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Board Memo 071-2020: USPS issues updated memorandum re: election mail guidance
Board Memo 071-2020: USPS issues updated memorandum re: election mail
guidance
USPS Headquarters issued an updated memorandum on election mail guidance
titled “Extraordinary Measures Memorandum” on October 20, 2020. It highlights, among other things, the importance of timely and efficient handling of Election Mail.
Please share the attached with your membership. It will also be posted on our
website at https://naps.org/Bulletin-Board-Archive.
Board Memo 070-2020: USPS Issues Updated Stand Up Talk for Customer Signature Service
Board Memo 070-2020: USPS Issues Updated Stand Up Talk for Customer Signature Service
USPS HQ issued an updated mandatory stand up talk today regarding customer signature service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please share the attached with your membership. It will also be posted on
our website at https://naps.org/Bulletin- Board-Archive.
Thank you and be safe,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 069-2020: Postal Service Files Notice with PRC for Price Changes Effective January 24, 2021
NAPS Headquarters was notified today that the Postal Service has filed noticed with the Postal
Regulatory Commission of price changes to take effect January 24, 2021. USPS proposal would
approximately raise First-Class mail prices by 1.8% and all other categories by 1.5%. The attached
USPS letter provides for more details.
Please share this Board Memo and attachment with your membership. Memo will also be posted on the
Bulletin Board of the NAPS website, naps.org.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 068-2020: Roy Beaudoin Interim Appointment as NAPS Central Gulf Area VP
Board Memo 68-2020: Roy Beaudoin Interim Appointment as NAPS Central
Gulf Area VP
Per Article VII, Elections, Section 3 of the NAPS National Constitution & Bylaws, National
President Brian J. Wagner has selected, with unanimous approval from the NAPS Executive Board, Roy
Beaudoin, President of Shreveport NAPS Branch 170 and Former NAPS Central Gulf Area VP, to fill the
vacant position of NAPS Central Gulf Area VP, effective immediately.
Roy replaces former Central Gulf Area Vice President, Cornel Rowel, Sr., who resigned his position
effective October 6, 2020, due to personal reasons. Roy Beaudoin has a vast amount of NAPS
experience as a former National Executive Board member. Roy will serve as interim Central Gulf
Area Vice President until the next NAPS National Convention in August 2021.
Please welcome Roy Beaudoin to the NAPS National Executive Board. Please share this memo with your
membership.
Thank you and be safe
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 067-2020: Cornel Rowel, Sr., Central Gulf Area VP Resigns from NAPS Executive Board
Board Memo 067-2020: Cornel Rowel, Sr., Central Gulf Area VP Resigns from NAPS Executive Board
The National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) has had the great privilege and honor to have an outstanding Executive Board member in Cornel Rowel, Sr. representing members of the Central Gulf Area. Due to person reasons and after careful consideration, Cornel has elected to resign his position on the NAPS Executive Board. Cornel has submitted his formal resignation letter as NAPS Central Gulf Area Vice President, effective immediately. NAPS National President Brian J. Wagner accepted Cornel’s resignation from the Executive Board.
In his letter, Cornel thanked the members of the NAPS Central Gulf Area for allowing him to serve them as an Executive Board member. He further expressed his gratefulness for the many wonderful experiences, valuable opportunities to learn and grow as a NAPS national officer and being part of our “Great Association”. Cornel wished NAPS continued growth and success in the future.
Per Article VII, Elections, Section 3 of NAPS Constitution & Bylaws, President Wagner will begin the process to fill the Central Gulf Area Vice President vacancy on an interim basis until the next national convention.
NAPS thanks Cornel Rowel, Sr. for his many years of outstanding service, representation and advocacy as NAPS Central Gulf Area Vice President. NAPS wishes Cornel all the best and thanks his family for sharing Cornel with our NAPS family.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 066-2020: COVID-19 Update / USPS “Return-To-Work" Guidance Revised
Board Memo 066-2020: COVID-19 Update / USPS “Return-To-Work" Guidance Revised
Executive Board,
USPS HQ made some clarifications to the COVID-19 Employee Return-to-Work (RTW) guidelines as the last revisions to the document were made on May 6, 2020. Clarifications were made to ensure that the RTW guidelines remained consistent with CDC guidance (see additional attachments). The RTW document is effective 9/30/20 and is being distributed to the field.
Please share this NAPS board memo and respective attachments with your membership. This information will also be posted on the Bulletin Board section of the NAPS website, naps.org.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 065-2020 USPS HQ Retail and Delivery Issues Political and Election Mail Checklist
Board Memo 065-2020: USPS HQ Retail and Delivery Issues Political and Election Mail Checklist
Executive Board,
Please share the attached USPS HQ memo and Retail and Delivery political and election mail checklist with your membership. The attached documents have been sent to the field. This NAPS board memo and respective attachments will be posted on the Bulletin Board section of the NAPS website, naps.org.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 064-2020: USPS HQ Extends Additional Pay for Field EAS Managers to Dec. 31, 2020
Board Memo 064-2020: USPS HQ Extends Additional Pay for Field EAS Managers to Dec. 31, 2020
Executive Board,
USPS HQ has extended the May 20, 2020 memorandum with NAPS regarding the temporarily modified pay provision for specific Field FLSA-Exempt Managers to December 31, 2020. This memorandum was to
expire on September 25, but has again been extended to the end of calendar year 2020.
Please share the attached and this Board Memo with your membership. The memo will also be posted on the Bulletin Board of NAPS website, www.naps.org. Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 063-2020: USPS HQ Clarifying Operational Instructions
Board Memo 063-2020: USPS HQ Clarifying Operational Instructions
Executive Board,
The attached USPS HQ memo from Chief Retail and Delivery Officer Kristin Seaver and Chief Logistics
and Processing Operations Officer Dave Williams was shared by the USPS with NAPS HQ. This USPS memo
addresses misinformation and clears up confusion about the status of the Postal Service's practices
concerning Overtime, Hiring, Retail Hours, Collection Boxes, Truck Schedules, Mail Processing, and Election Mail. These Clarifying Operational Instructions detail practices as they currently stand
related to those topics.
Please share this NAPS memo and USPS attachment with your members. It will also be posted on the
Bulletin Board of NAPS website, naps.org.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 062-2020 USPS Chief Human Resources Officer Support Structure Alignment UPDATED
Board Memo 062-2020: USPS Chief Human Resources Officer Support Structure Alignment – UPDATE as of 09/23/20
Executive Board,
This is an update to Board Memo 062-2020 below. Attached is an EXCEL spreadsheet that supports
Isaac Cronkhite’s September 21 memo and Region Maps (attached) on the CHRO Support Structure
Realignment. There will be six support regions led by the Regional HR Directors. The EXCEL
attachment (with tabs) displays the districts, regions and divisions that each Regional HR Director will oversee.
Please share this updated NAPS Board Memo and new EXCEL attachment with your members. This update will replace the current Board Memo 062-2020 that was originally posted on the Bulletin Board of
NAPS website, naps.org.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Executive Board,
NAPS received this afternoon, the attached USPS HQ memo regarding the CHRO support structure
alignment. NAPS is reviewing this memo that has already been sent to the field. Furthermore, NAPS
has requested a briefing related to the recently announced USPS organizational structure changes.
