Board Memo 039-18 – EAS Salary Schedule Change Effective January 5, 2019
NAPS Headquarters received the attached USPS December 19, 2018 correspondence notifying NAPS of the USPS’ intention to increase the EAS salary schedule effective January 5, 2019. While NAPS does not object to the increase in minimum and maximum salaries, we notified the Postal Service that NAPS’ agreement to this change does not waive any of the claims that we put forth in the factfinding proceeding regarding the Postal Service’s FY2016-2019 EAS pay decision.
Regards,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 038-18 – FY2019 NPA Indicators
NAPS Headquarters received the attached correspondence from the Postal Service on December 17, 2018 regarding FY2019 NPA Unit-Indicators. NAPS Headquarters, along with our NAPS PFP Advisory Committee, is reviewing this proposal per our consultative rights pursuant to Title 39 § 1004(d) in order to provide a response to the Postal Service.
Regards,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 037-18 – Update on the SDA Retroactive Pay
Please find attached a NAPS Newbreak further explaining the SDA retroactive pay and how it affects the approximately 5,200 that received it, as well as the approximately 500 retired EAS employees who are scheduled to receive it in the near future.
Regards,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 036-18 – Retroactive SDA for 5,700 EAS
NAPS received an email confirmation from USPS HQ in regards to the SDA Retroactive Payment to an estimated 5,700 employees which NAPS brought to the USPS’ attention in April 2017. (Attached) NAPS has been informed that this SDA retroactive payment was processed on November 24, 2018 and will be paid to active employees in this week’s paycheck on December 7.
Almost 5,200 employees will receive this payment. Unfortunately, the payment to the less than 500 employees that have since retired has not been finalized. NAPS will be updated on the payment to those respective retirees once known.
In conversation with USPS HQ, NAPS had requested either the retroactive SDA be rolled into those respective EAS’s base salary or EAS receive a lump-sum payment that would be higher than the retroactive SDA to compensate those impacted EAS for the SDA delay. USPS elected to provide the respective SDA in a lump sum payment. Therefore, the 5,700 employees assigned to one of the three position groups will receive a retroactive SDA lump sum payment as follows:
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Participants by Employee Group & Payment |
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Plant Maintenance: |
182 |
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Vehicle Services: |
682 |
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ALL Other: |
4,815 |
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Postal Police: |
N/A |
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Plant Maintenance: |
$600 |
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Vehicle Services: |
$500 |
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ALL Other: |
$500 |
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Postal Police: |
N/A |
Board Memo 035-18 – President’s Task Force on the US Postal System
On December 4, 2018, the U.S. Treasury Department released the attached report for the President’s Task Force on the United States Postal System. The 69-page document lists 25 administrative and legislative recommendations that would impact the Postal Service’s “universal service obligation,” the postal business model, postal operations, postal oversight, and employee benefits. NAPS is currently reviewing the Task Force Report.
Regards,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 034-18 -- Mary Burkhard Updates
We have received updates on the service as well as where to send condolences for Mary Burkhard.
Condolences/Cards:
The King Family or Joseph King
10540 Gaviota Ave
Granada Hills, CA 91344
Services will be at noon on Friday 11/30/2018 at the San Fernando Mission:
Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana
15151 San Fernando Mission Blvd.
Mission Hills, CA 91345
Regards,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 033-18 -- Mary Burkhard, President NAPS Branch 244
It is unfortunate that NAPS Headquarters informs you that Mary Burkhard, long-time NAPS member, advocate, and President of NAPS Branch 244, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 14. No words can express the sadness NAPS and our members are experiencing with Mary’s passing.
Mary was a true NAPS advocate, giving of her time and talents for so many years to help NAPS members 24/7. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mary’s family, friends, and the members of NAPS Branch 244 during this difficult time.
Services are pending, but NAPS will provide updates as they become available.
