again Extends Telework Contingency Policy Until September 21, 2020
Board Memo 045-2020: USPS Again Extends Telework Contingency Policy
Until September 21, 2020
Executive Board,
Please share the attached USPS HQ correspondence that is again extending the
USPS Telework Contingency Policy until at least September 21, 2020. This Board
Memo will be posted on the Bulletin Board of NAPS website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 044-2020: USPS 120-Day Rule /Union MOUs Temporarily Extended Due to COVID-19
Board Memo 044-2020: USPS 120-Day Rule /Union MOUs Temporarily
Extended Due to COVID-19
Executive Board,
Because of the current COVID-19 climate, the USPS has extended the 120-Day
Rule to Monday, September 14, 2020 (attached). Due to a miscommunication
between NAPS and the USPS, consultation in accordance with Title 39 did not
occur on this extension. NAPS will not object to this current extension, but has
expressed that all vacant EAS positions be filled to avoid any future extension of
this policy.
In addition, the USPS has extended numerous COVID related union MOU’s until
September 25, 2020. Those specific MOU’s are not attached, but may be found on
the NAPS website at naps.org on our NAPS COVID-19 Information & Resources
page. Please share this memo and attachments with your membership.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 043-2020: Updated EAS Min/Max Salary and Supervisor Differential Adjustment (SDA) Charts
June 30, 2020
Board Memo 043-2020: Updated EAS Min/Max Salary and Supervisor Differential Adjustment (SDA) Charts
Executive Board,
Please share with your members the attached updated EAS Supervisor Differential Adjustment (SDA) and Min/Max. Salary Charts. This board memo is also posted on the Bulletin Board section of the NAPS website and the EAS SDA and EAS Min/Max Salary Charts are posted on the Forms & Documents section of the NAPS website.
Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 043-2020 NAPS COVID-19 Communication June 15 to July 5, 2020
Board Memo 043-2020: NAPS COVID-19 Communication June 15 to July 5,
2020
Executive Board,
Please share with your members the attached NAPS COVID-19 Communication
for June 15 to July 5, 2020. This communication will also be posted on NAPS
website, naps.org.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 042-2020: NAPS’ Ask Please Wear A Mask!
Board Memo 042-2020: NAPS’ Ask – Please Wear A Mask!
Executive Board,
The National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) is committed to the safety and health of its members, their families and all postal employees, not only during a pandemic, but at all times. Currently, the news and medical experts are reporting an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across many states, including Florida, Texas and California, just to name a few. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic is not going away anytime soon. We ask members not to underestimate the affects this pandemic can have on their health or the health of their families and with whom they work.
The attached Postal Service face covering guidelines is a reminder to all postal employees to continue to practice social distancing and to wear face coverings to protect themselves during the coronavirus pandemic. NAPS supports these USPS guidelines as they are intended to protect the health and safety of all. NAPS Headquarters is asking all EAS to comply with the USPS face mask policy when on the clock. We want to avoid non-compliance issues of our members that may result in corrective action! But, just as important, we want to avoid any NAPS member, EAS or other postal employee contracting COVID-19, resulting in a serious health issue that cannot be corrected.
NAPS cannot overemphasize the importance for all members, active and associate, to wear face masks/coverings while at work or in the public. NAPS highly encourages not just members, but all EAS, to lead by example and wear face masks/coverings and practice social distancing in the workplace or in public places while on the clock. We further ask that you continue to lead by example, when off the clock, by practicing the same social distancing and face covering protocols.
Again, the COVID-19 virus is still spreading and the daily reporting of new confirmed cases and the analysis tracing indicates that positive tested employees admitted they were not wearing face coverings! Additionally, along with face coverings, the best defense against the spread of coronavirus and other illnesses is to regularly wash your hands for at least 20 seconds. Always cover your mouth when sneezing or coughing by using a tissue or your elbow.
NAPS is very proud of postal employees, especially all active EAS and retired NAPS members for their dedication, commitment and hard work during these very challenging and difficult times to deliver America’s mail or support those who do. Please share this board memo and its attachments with your membership. This memo will also be posted on the NAPS website.
Thank you in advance for your attention and support in this matter. Be and stay safe!
