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Board Memo 121-2023: NAPS Discussion with USPS That Leads to Changes in NPA Change Out

September 28, 2023

Board Memo 121-2023: NAPS Discussion with USPS That Leads to Changes in NPA Change Out

Executive Board,

NAPS has had recent discussions with USPS concerning proposed changes to the NPA payout metrices for both Field NPA and the expanded HQ NPA HERO process for FY23.

NAPS has made it clear that actions need to be taken to address current shortfalls in the USPS Pay Matrices in light of continued economic shortfalls as well as the August 31, 2023, announcement of an 5.2% (4.7% pay, .5% locality pay) wage increase authorized by President Biden for other Federal employees. The announced pay raise for other Federal employees (5.2%) was the subject of recent discussions between USPS and NAPS Resident Officers.

While we at NAPS have some reservations as to what EOY Budget Flex will be implemented by the USPS that could negate the benefits of this adjustment to the Pay Matrices, NAPS agrees with this proposal.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 120-2023: Mail Processing Facility Reviews and Service Talk Notices

September 27, 2023

Board Memo 120-2023: Mail Processing Facility Reviews and Service Talk Notices

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed of USPS intent to conduct Mail Processing Facility Reviews at five locations. Attached are service talk notices that will be provided to the employees at the five facilities mentioned below.

-          Trenton, NJ P&DC into Philadelphia P&DC

-          Provo, UT P&DC into Salt Lake City Auxiliary Service Facility

-          Greenville, SC P&DC into Charlotte LPC and Charlotte RPDC

-          South Suburban (Chicago), IL P&DC into Chicago South RPDC

-          Minneapolis, MN P&DC into St. Paul, MN P&DC

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 119-2023: Four Surface Transfer Center Closures & RIF Separation Notices

September 19, 2023

Board Memo 119-2023: Four Surface Transfer Center Closures & RIF Separation Notices

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received notices of three Surface Transfer Centers (STC) closing in October 2023. These closures are located in Atlanta, Springfield MA, Washington, and Southern California STC’s. There are currently twenty (20) non-bargaining employees assigned to the four STC’s that are scheduled for closure.

Non-Bargaining employees will receive a Specific RIF Notice this week with a RIF separation effective dated of December 29, 2023. Please see the attached townhall presentation and RIF timeline.

NAPS HQ will work with members being impacted by this Organizational Change to ensure that all opportunities for job placement are pursued and that all NAPS members do find a new position prior to the RIF implementation date.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 118-2023: Hurricane Lee Impacting Atlantic Area

September 19, 2023

Board Memo 118-2023: Hurricane Lee Impacting Atlantic Area

Executive Board,

NAPS has received an update on Hurricane Lee that impacted the Atlantic Area this past weekend. Please see below.

Situation:

• Hurricane Lee made landfall in far western Nova Scotia, Canada yesterday evening.
• Recovery efforts in Maine continue.

People:

• All employees have been accounted for.
• No injuries have been reported.

Property:

• One (1) office in the Maine-New Hampshire-Vermont District reported a flooded basement.
• One (1) vehicle sustained damages from a falling tree.
• Thirty-three (33) offices in the Maine-Hew Hampshire-Vermont District are without power.  Grid power restoration is anticipated to be complete tomorrow.

Product:

• Five (5) offices in the Maine-Hew Hampshire-Vermont District were unable to open.
• Normal operations anticipated for Monday pending ferry and air transportation to the islands.
• Fifteen (15) offices in the Maine-Hew Hampshire-Vermont District had missed deliveries due to closed roadways.

Communications:

• Unions and Management Associations have been briefed.
• Area/Region; District and Division leadership.

Thank you, and be safe. 

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 117-2023: Updated RPDC Presentation

September 11, 2023

Board Memo 117-2023: Updated RPDC Presentation

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest update on the 12 RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 116-2023: S&DC; Presentation Update

September 11, 2023

Board Memo 116-2023: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest update on the implementation of the S&DC facilities. Please note that the references to Transfer Hubs pertains to the processing of parcels at those facilities.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 115-2023: NC District Mars Hill Robbery

September 7, 2023

Board Memo 115-2023: NC District Mars Hill Robbery

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed of an incident that took place on September 5^th in Mars Hill, NC. Please see details below.

On September 5, 2023, at approximately 1:07pm RCA Teresa Ramsay was out on R001 at 224 Spring Drive in Mars Hill NC 28754 when someone approached her vehicle and pulled her out of her car. She was beaten badly and the vehicle was stolen with approximately 170 parcels and all the mail for most of the route. She was taken by ambulance to Mission Emergency room in Asheville.  The police, the inspectors and the sheriff departments are investigating to find her 2015 Jeep. Her DOB is 09-11-1977.  Management has been in touch with EAP and will offer it to all employees and their families.

Additional information was received that employee was shot in the face during robbery and underwent successful surgery.  She remains in intensive care.  Suspect was apprehended this morning.

We will keep you posted on any updates.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 114-2023 Executive Board Meeting Minutes

September 1, 2023

Board Memo 114-2023: Executive Board Meeting Minutes

Executive Board,

Attached are the Executive Board meeting minutes held on August 30, 2023.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 113-2023: NEWSBREAK NAPS vs USPS

August 31, 2023

Board Memo 113-2023: NEWSBREAK NAPS vs USPS

Executive Board,

The National Association of Postal Supervisors has reached another milestone in our lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service. On August 15^th, the U.S. District Court has ruled that NAPS is entitled to discovery in its challenge of USPS pay actions. The judge ordered the Postal Service to identify which EAS labor-management personnel at area and headquarters facilities are purportedly ineligible for NAPS representation, in light of NAPS’s right to represent EAS personnel at those facilities.

NAPS has filed a proposed discovery order with the court that would establish a 90-day period of discovery.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 112-2023 Update on Tropical Storm Idalia Impacting North Carolina

August 31, 2023

Board Memo 112-2023: Update on Tropical Storm Idalia Impacting North Carolina

Executive Board,

NAPS has received an update on Tropical Storm Idalia impacting North Carolina. Please see below.

Below is the 8/31/23 – Thursday, 5:00 AM EST forecast maps for Tropical Storm Idalia showing the forecast track and rainfall.

The excel spreadsheet lists all facilities that fall within the area forecasted to experience tropical storm force winds (i.e. greater than 39 mph).

At 500 AM EDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Idalia was located 45 miles SSW of Wilmington, North Carolina. Idalia is moving toward the east-northeast near 21 mph, and this general motion is expected to continue this morning.  An eastward to east-southeastward motion is forecast to begin later today and continue through Saturday. 

On the forecast track, the center of Idalia will just offshore of the coast of North Carolina today. Idalia will then move over the western Atlantic into the weekend.

Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph with higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected today, but some gradual weakening could occur Friday and Saturday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 185 miles from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 991 mb.

Also, below is the excessive rainfall outlook map for Tropical Storm Idalia with corresponding excel spreadsheet of post offices.

Network facilities falling within High, Moderate and Slight risks of flash flooding are labeled.  Attached Excel file contains full list of postal facilities and their risk of flash flooding.

           165 Total Postal Facilities

           1 Network Facility

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 111-2023: Greater New Jersey P&DC; Townhall Presentation & RIF Timeline

August 30, 2023

Board Memo 111-2023: Greater New Jersey P&DC Townhall Presentation & RIF Timeline

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received the townhall presentation and RIF timeline of the closing of Greater New Jersey’s Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC). The townhall was conducted on August 24^th with all non-bargaining employees.

Impacted employees received a Specific RIF Notice dated August 29, 2023 with a RIF separation effective dated of February 9, 2024. Please see the attached townhall presentation and RIF timeline.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board_Memo_110-2023_Shooting_Incident_in_North_Little_Rock,_AR.pdf

August 28, 2023

Board Memo 110-2023: Shooting Incident in North Little Rock, AR

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received information below regarding a shooting incident that took place in North Little Rock Main Post Office.

1. Little Rock Arkansas Inspectors were notified at approximately 8:07 am. US Marshals Service were pursuing a wanted suspect on foot for a recent shooting of a bail bondsman.
2. Suspect ran into the rear of the North Little Rock MPO located at 300 W. Pershing Blvd., North Little Rock, AR 72114, as a Letter Carrier was exiting door. 
3. US Marshals pursued the suspect into the North Little Rock MPO as he barricaded himself inside the Post Office.
4. All employees safely exited North Little Rock MPO except for Supervisor Sandra Dodd (EIN: 02399427)
5. Supervisor Dodd was able to barricade herself in a safe location in the PO.
6. US Marshals contacted North Little Rock PD and their SWAT team responded to the scene and attempted to negotiate with the suspect.
7. Law Enforcement was able to make contact with Dodd and determine her location inside the building in relation to the suspect’s location.
8. It was determined that the employee’s location was on the opposite side of the building from the suspect and law enforcement.
9. As negotiations failed, the suspect fired his weapon, and the SWAT team engaged the suspect by returning fire.  Multiple shots were fired inside the PO.
10. The suspect is deceased as a result of the exchange.
11. Supervisor Dodd was located and uninjured.
12. PO remains closed as the scene is being processed as a result of the shooting.
13. All employees were accounted for and uninjured.
14. I have spoken with District Manager Diane Ingland and confirmed all employees have been offered EAP.
15. We are coordinating with North Little Rock PD PIO and USPIS NHQ PIO.
16. Postal Inspectors remain on scene working with the other law enforcement agencies regarding this incident.

Our prayers are with those who have been effect by this tragic incident.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 109-2023: MPFR Results in Georgia and Oregon

August 28, 2023

Board Memo 109-2023: MPFR Results in Georgia and Oregon

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received the decisions from the Postal Service as a result of the 408s (MPFRs) in Georgia and Oregon. The results conducted at four RPDC locations (2 in Georgia and 2 in Oregon) supports in keeping the facilities open and modernizing them as Local Processing Centers (LPCs). See results below.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 108-2023: New Supervisor Differential Adjustments Effective August 26, 2023

August 25, 2023

Board Memo 108-2023: New Supervisor Differential Adjustments Effective August 26, 2023

Executive Board,

Attached please find the new Supervisor Differential Adjustment (SDA) chart that will take effect tomorrow, August 26, 2023.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 107-2023 Update on Tropical Storm Harold Impacting Texas

August 23, 2023

Board Memo 107-2023: Update on Tropical Storm Harold Impacting Texas

Executive Board,

NAPS has received an update on Tropical Storm Harold impacting Texas. Please see below.

The attached excel spreadsheet lists all facilities that fall within the area forecasted to experience tropical storm force winds (i.e. greater than 39 mph) or if they fall within the storm eye track area.

A brief explanation of the specific hurricane map is included on the second page. However, please note that some features described may not be displayed in the current map due to non-availability of data.

At 400 AM CDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Harold was located 155 miles ESE of Port Mansfield Texas.  Harold is moving toward the west-northwest near 18 mph. This general motion is expected to continue through tonight, and the system is forecast to move inland over south Texas by midday today.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph with higher gusts. Some strengthening is possible before Harold reaches the Texas coast.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb.

Also, attached is the excessive rainfall outlook map for Tropical Storm Harold with corresponding excel spreadsheet of post offices.

Network facilities falling within High, Moderate and Slight risks of flash flooding are labeled.  Attached Excel file contains full list of postal facilities and their risk of flash flooding.

• 102 Total Postal Facilities
• 4 Total Network Facilities

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 106-2023 Final Report on Tropical Storm Hilary’s Impact on the West Coast

August 22, 2023

Board Memo 106-2023: Final Report on Tropical Storm Hilary’s Impact on the West Coast

Executive Board,

NAPS has received a final report regarding tropical storm, Hilary, that impacted California. Please see below.

The response for Tropical Strom Hilary has transitioned to recovery.  All remaining issues are being handled through the Districts and the WestPAC Area with support from Headquarters functions as needed.

This will be the last HQ Summary Situation Report (SITREP) for this event.

Situation: Recovery from Tropical Storm Hilary continues in California.

People:

• All employees have been accounted for (all functions).
• The thirty-two (32) employees who were unable to get to their normal work locations yesterday have reported to their normal work locations today.

Property:

• Two (2) offices in the California 3 District remain inaccessible due to closed/flooded roadways and have not been assessed yet.
• The remaining five that were inaccessible yesterday in California 6 and California 3 Districts are accessible and have no impacts.

Product:

• Normal operations for all Districts; Processing and Logistics today.
• Two (2) offices in California 3 District remain closed today due to inaccessibility from closed/debris covered roads. These offices will be COOP’ed if roads remain closed after today.
• All offices received mail today (except the two that remain inaccessible).

Communications:

• The Employee Emergency Hotline has been updated to reflect normal operations.
• Unions and Management Associations have been briefed.
• Industry Alerts will be updated accordingly.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 105-2023 New Test Kitting in Five Locations

August 21, 2023

Board Memo 105-2023: New Test Kitting in Five Locations

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed that operations will initiate test kitting operations in the five locations below with possible expansion to ten. Current complement is available to provide the required support.

We will keep you posted on any updates we receive.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 104-2023 Tropical Storm Hilary Impacting the West Coast

August 21, 2023

Board Memo 104-2023: Tropical Storm Hilary Impacting the West Coast

Executive Board,

NAPS has received information regarding tropical storm Hilary currently impacting California. Please see below.

Attached is the 8/20/23 – Sunday 5:00 PM EST forecast maps for Tropical Storm Hilary showing the forecast track and rainfall.

The attached excel spreadsheet lists all facilities that fall within the area forecasted to experience tropical storm force winds (i.e. greater than 39 mph) or if they fall within the storm eye track area.

A brief explanation of the specific hurricane map is included on the second page. However, please note that some features described may not be displayed in the current map due to non-availability of data.

At 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Hilary was located about 115 miles SSE of San Diego, California. Hilary is moving toward the north near 23 mph and the storm is expected to accelerate even more as it moves north-northwestward to northward during the next day or so. 

On the forecast track, the center of Hilary will move across southern California in the next few hours.

Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph with higher gusts. Weakening is expected to continue, but Hilary is forecast to remain a tropical storm while it moves across southern California.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 230 miles from the center.  A sustained wind of 47 mph (75 km/h) with a gust of 70 mph (113 km/h) was reported at Sill Hill, California.   A sustained wind of 47 mph (75 km/h) with a gust of 72 mph was reported at Hauser Mountain, California.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 990 mb.

Our prayers are with those being impacted by the ongoing natural disasters effecting the west coast.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 103-2023 June FY23 NPA Performance Reports

August 21, 2023

Board Memo 103-2023: June FY23 NPA Performance Reports

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received June FY23 NPA Performance Reports. Included in these reports are monthly/YTD scorecards rankings for Delivery/Retail by district, Processing/Maintenance by Division, and Logistics by Region. Also included are monthly/YTD date on HQ silo performance.

Reports will be posted under the Forms and Documents section of NAPS website, Forms & Documents.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 102-2023 Wildfires Impacting Westpac Area in Maui, Hawaii

August 11, 2023

Board Memo 102-2023: Wildfires Impacting Westpac Area in Maui, Hawaii

Executive Board,

NAPS has been informed of the wildfires impacting the Westpac Area in Maui. Please see below.

Situation:  The Lahaina fire is 80% contained.  Entry into Lahaina remains restricted while the firefighting efforts continue.  Lahaina remains without power. Landline and cellular communications, including 911 service in northwest Maui (Lahaina area) are unavailable due to fire damage to the fiber optic cables. Mandatory evacuation orders for 8,250 residents remain in place. Six (6) shelters are open with an estimated 2,113 occupants.

People: 

• All employees are accounted for.
• Seven (7) employees have lost their homes.
• Postal Employees Relief Fund (PERF) information was provided to all employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) contact information was provided to all employees.

Property:

• Inspectors were able to gain access to Lahaina and performed a cursory assessment of the two facilities.

o   The Lahaina Post Office was not damaged.

o   The Downtown Lahaina Finance Station is damaged (Roof has collapsed; appears to be a total loss)

Product:

• The Lahaina and Downtown Lahaina Post Offices remain closed.
• Mail is being staged at the Kahului Air Stop and at Wailuku Post Office 96793.

Communication: 

• Area/Division and District leadership.
• Industry Alerts have been posted.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 101-2023 MSPB e-Appeal Downtime

August 11, 2023

Board Memo 101-2023: MSPB e-Appeal Downtime

Executive Board,

The MSPB e-Appeal Online system will be down starting September 9, 2023.  All deadlines will be extended 28 days (See attached).  The processing for all appeals will be suspended from September 9, 2023, through October 1, 2023, including the filing a new appeal. 

Example (1), if the effective date of removal is August 9, 2023, or earlier, you have 30 days to appeal.  The last date to appeal is Sept 8, 2023.  We need to file the appeal!     The extension would not apply.