Please share this memo and attachments with your membership. This memo will be posted on the
Bulletin Board of NAPS’ website, naps.org. As more information becomes available, NAPS will share
with the Executive Board and members.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 061-2020: NAPS Responds to Postal Service Affidavits Targeting Local Supervisors & Managers for Mail Delays
Executive Board,
Attached is a NAPS Newsbreak expressing NAPS’s disappointment that top leaders at the U.S. Postal
Service, in affidavits filed in federal court on September 11, 2020, referred to local USPS
supervisors and managers as a reason for the delay of mail across the country.
Please share this NAPS Newsbreak with your membership. It will also be posted on the Bulletin
Board section of the NAPS website, naps.org.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 060-2020: USPS 120-Day Rule Temporarily Extended to Nov. 15, 2020
Executive Board,
The USPS has again extended the 120-Day Rule in Handbook EL-312, Section 743.15, 120-Calendar-Day Limit on Higher-Level Temporary Assignments, until November 15. (See attached).
In a September 4, 2020 letter to USPS HQ, NAPS did not believe it was necessary to continue with the 120-Day Rule exception after September 14. NAPS continues to advocate that vacant EAS positions be posted and filled within 120-days. Please share the attachment and memo with your membership. It will also be posted on the NAPS website Bulletin Board.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 059-2020: USPS Extends Telework Contingency Policy to November 16, 2020
Executive Board,
Please share the attached September 1, 2020 USPS HQ correspondence, again extending the USPS Telework Contingency Policy until November 16, 2020. This extension applies to the respective EAS employees (nonbargaining) as referenced in the Postmaster General’s March 17, 2020 memorandum. This Board Memo will be posted on the Bulletin Board of NAPS website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Executive Board,
Due to the impacts of COVID-19 on travel, postal staffing shortages and state quarantine guidelines, etc., some members were unable to take vacation this year. As a result, this created a situation where numerous EAS could possibly lose earned annual leave by the end of the USPS 2020 leave year. Therefore, at the August 2020 USPS/NAPS consultative meeting, NAPS requested the USPS increase the maximum annual leave carryover and annual leave exchange amounts.
USPS notified NAPS that our request was a pay talk issue and would be reviewed separately from the monthly consultative. Per NAPS’s request, the USPS agreed to modify ELM 512.321, Maximum Carryover Amounts with an alternate decision to NAPS’s request. The attached September 3, 2020 correspondence provides details regarding the USPS’s decision to modify its annual leave and leave exchange policy.
In brief, for Leave Year 2020, the USPS increased the maximum carryover by 80 hours. For Leave Year 2021, the maximum annual leave exchange (ALE) amount was increased by 40 hours. NAPS appreciates the Postal Service decision to modify this policy to protect EAS well-earned annual leave during this pandemic. NAPS does encourage active members to take their annual leave for rest, for recreation and for personal purposes. This memo and attachment will be posted on the Bulletin Board of NAPS’s website, naps.org. Please share with your membership.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 057-2020: USPS EAS Supervisor (SCS & SDO) Job Analysis Survey
Executive Board,
Attached, please find USPS correspondence dated August 28, 2020 related to the Postal Service’s plan to conduct a voluntary job analysis survey of EAS supervisor positions (SCS & SDO). Approximately 8,800 supervisors will receive a survey by email. The attached also contains a USPS memo dated September 1, 2020 to USPS Regional and Area Vice Presidents and the referenced October 9, 2019 notification letter to NAPS. This memo and attachments will be posted on the Bulletin Board of the NAPS website, naps.org. Please share with your membership.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 056-2020: USPS Zoom Meeting – Professional Backgrounds, Imaging and Photographic Images
Executive Board,
Attached, please find USPS policy memos dated September 1, 2020 and April 3, 2019 regarding Video Use, Images, and Virtual Backgrounds on Zoom and employee use of photographic images on USPS platforms, respectively. These documents provide additional information regarding the professionalism that is required when participating is respective USPS virtual meetings. This information will be posted on the NAPS Bulletin Board on the NAPS website, naps.org.
Please share with your membership.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 055-2020 USPS Organizational Structure District Staff Alignments
Executive Board,
NAPS received a copy of the attached August 18, 2020 memo from the office of Isaac Cronkhite, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) regarding the new Organizational Structure-District Staff Alignments. NAPS has requested a briefing on this matter. Please share the attached with your membership.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 054-2020: NAPS Newsbreak - Executive Board Votes to Appeal Lawsuit Against USPS
Board Memo 054-2020: NAPS Newsbreak - Executive Board Votes to Appeal Lawsuit Against USPS
Executive Board,
Attached, please find a NAPS Newsbreak regarding the action taken by the NAPS Executive Board on
Sunday, August 9, 2020, voting in favor of appealing the lower court’s decision of the lawsuit NAPS filed against the US Postal Service. Please share the attached with your membership.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 053-2020: USPS Hiring Freeze on Non-Bargaining Unit Hiring
Board Memo 053-2020: USPS Hiring Freeze on Non-Bargaining Unit Hiring
Executive Board,
USPS HQ announced a hiring freeze on non-bargaining unit hiring. The freeze applies to all external
hiring and internal promotions for all non-bargaining unit employees (EAS, Attorney, Pay Band, and
PCES). The attached document provides additional details regarding this USPS hiring freeze policy.
If members have any questions regarding the attached, they should direct them to their respective
NAPS Area VP, Regional VP or NAPS Headquarters, not USPS HQ. Please share this memo and attachment
with your membership.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 052-2020: USPS HQ Announces New Business Plan
August 7, 2020
Board Memo 052-2020: USPS HQ Announces New Business Plan
Executive Board,
Today, August 7, 2020, the Postal Service notified NAPS Headquarters that a new USPS business plan has been approved by the USPS Board of Governors (BOG). The first part of the new plan involves a realignment of the USPS area organizational structure to focus on three business lines, involving retail and delivery, logistics and processing and commerce. As reported in USPS announcements (attached), “ … [T]hese organizational changes do not initiate a reduction-in-force, and there are no immediate employee impacts.” Also attached is the new USPS organizational chart.
Over the past several weeks, NAPS Headquarters has closely monitored changes in Postal Service operational approaches and surrounding developments. At our last USPS-NAPS consultative session on July 27, 2020, USPS noted that these operational changes were not subject to USPS-NAPS consultation because they fell within the scope of existing policies and rules, even if outside the norm of past practice. That perspective may not necessarily apply to future practices, as NAPS receives additional information from USPS on the business plan and realignment consequences. NAPS intends to fully exercise all available consultation rights on all appropriate matters.
We will continue to keep our membership fully advised on these developments and to make available our resources and assistance to our members. For example, in the deployment of cost-cutting strategies, where EAS employees become subject to debt determination letters for the cost of extra trips or unauthorized overtime, the services of the NAPS Disciplinary Defense Fund (DDF) will be available for members subject to false charges of extra trip or overtime fees. Similarly, the DDF will remain available to represent members subject to disciplinary charges for following proper instructions leading to the delay of mail, missed deliveries, or other grounds.
As the USPS implements the new business plan, it is important that members follow all proper instructions, verbal or written. When NAPS members receive verbal instructions outside postal policies or guidelines, they should follow-up with an email to their manager or higher-level leadership to request clarification. Furthermore, if a member is unsure of an order, be sure to review ELM 665.15 Obedience to Orders, which states; If an employee has reason to question the propriety of a supervisor's order, the individual must nevertheless carry out the order and may immediately file a protest in writing to the official in charge of the installation or may appeal through official channels.
NAPS is committed to the success of the Postal Service. We are also committed to our members’ success and protecting their livelihoods and rights in the workplace. To that end, NAPS will consult in good faith with the USPS and provide postal leadership with input to achieve success for both parties.