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 041-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication June 1-14, 2020
Board Memo 041-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication June 1-14, 2020
Executive Board,
Please share with your members the attached NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication for June 1-14, 2020. This communication will also be posted on NAPS Facebook and website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 040-2020: New USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Gives Video Message
June 15, 2020
Board Memo 040-2020: New USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Gives Video Message
Executive Board,
Postmaster General DeJoy released a video this morning speaking on his plans for USPS during his tenure as the new Postmaster General. Please share this link with your membership:
https://link.usps.com/2020/06/15/trajectory-for-success/.
This Board Memo will be posted on the Bulletin Board of the NAPS website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 039-2020: USPS Business Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Board Memo 039-2020: USPS Business Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Executive Board,
The attached USPS memo from Isaac Cronkhite, CHRO, continues with the limitation on business travel during the pandemic. Please share the attached with your membership. If you or any member have questions regarding this memo, please direct them to NAPS HQ to be further forwarded to USPS HQ for a respective answer. This Board Memo will be posted on the Bulletin Board of the NAPS website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 038-2020: USPS Extends Telework Contingency Policy to August 3
Board Memo 038-2020: USPS Extends Telework Contingency Policy to August 3
Executive Board,
Please share the attached USPS HQ correspondence extending the USPS Telework Contingency Policy until at least August 3, 2020. This new telework extension applies to the respective EAS employees (nonbargaining) as referenced in the PMG’s March 17, 2020 memorandum. This Board Memo will be posted on the Bulletin Board of NAPS website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 037-2020: USPS Newsbreak - Statement from PMG Megan Brennan
Board Memo 037-2020: USPS Newsbreak – Statement from PMG Megan
Brennan
Executive Board,
Please share with your members the attached USPS Newsbreak from Postmaster
General Megan Brennan. This communication will be posted on NAPS’s Facebook
page and the Bulletin Board of NAPS website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 036-2020 NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication May 25-31, 2020
Board Memo 036-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication May 25-31,
2020
Executive Board,
Please share with your members the attached NAPS HQ COVID-19
Communication for May 25-31, 2020. This communication will also be posted on
NAPS Facebook and website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 035-2020 NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication May 18-24, 2020
Board Memo 035-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication May 18-24,
2020
Executive Board,
Please share with your members the attached NAPS HQ COVID-19
Communication for May 18-24, 2020. This communication will also be posted on
NAPS Facebook and website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 034-2020 USPS Issues Mission Statement
Board Memo 034-2020: USPS Issues Mission Statement
Executive Board,
The USPS has issued a mission statement (attached), adopted by the USPS Board of Governors (BOG) on April 1, 2020. Please share this Board Memo and the attachment with your membership. This memo/attachment will also be posted on the Bulletin Board of NAPS’ website, naps.org.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 033-2020 USPS HQ Agrees to Additional Pay for Field EAS Managers
Board Memo 033-2020: USPS HQ Agrees to Additional Pay for Field EAS Managers
Executive Board,
On April 8, 2020 NAPS sent to Postmaster General Megan Brennan a letter requesting hazard pay for EAS and additional pay for exempt EAS per ELM 434.143. Attached is the USPS response to NAPS’ request along with a copy of our April 8th letter. The Postal Service has denied NAPS’ request for hazard pay, but temporarily modify applicable pay provisions for a list of Field EAS managers, effective May 23 to July 17, 2020. Please note that NAPS will continue to pursue Hazard Pay via the current Pandemic Premium Pay provisions being sought legislatively for Federal employees, including USPS.