Example (2), if the effective date is August 10, 2023, or later, you will have an additional of 28 calendar days to file the appeal.  For the above date, the last day to file an appeal will be Monday October 9, 2023 (58 days is Saturday October 7, 2023).

Note, the above examples are not considering the date of receipt of the Letter of Decision. 

The bottom line, if you have a member who receives a Letter of Decision with an effective date of August 9, or earlier, you need to get the appeal to Labor Relations Admin Group LLC ASAP.

Also, I would add that during the period of September 9, 2023, through October 1, 2023, you should be sending the appeal to Labor Relations Admin Group LLC.  Do not hold the case(s).  LRAG, LLC will file the appeals when the e-Appeal system is back online.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact LRAG, LLC or NAPS HQ.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 100-2023 Updated RPDC Presentation

August 11, 2023

Board Memo 100-2023: Updated RPDC Presentation

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest update on the RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 099-2023 Tornado Impact at Baring, Missouri Post Office

August 8, 2023

Board Memo 099-2023: Tornado Impact at Baring, Missouri Post Office

Executive Board,

NAPS has been informed of the impact of a tornado touching down on the Baring, MO Post Office. See below.

Situation – A tornado struck the Baring MO 63531 PO (Level 4 office) last night. 

People:

• All employees accounted for
• No injuries reported.

Property:

• Facility exterior/interior wall in the break room area suffered substantial damage. 
• FSSP Ticket #2925102 has been opened.
• AMT responded and was able to secure the facility.
• Facilities will have contractors out tomorrow to assess the structural integrity and make temporary repairs.
• Break area closed and secured.
• Retrieved all salvageable items from site.

Product:

• Retail unit including 57 rented PO boxes moved to APO Edina Post Office 63537.
• Delivery Operations have been COOPed to the Edina Post Office 63537.
• All Baring Box CPMS scans have been placed out of service.

Communications:

• Employees have been informed.
• HCR driver informed.
• District leadership has been informed.
• District Communications Specialist has been informed.
• FSSP has called as Critical Incident.
• Information will be entered into PANS.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 098-2023: 2023 June NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes

August 8, 2023

Board Memo 098-2023: 2023 June NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes

Executive Board,

Attached are the NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes for June 2023.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 097-2023: 2023 March and May NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes

August 8, 2023

Board Memo 097-2023: 2023 March and May NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes

Executive Board,

Attached are the NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes for March and May 2023.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 096-2023 S&DC; Presentation Update

August 3, 2023

Board Memo 096-2023: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest update on the implementation of the S&DC facilities.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 095-2023 Updated RPDC Presentation

August 3, 2023

Board Memo 095-2023: Updated RPDC Presentation

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest update on the 12 RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 094-2023 MPFR 408 Documents for Four Processing and Distribution Centers

August 1, 2023

Board Memo 094-2023: MPFR 408 Documents for Four Processing and Distribution Centers

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed of USPS HQ issuance of the business case for the implementation of the AMP process for four (4) Processing and Distribution Centers (P&DC’s). These documents will be posted online today.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 093-2023 Surface Transfer Center Closure in Northern California

August 1, 2023

Board Memo 093-2023: Surface Transfer Center Closure in Northern California

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ received notification from USPS HQ that the Surface Transfer Center (STC) in Northern California will close no sooner than October 2, 2023. Non-bargaining employees assigned to this site will receive Specific Reduction-in-Force (RIF) Separation Notices effective November 3, 2023. There are currently six (6) non-bargaining employees assigned to this STC. These employees will be notified of the closure today.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 092-2023: S&DC; Presentation Update

August 1, 2023

Board Memo 092-2023: S&DC Presentation Update 

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest update on the implementation of the S&DC facilities.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 091-2023 RPDC Presentation Update

August 1, 2023

Board Memo 091-2023: RPDC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest update on the 12 RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 090-2023: Extended Special Exempt

July 27, 2023

Board Memo 090-2023: Extended Special Exempt

Executive Board,

Beginning in April of 2022, NAPS discussed the issue of Managers, Postmasters and Supervisors delivering mail with USPS HQ. Though the position of NAPS is that EAS should not be delivering mail, in situations where all avenues to deliver mail have been exhausted, should an Exempt Manager, Postmaster or Supervisor be instructed to deliver mail they will receive additional compensation.

In September of 2022 the Resident Officers and Northeast Region Vice President Tom Roma met with Postal Headquarters to discuss the issue of EAS being required to deliver mail. The outcome of this meeting brokered the EAS Carrying Mail Survey and the NAPS negotiated memorandum that all exempt Postmasters level 22 and below and all exempt Station Managers of Customer Service be entitled to additional pay should the need arise where they are required to deliver mail.

On April 5, 2023, due to counter concerns received during the 2023 LTS townhall and Executive Board meeting, NAPS rescinded its request for an extension of this memorandum. NAPS had received notification from the USPS that their intent is to continue the current memorandum that affords otherwise FLSA exempt EAS to be compensated for work hours used to deliver mail in violation of the CBA for the next quarter.

On Tuesday July 18, 2023, NAPS HQ was contacted by USPS HQ concerning the extension of pay compensation as part of the original Agreement on Exempt Managers & Postmasters Delivering Mail made by NAPS. USPS HQ has stated to the field that staffing concerns have eased considerably; in light of that, EAS carrying of mail should be significantly reduced.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 089-2023: Mail Processing Facility Reviews and Notice of Public Meetings

July 25, 2023

Board Memo 089-2023: Mail Processing Facility Reviews and Notice of Public Meetings

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed of USPS intent to conduct Mail Processing Facility Reviews at two locations in Georgia and two locations in Oregon. Attached are notices to the public announcing public meetings were communicated yesterday. Please see locations below.

-          Augusta, Georgia P&DC into the Atlanta, GA RPDC

-          Macon, GA P&DC into the Atlanta, GA RPDC

-          Eugene, Oregon P&DC into the Portland, OR RPDC

-          Medford, OR P&DF into the Portland, OR RPDC

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 088-2023: Updated S&DC; Presentation

July 20, 2023

Board Memo 088-2023: Updated S&DC Presentation

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest update on the implementation of the S&DC facilities as of today.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 087-2023 Updated MFA User Guide and FAQs for LiteBlue

July 19, 2023

Board Memo 087-2023: Updated MFA User Guide and FAQs for LiteBlue

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ received the updated MFA User Guide and FAQ files for LiteBlue from USPS HQ. Please make note of the changes mentioned below.

-          User Guide (mfa-user-guide.pdf)

o   Page 4 has been updated to state the following:

When setting up MFA for LiteBlue, please use your preferred personal device.

On your subsequent log in, please use a Postal Service device (if you have access to one).

-          FAQs (mfa-faqs.pdf)

o   Page 1 has been updated to state the following:

When setting up MFA for LiteBlue, please use your preferred personal device. On your subsequent log in, please use a Postal Service device if you have access to one.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 086-2023: LiteBlue Update

July 18, 2023

Board Memo 086-2023: LiteBlue Update

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received the following bullet points from yesterday’s Zoom meeting regarding LiteBlue

-          Due to elevated security threats, we implemented additional device and location security policies in LiteBlue in March 2023.

-          These policies monitor user log in activity to detect anomalies associated with known security threats, such as phishing, account takeover, etc.

-          Specifically, the additional security policies monitor IP addresses, locations, devices, and time between attempted log ins.

-          Ultimately, these policies are designed to safeguard employee account information by blocking attempted log ins from unrecognized devices or locations.

As we continue to receive information on this issue, we will share with NAPS Regional and Area VP’s.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 085-2023 Updates on Mercury Spill in Clearfield Utah Post Office

July 17, 2023

Board Memo 085-2023: Updates on Mercury Spill in Clearfield Utah Post Office

Executive Board,

NAPS has received further updates on the mercury spill impacting the Clearfield Utah Post Office.  See below.

Updated: 7/17/2023

• Contractor began set up of analyzing equipment during the evening of 7/16 but had to delay when the postmaster’s office began having high readings of mercury.
• Sampling was halted while the office was cleaned.
• Sampling analysis began at approximately 4am EST.  The collection period will take approximately 8 hours.
• Once all samples are ready, they are being flown to a laboratory in California.
• The lab has indicated that results will be available within 6 hours of receipt.
• Clearance may be possible by late this evening for a potential reopening of the facility on Tuesday 7/18 (assuming results are favorably assessed by USPS IH)

Updated: 7/16/2023

• Cleaning has continued throughout the day with analyzer testing as the contractor progressed.
• Anticipate beginning analytical (lab) sampling this evening.
• Lab in California has committed to a quick turnaround for results.
• Results expected mid-day Monday, July 17.
• Lab results will be reviewed and evaluated by USPS Industrial Hygienist.  If test results are not favorable, the contractor will be onsite to continue cleanup efforts.  If cleared by USPS IH, the facility may be able to open on Tuesday, July 18. 
• A supervisor who worked on the day that the mercury was identified requested to have her clothing and car tested.  The car came back clean but her clothing tested positive for mercury.  The USPS is working with the contractor to go to her home for possible testing.
• Cleaned and cleared mail has been stored in totes for better organization per the direction of the postmaster.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 084-2023: Update on Mercury Spill in Clearfield Utah Post Office

July 14, 2023

Board Memo 084-2023: Update on Mercury Spill in Clearfield Utah Post Office

Executive Board,

NAPS has received an update on the mercury spill impacting the Clearfield Utah Post Office.  See below.

Evening update for the Clearfield PO Mercury Spill. 

SLC ASF

• EPRRS Contractor (Contractor) cleared semi-truck that carried parcels from Clearfield PO to the ASF.  No mercury was identified.
• The Contractor cleared the semi-truck driver’s personal items. No mercury was identified.
• Due to the suspicion that the parcel could have been processed days before mercury was identified at the Clearfield PO, the USPS Industrial Hygienist (IH) directed the contractors to performed mercury vapor sampling and assessment on the docks and processing areas of the Salt Lake City ASF.
• After the Salt Lake City ASF was cleared, the Plant Manager mentioned the potential for parcels from the Clearfield PO to travel through the Salt Lake City P&DC.  As a precautionary measure, USPS IH directed the contractor to evaluate that facility for mercury contamination.  No mercury was identified.
• Clearance letters for the semi-truck, SLC ASF, SLC P&DC pending – anticipated tomorrow afternoon.

Clearfield Post Office

• The Contractor is currently at the Clearfield PO performing their assessment and cleanup activities.
• Material in hamper was confirmed to be mercury.
• The Contractor will continue to assess and clean throughout the rest of today and overnight.
• The source package has not yet been identified – contractor currently looking on site at the Clearfield PO.
• The Contractor will also send a small team to assess the employee’s car and home, who handled the packages on the day the mercury was discovered.  USPIS will escort the contractor to the location of the vehicle/home.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 083-2023: LiteBlue Update

July 13, 2023

Board Memo 083-2023: LiteBlue Update

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed that;

-          The USPS has been notified of fraudulent activity against the LiteBlue application. 

-          This is a different, more sophisticated scheme that is compromising the MFA one time passcode.

-          Out of an abundance of caution we will be disabling the ability to make net to bank or allotment changes while we investigate. 

-          Employees can still cancel net to bank or allotments through the IVR and we are working with the HRSSC to implement a process to establish net to bank and allotments moving forward.

As we receive more information on this issue, we will share with NAPS Regional and Area VP’s.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 082-2023: Mercury Spill in Clearfield Utah Post Office

July 13, 2023

Board Memo 082-2023: Mercury Spill in Clearfield Utah Post Office

Executive Board,

NAPS has been informed of a new Mercury Spill impacting the Clearfield Utah Post Office.  See below.

USPS Headquarters Industrial Hygienist is engaged with onsite leadership and the Emergency Preparedness Response and Recovery (EPRRS) contractors.

To this point, the source mail piece has not been identified.

7/12/23 – 7/13/23 (Overnight Activities):

• EPRRS Contractor is coordinating with local USPS POCs at Clearfield PO and SLC ASF to obtain a timeline of mercury identification and potential path of transit.
• HCR Contractor truck was isolated at ASF where mercury was last presumed to be located.
• EPRRS Contractor mobilized sub-contractor to the ASF overnight, arrived ~4:15 AM local (mountain) time.
• 4:30 AM to 6:30 AM MST – sub contractor screened gaylord boxes of mail from the truck. Screened mail that was cleared was offloaded into a clean trailer.
• 6:30 AM MST to 9:30 AM MST – sub-contractor continues screening gaylord boxes, 6 to 7 gaylords left to screen plus the cab of the truck where the driver’s bagged personal items/clothing and shoes are located (driver handled mail in the truck).
• EPRRS Contractor will provide additional support throughout the day - estimated to arrive on site before 1 pm MST, with an additional contractor rep arriving this evening, if needed.

7/13/23 (Morning Activities)

• No mercury vapor has been detected in the HCR truck at this time – full clearance of vehicle expected within the hour, if no mercury identified.
• The truck has been sitting out in 75+ degree heat; possibly allowing any mercury to off-gassed.
• USPS IH will confirm with site POCs the package route – in order to identify any additional or potential pathways.

Planned activities for 7/13/23

• Continue heating and screening mail in the truck and the cab of the truck – clear vehicle, if appropriate.
• CTEH (EPRRS subcontractor) will advise next location to screen depending if mercury vapor is identified in the truck or not – ASF, MPO, or employee residence.
• USPS/USPIS assistance needed to help coordinate screening of employee residence.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 081-2023: Notice of STC Closures

July 13, 2023

Board Memo 081-2023: Notice of STC Closures

Executive Board,

NAPS has received official notification of the RIF closure of 3 STC facilities impacting 18 EAS.  Attached is the notice to NAPS and the RIF timeline.

NAPS will coordinate with USPS HQ on LAC job posting opportunities to get impacted EAS place prior to the RIF date of 10/20/2023.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 080-2023: Updated S&DC; Presentation

July 13, 2023

Board Memo 080-2023: Updated S&DC Presentation

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest update on the implementation of the S&DC facilities for September under the DFA plan.  NAPS is working with USPS HQ on getting status updates on S&DC facilities that have be stood up previously.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 079-2023: Current RPDC/LPC Presentation

July 13, 2023

Board Memo 079-2023: Current RPDC/LPC Presentation

Executive Board,

The attached presentation marks the current transition process for the 12 RP&DC’s under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

NAPS is working with the USPS to identify what zips will be process at the various facility types in this Organizational Change.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 078-2023: Notice of Intent to Conduct MPFR

July 12, 2023

Board Memo 078-2023: Notice of Intent to Conduct MPFR

Executive Board,

NAPS has received official notification of the implementation of the USPS newly revised and renamed handbook covering the procedures for conducting an AMP study at four mail processing facilities.

See attached. 

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 077-2023: USPS Proposed EAS Staffing for the RP&DC; & LPC

July 6, 2023

Board Memo 077-2023: USPS Proposed EAS Staffing for the RP&DC & LPC

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received that attached proposal from USPS HQ for EAS staffing of the RP&DC and LPC under the Delivery for America plan.  NAPS has requested a full briefing on this proposal from the USPS considering NAPS’ rights under 39 U.S. Code § 1004 to participate directly in the planning and development of pay policies and schedules, fringe benefit programs, and other programs relating to supervisory and other managerial employees has not been adhered to.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 076-2023 EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

July 3, 2023

Board Memo 076-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ continues to request, receive, and monitor the EAS work hours that are being reported on the survey in conjunction with the NAPS negotiated memorandum that all exempt Postmasters level 22 and below and all exempt Station Managers of Customer Service be entitled to additional pay should the need arise where they are required to deliver mail. As a reminder, this data can serve to validate the mandate that EAS deliver mail in violation of the CBA as well as support the request for additional pay for work hours used for the “delivery of mail.”

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 063-2023 (June 13, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 075-2023: Update on Mercury Spill in Las Vegas

June 29, 2023

Board Memo 075-2023: Update on Mercury Spill in Las Vegas

Executive Board,

Below is an update on the mercury spill in Las Vegas.

6/26/2023: Las Vegas Mercury Spill PM update, information per USPS Industrial Hygienist Brandon Henderson

Las Vegas PSA (Henderson)

1. Contractor began final clearance activities overnight last night, 6/25/2023.
2. Contractor drove samples from Las Vegas to a lab in Los Angeles for analytical testing; arrived at the lab at 8:00am local time.
3. Contractor stated there were no issues reported when the lab took custody of the samples.
4. Final clearance samples are still being processed by the lab.
5. Contractor will inform USPS Industrial Hygiene team of the results as soon as they are reviewed by the Toxicologist.
6. If results are favorable, CIH team will inform Las Vegas PSA plant manager clearance is granted.
7. Clearance certificate will be provided by the contractor as soon as possible.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 074-2023: USPS Ground Advantage Implementation

June 23, 2023

Board Memo 074-2023: USPS Ground Advantage Implementation

Executive Board,

Please see below the updated Ground Advantage Implementation NAPS received from USPS.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 073-2023: Update on Mercury Spill in Las Vegas

June 21, 2023

Board Memo 073-2023: Update on Mercury Spill in Las Vegas

Executive Board,

Below is an update on the mercury spill in Las Vegas.