As more information becomes available on the USPS business plan and its impact, NAPS will provide timely and relevant updates. Please share this memo with your membership.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 051-2020: NAPS COVID-19 Communication July 6 to August 2, 2020
Board Memo 051-2020: NAPS COVID-19 Communication July 6 to August 2, 2020
Executive Board,
Please share with your members the attached NAPS COVID-19 Communication for July 6 to August 2,
2020. This communication will also be posted on NAPS website, naps.org.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 050-2020: USPS HQ Postal News Releases
Board Memo 050-2020: USPS HQ Postal News Releases
Executive Board,
Attached, please find two USPS HQ Postal News releases. One release is a statement from PMG Louis
DeJoy dated July 27, 2020 regarding USPS operational excellence and financial stability. The other
Postal News, dated July 29, 2020, pertains to the USPS and US Department of Treasury reaching an
agreement in principle on the $10 billion CARES Act lending authority.
Please share this memo and attachments with your respective members. Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 049-2020: NAPS Newsbreak and Talking Points re Court Decision on Lawsuit Against USPS
Board Memo 049-2020: NAPS Newsbreak and Talking Points re Court Decision on Lawsuit Against USPS
Executive Board,
Attached, please find a NAPS Headquarters’ newsbreak along with talking points related to the D.C.
District Court decision on NAPS’ lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service. The newsbreak will be
posted on NAPS’ website and social media.
Talking points and the newsbreak may be used to help answer members’ questions. Please share this
memo and attachments with your respective members.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 048-2020: NAPS Receives Court Decision on USPS Lawsuit
Board Memo 048-2020: NAPS Receives Court Decision on USPS Lawsuit
Executive Board,
NAPS Headquarters today (July 17, 2020) received a decision (attached) from the D.C. District Court on NAPS’ lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service over pay and representation. The District Court granted the Postal Service’s motion to dismiss. NAPS has the option to appeal the Court’s decision within 30 days.
Please share this memo with your membership. Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 047-2020: USPS Test - Expedited Street/Afternoon Sortation (ESAS)
Board Memo 047-2020: USPS Test - Expedited Street/Afternoon Sortation (ESAS)
Executive Board,
The attached Postal Service correspondence and documents are related to the USPS delivery initiative test – Expedited Street/Afternoon Sortation (ESAS). NAPS has requested a ESAS briefing, which is schedule for next week. Please note that this is a USPS test for future consideration for implementation. Please share this information with your membership. This Board Memo will also be posted on the Bulletin Board of NAPS’ website, naps.org.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 046-2020: USPS HQ Extends Additional Pay for Field EAS Managers to Sept. 25, 2020
Board Memo 046-2020: USPS HQ Extends Additional Pay for Field EAS Managers to Sept. 25, 2020
Executive Board,
USPS HQ has extended the May 20th memorandum with NAPS regarding the temporarily modified pay
provision for specific Field FLSA-Exempt Managers to September 25, 2020. Please share the attached
and this Board Memo with your membership. The memo will also be posted on the Bulletin Board of
NAPS website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 045-2020: USPS Again Extends Telework Contingency Policy Until September 21, 2020
Board Memo 045-2020: USPS Again Extends Telework Contingency Policy
Until September 21, 2020
Executive Board,
Please share the attached USPS HQ correspondence that is again extending the
USPS Telework Contingency Policy until at least September 21, 2020. This Board
Memo will be posted on the Bulletin Board of NAPS website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 044-2020: USPS 120-Day Rule /Union MOUs Temporarily Extended Due to COVID-19
Board Memo 044-2020: USPS 120-Day Rule /Union MOUs Temporarily
Extended Due to COVID-19
Executive Board,
Because of the current COVID-19 climate, the USPS has extended the 120-Day
Rule to Monday, September 14, 2020 (attached). Due to a miscommunication
between NAPS and the USPS, consultation in accordance with Title 39 did not
occur on this extension. NAPS will not object to this current extension, but has
expressed that all vacant EAS positions be filled to avoid any future extension of
this policy.
In addition, the USPS has extended numerous COVID related union MOU’s until
September 25, 2020. Those specific MOU’s are not attached, but may be found on
the NAPS website at naps.org on our NAPS COVID-19 Information & Resources
page. Please share this memo and attachments with your membership.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 043-2020: Updated EAS Min/Max Salary and Supervisor Differential Adjustment (SDA) Charts
June 30, 2020
Board Memo 043-2020: Updated EAS Min/Max Salary and Supervisor Differential Adjustment (SDA) Charts
Executive Board,
Please share with your members the attached updated EAS Supervisor Differential Adjustment (SDA) and Min/Max. Salary Charts. This board memo is also posted on the Bulletin Board section of the NAPS website and the EAS SDA and EAS Min/Max Salary Charts are posted on the Forms & Documents section of the NAPS website.
Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 043-2020 NAPS COVID-19 Communication June 15 to July 5, 2020
Board Memo 043-2020: NAPS COVID-19 Communication June 15 to July 5,
2020
Executive Board,
Please share with your members the attached NAPS COVID-19 Communication
for June 15 to July 5, 2020. This communication will also be posted on NAPS
website, naps.org.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 042-2020: NAPS’ Ask Please Wear A Mask!
Board Memo 042-2020: NAPS’ Ask – Please Wear A Mask!
Executive Board,
The National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) is committed to the safety and health of its members, their families and all postal employees, not only during a pandemic, but at all times. Currently, the news and medical experts are reporting an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across many states, including Florida, Texas and California, just to name a few. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic is not going away anytime soon. We ask members not to underestimate the affects this pandemic can have on their health or the health of their families and with whom they work.
The attached Postal Service face covering guidelines is a reminder to all postal employees to continue to practice social distancing and to wear face coverings to protect themselves during the coronavirus pandemic. NAPS supports these USPS guidelines as they are intended to protect the health and safety of all. NAPS Headquarters is asking all EAS to comply with the USPS face mask policy when on the clock. We want to avoid non-compliance issues of our members that may result in corrective action! But, just as important, we want to avoid any NAPS member, EAS or other postal employee contracting COVID-19, resulting in a serious health issue that cannot be corrected.
NAPS cannot overemphasize the importance for all members, active and associate, to wear face masks/coverings while at work or in the public. NAPS highly encourages not just members, but all EAS, to lead by example and wear face masks/coverings and practice social distancing in the workplace or in public places while on the clock. We further ask that you continue to lead by example, when off the clock, by practicing the same social distancing and face covering protocols.
Again, the COVID-19 virus is still spreading and the daily reporting of new confirmed cases and the analysis tracing indicates that positive tested employees admitted they were not wearing face coverings! Additionally, along with face coverings, the best defense against the spread of coronavirus and other illnesses is to regularly wash your hands for at least 20 seconds. Always cover your mouth when sneezing or coughing by using a tissue or your elbow.
NAPS is very proud of postal employees, especially all active EAS and retired NAPS members for their dedication, commitment and hard work during these very challenging and difficult times to deliver America’s mail or support those who do. Please share this board memo and its attachments with your membership. This memo will also be posted on the NAPS website.
Thank you in advance for your attention and support in this matter. Be and stay safe!
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 041-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication June 1-14, 2020
Board Memo 041-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication June 1-14, 2020
Executive Board,
Please share with your members the attached NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication for June 1-14, 2020. This communication will also be posted on NAPS Facebook and website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 040-2020: New USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Gives Video Message
June 15, 2020
Board Memo 040-2020: New USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Gives Video Message
Executive Board,
Postmaster General DeJoy released a video this morning speaking on his plans for USPS during his tenure as the new Postmaster General. Please share this link with your membership:
https://link.usps.com/2020/06/15/trajectory-for-success/.