Thank you,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 032-18 -- FY2018 Unit-Level Mitigation
The Performance Evaluation System (PES) opened today, November 7, 2018, for submission of requests for unit-level mitigation for FY2018. The last day for submission of these requests will be November 20. Attached is the mitigation policy.
Regards,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 031-18 -- 2018 Midterm Elections!
Attached is a NAPS Newsbreak from our Legislative and Political Affairs Department regarding today’s midterm election.
Regards,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 030-18 -- Board Mail Procedure Reevaluation
NAPS Headquarters is reevaluating our procedures for sending out Board Mail to ensure you receive information in a timely manner and can distribute to your membership as you see fit. First, we will be posting the Board Mail received daily to the Bulletin Board on NAPS’ website. In addition, we will begin sending out mail received Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday on Thursday and mail received Thursday, Friday, and Saturday on Monday. This means you will be receiving an email with three days’ worth of mail twice a week instead of six days’ worth once a week. We hope this change will facilitate greater communication between you and your membership on important topics.
Thank you,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 029-18 -- NAPS Constitution and Bylaw Booklets Mailed to Local/State Branches
Please be advised that NAPS HQ began shipping out five (5) copies of the 2018 NAPS Constitution and Bylaws booklets on November 1st. Attached is a copy of the letter we included in each envelope.
Thank you,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 028-18 -- NAPS Chat Launch
NAPS Headquarters is excited to announce that it has launched a new weekly podcast which is intended to inform NAPS members about the latest legislative and political goings-on within our nation’s capital. The 8-10 minute podcasts are scheduled to be posted every Friday on our website, hosted by NAPS Director of Legislative and Political Affairs Bob Levi. Bob will be joined periodically by guests such as NAPS Executive Vice President Ivan Butts and the association's Legal-Legislative Counsel Bruce Moyer.
Thank you,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 027-18 - New Executive Assistant to NAPS President
Effective Monday, October 29, 2018, Brittany Lasley has been officially hired as the new Executive Assistant to the NAPS President. Please welcome Brittany Lasley to the NAPS HQ team.
Thank you.
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
Board Memo 026-18 - Suspicious Packages Protocol 1/2
NAPS Headquarters has received and continues to receive regular updates from USPS HQ officials regarding the suspicious packages’ incident. The USPS has messaged out to postal employees via standup talks regarding this matter. Attached are the USPS Safety Talks the Postal Service has shared with NAPS.
NAPS encourages all members and postal employees to remain vigilant in following protocol regarding suspicious packages. Remember, safety first. Always take the necessary precautions to keep yourselves and others safe.
Thank you.
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
Board Memo 026-18 - Suspicious Packages Protocol 2/2
NAPS Headquarters has received and continues to receive regular updates from USPS HQ officials regarding the suspicious packages’ incident. The USPS has messaged out to postal employees via standup talks regarding this matter. Attached are the USPS Safety Talks the Postal Service has shared with NAPS.
NAPS encourages all members and postal employees to remain vigilant in following protocol regarding suspicious packages. Remember, safety first. Always take the necessary precautions to keep yourselves and others safe.
Thank you.
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
Board Memo 025-18 – USPS Delays EAS Field Pay Decision
The Postal Service has advised NAPS that it is putting on hold until further notice its July 20, 2018, modified EAS pay decision concerning changes to pay policies, schedules, and fringe benefit programs for all Field EAS employees that was planned to be implemented effective September 29, 2018. Attached is a NAPS Newsbreak with more details related to this issue.
Thank you,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 024-18 – Bob Levi Hired as NAPS Director of Legislative & Political Affairs
NAPS has hired Bob Levi as the new NAPS Director of Legislative & Political Affairs effective October 20th. Bob Levi has nearly four decades of experience on postal matters, including experience as a Capitol Hill staffer and a legislative representative and lobbyist.