Please share this Board Memo and attachment with your membership. It will also be posted on the Bulletin Board of the NAPS website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 032-2020 NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication May 11-17, 2020
Board Memo 032-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication May 11-17, 2020
Executive Board,
Please share with your members the attached NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication for May 11-17, 2020. This communication will also be posted on NAPS Facebook and website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 031-2020 NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication May 4-10, 2020
Board Memo 031-2020 NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication May 4-10, 2020
Executive Board,
Please share with your members the attached NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication for May 4-10, 2020. This communication will also be posted on NAPS Facebook and website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 030-2020: NAPS Newsbreak 75th PMG Announced
Board Memo 030-2020: NAPS Newsbreak 75th PMG Announced
Executive Board,
Attached is a NAPS Newsbreak regarding the announcement of the 75th Postmaster General of the United States. Please share with your members. This board memo will also be posted on the NAPS website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 029-2020 National Convention Rescheduled
Board Memo 029-2020: 67th NAPS National Convention Reschedule Update
Executive Board,
Attached is an update regarding the rescheduling of the 67th NAPS 2020 National Convention to August 2021. Please share the attached with your membership. This board memo will also be posted on the NAPS website.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 028-2020 NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication April 25 through May 3, 2020
Board Memo 028-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication April 25 through May 3, 2020
Executive Board,
As efforts continue to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, please share with your membership the attached NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication for the week of April 25 through May 3, 2020. This communication will also be posted on NAPS Facebook, and naps.org.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 027-2020: NAPS Reschedules 2020 National Convention to 2021
Board Memo 027-2020: NAPS Reschedules 2020 National Convention to 2021 (5/4/20)
Executive Board,
Attached is a NAPS Newsbreak regarding the rescheduling of the 2020 National Convention to 2021. Please share with your membership. This information will also be posted on the NAPS website, naps.org and on NAPS Facebook.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 026-2020 NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication April 18-24, 2020
Board Memo 026-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication April 18-24, 2020 (4/27/20)
Executive Board,
As efforts continue to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, please share with your membership the attached NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication for the week of April 18-24, 2020. This communication will also be posted on NAPS Facebook and website, www.naps.org. Be safe and stay healthy.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 025-2020: USPS Temporarily Modifies 120-Day Rule
Board Memo 025-2020: USPS Temporarily Modifies 120-Day Rule (4/22/20)
Executive Board,
In consultation with NAPS HQ and with our concurrence, the USPS has temporarily modified the 120-day rule through Thursday, July 16. Please share the attached correspondence with your membership. This notice will also be posted on the NAPS website, www.naps.org, under board mail.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 024-2020- NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication April 11-20, 2020
Board Memo 024-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication April 11-17, 2020 (4/20/20)
Executive Board,
As efforts continue to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, please share with your membership the attached NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication for the week of April 11-17, 2020. This communication will also be posted on NAPS Facebook and website, www.naps.org. Be and stay safe.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 023-2020: 2020 National Convention Resolutions
Board Memo 023-2020: 2020 National Convention Resolutions (4/16/20)
NAPS Headquarters understands that the majority of national convention resolutions are supported and passed at NAPS state conventions. Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, many scheduled Spring and Summer NAPS state conventions have been cancelled. NAPS thanks those state branches and their respective NAPS national regional and area vice presidents for their action to protect NAPS members and their families against the spread of COVID-19. These convention cancellations may impact how NAPS state approved resolutions may be submitted for the 2020 National Convention.
Though a NAPS state convention may have been cancelled that does not prohibit a NAPS state or local branch, including state executive boards, from submitting national convention resolutions by the July 7th deadline. There is no NAPS National Constitution & Bylaws requirement that requires a resolution be first approved at a NAPS state convention prior to submission to NAPS headquarters for publication in the national convention One Book. In previous national conventions, local branches have sent in national convention resolutions on their own.
NAPS headquarters continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and its possible impact on our upcoming national convention. If a change in our convention is necessary NAPS HQ will advise members as soon as reasonably possible. However, at this time, national convention resolutions are due to NAPS Headquarters by July 7th for publication in the convention One Book. Any resolution received after the July 7th deadline will not be accepted for publication in the One Book. Therefore, the respective branch must submit 1,500 copies of their resolution to the NAPS Executive Vice President at the national convention before the resolution deadline outlined in the approved national convention rules.