This Board Memo will be posted on the Bulletin Board of the NAPS website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 039-2020: USPS Business Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Board Memo 039-2020: USPS Business Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Executive Board,
The attached USPS memo from Isaac Cronkhite, CHRO, continues with the limitation on business travel during the pandemic. Please share the attached with your membership. If you or any member have questions regarding this memo, please direct them to NAPS HQ to be further forwarded to USPS HQ for a respective answer. This Board Memo will be posted on the Bulletin Board of the NAPS website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 038-2020: USPS Extends Telework Contingency Policy to August 3
Board Memo 038-2020: USPS Extends Telework Contingency Policy to August 3
Executive Board,
Please share the attached USPS HQ correspondence extending the USPS Telework Contingency Policy until at least August 3, 2020. This new telework extension applies to the respective EAS employees (nonbargaining) as referenced in the PMG’s March 17, 2020 memorandum. This Board Memo will be posted on the Bulletin Board of NAPS website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 037-2020: USPS Newsbreak - Statement from PMG Megan Brennan
Board Memo 037-2020: USPS Newsbreak – Statement from PMG Megan
Brennan
Executive Board,
Please share with your members the attached USPS Newsbreak from Postmaster
General Megan Brennan. This communication will be posted on NAPS’s Facebook
page and the Bulletin Board of NAPS website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 036-2020 NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication May 25-31, 2020
Board Memo 036-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication May 25-31,
2020
Executive Board,
Please share with your members the attached NAPS HQ COVID-19
Communication for May 25-31, 2020. This communication will also be posted on
NAPS Facebook and website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 035-2020 NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication May 18-24, 2020
Board Memo 035-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication May 18-24,
2020
Executive Board,
Please share with your members the attached NAPS HQ COVID-19
Communication for May 18-24, 2020. This communication will also be posted on
NAPS Facebook and website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 034-2020 USPS Issues Mission Statement
Board Memo 034-2020: USPS Issues Mission Statement
Executive Board,
The USPS has issued a mission statement (attached), adopted by the USPS Board of Governors (BOG) on April 1, 2020. Please share this Board Memo and the attachment with your membership. This memo/attachment will also be posted on the Bulletin Board of NAPS’ website, naps.org.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 033-2020 USPS HQ Agrees to Additional Pay for Field EAS Managers
Board Memo 033-2020: USPS HQ Agrees to Additional Pay for Field EAS Managers
Executive Board,
On April 8, 2020 NAPS sent to Postmaster General Megan Brennan a letter requesting hazard pay for EAS and additional pay for exempt EAS per ELM 434.143. Attached is the USPS response to NAPS’ request along with a copy of our April 8th letter. The Postal Service has denied NAPS’ request for hazard pay, but temporarily modify applicable pay provisions for a list of Field EAS managers, effective May 23 to July 17, 2020. Please note that NAPS will continue to pursue Hazard Pay via the current Pandemic Premium Pay provisions being sought legislatively for Federal employees, including USPS.
Please share this Board Memo and attachment with your membership. It will also be posted on the Bulletin Board of the NAPS website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 032-2020 NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication May 11-17, 2020
Board Memo 032-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication May 11-17, 2020
Executive Board,
Please share with your members the attached NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication for May 11-17, 2020. This communication will also be posted on NAPS Facebook and website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 031-2020 NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication May 4-10, 2020
Board Memo 031-2020 NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication May 4-10, 2020
Executive Board,
Please share with your members the attached NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication for May 4-10, 2020. This communication will also be posted on NAPS Facebook and website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 030-2020: NAPS Newsbreak 75th PMG Announced
Board Memo 030-2020: NAPS Newsbreak 75th PMG Announced
Executive Board,
Attached is a NAPS Newsbreak regarding the announcement of the 75th Postmaster General of the United States. Please share with your members. This board memo will also be posted on the NAPS website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 029-2020 National Convention Rescheduled
Board Memo 029-2020: 67th NAPS National Convention Reschedule Update
Executive Board,
Attached is an update regarding the rescheduling of the 67th NAPS 2020 National Convention to August 2021. Please share the attached with your membership. This board memo will also be posted on the NAPS website.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 028-2020 NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication April 25 through May 3, 2020
Board Memo 028-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication April 25 through May 3, 2020
Executive Board,
As efforts continue to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, please share with your membership the attached NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication for the week of April 25 through May 3, 2020. This communication will also be posted on NAPS Facebook, and naps.org.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 027-2020: NAPS Reschedules 2020 National Convention to 2021
Board Memo 027-2020: NAPS Reschedules 2020 National Convention to 2021 (5/4/20)
Executive Board,
Attached is a NAPS Newsbreak regarding the rescheduling of the 2020 National Convention to 2021. Please share with your membership. This information will also be posted on the NAPS website, naps.org and on NAPS Facebook.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 026-2020 NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication April 18-24, 2020
Board Memo 026-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication April 18-24, 2020 (4/27/20)
Executive Board,
As efforts continue to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, please share with your membership the attached NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication for the week of April 18-24, 2020. This communication will also be posted on NAPS Facebook and website, www.naps.org. Be safe and stay healthy.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 025-2020: USPS Temporarily Modifies 120-Day Rule
Board Memo 025-2020: USPS Temporarily Modifies 120-Day Rule (4/22/20)
Executive Board,
In consultation with NAPS HQ and with our concurrence, the USPS has temporarily modified the 120-day rule through Thursday, July 16. Please share the attached correspondence with your membership. This notice will also be posted on the NAPS website, www.naps.org, under board mail.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 024-2020- NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication April 11-20, 2020
Board Memo 024-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication April 11-17, 2020 (4/20/20)
Executive Board,
As efforts continue to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, please share with your membership the attached NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication for the week of April 11-17, 2020. This communication will also be posted on NAPS Facebook and website, www.naps.org. Be and stay safe.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 023-2020: 2020 National Convention Resolutions
Board Memo 023-2020: 2020 National Convention Resolutions (4/16/20)
NAPS Headquarters understands that the majority of national convention resolutions are supported and passed at NAPS state conventions. Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, many scheduled Spring and Summer NAPS state conventions have been cancelled. NAPS thanks those state branches and their respective NAPS national regional and area vice presidents for their action to protect NAPS members and their families against the spread of COVID-19. These convention cancellations may impact how NAPS state approved resolutions may be submitted for the 2020 National Convention.
Though a NAPS state convention may have been cancelled that does not prohibit a NAPS state or local branch, including state executive boards, from submitting national convention resolutions by the July 7th deadline. There is no NAPS National Constitution & Bylaws requirement that requires a resolution be first approved at a NAPS state convention prior to submission to NAPS headquarters for publication in the national convention One Book. In previous national conventions, local branches have sent in national convention resolutions on their own.
NAPS headquarters continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and its possible impact on our upcoming national convention. If a change in our convention is necessary NAPS HQ will advise members as soon as reasonably possible. However, at this time, national convention resolutions are due to NAPS Headquarters by July 7th for publication in the convention One Book. Any resolution received after the July 7th deadline will not be accepted for publication in the One Book. Therefore, the respective branch must submit 1,500 copies of their resolution to the NAPS Executive Vice President at the national convention before the resolution deadline outlined in the approved national convention rules.