6/20/2023: Las Vegas Mercury Spill update, information per USPS Industrial Hygienist Brandon Henderson

Las Vegas PSA (Henderson)

Admin portion of PSA

1. Contractor expects the analytical results of the office area by end of business today.
   1. Contractor will notify USPS once results are received.
   2. Contractor will supply Certificate of Clearance for the office area only once results are received.

SIPS 2 machine

1. Contractor continued heating and venting the SIPS 2 machine overnight.
   1. Contractor still got readings outside of the acceptable criteria.
   2. Contractor believes there is still mercury trapped within the crevices of the machine and more mercury is becoming exposed as the machine becomes more heated.
2. Contractor will continue to heat and vent the containment around SIPS 2 through today to vaporize and off gas mercury that is still trapped within the machine.
   1. The contractors believe the heating and venting process is effective but proving to be slow.

By close of day today, we will need to determine how to proceed.  There are currently two options on the table. USPS IH will consult with the contractor and make a recommendation by 6/21/2023.

1. Continue to heat and vent until the mercury numbers come down to acceptable limits.
2. Consider dismantling the SIPS2 in order to get a more thorough cleaning under panels and in small areas that cannot currently be reached.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 072-2023: Union RPDC Implementation Update

June 21, 2023

Board Memo 072-2023: Union RPDC Implementation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the Union RPDC Implementation Update as of June 1, 2023. Please take note that USPS has changed the format for these reports, now separating them by day and craft.

The next management association briefing is scheduled for this Thursday, June 22^nd.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 071-2023: S&DC; Implementation Update

June 21, 2023

Board Memo 071-2023: S&DC Implementation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the S&DC Implementation Update as of June 1, 2023. Please take note that USPS has changed the format for these reports, now separating them by day and craft.

The next management association briefing is scheduled for this Thursday, June 22^nd.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 070-2023: Severe Storms Across Northern and Western Ohio

June 21, 2023

Board Memo 070-2023: Severe Storms Across Northern and Western Ohio

Executive Board,

Below is an update from Michael Swigart, Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding the severe storms and tornados in northern and western Ohio on June 15^th.

Also below is a link to a news story from Shreveport that includes one of our former board members, Roy Beaudoin. Our prayers are with all NAPS members that may have been impacted by these storms.

https://www.ksla.com/video/2023/06/16/storm-damage-reported-pines-rd-shreveport/

Situation – Severe weather moved across northern and western Ohio during the evening hours of Thursday, June 15, producing high winds, hail, and a possible tornado.

People:

• All employees safe and accounted for.

Property:

• One (1) facility (Point Place Station) suffered damage to the roof and windows. The gas line was shut off by the utility company.  Maintenance assessment of damage is underway.
• One (1) admin vehicle was damaged.

Product:

• One (1) facility is closed (Point Place Station) and will be COOPed to the Manhattan Station OH office.
• One (1) facility is inaccessible due to downed power lines and is closed.
• Two (2) facilities are without power.

Communications:

• Employees have been informed.
• Unions will be informed of the event and COOP plans.
• District leadership and EMT have been informed.
• Transportation has been notified of COOP.
• FSSP is being contacted
• Maintenance has been informed

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 069-2023: Update on Mercury Spill in Las Vegas

June 20, 2023

Board Memo 069-2023: Update on Mercury Spill in Las Vegas

Executive Board,

Below is an update on the mercury spill in Las Vegas.

6/17/2023: Las Vegas Mercury Spill update, information per USPS Industrial Hygienist Brandon Henderson

The next update will be Sunday June 18^th unless conditions warrant otherwise.

Las Vegas PSA (Henderson)

• Contractor ran a 4-hour study of breathing zones around expansion joints that had elevated levels on 6-16.

o   Results came back within Postal criteria.

• USPS maintenance was able to open the SIPS 2 and replace the belt on Friday June 16th. Once the belt was successfully replaced, the machine was run.

o   Once machine was run, contractors found additional hotspots inside the machine that were previously inaccessible visually and by instrumentation.

o   All readings prior to starting up the SIPS were within Postal criteria.

• Contractors believe mercury is trapped within the intake portion of the conveyor.

• Contractors will build a containment around the intake portion of the SIPS 2 and continue heating/venting the area to promote off-gassing of any remaining mercury.

o   After the containment has been heated and vented, contractors will take readings and attempt to decontaminate accessible surfaces, then repeat the process.

o   Contractor states one heating/ventilation cycle will take up to 5 hours.

• Contractors have proposed the following tentative outline of activities over the next few days:

o   Saturday, June 17

• Acquire materials and build a containment around the SIPS 2 intake portion of the machine.
• Heat and vent the interior of the containment.
  • Day shift personnel will attempt to complete one full cycle after building containment.
• Overnight shift will continue heating and venting process throughout the night.

o   Sunday, June 18

• Continue heating, venting, and cleaning cycles throughout the day and night or until toxicologist confirms mercury levels have sufficiently dropped.

o   Monday, June 19

• If the levels have sufficiently dropped, contractors will remove containment and prepare for final clearance.
• If levels have showed a downward trend but have not reached acceptable levels, contractors will continue the heating/ventilation process.
• If levels are not showing a downward trend, contractors will obtain guidance from USPS and look into other remediation efforts.

o   Tuesday, June 20

• Activities on this day are dependent upon the steps taken on June 19
  • If levels sufficiently dropped, contractors would obtain analytical clearance and take steps to reopening the facility.
  • If levels were showing downward trend, contractors will reassess readings and will obtain USPS guidance regarding continuing or ceasing the heating/venting process and possibly investigate other remediation efforts.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 068-2023: Logistics Organizational Change

June 20, 2023

Board Memo 068-2023: Logistics Organizational Change

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received from USPS Headquarters the Logistics Organizational Change Presentation from the Townhall briefing on Friday, June 16^th.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 067-2023: Executive Board Meeting Minutes

June 20, 2023

Board Memo 067-2023: Executive Board Meeting Minutes

Executive Board,

Attached are the Executive Board meeting minutes held on June 6, 2023.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 066-2023 Update on Mercury Spill in Las Vegas

June 15, 2023

Board Memo 066-2023: Update on Mercury Spill in Las Vegas

Executive Board,

Below is an update on the mercury spill in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas PSA (Henderson)

• Contractor continued work on the SIPS 2 machine overnight.

o   3 areas with elevated mercury levels within the SIPS 2 were cleaned/heated the areas were rescanned.

o   2 of the 3 remaining areas came back with acceptable readings.

o   Remaining area with levels above the criteria is near edge of the SIPS 2 machine. 

• Mercury was found in a crack in the concrete floor around an expansion joint.
• Direct heat was applied within the joint using a propane torch and when rescanned levels had dropped but were still outside of acceptable criteria.
• Contractor will now attempt to encapsulate the mercury within the concrete control joint using a water-based concrete sealer and then the area will be rescanned.

• The final assessment for clearance of the SIPS 2 will be to take readings from around the machine while it’s running.
• If all goes well, contractors believe the final clearance sampling process for the facility, may begin as early as mid-day 6/16/2023.

o   Re-entry is dependent on:

• Effectiveness of encapsulation
• Speed in which the belt is installed on SIPS 2

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 065-2023: FY23 NPA Performance Reports

June 14, 2023

Board Memo 065-2023: FY23 NPA Performance Reports

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received NPA Performance Reports for FY23. Included in these reports are monthly/YTD scorecards rankings for Delivery/Retail by district, Processing/Maintenance by Division, and Logistics by Region. Also included are monthly/YTD date on HQ silo performance.

Reports will be posted under the Forms and Documents section of NAPS website. January through April is currently posted.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 064-2023: Update on Mercury Spill in Las Vegas

June 14, 2023

Board Memo 064-2023: Update on Mercury Spill in Las Vegas

Executive Board,

Below is an update on the mercury spill in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas PSA (Henderson)

Based on current information, a current timeline is TBD. More information to be provided, as available.

1. All parcels have been decontaminated and released to Las Vegas P&DC.
2. Contractor continuing work on the SIPS 2 machine.
1. Created small containment surrounding the intake conveyor and added heat to off-gas residual mercury from that area.
2. Areas that are fully accessible within the SIPS 2 are still testing outside of Postal criteria.
3. Heating and venting cycles will continue throughout the day/night as needed to reduce mercury levels.
3. Processing and Distribution and Engineering have given approval to access inaccessible areas of the machine (removal of panels) to obtain accurate mercury level readings.
4. Contractor will reduce their personnel to align with the current effort required for remediation activities.
1. Night shift personnel will consist of two people on fire watch and at least two additional people taking mercury readings during the on-going heating/venting cycles of the containment area.
5. Contractor will also take readings of cleared spaces within the facility to verify those areas are ready for final clearance activities

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 063-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

June 13, 2023 

Board Memo 063-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ continues to request, receive, and monitor the EAS work hours that are being reported on the survey in conjunction with the NAPS negotiated memorandum that all exempt Postmasters level 22 and below and all exempt Station Managers of Customer Service be entitled to additional pay should the need arise where they are required to deliver mail. As a reminder, this data can serve to validate the mandate that EAS deliver mail in violation of the CBA as well as support the request for additional pay for work hours used for the “delivery of mail.”

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 056-2023 (June 9, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 062-2023: Eugene Package Volume Moved to Portland, Effective July 15, 2023

June 13, 2023

Board Memo 062-2023: Eugene Package Volume Moved to Portland, Effective July 15, 2023

Executive Board,

NAPS received notification, effective July 15, 2023, Eugene package volume will be moved into the Portland RPDC. Eugene is currently staffed with 29 clerks and 15 mail handlers. Below is detailed information regarding the move from Eugene to Portland.

NAPS HQ has requested a briefing on EAS vacancies and impacts that will be associated with this move.

Operations will initiate a mail processing change effective July 15, 2023, moving Eugene package volume into the Portland RPDC.

The impacted Eugene machine is currently staffed with 29 clerks and 15 Mail Handlers.

We will follow Article 12 sectional excessing to implement this operational change. 

The future state design for Eugene will include moving SCF 977 along with 2 DBCSs to Eugene from Portland possibly in August of 2023. 

Operations will move SCF 973 to Eugene in Jan/Feb of 2024 along with four additional DBCSs. 

The future state also shows space (34K sq. ft.) for a potential SDCs; however, this decision is pending. 

The current proposed S&DC sites for the Portland region include Eugene, Beaverton and Salem.

Please note, these mail moves and S&DC locations are subject to change due to the evolving mail processing, delivery and logistics modeling.

Integrating all the mail moves into the new regional structure is challenging and requires flexibility.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 061-2023: Mercury Spill Update in Las Vegas

June 12, 2023

Board Memo 061-2023: Mercury Spill Update in Las Vegas

Executive Board,

Below is the status of the mercury spill in Las Vegas. 

6/12/2023: Las Vegas Mercury Spill PM update, information per USPS Industrial Hygienist Brandon Henderson

Below is the update for the seven (7) sites determined as the path for source package containing mercury.

The following six (6) facilities have been evaluated and cleared of mercury; pending receipt of final Certificate of Clearance: 

1. Garside PO
2. Albuquerque ASF
3. Alamogordo Hub
4. Las Vegas P&DC
5. El Paso PDC
6. Tularosa PO

One (1) remaining facility is in progress:

Las Vegas PSA (Henderson)

Based on current information, a current timeline is TBD based on new discovery of mercury within the conveyor system. This will create a delay in final clearance. WSP is taking apart the machine to clean. More information to be provided, as available.

1. All the mail in the facility has been screened.
1. 2 bags are above acceptable levels
1. Contractor plans to have all the parcels deconned by tomorrow afternoon and ready for transport.
2. Contractor has all generators needed for the clearance heaters will be on site by later tonight.
3. At 6 pm three trailers full of mail will be taken off site and to the Las Vegas P&DC.
1. Additional trailers will be delivered after 6:00pm.
2. Contractor plans to have all the remaining staged parcels removed from the site by morning.
4. Access to the interior of the sips machine is being discussed between WSP and Postal. Warranties and liability concerns are being considered. More info will be provided, as available.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 060-2023: USPS and NAPS Responses to RIF Procedures Within Logistics

June 12, 2023

Board Memo 060-2023: USPS and NAPS Responses to RIF Procedures Within Logistics

Executive Board,

Attached is a response from the Postal Service NAPS HQ regarding the Reduction in Force (RIF) planning procedures within the Logistics function.

NAPS HQ has responded accordingly as NAPS has stated on numerous occasions that notifications are not consultations, nor is it participation.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 059-2023 Update on Mercury Spills Discovered in Las Vegas

June 12, 2023

Board Memo 059-2023: Update on Mercury Spills Discovered in Las Vegas

Executive Board,

Below is another update received over the weekend regarding mercury spill in Las Vegas.

Below is the update for the seven (7) sites determined as the path for source package containing mercury.

The following six (6) facilities have been evaluated and cleared of mercury; pending receipt of final Certificate of Clearance: 

1. Garside PO
2. Albuquerque ASF
3. Alamogordo Hub
4. Las Vegas P&DC
5. El Paso P&DC
6. Tularosa PO

One (1) remaining facility is in progress:

Las Vegas PSA

Based on current information, Postal should continue plans for this site to be out of use for a worst-case scenario of an additional 3-4 days (which includes cleanup, sampling, toxicology review, etc.) – additional mercury was identified under the conveyor system and in the machine.  This will create a delay in final clearance.  More information to come, as available.

• The conveyor belt was removed.  Mercury was identified with readings well above Postal criteria levels. 
• WSP will increase the amount of personnel on site in an attempt to clean machine and potentially lower mercury levels. 
• USPS CIH and WSP reps are in discussions on alternative options should the increased cleaning not work properly – more details to come in the morning update on 6/12/23.
• 95% of parcels have been cleared and are ready to be taken off site.
• The 5% remaining mail will be decontaminated tomorrow.
• There are still a few outstanding items that will need further attention – 1 Gaylord and a few carts and hampers will be decontaminated tomorrow. 

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 058-2023: RIF Impact List

June 12, 2023

Board Memo 058-2023: RIF Impact List

Executive Board,

Attached is the RIF Impact list provided by USPS HQ. The list consists of employees that received general notices of RIF with “No Best Offer”, with an effective date of September 8^th. The list was populated by each of the 13 logistics divisions/competitive areas.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 057-2023: Updates on Mercury Spills Discovered in Las Vegas, Tularosa, and El Paso Facilities

June 12, 2023

Board Memo 057-2023: Updates on Mercury Spills Discovered in Las Vegas, Tularosa, and El Paso Facilities

Executive Board,

Below are updates received over the weekend regarding mercury spills in Las Vegas, Tularosa, and El Paso facilities.

Below is the update for the seven (7) sites determined as the path for source package containing mercury.

The following four (4) facilities have been evaluated and cleared of mercury; pending receipt of final Certificate of Clearance: 

1. Garside PO
2. Albuquerque ASF
3. Alamogordo Hub
4. Las Vegas P&DC

These remaining three (3) facilities are in progress:

Las Vegas PSA

Based on current information, Postal should continue plans for this site to be out of use for a worst-case scenario of an additional 2-4 days (which includes cleanup, sampling, toxicology review, etc.)

• 70% of building cleared
• Visible mercury found in SIPPS 2 machine (amount TBD)
• Cleaning efforts on SIPPS2 machine will start today
• All the mail screened has come back below Postal clearance criteria

o   Including all the mail that was at SIPPS 2 machine

o   Coordinating release of the mail with Las Vegas P&DC

• Waste storage is being arranged

El Paso PDC

• Facility was assessed overnight. Initial data results indicate that facility is below Postal and regulatory guidelines for interior mercury levels.  Confirmation and approval from Contractor toxicologist pending.
• Trailer is currently being cleaned – clearance TBD.
• Certificate of Clearance pending.
• Facility is operational

Tularosa NM MPO

Based on current information, Postal should continue to plan for this site to be out of use for a worst-case scenario of an additional 1-2 days (which includes cleanup, sampling, toxicology review, etc.)

• 50sq.feet of flooring removed to clean residual mercury which seeped into the cracks.
• Floor was recleaned and found to be under limit.
• Starting the final clearance testing later today
  1. USPS Certified Industrial Hygienist will review data once collected
  2. Re-occupancy clearance will be issued after all tests have been completed and reviewed
• Some mail will need to be destroyed.
  1. Contractor will document the mail
• Waste storage is being arranged

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 056-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

June 9, 2023

Board Memo 056-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ continues to request, receive, and monitor the EAS work hours that are being reported on the survey in conjunction with the NAPS negotiated memorandum that all exempt Postmasters level 22 and below and all exempt Station Managers of Customer Service be entitled to additional pay should the need arise where they are required to deliver mail. As a reminder, this data can serve to validate the mandate that EAS deliver mail in violation of the CBA as well as support the request for additional pay for work hours used for the “delivery of mail.”