Please share this information with your members. This board memo will also be posted on the NAPS website, www.naps.org. Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 022-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication April 4-10, 2020
Board Memo 022-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication April 4-10, 2020 (4/13/20)
Executive Board,
As efforts continue to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, please share the attached NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication for the week of April 4-10, 2020 with your membership. This communication will also be posted on NAPS Facebook and website, www.naps.org. Be and stay safe.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 021-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication Mar. 30-Apr. 3, 2020
Board Memo 021-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication Mar. 30-Apr. 3, 2020
Executive Board,
As efforts continue to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, NAPS HQ will put out a weekly update summarizing the past week’s action by NAPS, USPS and Congress. Please share the first NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication for the week of March 30-April 3 with your membership. This communications will also be posted on NAPS Facebook and website,www.naps.org.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 020-2020: NAPS HQ National COVID-19 Message to Members
Board Memo 020-2020: NAPS HQ National COVID-19 Message to Members (3/30/19)
Executive Board,
Please share the attached NAPS Headquarters’ National message, addressed to all NAPS members, with your respective membership list. This message will also be posted on NAPS Facebook and website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 019-2020: NAPS National Convention Self-Nomination Committee Request Deadline March 31, 2020 (3/24/20)
Executive Board,
As a reminder, the deadline for submitting self-nomination requests for a 2020 NAPS National Convention Committed is Tuesday, March 31, 2020.
In light of the COVID0-19 pandemic and per CDC Guidelines, NAPS Headquarters is currently closed until April 6, 2020. However, NAPS HQ is still safely accepting mail. Furthermore, members may submit their self-nomination requests online at www.naps.org. Therefore, there is no need to extend the committee deadline. However, there is a possibility that committee member selections and notifications may be delayed until the first of May.
At this time, the 2020 NAPS National Convention is still scheduled for August 17-21, 2020 at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, TX. NAPS HQ will provide any future updates accordingly.
Please share this memo with your membership.
Thank you.
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
Board Memo 018-2020: NAPS DDF Provider Update on Status of MSPB and DCA Cases
Board Memo 018-2020: NAPS DDF Provider Update on Status of MSPB and DCA Cases (3/23/20)
Executive Board,
The Resident Officers received the update below from our NAPS Disciplinary Defense Provider, Al Lum of LRAG, LLC.
Hope that you are doing well. An update on processing Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) appeals and Debt Collection Act (DCA) petitions. Both MSPB and Judicial Offices are closed. Judges and staff are working remotely. Cases will continue to be filed with MSPB and the Judicial Office (electronically). However, cases are proceeding at a slower pace. For example, parties are requesting extensions for filings and hearings are being postponed. The forums are reviewing alternatives for in person hearings - Voom (video/teleconferencing). Judges are granting most, if not all requests. Note, LRAG has not received or seen anything in writing waiving deadlines for filing appeal/petitions.
I will continue to pick-up my mail, don't delay in sending any actions for appeal. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.
Stay well, be safe,
--
Albert Lum
Labor Relations Admin Group LLC
NAPS DDF
Office (347) 384-2519
Please share this information with your membership. Thank you. Also, please be safe.
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
Board Memo 017-2020: USPS Non-Bargaining included in SLDC Modified Eligible Conditions
Board Memo 017-2020: USPS Non-Bargaining included in SLDC Modified Eligible Conditions (3/20/20)
Executive Board,
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the attached USPS correspondence confirms non-bargaining employees are included in the modified eligible conditions related to the Postal Service’s Sick Leave Dependent Care (SLDC) policy. Please share this memo and attachment with our membership. This memo will also be posted on the NAPS website.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 016-2020: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update -- NAPS Headquarters to Temporarily Close Under CDC Guidelines (3/18/20)
Executive Board,
Attached is a NAPS Newsbreak regarding an update on the COVID-19 (Coronavirus). NAPS HQ to temporarily close until Monday, April 6, 2020. Please share this memo and attached Newsbreak with your membership.
Thank you.
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
Board Memo 015-2020: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update: NAPS Recommends NAPS Activities be Rescheduled
Board Memo 015-2020: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update: NAPS Recommends NAPS Activities be Rescheduled (3/16/2020)
Executive Board,
Attached is a NAPS Newsbreak regarding an update on the COVID-19
(Coronavirus) and upcoming NAPS activities. Please share this memo and the
attached with your membership.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 014-2020 H.R. 6085 Postal Supervisors and Managers Fairness Act Introduced
Board Memo 014-2020: H.R. 6085 Postal Supervisors and Managers Fairness Act Introduced (03/05/2020)
Executive Board,
Attached is a NAPS Newsbreak regarding the Postal Supervisors and Managers Fairness Act (H.R. 6085) that was introduced today by Rep. Gerry Connolly (DVA) and Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL).