Please share this information with your members. This board memo will also be posted on the NAPS website, www.naps.org. Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 022-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication April 4-10, 2020
Board Memo 022-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication April 4-10, 2020 (4/13/20)
Executive Board,
As efforts continue to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, please share the attached NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication for the week of April 4-10, 2020 with your membership. This communication will also be posted on NAPS Facebook and website, www.naps.org. Be and stay safe.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 021-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication Mar. 30-Apr. 3, 2020
Board Memo 021-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication Mar. 30-Apr. 3, 2020
Executive Board,
As efforts continue to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, NAPS HQ will put out a weekly update summarizing the past week’s action by NAPS, USPS and Congress. Please share the first NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication for the week of March 30-April 3 with your membership. This communications will also be posted on NAPS Facebook and website,www.naps.org.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 020-2020: NAPS HQ National COVID-19 Message to Members
Board Memo 020-2020: NAPS HQ National COVID-19 Message to Members (3/30/19)
Executive Board,
Please share the attached NAPS Headquarters’ National message, addressed to all NAPS members, with your respective membership list. This message will also be posted on NAPS Facebook and website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 019-2020: NAPS National Convention Self-Nomination Committee Request Deadline March 31, 2020 (3/24/20)
Executive Board,
As a reminder, the deadline for submitting self-nomination requests for a 2020 NAPS National Convention Committed is Tuesday, March 31, 2020.
In light of the COVID0-19 pandemic and per CDC Guidelines, NAPS Headquarters is currently closed until April 6, 2020. However, NAPS HQ is still safely accepting mail. Furthermore, members may submit their self-nomination requests online at www.naps.org. Therefore, there is no need to extend the committee deadline. However, there is a possibility that committee member selections and notifications may be delayed until the first of May.
At this time, the 2020 NAPS National Convention is still scheduled for August 17-21, 2020 at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, TX. NAPS HQ will provide any future updates accordingly.
Please share this memo with your membership.
Thank you.
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
Board Memo 018-2020: NAPS DDF Provider Update on Status of MSPB and DCA Cases
Board Memo 018-2020: NAPS DDF Provider Update on Status of MSPB and DCA Cases (3/23/20)
Executive Board,
The Resident Officers received the update below from our NAPS Disciplinary Defense Provider, Al Lum of LRAG, LLC.
Hope that you are doing well. An update on processing Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) appeals and Debt Collection Act (DCA) petitions. Both MSPB and Judicial Offices are closed. Judges and staff are working remotely. Cases will continue to be filed with MSPB and the Judicial Office (electronically). However, cases are proceeding at a slower pace. For example, parties are requesting extensions for filings and hearings are being postponed. The forums are reviewing alternatives for in person hearings - Voom (video/teleconferencing). Judges are granting most, if not all requests. Note, LRAG has not received or seen anything in writing waiving deadlines for filing appeal/petitions.
I will continue to pick-up my mail, don't delay in sending any actions for appeal. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.
Stay well, be safe,
--
Albert Lum
Labor Relations Admin Group LLC
NAPS DDF
Office (347) 384-2519
Please share this information with your membership. Thank you. Also, please be safe.
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
Board Memo 017-2020: USPS Non-Bargaining included in SLDC Modified Eligible Conditions
Board Memo 017-2020: USPS Non-Bargaining included in SLDC Modified Eligible Conditions (3/20/20)
Executive Board,
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the attached USPS correspondence confirms non-bargaining employees are included in the modified eligible conditions related to the Postal Service’s Sick Leave Dependent Care (SLDC) policy. Please share this memo and attachment with our membership. This memo will also be posted on the NAPS website.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 016-2020: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update -- NAPS Headquarters to Temporarily Close Under CDC Guidelines (3/18/20)
Executive Board,
Attached is a NAPS Newsbreak regarding an update on the COVID-19 (Coronavirus). NAPS HQ to temporarily close until Monday, April 6, 2020. Please share this memo and attached Newsbreak with your membership.
Thank you.
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
Board Memo 015-2020: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update: NAPS Recommends NAPS Activities be Rescheduled
Board Memo 015-2020: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update: NAPS Recommends NAPS Activities be Rescheduled (3/16/2020)
Executive Board,
Attached is a NAPS Newsbreak regarding an update on the COVID-19
(Coronavirus) and upcoming NAPS activities. Please share this memo and the
attached with your membership.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 014-2020 H.R. 6085 Postal Supervisors and Managers Fairness Act Introduced
Board Memo 014-2020: H.R. 6085 Postal Supervisors and Managers Fairness Act Introduced (03/05/2020)
Executive Board,
Attached is a NAPS Newsbreak regarding the Postal Supervisors and Managers Fairness Act (H.R. 6085) that was introduced today by Rep. Gerry Connolly (DVA) and Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL).
Our NAPS legislative team was instrumental in their grassroots efforts to help get
H.R. 6085 introduced. This bill requires the timely start of the consultation process
between postal supervisor organizations and the Postal Service over USPSproposed
changes in pay and benefits for postal supervisors and mid-level employees.
The newsbreak will also be posted on NAPS’ website and Facebook page, too.
Please share this email with your members and encourage them to contact their
House member to request their co-sponsorship of H.R. 6085.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 013-2020 NAPS Lawsuit Status as of March 3, 2020
Board Memo 013-2020: NAPS Lawsuit Status as of March 3, 2020 (3/3/2020)
Executive Board,
The National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) continues to await DC District Court Judge
Royce Lamberth’s ruling on USPS’ motion to dismiss NAPS’ lawsuit. NAPS and USPS have filed all pleadings regarding the motion and now await the court’s ruling. If the judge denies USPS’ motion
to dismiss, the case will then proceed to discovery, and then to trial.
We hope to receive a ruling on the USPS motion to dismiss later this spring, though the precise
timing is difficult to predict. Our lawsuit is a civil case and is one of thousands of civil cases
before the DC District Court. Under law, federal courts must give priority to the handling of
criminal cases over civil cases. We will be notified through our counsel as soon as a ruling in
our case has been issued, and we will continue to keep you advised of developments as they occur.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 012-2020: NAPS Building Dedication to Honor Late Vince A. Palladino, Past National President (3/2/2020)
Executive Board,
On Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 9:30 a.m., at NAPS Headquarters, 1727 King Street, Alexandria, VA there will be a special dedication ceremony to name the NAPS building in honor of the late Vincent A. Palladino, NAPS National President from 1992-2004.
Among those speaking at the ceremony will be NAPS National President Brian J. Wagner, Executive
Vice President Ivan Butts, Secretary/Treasurer Chuck Mulidore, as well as Jim Stokes, STOLADI
Property Group, Tommy Roma, NAPS Northeast Region VP, and James Warden, NAPS New York Area VP.
There will also be special remarks from Jack Potter, Former Postmaster General, Megan Brennan,
Postmaster General, and Marylou Palladino, a member of the Palladino family. This event is open to NAPS members.
Please share with your membership that NAPS Headquarters will be officially named:
National Association of Postal Supervisors Vincent A. Palladino Building
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 011?2020 NAPS Notified Seattle NDC employee Tests Positive for the COVID?19
Board Memo 011?2020: NAPS Notified Seattle NDC employee Tests Positive for the COVID?19 (3/1/2020)
Executive Board,
The NAPS Resident Officers were notified on February 29, 2020 by Postal Service Headquarters in a
phone call that a Seattle NDC employee tested positive for the COVID?19, also known as the
Coronavirus. In consultation with the Seattle Public Health Department, USPS HQ has been informed
the current risk in the Seattle NDC is low and that the building in which the individual worked is
safe for employees.