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 046-2023 (May 30, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 055-2023: Additional Updates Mercury Spills Discovered in Las Vegas, Tularosa, NM, and El Paso, TX Facilities

June 8, 2023

Board Memo 055-2023: Additional Updates Mercury Spills Discovered in Las Vegas, Tularosa, NM, and El Paso, TX Facilities

Executive Board,

Below are further updates regarding mercury spills in Las Vegas, Tularosa, NM, and El Paso, TX facilities.

Site #1 Las Vegas PSA (Henderson NV)

Based on current information, Postal should continue plans for this site to be out of use for a worst-case scenario of an additional 5 -7 days (which includes cleanup, sampling, toxicology review, etc.)

Industrial Hygienist reports:

1. Still cannot determine where package broke based on current information
2. Package cannot be tracked, likely processed out of the facility
3. Contractor needs to run the machine at low speeds to identify if mercury is in the conveyor system, however the machine cannot be moved in various speeds due to design unless voiding the warranty. Contractor working through a solution with local maintenance.
   1. Current options:
      1. Option #1: is to remove nearly 100 short panels to access the entire bottom of the conveyor.
      2. Option #2: is to run the machine full speed, however contractor worried about potential further spread and cross-contamination.
   2. Mercury was found in the path originally designated for mail to be staged for pickup – contractor evaluating further
   3. WSP will continue with efforts to move the clear the mail to dock 24 area.
   4. WSP will coordinate with Postmaster on pickup of cleared mail.
   5. Additional mercury found on the floor in front of bays 1-6, which is believed to have been tracked by forklift use in the area.
   6. WSP will continue screening shoes and cars upon employee arrival this afternoon/evening
   7. WSP is mobilizing a 20-person team (+2 WSP already on site) for remediation efforts.
      1. 10-day shift
      2. 10-night shift
   8. Mail decontamination areas will be prepared, as necessary

Regarding PSA Employees & Operations:

1. 73 total employees work at the PSA (68 PSA employees; 5 Sales employees who are authorized to telework)
2. Operation offloaded to Las Vegas PDC; 68 PSA employees reporting to Las Vegas PDC
3. Daily meetings of local team, DM, and unions.

Site #2 Tularosa NM 88352 – Level 18 P.O.

Based on current information, Postal should plan for this site to be out of use for a worst-case scenario of an additional 3-5 days (which includes cleanup, sampling, toxicology review, etc.)

Industrial Hygienist reports:

4. ER, LLC and WSP are currently on-site assessing situation.
5. Initial mercury levels inside facility were above clearance levels.
6. Facility heat was on when contractor arrived, which increased the vaporization of mercury. The contractor plans to vent the building and retest to confirm mercury levels.
7. Mail decontamination activities will start immediately following venting.
8. Local management worked with WSP to identify and locate the trailer that carried the impacted mailpiece to the site.  WSP evaluated the trailer for mercury.
9. One area in the trailer registered low mercury levels near Postal clearance criteria.
10. It’s believed levels may have been higher in previous days, therefore WSP plans to assess the dock at the Alamogordo facility (where the package last originated and current COOP location)  – contractor confirming that was only location of where package went through – WSP will plan to track back and assess, as necessary.
11. No source mailpiece was located - mercury was found in the bottom of a white tray.
12. WSP Will continue looking for the source package in the coming hours

Regarding Tularosa Employees & Operations:

1. Facility COOP’d to Alamogordo NM; seven (7) postal employees and three (3) contractors reporting to COOP site
2. Signage on facility entrance; Collection box taken out of service
3. Service Alert current

Site #3: El Paso TX P&DC

Precautionary EPRRS assessment today 6/7 ~ ALL CLEAR given by Industrial Hygienist report at 1230ET today.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 054-2023: USPS HQ Summary on Wildfire Smoke (Canada) Affecting the Atlantic Area

June 8, 2023

Board Memo 054-2023: USPS HQ Summary on Wildfire Smoke (Canada) Affecting the Atlantic Area

Executive Board,

Below is summary of the wildfires that are affecting the Atlantic Area from Rae Ann Haight, Director of National Preparedness.

SITUATION: As wildfires burn in Quebec, Canada, much of the smoke is drifting down into portions of the U.S., spiking air quality levels. “The combination of a stalled high-pressure system over the northern Plains and a stationary low-pressure system of Atlantic Canada has been producing a persistent steering wind from north to south across the region, which has been sending thick plumes of smoke southward into the Northeast, Middle Atlantic and Ohio Valley,” AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson said. “Since these fires are much closer than the Alberta fires, some of the smoke closer to the ground is able to reach into the Northeast U.S.”

In the Atlantic where the greater concentration is in NY3 District / DE-PA2 District / NJ District / NE Division, letter carriers returned early from the street today Wednesday, 6/7 resulting in some delivery impacts – recorded in DCV.

People:

Several carriers returned early from the street.

1. DE-PA2 – 15; NY3 [A] – 4; NY3 (I) – 17; NY3 (G) – 5, plus carriers from City 8, 14, 17, 22, 23 and R7; NY3 (L) – started pulling carriers off the street (zips 148-149) approx. 2:45PM ET
2. No reported injuries
3. Safety working with local management to address employee concerns, to include voluntary use of masks

Property:

1. 19 offices reported high levels of poor air quality readings before 1500ET
2. No reported damage

Product:

3. Any deliveries not completed on 6/7 were recorded in DCV.
4. Leadership working through all delivery plans

Communication:

1. District EMT, to include Safety and Labor Relations
2. AM and PM Touchpoints
3. Monitoring Airnow.gov for air quality levels
4. Wildfire Response Checklists have been distributed
5. Air Quality Safety Talk distributed
6. PANS alert initiated

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 053-2023: Update Mercury Spills Discovered in Las Vegas, Tularosa, NM, and El Paso, TX Facilities

June 7, 2023

Board Memo 053-2023: Update Mercury Spills Discovered in Las Vegas, Tularosa, NM, and El Paso, TX Facilities

Executive Board,

Below are updates from Rae Ann Haight, Director of National Preparedness, regarding mercury spills in Las Vegas, Tularosa, NM, and El Paso, TX facilities.

Site #1 Las Vegas PSA (Henderson NV)

1. Based on current information, Postal should plan for this site to be out of use for a worst-case scenario of an additional 5 -7 days (which includes cleanup, sampling, toxicology review, etc.)
2. Initial visible cleanup by WSP Subcontractor of mercury beads (found in an empty hamper 11:15PM PT 6/5) occurred yesterday, prior to WSP’s arrival onsite. WSP arrived on site approx. at 10PM PT 6/6/23.
3. The SIMS 2 conveyor was screened and found to have elevated levels well above clearance criteria at the conveyor feed ramp.
4. The anti-fatigue mats near the keying station at the SIMS 2 machine also had reading slightly above clearance criteria (Adjacent to hamper area).
5. WSP moved to where the hamper containing mercury was found and located a spot on the floor in that area that had readings slightly above Postal clearance levels.
6. The supervisor who worked at that SIMS 2 keying station this past week had elevated mercury levels on her shoes. WSP arranged to keep her shoes. Her vehicle was screened and found not to have elevated readings. 
7. A few other employees were screened when they arrived. One person's shoes was slightly elevated but personal vehicle was clear.
8. Supervisors have been asked to keep track of their employees as they are screened. The other hampers in that area were screened and found not to have elevated readings. 
9. WSP will clear mail today and screen additional shoes and employees’ vehicles, as needed.
10. Source package not identified.
11. WSP was unable to identify the package destination. Further investigation needed to identify mercury path. 
12. The floor and anti-fatigue mats surrounding SIMS1 were screened and not found to be elevated. 
13. WSP will need to clean approx. 3,000 sf of flooring surrounding SIMS 2 sorting machine, including areas of hamper area.
14. Additionally, the SIMS 2 feed ramp will need to be cleaned. The ability for mercury to fall into the machine still needs to be evaluated. 
15. WSP walked the perimeter of the building and did an initial sweep of the dock doors (both inbound and outbound) and did not find any elevated readings. 
16. Some mail was cleared in the impact zone and WSP will reassess today before releasing any mail to the Postal Service.

Site #2 Tularosa NM 88352 – Level 18 P.O.

1. EPRRS contractors are forecast to arrive to this site by this afternoon to begin an assessment.
2. Prior to their assessment taking place, Postal should be prepared to be without this site for at least three (3) days (to include initial visible cleanup, evaluation, sampling, toxicology review, etc.).
3. Based on the initial cleanup, findings, and sampling – the predicted 3 days could be potentially increased.
4. No source package / letter / flat was initially identified.

Site #3: El Paso TX P&DC

Precautionary visit decided yesterday 6/6 ~ the EPRRS contractors should arrive within the next three (3) hours to perform an evaluation walk through on docks and a few pre-determined locations in the facility.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 052-2023 Mercury Spill Discovered at Las Vegas PSA Facility

June 6, 2023

Board Memo 052-2023: Mercury Spill Discovered at Las Vegas PSA Facility

Executive Board,

Below is an update from Rae Ann Haight, Director of National Preparedness, regarding a mercury spill at the Las Vegas PSA facility yesterday, June 5^th.

WestPac / Western Division

SITUATION: At approx. 11:15PM Pacific Time 6/5/23, while stacking empty hampers at the corner of the facility at the Las Vegas PSA located at 1720 Chaparral Road - Henderson, NV 89044, two pea-sized beads of mercury were discovered in the bottom of an empty hamper (pic attached). The area was isolated, Inspection Service was contacted, and the Interim Mercury SOP protocols were initiated.  

Source package not identified.

The hamper holding the two (2) pea-sized beads had been in the back corner of the facility and untouched for at least 4 days.

• Friday, 6/2/23, was the last time the site had processed mail (did not process mail Saturday or Sunday).
• Two SDUS machines are the onsite equipment
• Hours of operations are 3:00PM – 8:30AM

USPS Headquarters Industrial Hygienist engaged with contractors this AM and working through the mobilization of Emergency Preparedness Response and Recovery (EPRRS). Evaluation by EPRRS contractor will determine process for remediation. ETA for EPRRS is TBD.

Information below is current as of 1AM (Pacific Time).

Las Vegas PSA, Henderson, NV 89044

People:

• No employees came in contact with the beads of mercury nor had any adverse reactions; therefore, first responders were not contacted (per Interim Mercury SOP)
• Operations were halted
• All employees (35-40) were sent home

Property:

• Las Vegas PSA @ 1720 Chaparral Road - Henderson, NV 89044
• Corner of workroom floor cordoned off
• Facility secured and awaiting WSP (EPRRS) onsite response

• Building approximately 180,000 sq ft

Product:

• All package operations temporarily suspended
• Logistics and Processing coordinating Hub activities and redirects
• Awaiting arrival of EPRRS contractor

Communications:

• PANS alert initiated

• Employee Hotline is pending

Following EPRRS assessment and cleanup, clearance will be required prior to opening up for employees (length of time not yet determined).

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 051-2023 Additional Information on Small Bead Mercury Discovered at Tularosa, New Mexico Post Office

June 6, 2023

Board Memo 051-2023: Additional Information on Small Bead Mercury Discovered at Tularosa, New Mexico Post Office

Executive Board,

Below is additional information regarding the mercury spill discovered at the Tularosa, New Mexico Post Office, which occurred yesterday.

Adding in mercury at the El Paso TX PDC.

Based on the upstream tracking efforts for the mercury spill found in a DPS tray in Tularosa NM, the initial review in the El Paso TX P&DC resulted in a visual confirmation of suspected mercury in the Tularosa DPS bin on DBCS#2 in the El Paso TX PDC (pics below).

**Also received an updated picture of the various spill beads (changed from 1 bead to 3) found in Tularosa’s DPS tray in the Tularosa P.O. (below).

Following the Interim Mercury SOP – the following update:

Southwest Division: El Paso TX P&DC

People:

• 50 employees on the clock.  Any employees potentially exposed have washed their exposed skin.
• Employees at Co-Located Retail and Delivery unit still working at this time.  No medical needs.   

Property:

• DBCS #2 processed DPS for Tularosa, NM.  
• All DBCS Machines cordoned off. 
• Currently evaluating path from DBCS machines to dock ~ USPIS reports no visual evidence at this time of mercury.  
• Trailer T-49 from El Paso, TX has been visually inspected.  No evidence of mercury present. (two pictures below)

Product:

• All mail processing operations have ceased until further notice.
• All Retail and Delivery operations did not evacuate and are still open and in service.  Carriers already out for delivery.  

Communication:

• Area EMT (CRDO / RVP / LOG)
• USPIS
• El Paso PDC EMT
• PANS alert initiated

Pictures:

DBCS #2 – BIN 138 (FLOOR PLATE –bin for Tularosa, NM)

TWO PICTURES FROM EL PASO, TX P&DC DOCK

Picture #1 – Dock Area

Picture #2 - See silver dot (dock area):

USPS Headquarters Industrial Hygienist and HQ OSH engaged with onsite leadership and contractors; working through the mobilization of Emergency Preparedness Response and Recovery (EPRRS) and the additional expanse to this needed response. Evaluation by EPRRS contractor will determine process for remediation. ETA for EPRRS is TBD.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 050-2023: Small Bead Mercury Discovered at Tularosa, New Mexico Post Office

June 6, 2023

Board Memo 050-2023: Small Bead Mercury Discovered at Tularosa, New Mexico Post Office

Executive Board,

Below is an update from Rae Ann Haight, Director of National Preparedness, regarding the small bead of mercury discovered at the Tularosa, New Mexico Post Office yesterday.

A small bead of mercury has been discovered at a Level 18 Post Office in Tularosa NM 88352 [360 Central Ave]. Retail 0830-1700 M-F.

Initial intel appears to be unrelated to the Nevada mercury discovery late last night; however, further evaluation is underway.

Situation:
Discovered this morning 6/6/23 ~ one small bead of mercury in the DPS letters of a CDS/HCR route’s mail during sorting. Two (2) other HCR’s did not see any mercury in their letter trays. No mercury reported to PM during parcel sorting. Interim Mercury SOP initiated by local site.

USPS Headquarters Industrial Hygienist engaged with onsite leadership and contractors; working through the mobilization of Emergency Preparedness Response and Recovery (EPRRS). Evaluation by EPRRS contractor will determine process for remediation. ETA for EPRRS is TBD.

No source package / letter / flat identified.

People

• Six (6) employees accounted for; no health issues being reported
• One (1) employee came in contact with the mercury and washed their hands

Property:

• Facility evacuated
• Facility closed – signage on door for temporary closure
• Area cordoned off

Product:

• Retail & Delivery coordinating activities and potential COOP
• COOP location if necessary is Alamogordo
• Awaiting coordination and arrival of EPRRS contractor (no ETA)

Tracking Efforts:

• VP Processing & Southern Area Divisions, Directors, and leadership are aware of the situation and have initiated visual assessments at the El Paso Plant as well as hubs that work this volume as it is not known where / how the mercury bead may have surfaced on a letter.
• El Paso TX processes volume for this site ~ they have initiated visual assessments of the Interim Mercury SOP protocols in an effort to search for any source package / DPS within their facility.
• Logistics is also following up for visual inspections of trucks that went from the El Paso Plant to the Hub office and then from the hub office to the Tularosa Post Office. Vehicle for the El Paso station is being placed out of service pending the “All Clear.”

Communications:
PANS alert initiated for both NM site as well as El Paso TX PDC.

Coordination with HQ OSH, Industrial Hygienist, MPOO. 

VP awareness

Following the arrival of EPRRS (time TBD), an assessment and cleanup must be accomplished; clearance will be required prior to opening up for employees (length of time not yet determined).

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 049-2023: USPS and NAPS Responses to the RIF in the 13 Logistics Division Competitive Areas

June 6, 2023

Board Memo 049-2023: USPS and NAPS Responses to the RIF in the 13 Logistics Division Competitive Areas

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ received a response from the Postal Service regarding the Reduction in Force (RIF) in the 13 logistics division competitive areas. In the attached letter from USPS representative, Bruce Nicholson, it is started that the Postal Service is not required to notify NAPS of actions taken within postal policy for RIF avoidance.

NAPS HQ has sent a follow up letter stating USPS is in violation of 39 U.S.C§ 1004(d), in which USPS is required to consult and permit NAPS to participate in the planning and development of programs that affect NAPS members.  

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 048-2023 TACS eRMS System Outage June 6 through June 8

June 5, 2023

Board Memo 048-2023: TACS/eRMS System Outage June 6 through June 8

Executive Board,

Below is an update from USPS regarding an outage of the TACS/eRMS system. The outage will run from June 6 through June 8.

The Postal Service is decommissioning one of the seven instances of the Time and Attendance System (TACS) and Enterprise Resource Management System (TACS/eRMS).