Our NAPS legislative team was instrumental in their grassroots efforts to help get
H.R. 6085 introduced. This bill requires the timely start of the consultation process
between postal supervisor organizations and the Postal Service over USPSproposed
changes in pay and benefits for postal supervisors and mid-level employees.
The newsbreak will also be posted on NAPS’ website and Facebook page, too.
Please share this email with your members and encourage them to contact their
House member to request their co-sponsorship of H.R. 6085.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 013-2020 NAPS Lawsuit Status as of March 3, 2020
Board Memo 013-2020: NAPS Lawsuit Status as of March 3, 2020 (3/3/2020)
Executive Board,
The National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) continues to await DC District Court Judge
Royce Lamberth’s ruling on USPS’ motion to dismiss NAPS’ lawsuit. NAPS and USPS have filed all pleadings regarding the motion and now await the court’s ruling. If the judge denies USPS’ motion
to dismiss, the case will then proceed to discovery, and then to trial.
We hope to receive a ruling on the USPS motion to dismiss later this spring, though the precise
timing is difficult to predict. Our lawsuit is a civil case and is one of thousands of civil cases
before the DC District Court. Under law, federal courts must give priority to the handling of
criminal cases over civil cases. We will be notified through our counsel as soon as a ruling in
our case has been issued, and we will continue to keep you advised of developments as they occur.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 012-2020: NAPS Building Dedication to Honor Late Vince A. Palladino, Past National President (3/2/2020)
Executive Board,
On Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 9:30 a.m., at NAPS Headquarters, 1727 King Street, Alexandria, VA there will be a special dedication ceremony to name the NAPS building in honor of the late Vincent A. Palladino, NAPS National President from 1992-2004.
Among those speaking at the ceremony will be NAPS National President Brian J. Wagner, Executive
Vice President Ivan Butts, Secretary/Treasurer Chuck Mulidore, as well as Jim Stokes, STOLADI
Property Group, Tommy Roma, NAPS Northeast Region VP, and James Warden, NAPS New York Area VP.
There will also be special remarks from Jack Potter, Former Postmaster General, Megan Brennan,
Postmaster General, and Marylou Palladino, a member of the Palladino family. This event is open to NAPS members.
Please share with your membership that NAPS Headquarters will be officially named:
National Association of Postal Supervisors Vincent A. Palladino Building
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 011?2020 NAPS Notified Seattle NDC employee Tests Positive for the COVID?19
Board Memo 011?2020: NAPS Notified Seattle NDC employee Tests Positive for the COVID?19 (3/1/2020)
Executive Board,
The NAPS Resident Officers were notified on February 29, 2020 by Postal Service Headquarters in a
phone call that a Seattle NDC employee tested positive for the COVID?19, also known as the
Coronavirus. In consultation with the Seattle Public Health Department, USPS HQ has been informed
the current risk in the Seattle NDC is low and that the building in which the individual worked is
safe for employees.
Attached is a Mandatory Standup Talk for Seattle District employees and additional information USPS
HQ shared with NAPS via email regarding this matter. Please share this information with your
membership.
Thank you.
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
Board Memo 010-2020 National Convention Delegate/Auxiliary/Guest Registration Now Open!
Board Memo 010-2020 National Convention Delegate/Auxiliary/Guest Registration Now Open! (2/25/20)
Executive Board,
Registration for the 2020 NAPS National Convention at the Gaylord Texan Resort is now open. Delegates, Auxiliary, and guests may now register for the 67th NAPS National Convention this Aug. 17-21, 2020. Convention registration is all online and there is no onsite registration.
Please note that a full convention registration gets an attendee access to all NAPS sponsored activities and food events.
However, there is the new Meal Plan ticket that can be purchased for non-registered convention attendees. The Meal Plan ticket does NOT include a grand banquet ticket. A grand banquet ticket must be purchased separately if a full registration is not paid.