Attached is a Mandatory Standup Talk for Seattle District employees and additional information USPS
HQ shared with NAPS via email regarding this matter. Please share this information with your
membership.
Thank you.
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
Board Memo 010-2020 National Convention Delegate/Auxiliary/Guest Registration Now Open!
Board Memo 010-2020 National Convention Delegate/Auxiliary/Guest Registration Now Open! (2/25/20)
Executive Board,
Registration for the 2020 NAPS National Convention at the Gaylord Texan Resort is now open. Delegates, Auxiliary, and guests may now register for the 67th NAPS National Convention this Aug. 17-21, 2020. Convention registration is all online and there is no onsite registration.
Please note that a full convention registration gets an attendee access to all NAPS sponsored activities and food events.
However, there is the new Meal Plan ticket that can be purchased for non-registered convention attendees. The Meal Plan ticket does NOT include a grand banquet ticket. A grand banquet ticket must be purchased separately if a full registration is not paid.
Members and guests should read the website carefully to make sure they are purchasing the correct ticket—Full Registration, Meal Plan Ticket, and Grand Banquet ticket. Members can locate the convention registration page on the NAPS website at https://naps.org/About-Us-National-Convention.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 009-2020: Roger Kennedy, Former NAPS Pioneer Area VP, Passes Away (2/25/20)
Board Memo 009-2020: Roger Kennedy, Former NAPS Pioneer Area VP, Passes Away (2/25/20)
Executive Board,
NAPS Headquarters is sad to announce that Roger Kennedy, former NAPS Pioneer Area Vice President, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020. Roger was appointed to the position of Pioneer Area Vice President in April 1991 by NAPS President Rubin Handelman when Bud Burkart was elevated to Eastern Region vice president. Roger continued to proudly serve NAPS and the members of the Pioneer Area until the 1998 National Convention in New Orleans, LA.
Services for Roger Kennedy are as follows:
Saturday, February 29, 2020
Southridge Church
100 Eagle Drive
South Charleston, WV 25309
Visitation: 11:00 a.m.
Funeral: 1:00 p.m.
Condolences may be sent to Roger Kennedy’s Family at:
The Family of Roger Kennedy
1018 Garnas Lane
South Charleston, WV 25309-2514
NAPS sends it deepest sympathies and condolences to the Kennedy family. Please keep Roger and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 008-2020: NAPS New Membership Brochure Mailed to 10K+ Eligible Non-Members (2/21/20)
Board Memo 008-2020: NAPS New Membership Brochure Mailed to 10K+ Eligible Non-Members (2/21/20)
Executive Board,
Attached is a PDF version of NAPS Headquarters’ new membership brochure. The brochure is part of NAPS’ 80/20 membership initiative. NAPS is encouraging each NAPS branch to increase their membership to 80% or higher in 2020. Overall, national NAPS membership is at approximately 72%.
This week NAPS mailed our new membership brochure to over 10,000 eligible non-members. Besides containing excellent information about the benefits of NAPS membership, an 1187 and business reply envelope were enclosed to make becoming a NAPS member easier for current non-members. As an added incentive, new members completing and submitting the NAPS 1187 will receive a $50 Signature Federal Credit Union NAPS Gift Card. Please note that sponsor rewards are not available when the NAPS 1187’s are received through this current 80/20 NAPS membership mailing.
As this mailing will be delivered next week, it is critical that Executive Board members reach out to their respective branches to support our 80/20 NAPS membership campaign. Please share this memo with your membership. Contact NAPS Headquarters if you have any questions regarding this membership initiative.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 007-2020: Father of Robert (Bob) Levi - Mr. Fred Levi Passes Away (2/18/20)
Board Memo 007-2020: Father of Robert (Bob) Levi – Mr. Fred Levi Passes Away (2/18/20)
Executive Board,
NAPS is sad to report that Mr. Fred Levi, father of Robert (Bob) Levi, NAPS Director of Legislative and Political Affairs, passed away on Monday, Feb. 17th. Fred Levi was a proud career employee of the US Postal Department and the USPS for 30 years. Mr. Levi had a strong connection to NAPS. The late NAPS National President Rubin (Ruby) Handelman was Fred Levi’s first and most beloved postal supervisor.
Bob will be out of the NAPS office, following his father’s funeral on Feb. 19th, to start the traditional Jewish 7-day period of mourning. Condolences may be sent to Robert (Bob) Levi and his family at the following address:
Mr. Robert Levi and Family
520 Lamberton Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20902
Please keep Bob and the entire Levi family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Please share this message with your respective membership.
Thank you.
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
Board Memo 006-2020 NAPS HQ Hires New Executive Administrative Assistant to NAPS National President (02/12/20)
Executive Board,
Effective Monday, February 10, 2020, NAPS HQ hired Rebekah Leo as the new Executive Administrative Assistant (EAA) to National President, Brian J. Wagner.
Besides being the EAA to President Wagner, Rebekah is responsible for NAPS’ social media and website updates, managing and coordination of general office duties, membership backup, assisting with LTS, and supporting President Wagner in the coordination of the NAPS national convention, just to name a few.
Prior to coming to NAPS, Rebekah was office manager and executive assistant to three lawyers in a small Washington, DC law office. Ms. Leo comes highly recommended from RP Staffing with very impressive resume, skill set, and experiences, including a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Master’s in International Politics and Human Rights.
Rebekah is versed in Quick Books, corporate tax filing, conversationally fluent in French and Spanish and considers herself a “Jill of all Trades”.
Ms. Leo brings a positive attitude and excellent personality to the NAPS HQ team. She is very excited to be working for a non-profit association like NAPS. Please welcome Rebekah Leo to NAPS HQ and to our NAPS family.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 005-2020 Lisa Douglas, President Hartford CT Branch 5, Appointed Interim NAPS New England Area VP (02/07/20)
Executive Board:
Per Article VII, Elections, Section 3 of the NAPS National Constitution & Bylaws, National President Brian J. Wagner has appointed Lisa Douglas, Hartford, CT Branch 5 President and past 2018 NAPS National Convention Host Branch Committee Chairperson, as the interim NAPS New England Area Vice President. The NAPS Executive Board concurred the appointment of Lisa Douglas. Lisa has accepted the appointment, which is effective immediately.
Lisa Douglas will serve as the interim New England Area Vice President until the next election at the 2020 NAPS National Convention this August. Lisa replaces former New England Area Vice President, Cy Dumas, who voluntarily resigned his position on January 31, 2020. Please welcome Lisa Douglas to the NAPS Executive Board.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 004-2020 Cy Dumas, NAPS New England Area VP, Resigns From NAPS and Executive Board
Board Memo 004-2020 Cy Dumas, NAPS New England Area VP, Resigns From NAPS and Executive Board (02/01/20)
Executive Board:
Due to personal life commitments, on January 31, 2020, Cy Dumas, NAPS New England Area Vice President, voluntarily resigned his position from the NAPS Executive Board and his membership in NAPS as an Associate member. NAPS National President Brian J. Wagner accepted Cy Dumas’ executive board member and associate membership resignation, effective January 31, 2020.
Per Article VII, Elections, Section 3 of NAPS’ Constitution & Bylaws, President Wagner will begin the process to replace Cy Dumas as the New England Area Vice President for the remainder of his 2018-2020 NAPS term. NAPS wishes Cy all the best.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 003-2020 NAPS 2020 National Convention Hotel Registration Open!