This will result in shifting data from TACS/eRMS11 for the former Pacific Area to either TACS/eRMS10 or TACS/eRMS03.

There will be an outage for instances TACS/eRMS03, TACS/eRMS10 and TACS/eRMS11, beginning on Tuesday, June 6, at 03:00 (3 AM Central Time) and it is anticipated to be available at approximately 03:00 (3 AM Central Time) on Thursday, June 8.

Hyper Electronic Badge Readers (HEBR) and other clock ring devices will continue to hold clock rings during this outage and will resume posting/processing after the outage.

TACS11 clock rings will post to either TACS10 or TACS03 as applicable.

The Interactive Voice Response (IVR) and Enterprise Leave Request Application (eLRA) systems will not be operational during this outage for employees assigned within TACS/eRMS11, TACS/eRMS10 and TACS/eRMS03 to submit leave requests. These systems will remain available to employees assigned to other TACS instances.

The attached spreadsheet details PFCs with impacted finance numbers, organized by HR/LR Area/District support structures.

To identify the impacted finance numbers in each PFC, click the relevant cell in the “Impacted” column (Column D).

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 047-2023 Implementation Timeline for New EAS Staffing Criteria in Logistics

June 5, 2023

Board Memo 047-2023: Implementation Timeline for New EAS Staffing Criteria in Logistics

Executive Board,

NAPS received notification of an impending RIF within the Logistics group.  See attached letter.  NAPS had received concerns from the field that there were RIF Avoidance procedures being implemented without the participation of NAPS in accordance with 39 U.S. Code § 1004(b).  NAPS had reached out to USPS HQ on this violation of Law and will address this response separately.

NAPS will be monitoring the RIF Timeline to ensure that EAS are getting every opportunity to be place prior to the RIF date of September 9, 2023.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 046-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

May 30, 2023

Board Memo 046-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ continues to request, receive, and monitor the EAS work hours that are being reported on the survey in conjunction with the NAPS negotiated memorandum that all exempt Postmasters level 22 and below and all exempt Station Managers of Customer Service be entitled to additional pay should the need arise where they are required to deliver mail. As a reminder, this data can serve to validate the mandate that EAS deliver mail in violation of the CBA as well as support the request for additional pay for work hours used for the “delivery of mail.”

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 043-2023 (May 24, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 045-2023: Final Report on the Mercury Spill at Lake Michigan Post Office and Detroit NDC

May 26, 2023

Board Memo 045-2023: Final Report on the Mercury Spill at Lake Michigan Post Office and Detroit NDC

Executive Board,

Below is the final report on the mercury spill that occurred May 15^th at the Lake Michigan Post Office and Detroit NDC locations from Tony Cole, Manager of Emergency Preparedness.

Central Area

Michigan 2 District

Situation Final Update: After being cleared yesterday afternoon, the Lake and Farwell Post Offices reopen today (Thursday, May 25, 2023). Clearance letters for both facilities have been supplied to the Michigan 2 District. WSP, in coordination with Michigan 2 Leadership, continue to document mail pieces that will be sent for destruction at Lake PO. Storage sheds are being supplied by contractors for disposal items; estimated 2 weeks for waste to be processed.  

Lake APO, Lake, MI 48632 (Level-18)

People:

• Employees reported to the Lake PO as scheduled today
• Q&A with employees was held at the COOP site yesterday
• Employee Hotline updated

Property:

• Lake Post Office was cleared to reoccupy yesterday afternoon
• Storage sheds will be provided for waste; 2 week estimate on cleanup of waste

Product:

• Mail that cannot be recovered is being documented
• Delivery operations resumed as normal
• Retail Operations resumed as normal
• Service and Industry Alerts have been updated
• FDB Operational Impact Report updated

Communications:

• Michigan 2 and Michigan 1 continue response to ongoing OSHA requests
• Law Department has been kept informed on OSHA request
• District Leadership is informed
• Employee Hotline has been updated
• Corporate Communications is developing information for media inquiries
• PANS will be updated
• MI2 Safety has been informed
• USPIS has been informed 
• Transportation has been informed
• Unions have been informed and provided clearance letter
• Mail Incident Report needs on going tracking for operational and financial impacts related to event; POC for assistance John Franceschelli

Farwell PO, Farwell, MI 48622 (Level-18)

People:

• Employees reported to the Farwell PO as scheduled today
• Q&A with employees was held at the COOP site yesterday
• Employee Hotline updated

Property:

• Farwell Post Office was cleared to reoccupy yesterday afternoon
• Storage sheds will be provided for waste; 2 week estimate on cleanup of waste

Product:

• Delivery operations resumed as normal
• Retail Operations resumed as normal
• Service and Industry Alerts have been updated
• FDB Operational Impact Report updated

Communications:

• District Leadership is informed
• Employee Hotline has been updated
• Corporate Communications is developing information for media inquiries
• PANS will be updated
• MI2 Safety has been informed
• USPIS has been informed 
• Transportation has been informed
• Unions have been informed and provided clearance letter
• Mail Incident Report needs on going tracking for operational and financial impacts related to event; POC for assistance John Franceschelli

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 044-2023 Questions and Responses on Supervisor Relief Jobs

May 24, 2023

Board Memo 044-2023: Questions and Responses on Supervisor Relief Jobs

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ presented questions to USPS regarding supervisor relief jobs. Below are responses to those questions.

1. What about installations that do not have a 1:5 ratio?

Installations that do not earn a relief position based on the 1:5 ratio will not be authorized a relief position at this time. We are exploring options to provide relief in these offices.

2. Would there be relief supervisors for multiple offices such as an office with 3 SCS and another with 2 SCS for example?

Relief positions are earned at the installation level. Authorizations will be added at the installation head level to increase flexibility and management oversight. It is the discretion of local management which facilities (stations, branches, annexes, etc.) on how to staff with relief supervisors.

3. It is harder to replace a supervisor in a smaller office than a larger office. Is there any room for discussion with the Postal Service on this?

Yes, we are open to discussions on providing relief in smaller offices and appreciate your input.  We are exploring options and realize that development of a proposal that provides relief across multiple installations, larger geographic areas and management of it can be complex. Development of this proposal may take considerable time to ensure that the additional authorized supervisor positions in those installations is effective and efficient. One example of that complexity is that this could result in a relief position being authorized across an installation therefore, to whom is the administrative manager?

If you have further questions or suggestions, please submit them to me to be addressed with Bruce Nicholson.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 043-2023 EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

May 24, 2023

Board Memo 043-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ continues to request, receive, and monitor the EAS work hours that are being reported on the survey in conjunction with the NAPS negotiated memorandum that all exempt Postmasters level 22 and below and all exempt Station Managers of Customer Service be entitled to additional pay should the need arise where they are required to deliver mail. As a reminder, this data can serve to validate the mandate that EAS deliver mail in violation of the CBA as well as support the request for additional pay for work hours used for the “delivery of mail.”

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 038-2023 (May 16, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 042-2023 Update on Mercury Spill at Lake Michigan Post Office and Detroit NDC

May 24, 2023

Board Memo 042-2023: Update on Mercury Spill at Lake Michigan Post Office and Detroit NDC

Executive Board,

Below is an update from the Michael Swigart, the Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding the mercury spill that occurred May 15^th at the Lake Michigan Post Office and Detroit NDC locations.

5-23-23

SITUATION:

Information below is current as of 16300 (eastern).

NDC

• All employee Q&A sessions have been completed.
• The NDC is operational.
• Waste profiling needs to be completed to allow for final disposal – start time/date TBD.

Lake PO

• Clearance sampling, which will run for 8 hours, started @ 2pm. Results should be available this evening after 11pm. The USPS CIH will notify parties as necessary.
• In anticipation of receiving clearance, the contractor set up employee Q&A sessions at Clare tomorrow for both Lake and Farwell employees.

Farwell PO

• The building is ready for clearance which will occur overnight.
• Some mail will have to be destroyed at Farwell – anticipated one garbage bag full.
• In anticipation of receiving clearance, the contractor set up employee Q&A sessions at Clare tomorrow for both Lake and Farwell employees.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 041-2023: USPS Service Performance Dashboard

May 18, 2023

Board Memo 041-2023: USPS Service Performance Dashboard

Executive Board,

Starting tomorrow, May 19^th, USPS will be launching a Service Performance Dashboard that will show service performance metrics at the District level for Market Dominant products by Mail Class and Product level. The dashboard will be available to view starting tomorrow, May 19^th at 9am EST.

Please see correspondence below for more information regarding the Service Performance Dashboard.

Colleagues,

As required through the Postal Service Reform Act (PSRA), we will be launching a public facing Service Performance Dashboard that can be accessed through usps.com tomorrow May 19^th, at ~9:00 AM EST. This dashboard will show service performance metrics (Scores and Days to Deliver) at the District level for Market Dominant products by Mail Class and Product level. Users can input their 5-Digit ZIP Code to view their District’s performance for Outbound (Originating from) and Inbound (Destinating to) Mail. Users will also have the ability to Input an Origin ZIP Code (outbound from) and Destination ZIP Code (inbound to) to see the performance between those Districts. The information will initially be displayed by week and month, with quarterly and annual information provided in June (20^th). The information will be updated weekly on Wednesday’s and reflect for the closed week ~12 days prior. This time lag is to ensure are the scores are accurate and representative with quality assurance.

The scores can be accessed through USPS.COM>about USPS Home>What we do?>Performance>Service Performance Results

The direct link to the dashboard that will be available tomorrow is https://link.edgepilot.com/s/02561019/9rsb4nWaBkuOirZg_5Tpjw?u=https://about.usps.com/what/performance/service-performance/external-service-measurement.htm

Below is a snapshot of the home and result pages for the new dashboard. Please note that the scores in the screenshots below are based on ‘dummy data’ and not reflective of actual performance.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 040-2023 Supervisor Apprentice Pilot Program Guides

May 22, 2023

Board Memo 040-2023: Supervisor Apprentice Pilot Program Guides

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received pilot material for the Supervisor Apprentice Program for mentors, coaches, and participants. 

Please see the Supervisor Apprentice Program Mentor Guide below. The coaching and participant guides will be posted on under the Training section of NAPS website.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 039-2023: Mercury Spill at Lake Michigan Post Office and Detroit NDC

May 16, 2023

Board Memo 039-2023: Mercury Spill at Lake Michigan Post Office and Detroit NDC

Executive Board,

Below is an update from the Michael Swigart, the Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding the mercury spill that occurred May 15^th at the Lake Michigan Post Office and Detroit NDC locations.

5-16-23

SITUATION:

NDC

EPRRS contractors worked overnight to determine the extent of the mercury spill at the Detroit NDC. Visible mercury was discovered on PSM4 (5-15-23).  The PSM4 ceased running at approximately 3:00am (5-15-23) however, the leaking package was not noticed nor did anyone report seeing the mercury in the sack.  The mail was allowed to leave the facility and flow downstream through the network.

Additional information at the NDC was determined by the contractor overnight:

• Confirmed physical evidence of spillage located surrounding PSM4,  Bin 584 in the form of elemental mercury beads (visible) on both the chute from the distributing trays and on the floor of this area.
• The package could have traveled 2 different routes to the PSM4 location – Identified as the North and South routes - both routes will be evaluated.
• Due to the design and layout of the conveyor system, there is concern that multiple other locations could be impacted, including the docks, dumpers, slides and sorting stations and conveyor belt system(s) with mercury that is not visible.
• Additional resources (staff and analysis meters) will be on site by late morning with the expectation of ten (10) analysis meters on site by mid-afternoon.
• Clean-up activities will coincide with the assessment once areas are identified and confirmed.

Lake PO

Initial Findings:

• Facility secured and awaiting WSP (EPRRS) onsite response this morning with ETA of 10 am.  The crew was delayed on arrival, due to lack of availability of mercury sampling equipment.  They will perform assessment and cleanup together, due to the small size of the facility.  Site POOM is working with EPPRS contractor on arrival and site logistics.
• 2 packages were identified in the impacted hamper – unconfirmed if either package is the source package.  EPPRS contractor will confirm when on site with mercury analyzers.

The four (4) additional downstream offices that were potentially impacted were cleared to continue operations.  These offices are Saginaw PO, Clare PO, Farwell PO, and Lake George PO.

There are no changes to the 3p (people, property, product) status for this update.

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Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 038-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

May 16, 2023

Board Memo 038-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ continues to request, receive, and monitor the EAS work hours that are being reported on the survey in conjunction with the NAPS negotiated memorandum that all exempt Postmasters level 22 and below and all exempt Station Managers of Customer Service be entitled to additional pay should the need arise where they are required to deliver mail. As a reminder, this data can serve to validate the mandate that EAS deliver mail in violation of the CBA as well as support the request for additional pay for work hours used for the “delivery of mail.”

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 037-2023 (May 15, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 037-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

May 15, 2023

Board Memo 037-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ continues to request, receive, and monitor the EAS work hours that are being reported on the survey in conjunction with the NAPS negotiated memorandum that all exempt Postmasters level 22 and below and all exempt Station Managers of Customer Service be entitled to additional pay should the need arise where they are required to deliver mail. As a reminder, this data can serve to validate the mandate that EAS deliver mail in violation of the CBA as well as support the request for additional pay for work hours used for the “delivery of mail.”

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 035-2023 (May 9, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 036-2023: Supervisor Apprentice Program Pilot

May 15, 2023

Board Memo 036-2023: Supervisor Apprentice Program Pilot

Executive Board,

For years, NAPS HQ has discussed the overuse of 204-B’s, in some case over authorized complements with USPS HQ.  This overuse of 204-B work hours has proven the misconception in the current ratio models used to determine EAS staffing by the USPS.  In response, the USPS is initiating the Supervisor Apprentice Program pilot.  See attached for details. 

NAPS looks forward to hearing from you, our Executive Board members and/or our Local NAPS leaders in these pilot sites so that NAPS HQ remains 100% engaged in making this program a substantive success, enhancing the working life of all EAS.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 035-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

May 9, 2023

Board Memo 035-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ continues to request, receive, and monitor the EAS work hours that are being reported on the survey in conjunction with the NAPS negotiated memorandum that all exempt Postmasters level 22 and below and all exempt Station Managers of Customer Service be entitled to additional pay should the need arise where they are required to deliver mail. As a reminder, this data can serve to validate the mandate that EAS deliver mail in violation of the CBA as well as support the request for additional pay for work hours used for the “delivery of mail.”

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 030-2023 (April 24, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 034-2023: RPDC Update

May 5, 2023

Board Memo 034-2023: RPDC Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the RPDC update as of May 4, 2023. Please take note of the following updates.

-          The Richmond and Atlanta RP&DC will be the first to come on line

-          USPS states that Local NAPS is being engaged as appropriate

-          Questions on proposed staffing (floor plans are 100% completed) must be continually made at all levels as opportunities arise

-          Questions on impacts on P&DC, PDF, ISC and NDC’s must continually be made at all levels as opportunities arise

If you have questions or concerns, please submit them to me for addressing during the bi-weekly meeting on RP&DC deployment.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 033-2023: S&DC; Implementation Update

May 5, 2023

Board Memo 033-2023: S&DC Implementation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the S&DC Implementation Update as of May 4, 2023. Please take note of the following updates.

-          Page 4: Owensboro and Williamsport, in orange, failed the financial rigors test, but is still being modified with all the S&DC equipment updates

-          Pages 5 & 6: USPS has stated that local NAPS is being invited to attend

-          Page 8: Find list of 2023 proposed S&DC facilities

-          Pages 14 & 15: USPS has changed the Richmond RP&DC into a RP&DC/S&DC

If you have questions or concerns, please submit them to me for addressing during the bi-weekly meeting on S&DC deployment.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 032-2023: 2022 Postal Pulse Survey Responses

May 5, 2023

Board Memo 032-2023: 2022 Postal Pulse Survey Responses

Executive Board,

For your information and distribution, attached are responses the USPS provided to PRC Chairman Michael Kubuyanda, relating to on-the-record questions about the results of the 2022 “Postal Pulse” survey. Chairman Kubuyanda’s inquiry was part of the PRC’s 2022 Annual Compliance Review. The data clearly indicates the USPS to be seriously deficient in employee engagement. This compounds USPS challenges, in light of the most recent Gallup and Pew Research Center polls that demonstrate significant declines in public approval of the agency.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 031-2023: S&DC; Site List

May 4, 2023

Board Memo 031-2023: S&DC Site List

Executive Board,

Attached is the S&DC Site list as of April 26, 2023. Please note that some of the S&DC’s listed have not yet been discussed during the bi-weekly meetings.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 030-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

April 24, 2023

Board Memo 030-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ continues to request, receive, and monitor the EAS work hours that are being reported on the survey in conjunction with the NAPS negotiated memorandum that all exempt Postmasters level 22 and below and all exempt Station Managers of Customer Service be entitled to additional pay should the need arise where they are required to deliver mail. As a reminder, this data can serve to validate the mandate that EAS deliver mail in violation of the CBA as well as support the request for additional pay for work hours used for the “delivery of mail.”