Members and guests should read the website carefully to make sure they are purchasing the correct ticket—Full Registration, Meal Plan Ticket, and Grand Banquet ticket. Members can locate the convention registration page on the NAPS website at https://naps.org/About-Us-National-Convention.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 009-2020: Roger Kennedy, Former NAPS Pioneer Area VP, Passes Away (2/25/20)
Board Memo 009-2020: Roger Kennedy, Former NAPS Pioneer Area VP, Passes Away (2/25/20)
Executive Board,
NAPS Headquarters is sad to announce that Roger Kennedy, former NAPS Pioneer Area Vice President, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020. Roger was appointed to the position of Pioneer Area Vice President in April 1991 by NAPS President Rubin Handelman when Bud Burkart was elevated to Eastern Region vice president. Roger continued to proudly serve NAPS and the members of the Pioneer Area until the 1998 National Convention in New Orleans, LA.
Services for Roger Kennedy are as follows:
Saturday, February 29, 2020
Southridge Church
100 Eagle Drive
South Charleston, WV 25309
Visitation: 11:00 a.m.
Funeral: 1:00 p.m.
Condolences may be sent to Roger Kennedy’s Family at:
The Family of Roger Kennedy
1018 Garnas Lane
South Charleston, WV 25309-2514
NAPS sends it deepest sympathies and condolences to the Kennedy family. Please keep Roger and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 008-2020: NAPS New Membership Brochure Mailed to 10K+ Eligible Non-Members (2/21/20)
Board Memo 008-2020: NAPS New Membership Brochure Mailed to 10K+ Eligible Non-Members (2/21/20)
Executive Board,
Attached is a PDF version of NAPS Headquarters’ new membership brochure. The brochure is part of NAPS’ 80/20 membership initiative. NAPS is encouraging each NAPS branch to increase their membership to 80% or higher in 2020. Overall, national NAPS membership is at approximately 72%.
This week NAPS mailed our new membership brochure to over 10,000 eligible non-members. Besides containing excellent information about the benefits of NAPS membership, an 1187 and business reply envelope were enclosed to make becoming a NAPS member easier for current non-members. As an added incentive, new members completing and submitting the NAPS 1187 will receive a $50 Signature Federal Credit Union NAPS Gift Card. Please note that sponsor rewards are not available when the NAPS 1187’s are received through this current 80/20 NAPS membership mailing.
As this mailing will be delivered next week, it is critical that Executive Board members reach out to their respective branches to support our 80/20 NAPS membership campaign. Please share this memo with your membership. Contact NAPS Headquarters if you have any questions regarding this membership initiative.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 007-2020: Father of Robert (Bob) Levi - Mr. Fred Levi Passes Away (2/18/20)
Board Memo 007-2020: Father of Robert (Bob) Levi – Mr. Fred Levi Passes Away (2/18/20)
Executive Board,
NAPS is sad to report that Mr. Fred Levi, father of Robert (Bob) Levi, NAPS Director of Legislative and Political Affairs, passed away on Monday, Feb. 17th. Fred Levi was a proud career employee of the US Postal Department and the USPS for 30 years. Mr. Levi had a strong connection to NAPS. The late NAPS National President Rubin (Ruby) Handelman was Fred Levi’s first and most beloved postal supervisor.
Bob will be out of the NAPS office, following his father’s funeral on Feb. 19th, to start the traditional Jewish 7-day period of mourning. Condolences may be sent to Robert (Bob) Levi and his family at the following address:
Mr. Robert Levi and Family
520 Lamberton Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20902
Please keep Bob and the entire Levi family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Please share this message with your respective membership.
Thank you.
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
Board Memo 006-2020 NAPS HQ Hires New Executive Administrative Assistant to NAPS National President (02/12/20)
Executive Board,
Effective Monday, February 10, 2020, NAPS HQ hired Rebekah Leo as the new Executive Administrative Assistant (EAA) to National President, Brian J. Wagner.
Besides being the EAA to President Wagner, Rebekah is responsible for NAPS’ social media and website updates, managing and coordination of general office duties, membership backup, assisting with LTS, and supporting President Wagner in the coordination of the NAPS national convention, just to name a few.
Prior to coming to NAPS, Rebekah was office manager and executive assistant to three lawyers in a small Washington, DC law office. Ms. Leo comes highly recommended from RP Staffing with very impressive resume, skill set, and experiences, including a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Master’s in International Politics and Human Rights.