Board Memo 003-2020 NAPS 2020 National Convention Hotel Registration Open! (01/22/20)
Executive Board:
Please share with your membership that hotel reservations for the 2020 NAPS National Convention at the Gaylord Texan this August is now open. Below is the link for hotel reservations.
https://book.passkey.com/gt/217832549?gtid=35bcd664f5dcff40ddb2e74a6cfb873a
If delegates or guests prefer to call the hotel to make their hotel reservations the phone number is 877-491-5138. The NAPS Group Code is: NAP.
Hotel reservation information is posted on the NAPS website: www.naps.org. Locate the reservation link by going to the “About Us” tab and then click on “National Convention.”
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 002-2020 USPS Update on Puerto Rico Earthquake
Board Memo 002-2020 USPS Update on Puerto Rico Earthquake (01/07/20)
Executive Board:
As you may know, Puerto Rico has been hit with a series of earthquakes yesterday (January 6) and into this morning, with the latest being around 9:00 AM. The Postal Service has provided a brief summary of the current situation in Puerto Rico.
NAPS ask that we keep all those impacted by this devastating natural disaster in your thoughts and prayers. Please know that the Postal Employees Relief Fund (PERF) is available to help those in our postal family, who may be in need. All donations to PERF is greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 001-2020 NAPS HQ Two New Hires
Board Memo 001-2020 NAPS HQ Hires Two New Staff Members (01/06/20)
Executive Board:
Effective Saturday, January 4, 2020, two new NAPS HQ staff members, Conor Lane and Emily Christophersen, have been hired to manage NAPS membership, handle executive office duties, maintain NAPS’s social media and website, and assist with supporting the coordination of LTS and the national convention, just to name a few. Conor and Emily come highly recommended from RP Staffing with very impressive resumes, skills, and experiences. Both have positive personalities and are very excited to be working for NAPS.
Please welcome Conor Lane and Emily Christophersen to NAPS HQ and to our NAPS family.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 043-19 – UPMA’s Reply to Oppose NAPS Representing Postmasters
Executive Board,
This past week, United Postmasters and Managers of America (UPMA) filed the attached pleading in NAPS’s pay lawsuit against the Postal Service. UPMA intervened in NAPS’s lawsuit solely to ask the Court to deny NAPS’s right to represent postmasters.
UPMA appears to be content with only representing postmasters in pay. It will take membership dues of non-postmaster EAS to fund membership benefits for only postmasters—with no intent to improve the pay of all EAS supervisory and non-supervisory employees.
Please share UPMA’s court pleading and this Board Memo message with your membership. This document will be posted under the Bulletin Board section of the NAPS website (www.naps.org) and the Forms and Documents section, too.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
UPMA Reply _Court to Dismiss NAPS Claim to Represent Postmasters 12 17 19
Executive Board,
Attached, please find a NAPS Newsbreak regarding an update and clarification of modifications to Pay Policies for career nonbargaining employees. This is for all EAS. This update and modification were a result of NAPS consulting with the USPS officials on December 10 to discuss NAPS’s interest to adapt changes to the FY2019 and FY2020 NPA/PFP.
Please share this Board Memo and Newsbreak with your membership. This document will be posted under the Bulletin Board section of the NAPS website (www.naps.org) and the Forms and Documents section, too.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
NAPS Newsbreak Adapts FY19 FY20 NPA PFP Keeps Lawsuit 12 20 19
Board Memo 041-19: USPS OIG White Paper: First-Line Supervisors in the U.S. Postal Service
Executive Board,
Attached, please find a USPS-OIG White Paper: First-Line Supervisors in the U.S. Postal Service. This is an excellent read. NAPS headquarters provided feedback to the USPS OIG as part of this final report. Please share this information with your membership. This document will be posted under the Bulletin Board section of the NAPS website (www.naps.org) and the Forms and Documents section, too.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
USPS OIG White Paper First Line Supervisors at the USPS
Executive Board,
Attached please find a US Postal Service December 16, 2019, letter to USPS Officers regarding an update and clarification of modifications to Pay Policies for career Non-Bargaining employees. This is for all EAS. Following the USPS December 16 correspondence, please find NAPS’s December 11, 2019, response to the USPS stating NAPS would participate in the USPS/NAPS Work Group for the respective updates and modifications for all EAS represented by NAPS.
This update and modification were a result of NAPS consulting with the USPS officials on December 10 to discuss NAPS’s interest to adapt changes to the FY2019 and FY2020 NPA/PFP. Furthermore, NAPS did not waive its rights and claims to its pending lawsuit against the USPS.
Please share this information with your membership. This document will be posted under the Bulletin Board section of the NAPS website (www.naps.org) and the Forms and Documents section, too.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
USPS EAS Pay Policy Modification_All EAS 12_16_19
Board Memo 039-19 – USPS FY2020 NPA Update- NAPS & USPS Responses
Executive Board,
Attached, please find correspondence between the U.S. Postal Service and NAPS regarding the FY2020 National Performance Assessment (NPA) process. NAPS has elected not to participate or provide recommendations to the USPS FY2020 NPA program for the respective reasons in our response. The Postal Service has decided to implement the FY2020 NPA Unit Indicators referenced in its November 25th correspondence to NAPS
If members wish to view the entire the FY2020 NPA Unit Indicators per the USPS November 25 correspondence that information is posted under the Bulletin Board section of the NAPS website (www.naps.org). See the respective correspondence under NAPS Correspondence/Mail received the week of November 25-30, 2019. Please share this information with your members.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
USPS Response_ re NAPS FY20 NPA 12 5 19
Board Memo 038-19: Son-in-law of Hans Aglidian, former NAPS Mideast Area VP
Executive Board,
NAPS Headquarters is sad to announce that Michael Malinowski, son-in-law of former NAPS Mideast Area VP Hans Aglidian and Sally Aglidian, passed away on December 3, 2019. NAPS sends its deepest sympathies to the Aglidian and Malinowski families.
Funeral services for Michael Malinowski are as follows:
Services: Saturday, December 14, 2019
Place: Our Lady of Perpetual Health
2130 Franklin Ave
Morton, PA 19070
Visitation: 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Mass: 12:00 p.m.
Michael was Captain in the Morton/Rutledge Fire Company. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made in the name of Captain Michael Malinowski to:
Morton Rutledge Fire Department
38 Alfa Terrance
Morton, PA 19070
Please keep the Aglidian and Malinowski families in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 037-19 – USPS ECC Restructure on Hold
Executive Board,
NAPS HQ was made aware late last night that the USPS Enterprise Care Center (ECC) Organization was implementing a restructure effective December 7, 2019.
As NAPS was not consulted on this matter, we immediately contacted USPS HQ today.
NAPS was notified this afternoon by USPS HQ that the ECC restructuring has now been put on hold The Postal Service recognizes NAPS as the representative of EAS at the Customer Care Centers. Therefore, this ECC restructure is subject to the consultation process.
As additional information becomes available on this matter, NAPS will notify the Executive Board. Please share this message with your membership.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 036-19 – Ship From Store Carrier Survey
Executive Board,
The Postal Service has developed a survey to estimate the cost associated with commercial parcel pick-ups. According to USPS HQ, the surveying started mid-week last week and will end at the conclusion of next week, December 6. Attached, please find a list of the 245 offices that are being surveyed along with the survey worksheet. This survey will require an EAS supervisor to enter some survey information.