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 028-2023 (April 19, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 029-2023: 2023 Spring Executive Board Meeting Minutes

April 19, 2023

Board Memo 029-2023: 2023 Spring Executive Board Meeting Minutes

Executive Board,

Attached are the 2023 Spring Executive Board Meeting Minutes.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 028-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

April 19, 2023

Board Memo 028-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ continues to request, receive, and monitor the EAS work hours that are being reported on the survey in conjunction with the NAPS negotiated memorandum that all exempt Postmasters level 22 and below and all exempt Station Managers of Customer Service be entitled to additional pay should the need arise where they are required to deliver mail. As a reminder, this data can serve to validate the mandate that EAS deliver mail in violation of the CBA as well as support the request for additional pay for work hours used for the “delivery of mail.”

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 026-2023 (April 11, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 027-2023: PSHB Fact Sheets for Employees and Annuitants

April 18, 2023

Board Memo 027-2023: PSHB Fact Sheets for Employees and Annuitants

Executive Board,

Over the past few months, the U.S. Postal Service and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), in collaboration with Postal employee groups, including NAPS, developed two “Fact Sheets” related to the 2025 implementation of the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program.

NAPS has provided a link to the two Fact Sheets, one for employees and one for annuitants. Although the PSHB program is part of the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and will continue to be managed by OPM, the actual plan options and premiums will not be available until immediately prior to the open season for 2025, which will take place in November 2024.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 026-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

April 11, 2023

Board Memo 026-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ continues to request, receive, and monitor the EAS work hours that are being reported on the survey in conjunction with the NAPS negotiated memorandum that all exempt Postmasters level 22 and below and all exempt Station Managers of Customer Service be entitled to additional pay should the need arise where they are required to deliver mail. As a reminder, this data can serve to validate the mandate that EAS deliver mail in violation of the CBA as well as support the request for additional pay for work hours used for the “delivery of mail.”

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 022-2023 (April 10, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 025-2023: USPS to Increase Annual Leave Carryover by 80 hours for Leave Year 2023

April 11, 2023

Board Memo 025-2023: USPS to Increase Annual Leave Carryover by 80 hours for Leave Year 2023

Executive Board,

The Post Service will increase the annual leave carryover maximum for career non-bargaining employees by 80 hours for leave year 2023. The maximum carryover will be 640 hours.

The annual leave carryover limit and annual leave exchange limit will return for leave year 2024.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 024-2023: Field Human Resources Addresses for HQ Managers for OPF Requests

April 11, 2023

Board Memo 024-2023: Field Human Resources Addresses for HQ Managers for OPF Requests

Executive Board,

Attached is the field human resource contact list for HQ Managers for OPF requests.

Employees may request a copy of their eOPFs in person or in writing to their district Human Resource Office. If the request is made in writing, they will be requested to provide proof of identity.  

No charges will be assessed of active employees for requested copies of hard copies of their eOPFs while the eOPF system remains unavailable due to security upgrades.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 023-2023 FY23 July Market Dominant Price Change

April 11, 2023

Board Memo 023-2023: FY23 July Market Dominant Price Change

Executive Board,

Attached is the FY23 July Market Dominant Price Change.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 022-2023 EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

April 10, 2023

Board Memo 022-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ continues to request, receive, and monitor the EAS work hours that are being reported on the survey in conjunction with the NAPS negotiated memorandum that all exempt Postmasters level 22 and below and all exempt Station Managers of Customer Service be entitled to additional pay should the need arise where they are required to deliver mail. As a reminder, this data can serve to validate the mandate that EAS deliver mail in violation of the CBA as well as support the request for additional pay for work hours used for the “delivery of mail.”

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 021-2023 (April 5, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 021-2023 EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

April 5, 2023

Board Memo 021-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board, 

NAPS HQ continues to request, receive, and monitor the EAS work hours that are being reported on the survey in conjunction with the NAPS negotiated memorandum that all exempt Postmasters level 22 and below and all exempt Station Managers of Customer Service be entitled to additional pay should the need arise where they are required to deliver mail. As a reminder, this data can serve to validate the mandate that EAS deliver mail in violation of the CBA as well as support the request for additional pay for work hours used for the “delivery of mail.”

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 019-2023 (March 25, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Due to counter concerns received during the 2023 LTS townhall and Executive Board meeting, NAPS has rescinded its request for an extension of this memorandum.  NAPS has received notification from the USPS that their intent is to continue the current memorandum that affords otherwise FLSA exempt EAS to be compensated for work hours used to deliver mail in violation of the CBA for the next quarter.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 020-2023 NAPS Newsbreak – New Supervisor Workload Credit (SWC) Model to go into Effect April 1, 2023

March 27, 2023

Board Memo 020-2023: NAPS Newsbreak – New Supervisor Workload Credit (SWC) Model to go into Effect April 1, 2023

Executive Board,

The new Supervisory Workload Credit (SWC) model used to determine the number of Supervisor Customer Services EAS-17 (SCS) authorized in Post Offices has been updated to account for changes in retail and delivery operations.

The new SWC model will go into effect on April 1, 2023. The SWC staffing tool will reflect the updates with the April posting and can be found on the Workforce webpage, https://workforce.usps.gov/welcome.

Please share this information with your membership. This memo will also be posted on the NAPS website Bulletin Board.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 019-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

March 25, 2023

Board Memo 019-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ continues to request, receive, and monitor the EAS work hours that are being reported on the survey in conjunction with the NAPS negotiated memorandum that all exempt Postmasters level 22 and below and all exempt Station Managers of Customer Service be entitled to additional pay should the need arise where they are required to deliver mail. As a reminder, this data can serve to validate the mandate that EAS deliver mail in violation of the CBA as well as support the request for additional pay for work hours used for the “delivery of mail.”

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 017-2023 (March 21, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

This memo is due to expire on April 7, 2023.  NAPS has requested that this memorandum be extended beyond this date, due to the unresolved issues on hiring and mandates on EAS to perform work in violation of craft CBA’s.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 018-2023: 2022 December NAPS USPS Consultative Agenda Responses and 2023 February NAPS USPS Consultative Agenda Responses

March 24, 2023

Board Memo 018-2023: 2022 December NAPS USPS Consultative Agenda Responses and 2023 February NAPS USPS Consultative Agenda Responses

Executive Board,

Attached are the 2022 December NAPS USPS Consultative Agenda Responses and 2023 February NAPS USPS Consultative Agenda Responses.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 017-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

March 21, 2023

Board Memo 017-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ continues to request, receive, and monitor the EAS work hours that are being reported on the survey in conjunction with the NAPS negotiated memorandum that all exempt Postmasters level 22 and below and all exempt Station Managers of Customer Service be entitled to additional pay should the need arise where they are required to deliver mail. As a reminder, this data can serve to validate the mandate that EAS deliver mail in violation of the CBA as well as support the request for additional pay for work hours used for the “delivery of mail.”

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 016-2023 (March 15, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 016-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

March 15, 2023

Board Memo 016-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ continues to request, receive, and monitor the EAS work hours that are being reported on the survey in conjunction with the NAPS negotiated memorandum that all exempt Postmasters level 22 and below and all exempt Station Managers of Customer Service be entitled to additional pay should the need arise where they are required to deliver mail. As a reminder, this data can serve to validate the mandate that EAS deliver mail in violation of the CBA as well as support the request for additional pay for work hours used for the “delivery of mail.”

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 015-2023 (February 27, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results from March 10 and March 14.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

Board Memo 015-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

February 27, 2023

Board Memo 015-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ continues to request, receive, and monitor the EAS work hours that are being reported on the survey in conjunction with the NAPS negotiated memorandum that all exempt Postmasters level 22 and below and all exempt Station Managers of Customer Service be entitled to additional pay should the need arise where they are required to deliver mail. As a reminder, this data can serve to validate the mandate that EAS deliver mail in violation of the CBA as well as support the request for additional pay for work hours used for the “delivery of mail.”

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 013-2023 (February 17, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 014-2023: PostalEASE Disabled External Use

February 23, 2023

Board Memo 014-2023: PostalEASE Disabled External Use

Executive Board,

PostalEASE has experienced a few issues recently, and the USPS responded on 2/14, “the ability for employees coming in externally into the PostalEASE self-service application to make any change to their Net-to-Bank and Allotment information was disabled. The functionality shut down externally is available if accessed internally. Employees can still see their current Net-to-Bank and Allotment selections. Every other functionality is available and unchanged. HRSSC also can make these changes for employees through the PostalEASE HR module. Currently, there isn’t a projected date for when this issue will be resolved, but we will communicate back as soon as we are notified.

Please share with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 013-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

February 17, 2023

Board Memo 013-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ continues to request, receive, and monitor the EAS work hours that are being reported on the survey in conjunction with the NAPS negotiated memorandum that all exempt Postmasters level 22 and below and all exempt Station Managers of Customer Service be entitled to additional pay should the need arise where they are required to deliver mail. As a reminder, this data can serve to validate the mandate that EAS deliver mail in violation of the CBA as well as support the request for additional pay for work hours used for the “delivery of mail.”

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 012-2023 (February 16, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 012-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

February 16, 2023

Board Memo 012-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ continues to request, receive, and monitor the EAS work hours that are being reported on the survey in conjunction with the NAPS negotiated memorandum that all exempt Postmasters level 22 and below and all exempt Station Managers of Customer Service be entitled to additional pay should the need arise where they are required to deliver mail. As a reminder, this data can serve to validate the mandate that EAS deliver mail in violation of the CBA as well as support the request for additional pay for work hours used for the “delivery of mail.”

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 010-2023 (February 13, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

 NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 011-2023: S&DC; Open House Playbook

February 13, 2023

Board Memo 011-2023: S&DC Open House Playbook

Executive Board,

The Sorting and Delivery Center (S&DC) has designed an Open House Playbook. The S&DC open house is designed to familiarize employees (and their families) with the facilities. Each S&DC will host an open house before the launch date. The goal of this guide is to provide a new environment with teams that create a positive impact as employees work through the location and facility changes. This playbook will provide standard information for easy preparation and organization.

Please share with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 010-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

February 13, 2023

Board Memo 010-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ continues to request, receive, and monitor the EAS work hours that are being reported on the survey in conjunction with the NAPS negotiated memorandum that all exempt Postmasters level 22 and below and all exempt Station Managers of Customer Service be entitled to additional pay should the need arise where they are required to deliver mail. As a reminder, this data can serve to validate the mandate that EAS deliver mail in violation of the CBA as well as support the request for additional pay for work hours used for the “delivery of mail.”

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 007-2023 (February 3, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 009-2023: USPS First-Class Package Service replaced with Ground Advantage

February 10, 2023

Board Memo 009-2023: USPS First-Class Package Service replaced with Ground Advantage

Executive Board,

The Postal Service has had an overall strategy to streamline shipping offerings. The focus of the Postal Service over the past year has been to improve package offerings by improving service reliability, lowering prices, and simplifying shipping product offers. The USPS Ground Advantage service will replace the First-Class package service this upcoming Summer, 2023. The new service will feature two-to-five-day service standards for packages up to 70 pounds.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 008-2023: MFA Net-to-Bank Reactivation with LiteBlue

February 7, 2023

Board Memo 008-2023: MFA Net-to-Bank Reactivation with LiteBlue

Executive Board,

On January 15, 2023, the USPS launched the MFA tool to combat cybercriminals and protect private information. The ability to update your allotments and net-to-bank via the PostalEASE IVR system has been disabled immediately. As usual, you can still use the IVR system for other employee actions. Talking Points are included in the attachment, a widely shared message from managers to their employees. If you identify any activity with your account that looks suspicious, contact ISCCU@usps.gov.

Please share this with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 007-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

February 3, 2023

Board Memo 007-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ continues to request, receive, and monitor the EAS work hours that are being reported on the survey in conjunction with the NAPS negotiated memorandum that all exempt Postmasters level 22 and below and all exempt Station Managers of Customer Service be entitled to additional pay should the need arise where they are required to deliver mail. As a reminder, this data can serve to validate the mandate that EAS deliver mail in violation of the CBA as well as support the request for additional pay for work hours used for the “delivery of mail.”

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 005-2023 (January 30, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 006-2023: Tomica Duplessis On Detail at Labor Relations HQ

February 2, 2023

Board Memo 006-2023: Tomica Duplessis On Detail at Labor Relations HQ

Executive Board,

James Timmons, Labor Relations Policy Administration, will be away for national negotiations with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) from February 21 through May 29, 2023. During this time, Tomica Duplessis, Labor Relations Specialist Southern Region, will be stepping in for a temporary assignment with Labor Relations at USPS Headquarters. Tomica is a member of NAPS Branch 73 – New Orleans, LA.

Tomica’s skills and experience as an LR Specialist and an EAS for over 20 years will aid her in effectively and immediately contributing to assignments that primarily include engaging with USPS management associations.

Tomica will be coming to headquarters on February 13, staying in Washington, DC, for the duration of her assignment and transitioning with James until his departure in late February. Tomica’s detail assignment will end on May 26, 2023.

Please join us in congratulating Tomica on her higher-level detail assignment.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 005-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview

January 30, 2023

Board Memo 005-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ continues to request, receive, and monitor the EAS work hours that are being reported on the survey in conjunction with the NAPS negotiated memorandum that all exempt Postmasters level 22 and below and all exempt Station Managers of Customer Service be entitled to additional pay should the need arise where they are required to deliver mail. As a reminder, this data can serve to validate the mandate that EAS deliver mail in violation of the CBA as well as support the request for additional pay for work hours used for the “delivery of mail.”

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 003-2023 (January 20, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 004-2023: Multifactor Authentication for LiteBlue

January 26, 2023

Board Memo 004-2023: Multifactor Authentication for LiteBlue

Executive Board,

Cybercriminals pose a threat to postal employees by creating fake websites which resemble LiteBlue. In response to the issue addressed in Board Memo 043-2022, the Postal Service deployed the Multifactor authentication (MFA) tool on January 15. This tool is available to prevent cyberattacks and will provide additional protection for USPS employees and their personal information.

Attached is a draft of a home mailer, which will be sent out in the next few weeks to employees who still need to establish an MFA account. Also attached is an FAQ document.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 003-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview

January 20, 2023

Board Memo 003-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ continues to request, receive, and monitor the EAS work hours that are being reported on the survey in conjunction with the NAPS negotiated memorandum that all exempt Postmasters level 22 and below and all exempt Station Managers of Customer Service be entitled to additional pay should the need arise where they are required to deliver mail.  As a reminder, this data can serve to validate the mandate that EAS deliver mail in violation of the CBA as well as support the request for additional pay for work hours used for the “delivery of mail”.

Please see the attached PDF to see the WTD snapshot of each area by district and Total Hours by Reason.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 002-2023: Vice President, Labor Relations

January 19, 2023

Board Memo 002-2023: Vice President, Labor Relations

Executive Board,

The Postal Service is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas J. Blum to the position of Vice President, Labor Relations.  Tom’s appointment is effective immediately and he will report directly to Douglas A. Tulino in the Deputy postmaster General and Chief Human Resources function. Tom will direct the Postal Service’s Labor Relations activities to ensure the Postal Service employee strategies are aligned with their Delivery for American Plan.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 001-2023: USPS-NAPS Agreement on Exempt Managers Postmasters Delivering Mail

January 10, 2023

Board Memo 001-2023: USPS-NAPS Agreement on Exempt Managers Postmasters Delivering Mail

Executive Board,

NAPS Headquarters has been officially notified that all exempt Postmasters level 22 and below and all exempt Station Managers of Customer Service will be entitled to additional pay should the need arise where they are required to deliver mail.  These additional pay provisions will be in affect from 12/31/2022 through 4/7/2023.

NAPS has been discussing the issue of Managers, Postmasters and Supervisors delivering mail with the Postal Service since April of 2022.  Though the position of NAPS is that EAS should not be delivering mail, in situations where all avenues to deliver mail have been exhausted, should an Exempt Manager, Postmaster or Supervisor be instructed to deliver mail they will receive additional compensation. In September of 2022 the Resident Officers and Northeast Region Vice President Tom Roma met with Postal Headquarters to discuss the issue of EAS being required to deliver mail.  This was followed up with the attached letter written by President Ivan Butts on December 8, 2022 (Board Memo 036-2022). 

We appreciate the Postal Service working with NAPS in ensuring Postmasters, Managers and Supervisors are properly compensated when required to deliver mail.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 101-021: USPS Operational Leadership structure

December 29, 2021

Board Memo 101-021: USPS Operational Leadership structure

Executive Board,

To help assist in identifying the appropriate USPS chain of command under the realigned organizational structure NAPS has created the attached working document to assist NAPS Leaders.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board_Memo 100-2021: NAPS Requests Postal Service to Adjust FY2021 Pay-for-Performance Payout_12.17.2021

December 29, 2021

Board Memo 100-2021: NAPS NEWSBREAK - Pay for Performance FY 2021 End-of-Year Ratings Recourse Process open - NAPS NPA/PFP

Executive Board,

The National Association of Postal Supervisors has requested the U.S. Postal Service to set its FY 2021 pay-for-performance payout for all EAS employees at 3 percent, or one-half percent above the initial USPS payout projection. 