Rebekah is versed in Quick Books, corporate tax filing, conversationally fluent in French and Spanish and considers herself a “Jill of all Trades”.
Ms. Leo brings a positive attitude and excellent personality to the NAPS HQ team. She is very excited to be working for a non-profit association like NAPS. Please welcome Rebekah Leo to NAPS HQ and to our NAPS family.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 005-2020 Lisa Douglas, President Hartford CT Branch 5, Appointed Interim NAPS New England Area VP (02/07/20)
Executive Board:
Per Article VII, Elections, Section 3 of the NAPS National Constitution & Bylaws, National President Brian J. Wagner has appointed Lisa Douglas, Hartford, CT Branch 5 President and past 2018 NAPS National Convention Host Branch Committee Chairperson, as the interim NAPS New England Area Vice President. The NAPS Executive Board concurred the appointment of Lisa Douglas. Lisa has accepted the appointment, which is effective immediately.
Lisa Douglas will serve as the interim New England Area Vice President until the next election at the 2020 NAPS National Convention this August. Lisa replaces former New England Area Vice President, Cy Dumas, who voluntarily resigned his position on January 31, 2020. Please welcome Lisa Douglas to the NAPS Executive Board.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 004-2020 Cy Dumas, NAPS New England Area VP, Resigns From NAPS and Executive Board
Board Memo 004-2020 Cy Dumas, NAPS New England Area VP, Resigns From NAPS and Executive Board (02/01/20)
Executive Board:
Due to personal life commitments, on January 31, 2020, Cy Dumas, NAPS New England Area Vice President, voluntarily resigned his position from the NAPS Executive Board and his membership in NAPS as an Associate member. NAPS National President Brian J. Wagner accepted Cy Dumas’ executive board member and associate membership resignation, effective January 31, 2020.
Per Article VII, Elections, Section 3 of NAPS’ Constitution & Bylaws, President Wagner will begin the process to replace Cy Dumas as the New England Area Vice President for the remainder of his 2018-2020 NAPS term. NAPS wishes Cy all the best.
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Board Memo 003-2020 NAPS 2020 National Convention Hotel Registration Open!
Board Memo 003-2020 NAPS 2020 National Convention Hotel Registration Open! (01/22/20)
Executive Board:
Please share with your membership that hotel reservations for the 2020 NAPS National Convention at the Gaylord Texan this August is now open. Below is the link for hotel reservations.
https://book.passkey.com/gt/217832549?gtid=35bcd664f5dcff40ddb2e74a6cfb873a
If delegates or guests prefer to call the hotel to make their hotel reservations the phone number is 877-491-5138. The NAPS Group Code is: NAP.
Hotel reservation information is posted on the NAPS website: www.naps.org. Locate the reservation link by going to the “About Us” tab and then click on “National Convention.”
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Board Memo 002-2020 USPS Update on Puerto Rico Earthquake
Board Memo 002-2020 USPS Update on Puerto Rico Earthquake (01/07/20)
Executive Board:
As you may know, Puerto Rico has been hit with a series of earthquakes yesterday (January 6) and into this morning, with the latest being around 9:00 AM. The Postal Service has provided a brief summary of the current situation in Puerto Rico.
NAPS ask that we keep all those impacted by this devastating natural disaster in your thoughts and prayers. Please know that the Postal Employees Relief Fund (PERF) is available to help those in our postal family, who may be in need. All donations to PERF is greatly appreciated.
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Board Memo 001-2020 NAPS HQ Two New Hires
Board Memo 001-2020 NAPS HQ Hires Two New Staff Members (01/06/20)
Executive Board:
Effective Saturday, January 4, 2020, two new NAPS HQ staff members, Conor Lane and Emily Christophersen, have been hired to manage NAPS membership, handle executive office duties, maintain NAPS’s social media and website, and assist with supporting the coordination of LTS and the national convention, just to name a few. Conor and Emily come highly recommended from RP Staffing with very impressive resumes, skills, and experiences. Both have positive personalities and are very excited to be working for NAPS.
Please welcome Conor Lane and Emily Christophersen to NAPS HQ and to our NAPS family.
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