Board Memo 023-18 – NAPS and USPS Factfinding Hearing on Pay Matters Scheduled
On July 6, 2018, the National Association of Postal Supervisors initiated the factfinding process and filed under the auspices of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS). The factfinding hearing is scheduled for December 10 and 11, 2018.
Board Memo 022-18 – Survey on Identifying Opportunities to Improve Package Acceptance Practices
NAPS Headquarters received the attached correspondence detailing plans to survey employees on opportunities to improve package acceptance practices.
Board Memo 021-18 – Update of the NAPS Constitution & Bylaws, September 2018
NAPS Headquarters has reviewed and updated the Constitution & Bylaws as of September 2018 based on the resolutions passed at the 2018 National Convention. Please see the attached electronic copy. The updated document will be in the next issue of The Postal Supervisor.
Board Memo 020-18 – Annuitant Reemployment for the Holidays
On September 4th, 2018, the National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) received the attached correspondence soliciting Postal Service annuitants for temporary reemployment during the holidays. Annuitants will be able to apply for these positions September 10 through 24.
Board Memo 019-18 – NAPS Rejects USPS July 20, 2018 Revised EAS Pay Decision
Please find NAPS’s official announcement in rejecting the Postal Service’s July 20, 2018 revised pay decision. The announcement also includes NAPS Executive Board’s decision to continue the factfinding process made available under federal law under the auspices of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 018-18 USPS Offers Revised EAS Pay Package
On July 20, 2018, the National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) received the attached revised EAS field final pay package offer from the US Postal Service. While NAPS reviews the revised USPS pay offer, NAPS will continue its action to file for factfinding, under the auspices of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS).
Board Memo 017-18 Criteria for Maintenance Managers
On July 20, 2018, the National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) received USPS correspondence (attached) from Simon Storey, Vice President of Employee Resource Management, announcing a review of current staffing criteria for Maintenance Managers. The correspondence further explains that effectively immediately, levels of maintenance mangers will not be reclassified based on eWHEP changes until a review of the current criteria is evaluated.
Board Memo 015-18 National Convention Additional Grand Banquet Tickets on Sale
Starting July 12 through July 27, NAPS members who are attending the 2018 NAPS National Convention may purchase additional Grand Banquet tickets in advance by calling NAPS Headquarters.
Board Memo 011-18 USPS EAS Pay Decision Received
Executive Board,
On June 28, 2018, the National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) received a final FY2016-2019 EAS Pay Decision from the U.S. Postal Service. NAPS is currently reviewing this pay decision. Please share with your respective members.
Thank you.
Here is my February Blog hope you enjoy!
Happy Belated New Years everyone. Started a little late this year but wanted to share up to date info with everyone.
The USPS commercial says the Postal Service delivers more packages than any other company, except one notable exception, Santa Claus!
Happy December and Happy Holidays
Welcome November! Here is my blog for this month. Don't forget to VOTE Tuesday, November 6th!
Happy October hope you enjoy this month's blog
As September progresses we begin to look forward to fall and for many the changing of the seasons. Hope you enjoy this month's NAPS Blog issues.
August is winding down and soon Fall will be approaching. The kids are going back to school and Postal Workers are preparing for Peak season.
Election mail in November and the rush to help bring Christmas to our customers!
Hope you enjoy this month's edition.
Marilyn Walton
Happy Belated 4th of July! This mid-week holiday has everyone off scheduled. Hope you enjoy this month's edition.
Marilyn Walton
Here comes summer enjoy! Attached is my NAPS June Blog hope you like the message!
Hope everyone is enjoying the more spring like weather and looking forward to busy month of May!
Happy April hope you enjoy this month's Blog.
For those NAPS delegates attending the LTS see you in DC. For those at home write your legislator at their local office, or call or email their DC office and ask them to support our NAPS delegates as they visit Capitol Hill.
Marilyn Walton
Happy Valentine's Day & President's Day!
Happy New Year everyone, hope this year brings your good health and happiness!
Marilyn Walton
marilynwalton@comcast.net