The annual pay adjustment of the 50,000 supervisors and managers covered under the USPS Executive and Administrative Schedule (EAS) is set by a pay-for-performance system called the USPS National Performance Assessment (NPA). 

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 099-2021: Temporary Modification to Pay Provision for Exempt EAS Field Employees

December 22, 2021

Board Memo 099-2021: Temporary Modification to Pay Provision for Exempt EAS Field Employees

Executive Board,

The Postal Service has decided to extend the temporarily modified pay provisions for specified Field FLSA-Exempt Managers through February 11, 2022.

Please share this information with your membership. 

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 098-2021: NAPS NewsBreak - NAPS Urges for the Reauthorization of Full Presence of Postal Police Officers (PPOs)

December 15, 2021

Board Memo 098-2021: NAPS NewsBreak - NAPS Urges for the Reauthorization of Full Presence of Postal Police Officers (PPOs)

Executive Board,

The National Association of Postal Supervisors has urged Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to direct the return of Postal Police Officers to the streets in support of United States Postal Service field operations.

In a letter on December 3, 2021, NAPS President Ivan D. Butts urged PMG DeJoy to restore Postal Police patrol and field operations to respond to increasing crime and homicides that are endangering the safety of postal employees and the mail.

Please share this information with your membership. 

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 097-2021: NAPS Salary Range Decision

December 13, 2021

Board Memo 097-2021: NAPS Salary Range Decision

Executive Board,

The Postal Service proposed to modify the 2.0% as required by the August 2021 Pay Decision, and apply a 2.2% increase to the salary range maximums of each grade in the EAS schedules and apply a dollar amount increase of each maximum to the respective salary range minimum.

The effective date of modifications to the salary ranges will occur on January 1, 2022 immediately prior to applying any Pay-for-Performance salary related adjustments.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 096-2021: PPO Managers were Underpaid and will Receive Paychecks Shortly

December 13, 2021

Board Memo 096-2021: PPO Managers were Underpaid and will Receive Paychecks Shortly

Executive Board,

The Postal Service has become aware that certain Postal Police Officer (PPO) managers who opted to use Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) leave last year were not properly paid.

The employees who were not properly paid will receive the pay they are owed as part of the December 10 paychecks. Also, employees and former employees owed less than $1 will receive payment.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 095-2021: FY 21 Final

November 30, 2021

Board Memo 095-2021: FY 21 Final

Executive Board,

Attached is the current year to date NPA-National Scorecard. This is not the end of year Scorecard. Sometimes, a number could move by a few hundredths or thousandths of a point this late in the year but it normally doesn’t move the overall number.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

 NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 094-2021: Juneteenth National Independence Day

November 30, 2021

Board Memo 094-2021: Juneteenth National Independence Day

Executive Board,

On June 17, 2021, President Biden signed into law the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act making June 19 a federal holiday.  

Beginning in 2022, the Postal Service will recognize the Juneteenth National Independence Day as a holiday eligible to full-time and part-time career employees. This observance will be included in the Employee and Labor Relations Manual (ELM) 518, Holiday Leave and be subject to the corresponding provisions of the section.

Please share this information with your membership. 

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 093-2021: CRDO/CLPO Daily IOP Scorecard Launch

November 24, 2021

Board Memo 093-2021: CRDO/CLPO Daily IOP Scorecard Launch

Executive Board,

Over the past several months, the Chief Retail and Delivery Office and the Chief Logistics and Processing Center have met with their leadership teams to prepare for this year’s peak season.

Beginning Tuesday, November 23, 2021, daily reports from HQ Retail and Post Office Operations are to be sent by 11:30am to enable CRDO and CLPO executives to engage in dialogue to address opportunities that exist with our integrated operating plan performance that may prevent us from serving our customers and communities.

NAPS will be monitoring the reporting for the first couple of weeks.

Please share this information with your membership. 

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 092-2021: Temporarily modified pay provisions for specific Field FLSA-Exempt Managers

November 23, 2021

Board Memo 092-2021: Temporarily modified pay provisions for specific Field FLSA-Exempt Managers

Executive Board,

The Postal Service has decided based on recent conversations to extend the pay provisions through December 31, 2021.

Please share this information with your membership. 

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 091-2021: Proposed EAS Salary Range Changes Effective January 1, 2022

November 16, 2021

Board Memo 091-2021: Proposed EAS Salary Range Changes Effective January 1, 202 

Executive Board,

The Postal Service proposes modification to the August 27 pay decision, specifically to the 2.0% increases to the salary ranges minimums and maximums for employees in the Executive & Administrative Schedule (EAS).

The Postal Service intends to modify the 2.0% and apply a 2.2% increase to the salary range maximums of each grade in the EAS schedule and apply the dollar amount increase of each maximum of the respective salary range minimum.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 090-2021: Postal Service Files Notice with PRC of Price Changes Effective January 9, 2022

November 13, 2021 

Board Memo 090-2021: Postal Service Files Notice with PRC of Price Changes Effective January 9, 2022

Executive Board,

NAPS Headquarters was notified this week that the Postal Service has filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of price changes for shipping services to take effect January 9, 2022. The USPS proposal would raise both Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express service prices by approximately 3.1 percent, which the Postal Service Board of Governors believe will keep the Postal Service competitive while providing needed revenue.

The attached letter from USPS provides more details. Also included are a Press Release and “Talking Points and Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQ) page.

Please share this memo and attachments with your membership. 

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 089-2021: NAPS Response to OSHA ETS on COVID-19 Vaccines

November 9, 2021

Board Memo 089-2021: NAPS Statement on OSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard and Coverage of the U.S. Postal Service

Executive Board, 

On Friday, November 5, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an emergency temporary standard (ETS) to protect unvaccinated employees of large employers (100 or more employees) from the risk of contracting COVID-19. The ETS relies on measures and options that strongly encourage vaccination.

In its issuance of the ETS in the Federal Register, OSHA noted that the ETS applied to the U.S. Postal Service because the Occupational and Safety Health Act—which authorizes the ETS and covers private employers—recognizes the Postal Service as a covered private employer.

Under the ETS, covered employers must develop, implement and enforce a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, unless they adopt a policy requiring employees to choose to either be vaccinated or undergo regular COVID-19 testing and wear a face covering at work. By December 6, covered employers must comply with all requirements other than testing. This includes establishing a vaccination policy, determining employee vaccination status, providing the requisite paid time off, and ensuring that unvaccinated employees are masked. Beginning on January 4, 2022, unvaccinated employees must undergo weekly testing. Any employee who has received all doses of the vaccine by January 4 does not have to be tested.

NAPS has begun its review of the emergency temporary standard, including its impact on the Postal Service and its employees. NAPS has not yet received any communication from the USPS on how the ETS will be rolled out.

NAPS continues to support the operations of the USPS within all laws and rules applicable to the USPS.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 088-2021: USPS Updating PS Form 1750, Employee Evaluation and/or Probationary Report

October 22, 2021

Board Memo 088-2021: USPS Updating PS Form 1750, Employee Evaluation and/or Probationary Report

Executive Board,

As a matter of general interest, USPS is updating PS Form 1750, Employee Evaluation and/or Probationary Report, to replace Social Security Numbers with EINs. These updates also reflect the different probationary periods found in the various Collective Bargaining Agreements. See attached for the revised (October 2021) PS Form 1750.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 087-2021: USPS Testing the Use of Carriers and PTFs to Pre-Load Vehicles

October 20, 2021

Board Memo 087-2021: USPS Testing the Use of Carriers and PTFs to Pre-Load Vehicles

Executive Board,

As a matter of general interest, the Postal Service recently began testing the use of City Carrier Assistants (CCA), Part-Time Flexible (PTF), and Unassigned Regular City Carriers to pre-load vehicles for city AMS routes. These tests will be conducted for approximately one month at eleven (11) locations—listed in the attached letter from USPS. Please see the attachment for more information and instructions for city carriers assigned to deliver pre-loaded LLV/FFV vehicles.

Please share this information with your membership. 

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 086-2021: Pilot Test Expansion of Employee Engagement (Customer Connect) Lead Cards Downloaded on MDDs

October 22, 2021

Board Memo 086-2021: Pilot Test Expansion of Employee Engagement (Customer Connect) Lead Cards Downloaded on MDDs

Executive Board,

As a matter of general interest, USPS has recently expanded a pilot test on Employee Engagement (Customer Connect) lead cards to be downloaded on MDDs and used by city letter carriers to the Texas 1, Texas 2, and Texas 3 districts. The goal of this project is to pilot a paperless Customer Connect option, with real-time electronic lead card data being directed to the Inside Sales Group for immediate follow-up with the customer. A survey will be conducted with the participants in the pilot.

Attached is the October 4 expansion notice, including a stand-up talk and MDD Quick Reference, as well as the original notice from March 25 with ten pilot test locations. This notice was previously posted on the NAPS website under “NAPS Correspondence/Mail.”

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 085-2021: Greater Newark P&DC; Certified Safe for Occupancy

October 21, 2021

Board Memo 085-2021: Greater Newark P&DC Certified Safe for Occupancy

Executive Board,

Please find attached the Structural Engineering Letter as well as the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance certifying that the Greater Newark P&DC in Kearny, NJ is safe for occupancy by the Postal Service, with the exception of the area under roof repair. The facility’s roof was damaged during Tropical Storm Ida in early September.

The attached certificate notes the following conditions must be met no later than April 13, 2022, or will be subject to fine or order to vacate: Temporary repairs and protective measurers adequate for occupancy, while ongoing structural roof repairs are made.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 084-2021: Posting of Non-Bargaining Vacancies Effective October 19, 2021

October 21, 2021

Board Memo 084-2021: Posting of Non-Bargaining Vacancies Effective October 19, 2021

Executive Board,

Effective Tuesday, October 19, the Postal Service has resumed the standard posting schedule for non-bargaining positions. Vacant non-bargaining positions can be posted internally without limited area of consideration restrictions and in accordance with the policies found in Section 743 of the Handbook EL-312 Employment and Placement. See attached for more information.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

 NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 083-2021: Extension of Covid-19 MOUs to December 31, 2021

October 17, 2021

Board Memo 083-2021: Extension of Covid-19 MOUs to December 31, 2021

Executive Board,

The Postal Service has extended the attached memorandum regarding liberal changes of schedule and the use of sick leave for dependent care until December 31, 2021. This policy was previously extended until September 30, 2021. In addition, USPS has also extended various COVID-19 MOUs with the American Postal Workers Union, the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association, the National Association for Letter Carriers, and the National Postal Mail Handlers Union. These MOUs are combined into one file per union and attached.

All COVID-19 MOUs are categorized and posted on our COVID-19 page of the NAPS website for reference.

Please share this information and attachments with your membership.

Thank you and be safe. 

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 082-2021: Time Limit on Higher-Level Temporary Assignments

October 17, 2021

Board Memo 082-2021: Time Limit on Higher-Level Temporary Assignments 

Executive Board,

Effective October 19, the 120-day limit to serve in a vacant higher-level detail assignment will resume. This policy was temporarily modified on April 17, 2020, per NAPS’ request and extended to October 9, 2021. It will remain in effect until October 18, 2021.

Employees serving on a detail assignment in a vacant higher-level position as of October 19 may not remain detailed in the vacant position past February 16, 2022, without losing their eligibility to be a potential candidate for the vacant higher-level position.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 081-2021: NAPS Statement on Memphis Tragedy

October 15, 2021

Board Memo 081-2021: NAPS Statement on Memphis Tragedy

Executive Board,

The National Association of Postal Supervisors is deeply saddened by the tragic news of the violence at the Lamar Annex of the Memphis Post Office.  We stand in mourning for the lives lost in this senseless act and the devastated families that have been left behind to grieve. 

The challenges of delivering America's mail through the adversities of a worldwide pandemic and the ever-changing and demanding conditions of America’s Post Office can be overwhelming at times.  NAPS calls for all USPS employees to look for new ways of relating to one another as we seek to continue binding our nation together through mail delivery.  We remain in solemn prayer for these families and our Postal family in this time of sorrow. 

God Bless the United States Postal Service, and God Bless America.

In Solidarity,

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 080-2021: USPS Has Released the NPA Scorecard for August

October 7, 2021

Board Memo 080-2021: USPS Has Released the NPA Scorecard for August

Executive Board,

Last week, the Postal Service released the NPA Scorecard for August 2021.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 079-2021: USPS to Add Employee Mailing Addresses on Payroll Checks

October 1, 2021

Board Memo 079-2021: USPS to Add Employee Mailing Addresses on Payroll Checks

Executive Board,

As a matter of general interest, the Postal Service will begin printing employee addresses on their bi-weekly payroll checks starting with PP 20/2021 (check date October 1). This will help the Postal Service keep current records of employee addresses and enable them to mail final paychecks & supplemental checks directly to separated employees rather than their last known office.

Employees will be encouraged to review their addresses and correct them in LiteBlue here.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 078-2021: US Government Accountability Office Study on USPS Non-Career Employees

October 1, 2021

Board Memo 078-2021: U.S. Government Accountability Office Study on USPS Non-Career Employees

Executive Board, 

Recently, NAPS National President Ivan Butts was asked to provide insight for a study conducted by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. The full report, U.S. Postal Service: Further Analysis Could Help Identify Opportunities to Reduce Injuries Among Non-Career Employees, can be viewed online here. This study found that non-career employees are a significant part of the USPS workforce, but have higher rates of injury and turnover. Please see the attachment or view the full report for more key findings. 

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 077-2021: USPS Extends Additional Pay for FLSA-Exempt Field Managers

September 30, 2021

Board Memo 077-2021: USPS Extends Additional Pay for FLSA-Exempt Field Managers to November 30, 2021

Executive Board,

Per NAPS’ request, USPS has extended the May 20, 2020 memorandum regarding the temporarily modified pay provisions for specific Field FLSA-Exempt Managers to November 30, 2021. This previously extended memorandum was due to expire on September 30, 2021.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 076-2021: USPS Revisions to EAS-17 and EAS-18 Position Job Descriptions

September 29, 2021

Board Memo 076-2021: USPS Revisions to EAS-17 and EAS-18 Position Job Descriptions

Executive Board,

As part of restructuring activities, USPS has made minor revisions to the job descriptions of EAS-17 and EAS-18 positions to better align with Logistics.  

Please share this memo and attachment with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 075-2021: USPS Issues Statistical Programs (SP) Letter on Updates to CODES Software Data Collection Procedures

September 29, 2021

Board Memo 075-2021: USPS Issues Statistical Programs (SP) Letter on Updates to CODES Software & Data Collection Procedures

Executive Board,

The Postal Service issued the attached Statistical Programs (SP) Letter #1, FY 2022, detailing updates to the Computerized On-Site Data Entry System (CODES) software as well as other data collection policies & procedures for several programs. By Friday, October 1, 2021, all Manager Financial Programs Compliance (MFPC) positions will be replaced with Supervisor Statistical Programs (SSP) positions.

Please share the attachment and memo with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 074-2021: Emergency Federal Employee Leave (EFEL) Ending Oct. 1

September 28, 2021

Board Memo 074-2021: Emergency Federal Employee Leave (EFEL) Ending Oct. 1

Executive Board,

Today NAPS received the attached notice shared with postal managers via email. Effective October 1, the TACS, ERMS, and RMSS applications will no longer accept any Emergency Federal Employee Leave (EFEL). Please see attached for more details.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 073-2021: USPS Proposed Revisions to STC Manager Position Descriptions & Grades

September 28, 2021 

Board Memo 073-2021: USPS Proposed Revisions to STC Manager Position Descriptions & Grades

Executive Board,

The Postal Service is proposing revisions to the position descriptions of the Manger, Surface Transfer Center (STC). These revisions establish new grades of several STC Manager positions. Managers in positions that are recommended for an upgrade will be eligible for a 4% salary increase.

Please share the attachment and memo with your membership. 

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 072-2021: USPS Replacing EHS Accident Reporting System with SHMT

September 27, 2021

Board Memo 072-2021: USPS Replacing EHS Accident Reporting System with SHMT Starting October 1, 2021

Executive Board,

Due to a new vendor contract, the Postal Service will be replacing the Employee Health and Safety (EHS) accident reporting system with the Safety Health Management Tool (SHMT) starting Friday, October 1, 2021. The process for EAS requirements regarding accidents and tracking hazards remains the same.

Please share this memo and attachment with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 071-2021: NAPS’ Lawsuit Against USPS Will be Live-Streamed This Tuesday at 9:30am ET

September 20, 2021

Board Memo 071-2021: NAPS’ Lawsuit Against USPS Will be Live-Streamed This Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. ET

Executive Board,

The audio feed of the oral argument in NAPS’ lawsuit against USPS will be live-streamed on Tuesday morning, September 21, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. ET.  Advocates representing NAPS and USPS will argue the case before a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.  The audio feed of the hearing will be available here:  https://www.youtube.com/USCourtsCADC 

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

NAPS Newsbreak NAPS Urges House of Representative Leadership to Schedule Floor Vote of HR 3076

September 17, 2021

Board Memo 070-2021: NAPS Newsbreak – NAPS Urges House of Representative Leadership to Schedule Floor Vote of HR 3076

Executive Board,

Today, the National Association of Postal Supervisors sent a letter to the House of Representative Leadership urging them to promptly schedule HR 3076, the Postal Reform Act of 2021, for a floor vote.

Thank you and be safe. 

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 069-2021 USPS Extending Return to Work Date until December 6,2021

September 17, 2021

Board Memo 069-2021: USPS Extending Return to Work Date until December 6, 2021

Executive Board,

Due to continued uncertainty with the COVID-19 “Delta Variant”, the Postal Service is extending the return to work date until December 6, 2021. Officers, Executives and Pay Band Employees should continue to report to their duty station as scheduled.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 068-2021: Postal Service Announces New Market Dominant Price Adjustment Schedule

September 16, 2021

Board Memo 068-2021: Postal Service Announces New Market Dominant Price Adjustment Schedule

Executive Board,

Yesterday, the Postmaster General issued a press statement that the Postal Service will not raise prices on Market Dominant products, including Forever stamps, in January 2022. Instead, the next adjustment will occur in July 2022. This is to better prepare customers for a new Market Dominant price adjustment schedule, which will occur twice per year beginning in January 2023.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 067-2021: Retail Service Talk New Gift Card Payment Types

September 16, 2021

Board Memo 067-2021: Retail Service Talk - New Gift Card Payment Types

Executive Board,

The Postal Service will conduct a pilot test of new gift card payment options in four (4) retail locations. Beginning September 13, 2021, through March 2022, retail associates will be able to accept business and payroll checks for payment of gift cards in amounts of up to $500 per day. This service offers customers an alternative to traditional check cashing at the bank. Please see the attachment for details regarding this program and the four pilot locations.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 066-2021: Covid-19 Morning Report 9.9.2021

September 9, 2021

Board Memo 066-2021: Covid-19 Morning Report 9/9/2021

Executive Board,

Please find the COVID-19 Morning report for Thursday, September 9, 2021.

Thank you and be safe. 

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 065-2021: eRMS-TACS Leave Change Notice to Officers 2021-09-02 v2

September 9, 2021

Board Memo 065-2021: eRMS-TACS Leave Change Notice to Officers_2021-09-02_v2

Executive Board,

Please find the attached USPS memorandum regarding changes to the eRMS and TACS system platforms. Starting October 13, 2021, Headquarters/Headquarters-related, OIG and Inspection Service finance numbers will no longer be able to enter, change, or delete leave in TACS. The same will apply to all other offices in Fiscal Year 2022 after peak season.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 064-2021: Face Covering and Stay-at-Home Orders by Local and State

September 9, 2021

Board Memo 064-2021: Face Covering and Stay-at-Home Orders by Local and State Jurisdictions

Executive Board,

USPS HQ has sent information on the Face Covering and Stay-at-Home Orders by Local and State Jurisdictions.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 063-2021: USPS Issues Updated Stand-Up Talk on Face Coverings Policy

September 8, 2021

Board Memo 062-2021: USPS Issues Updated Stand-Up Talk on Face Coverings Policy

Executive Board,

USPS HQ issued an updated mandatory stand-up talk today reinstating its previous face coverings policy due to uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 delta variant.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 062-2021: NAPS 67th National Convention COVID Watch

September 7, 2021

Board Memo 062-2021 – NAPS 67^th National Convention COVID Watch 

Hello Fellow NAPS Members,

I hope that all of you who attended the 67th Biennial NAPS National Convention had a wonderful time and safe travels back home.

The Resident Officers are grateful to all who attended. It was our hope that we could take only the good memories of our time at the beautiful Gaylord Texan back with us. Unfortunately, we must report to you that one of our members from the New England Area of NAPS has reported to us that he has tested positive for COVID.

NAPS HQ is encouraging all who were in attendance at our convention to seek COVID testing, with continued masking and social distancing to ensure that we are protecting our loved ones.

NAPS HQ will provide further updates as needed.

Thank you and please be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 061-2021: NAPS Approves USPS EAS Pay Decision Thru May 20, 2023

August 24, 2021

Board Memo 061-2021: NAPS Approves USPS EAS Pay Decision Thru May 20, 2023

Executive Board,

The National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) engaged in consultation with the U.S. Postal Service since April 22, 2021 over changes in pay policies and schedules and fringe benefits for employees of the Executive and Administrative Schedule (EAS) represented by NAPS from FY2020-2023.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board_Memo_060-2021_USPS_Opening_Eligibility_for Higher-Level Field EAS Positions

August 20, 2021

Board Memo 060-2021: USPS Opening Eligibility for Higher-Level Field EAS Positions

Executive Board,

The USPS intends to allow the field to post the following positions on August 31 with a 7-day posting period, through September 6. These postings are open to all career EAS (Field, District, USPS HQ RIF and non-RIF Impacted).

• EAS-24 & 26 Postmasters
• EAS-23 & 25 MPOOs
• All EAS plant managers

Additionally, USPS is affording Operations the ability to post all EAS vacancies in several locations with a significant number of vacancies and with immediate needs such as Chicago, Baltimore, New York City. The Postal Service will reevaluate the remaining number of RIF impacted employees next week and determine when to post additional positions.

NAPS encourages active NAPS members to have their eCareer profile updated in preparation for future EAS posting opportunities. 

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 059-2021: USPS Posts Hundreds of EAS-17 Supervisor Positions for All to Apply

August 17, 2021

Board Memo 059-2021: USPS Posts Hundreds of EAS-17 Supervisor Positions for All to Apply 

Executive Board,

During the recent 2a and 2b RIF EAS postings, approximately 900 EAS-17 supervisor positions were posted in eCareer. These positions went unfilled. Therefore, USPS consulted with NAPS that in the next round of EAS postings that all career postal employees (craft, EAS and RIF impacted EAS) may apply for vacant EAS-17 supervisor positions in customer service, plant, transportation, and maintenance to ensure there is sufficient supervisory staffing prior to Peak Season.  NAPS agreed, as RIF impacted EAS may continue to apply for these vacant supervisor positions.

Thank you and be safe.

 NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 058-2021: USPS Extending Return to Work Date and Re-implementing COVID Telework Policy

August 17, 2021

Board Memo 058-2021: USPS Extending Return to Work Date and Re-implementing COVID Telework Policy

 Executive Board,

The USPS has extended the return-to-work date until October 12, 2021. They have also re-implemented the COVID telework policy first established March 17, 2020.

Thank you and be safe. 

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 057-2021: 67th NAPS National Convention Update-COVID-19 Protocols

August 16, 2021

Board Memo 057-2021: 67^th NAPS National Convention Update-COVID-19 Protocols

 Executive Board,

Attached, please find an update on the 67^th National Convention.  This update includes what actions NAPS and the Gaylord Texan are taking with regard to COVID-19 protocols to ensure for a safe and healthy national convention. 

Thank you.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 056-2021: USPS 120-Day Rule Temporarily Extended to October 9, 2021

Board Memo 056-2021: USPS 120-Day Rule Temporarily Extended to October 9, 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 October 9, 2021. 

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 055-2021: USPS HQ Extends Additional Pay for FLSA Exempt Field EAS Managers to August 2021

Board Memo 055-2021: USPS HQ Extends Additional Pay for FLSA Exempt Field EAS Managers to August 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 September 30, 2021. This previously extended memorandum was to expire on August 13, 2021.

Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 054-2021: USPS Issuance of Updated Telework Program for Eligible Non-bargaining Employees and PCES

Board Memo 054-2021: USPS Issuance of Updated Telework Program for Eligible Non-bargaining Employees and PCES

Executive Board,

USPS Headquarters has issued a management instruction regarding a telework program for eligible nonbargaining employees and PCES. The telework program policy has now been updated for those eligible to telework up to three days a week as approved by their vice president or executive. It also allows for probationary employees to participate in telework if approved.

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 053-2021: USPS Extends MOUs with Unions re Liberal Changes of Schedule and Leave through September 30, 2021

Board Memo 053-2021: USPS Extends MOUs with Unions re Liberal Changes of Schedule and Leave through September 30, 2021

Executive Board,

USPS Headquarters has extended the liberal changes of schedule and leave MOU through September 30, 2021. The original MOU from March 2020 is attached, as well as the letter extending the provisions. 

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 052-2021: 67th National Convention Resolutions for the Constitution and Bylaws Committee and Resolutions Committee

Board Memo 052-2021: 67^th National Convention Resolutions for the Constitution and Bylaws Committee and Resolutions Committee

Executive Board,

Please see the attached resolutions for both the Constitution and Bylaws Committee and the Resolutions Committee for the 67^th National Convention. The resolutions have also been posted on the NAPS website at https://naps.org/About-Us-National-Convention.

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 051-2021: USPS and NAPS Jointly Agree to Extend Pay Consultation for 30-Days

Board Memo 051-2021: USPS and NAPS Jointly Agree to Extend Pay Consultation for 30-Days

Executive Board,

Please see the attached NAPS Newsbreak. Briefly, the U.S. Postal Service and the National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) have been engaged in EAS Pay Consultations for FY2020-2023 since April 22, 2021.  In the spirit of cooperation, good faith, and in the best interest of NAPS members to attempt to achieve a fair and equitable pay agreement, NAPS and the Postal Service have jointly agreed to extend pay talk consultations for 30-days, until August 23, 2021.

Please share this Board Memo with your membership.  This memo will be posted on the NAPS website.

Thank you.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 050-2021: USPS HQ to Notify HQ, Area and District EAS of Phase 2a and 2b Postings

Board Memo 050-2021: USPS HQ to Notify HQ, Area and District EAS of Phase 2a and 2b Postings

Executive Board,

It was suggested by a member that with the short 5-day window for responding to the job posting on Monday 7/26/21, that it would be great idea if all Districts could email their EAS employees a list of the jobs that will be posted 7/26/21, along with the link to the online job descriptions. The email could be sent out on Friday 7/23/21.  This would help anyone still without a landing spot to start the process of tailoring their eCareer applications over the weekend before the posting opens, especially if they intend to apply for multiple positions. NAPS posed the suggestion above and USPS HQ agreed.

USPS is working to close out the requisitions and process the selections from the Round 1 posting cycle that closed in mid-June. To ensure USPS is able to post all available jobs as a part of the Round 2 posting cycle, they are adding an additional posting resulting in a Posting 2a and Posting 2b.   All jobs submitted to be posted by today will post in Phase 2a from July 26-30 and all jobs submitted to be posted by Wednesday, July 28 will post in Phase 2b from August 2-6.

The limited area of consideration for both postings will be all impacted and non-impacted career non-bargaining employees located in the Headquarters, Headquarters related, Area and District competitive areas. This excludes career non-bargaining employees in Post Office, Plant, Vehicle Maintenance Facilities, Judicial Office, General Counsel and Inspection Service competitive areas. By the end of this week, USPS will also distribute communications to the employees involved in the administrative restructuring to inform them of this additional posting. Selections from these postings will be effective 8/14 and 8/28. For general information and support, please refer employees to the Preparing for Change – Employee Support Site where they will find information including timelines, guidance for leading and navigating change, career planning resources, and VER and general retirement information.

Please share this Board Memo with your membership, especially those currently RIF impacted. This memo will be posted on the NAPS website.

Thank you.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 049-2021: USPS Rescinds COVID Telework Policy Effective September 7, 2021

July 19, 2021

Board Memo 049-2021: USPS Rescinds COVID Telework Policy Effective September 7, 2021

Executive Board,

The USPS has rescinded their COVID telework policy first established March 17, 2020. Effective September 7, 2021, all employees are expected to report to work at their assigned duty station. Telework eligible employees may telework up to three days a week as approved by their vice president or executive.

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 048-2021: USPS Issued Revised Face Covering Policy

July 19, 2021

Board Memo 048-2021: USPS Issued Revised Face Covering Policy

Executive Board,

The USPS has revised their face covering policy as a result of guidance from the CDC and OSHA. Effective immediately, all postal employees and contracts who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 are not required to wear face coverings.

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 047-2021: USPS Connect Announced with Local Pilot Rollout

July 16, 2021

Board Memo 047-2021: USPS Connect Announced with Local Pilot Rollout

Executive Board,

The Postmaster General has announced the pilot of USPS Connect Local in select Dallas and Houston locations. For the pilot of USPS Connect Local, small businesses will bring prepaid, labeled packages directly to the back dock of a destinating postal delivery facility. In return, they get same-day or next-day delivery at rates generally only available to large volume shippers.

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 046-2021: USPS Issues Memorandum Reiterating Timekeeping Policies

July 2, 2021

Board Memo 046-2021: USPS Issues Memorandum Reiterating Timekeeping Policies

Executive Board,

The USPS has issued a memo reminding management of the importance of adhering to proper timekeeping, leave policy, and record keeping requirements. It is important that practices align with the policy outlined in the ELM and Handbook F-21, Time and Attendance.  

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 045-2021: Voluntary Downgrade Exception Policy – RIF Impacted Non-bargaining Employees

June 25, 2021

Board Memo 045-2021: Voluntary Downgrade Exception Policy – RIF Impacted Non-bargaining Employees

Executive Board,

The USPS has issued an exception policy for RIF impacted employees who request a voluntary downgrade in lieu of relocating to remain in an assigned comparable position. This exception will only apply to employees impacted by the 2021 RIF who received an assignment that would otherwise require relocating to a new duty station outside of their commuting area.

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 044-2021: USPS Initiates Process of Requesting Advisory Opinion from PRC re Service Standards for First-Class Package

June 17, 2021

Board Memo 044-2021: USPS Initiates Process of Requesting Advisory Opinion from PRC re Service Standards for First-Class Package Service

Executive Board,

The USPS has requested an advisory opinion from the Postal Regulatory Commission to evaluate a proposal to modify service standards for First-Class Package Service.

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 043-2021: USPS 120-Day Rule Temporarily Extended to August 9, 2021

June 7, 2021

Board Memo 043-2021: USPS 120-Day Rule Temporarily Extended to August 9, 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 August 9, 2021. (See attached).

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 042-2021: USPS HQ Extends Additional Pay for FLSA Exempt Field EAS Managers to August 2021

June 3, 2021

Board Memo 042-2021: USPS HQ Extends Additional Pay for FLSA Exempt Field EAS Managers to August 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 August 13, 2021. This previously extended memorandum was to expire on June 4, 2021. Please share the attached with your membership.

Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 041-2021: USPS Temporary Change to Handbook EL-312, 120 Day Limit on Higher-Level Assignments Extended

Board Memo 041-2021: USPS Temporary Change to Handbook EL-312, 120 Day Limit on Higher-Level Assignments Extended

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 August 9, 2021. (See attached).

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 040-2021: Updated Guidance Re Lateral and Downgrade Assignments

Board Memo 040-2021: Updated Guidance Re Lateral and Downgrade Assignments

Executive Board,

On May 26, 2021, USPS Headquarters responded to NAPS’ correspondence regarding administrative restructuring. Please see the attached letter outlining the modification that noncompetitive lateral reassignment or downgrade will be limited to LAC and RIF affected employees.

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 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

Excel Worksheet attached to Board Memo 37

FY21 NPA Zip File attached to Board Memo 37

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 2^nd 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 3^rd memo. Note, the respective RIF Process Timeline PowerPoint includes additional timeline information (slide 3) that was not initially in the USPS May 3^rd 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 67^th 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.

• Allison Portnoy: naps.ap@naps.org

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

Board Memo 021-2021: USPS Unveils 10-Year Plan to Achieve Financial Sustainability and Service Excellence

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

Board Memo 016-2021 USPS HQ Announces Division Alignment, District Restructurings and Limited Voluntary Early Retirement (VER)

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

Board Memo 013-2021: USPS Implementation of Virtual Managed Service Points in Delivery Management System

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 Assig

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

Board Memo 004-2021: Funeral Services Scheduled for Hayes Cherry, Former NAPS Pacific Area Vice President

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.

• Employees should stay at least 6 feet apart and wear face coverings when gathered together.
• Give the talk multiple times to smaller groups of employees if necessary.
• Consider moving the talk outdoors if weather permits, and a safe space is available outside.
• Administrative teams: use videoconferencing as needed.

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_066-2021_Covid_19_Morning_Report_9_9_2021-0001.pdf

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