Be advised that NAPS HQ was not consulted in accordance with Title 39 prior to implementation of this Ship From Store Carrier Survey. USPS HQ Labor Relations is aware of NAPS’s disappointment that consultation did not take place prior to survey’s implementation. Please share this Board Memo and attachment with your members to make them aware of this latest USPS Ship From Store Carrier Survey.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
USPS Ship From Store Pick Up Survey
Board Memo 035-19 – NAPS Responds to USPS Request to Dismiss Lawsuit – Issues Newsbreak
Executive Board,
On November 20, 2019, NAPS responded to the USPS’s motion to dismiss NAPS’s lawsuit. The attached information is to provide NAPS members transparency as to the actions of NAPS and the USPS, plus explain and clarify the legalese of NAPS’s response to the USPS’s request to dismiss NAPS’s lawsuit.
Attached, please find the following:
NAPS will continue to update the Executive Board and members on the lawsuit as information becomes available.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
NAPS Newsbreak NAPS Responds_re USPS Request to Dismiss 11 23 19
NAPS Actual Response_Opposition to USPS Motion Dismiss 11_20_19
NAPS Summary Response to USPS to Dismiss Lawsuit Nov 2019
USPS Actual Motion to Dismiss NAPS Lawsuit 10_25_19
Board Memo 034-19 – NAPS Officers Training Manual (OTM) Updated 11/19
Executive Board,
The NAPS Executive Board Training Committee has reviewed and updated the NAPS Officers Training Manual (OTM) Revised 11/19. The updated OTM is attached and will be posted under Forms & Documents Section of the NAPS website. The OTM is a working document and will be updated and reposted accordingly. Please share the updated NAPS OTM with your membership.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
NAPS OTM Revised as of November 2019
Board Memo 033-19: Jovan Duncan Leaving NAPS for a New Career
Executive Board,
NAPS headquarters has been notified that effective Tuesday, December 3, 2019, long-time staff employee Jovan Duncan, Executive Office Manager/Membership Manager, will be leaving NAPS. Jovan is pursuing a new career with the United States Naval Observatory. Jovan has been a wonderful member of the NAPS team and a true asset to our Association, since first being hired approximately eight years ago. NAPS wishes Jovan all the best in her new career.
Please help me thank Jovan for her years of service to NAPS and our members.
Sincerely,
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
Board Memo 032-19 – UPMA Opposes NAPS Lawsuit Against USPS
Executive Board,
On November 7, 2019, the United Postmasters and Managers of America (UPMA) moved to intervene in, and oppose a portion of, NAPS’s lawsuit against the Postal Service contesting USPS pay decisions and policies covering management personnel. Please share the attached NAPS Newsbreak with your membership. The newsbreak will also be posted on the NAPS website.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 031-19 – U.S. Postal Service Responds to NAPS Lawsuit
Executive Board,
The USPS has responded to our NAPS’s lawsuit. Attached, please find a NAPS Newsbreak regarding this issue and share with your members. The Newsbreak will also be posted on the NAPS website.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 030-19 – FY2019 Unit Mitigation Process and Field Unit Guidelines
Executive Board,
Attached, please find a USPS HQ memo to Officers, signed by USPS CHRO Issac Cronkhite regarding the FY2019 NPA Unit Mitigation Process and the respective 2019 Field Unit Mitigation Reference Guide. All EAS field employees with questions regarding the FY2019 mitigation process should direct such questions to their manager or local HR. Please share the attached with your members.
This information will also be posted under the Forms & Documents section of the NAPS website. Again, USPS HQ asks that EAS direct mitigation questions to their respective manager or local HR office and not USPS HQ Compensation.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
FY2019 Unit Mitigation Process
Board Memo 029-19 – Honorable Elijah Cummings Passes Away
Executive Board,
NAPS is sad to hear of the passing of the Honorable Elijah Cummings. Please see the NAPS Newsbreak and share with your membership.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
NAPS Newsbreak Passing of Congressman Cummings
Board Memo 028-19 – USPS PMG Announces Retirement – Jan. 31, 2020
Executive Board,
Please see the attached correspondence regarding Postmaster General, Megan Brennan, announcing her USPS retirement, effective January 31, 2020.
Please share this information with your membership. It will also be posted on the website.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 027-19 NAPS & USPS Factfinding Pre & Post Hearing Briefs NAPS Rebuttal
Executive Board,
As you are aware, NAPS has shared with the membership the April 30, 2019 FMCS Factfinding Report and copy of our July 26, 2019 lawsuit against the USPS on EAS pay and representation. These documents were also posted on the NAPS website under our Forms and Documents section for all members to view.
To help members further understand NAPS’s position on our quest to achieve a fair and equitable USPS EAS pay system that includes addressing the “seriously flawed” PFP system, we are now sharing NAPS’s pre- and post-hearing factfinding briefs, including NAPS’s rebuttal (see attached). We are also sharing the respective USPS briefs so members have an understanding the USPS’s position on EAS pay. We will post these briefs and NAPS’s rebuttal on the NAPS website under the Forms & Documents section.
Please share this message and the attachments with your members.
Thank you.
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
NAPS Official Factfinding Pre-Hearing Brief 12 3 18
USPS Factfinding Pre-Hearing Brief of the U.S. Postal Service 12 3 18
NAPS Official Factfinding Post-Hearing Brief 1 15 19
USPS Factfinding Post-Hearing Brief of the U.S. Postal Service 1.15.19
NAPS Official Factfinding Post-Rebuttal Reply Brief 1 25 19
Board Memo 026-19 – NAPS publishes Article on USPS Lawsuit with GovExec.com
Executive Board,
NAPS has published an article with GovExec.com explaining our position on our lawsuit against the US Postal Service regarding pay and representation. The link to view our NAPS article is below. The link is also be posted on the NAPS website under the Forms and Documents section (see GovExec Coverage).
Please share this email and link with your membership.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 025-19 - Court Grants USPS Extension to Answer NAPS’s Lawsuit
Executive Board,
The U.S. Postal Service was granted a 25-day extension, by the court, to answer NAPS’s lawsuit on EAS pay and representation. Please share the attached NAPS Newsbreak with your members. This newsbreak will also be posted on NAPS’s website.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
NAPS Newsbreak RE USPS Granted Extension to Answer NAPS Lawsuit
Board Memo 024-19: BME Supervisor RIF Impacts by USPS District
Executive Board,
Attached is Business Mail Entry (BME) Supervisor RIF information regarding the number of BME supervisor (EAS-17) positions being impacted (gaining and losing) by USPS Districts. Please share this information with your membership. As additional BME RIF information becomes available it will be shared with you and posted on the NAPS Bulletin Board. Please continue to review daily the Board Mail section of the NAPS website as that is where the initial BME Supervisor criteria and pending RIF was posted. Also, please find attached the recent correspondence.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Business Mail Entry (BME) Supervisor RIF information
Board Memo 023-19 – NAPS Files Lawsuit Against USPS
Executive Board,
Per our July 26, 2019 teleconference regarding the Executive Board unanimously voting to file a complaint (lawsuit) against the Postal Service in the US District Court for the District of Columbia, the complaint was filed late afternoon on July 26.
Attached, please find a copy of our official NAPS complaint, the Executive Board Motion authorizing NAPS to file said complaint, and the NAPS Newsbreak that will be posted on NAPS’s website and social media accounts. Please share this board memo and attachments with your membership.
Our NAPS Newsbreak will also be shared with the media.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
NAPS Newsbreak re USPS Complaint 7 26 19
NAPS re USPS Complaint Filed 7 26 19
NAPS Executive Board Motion re USPS Complaint 7 26 19
Board Memo 022-19 – Attendance Control Officer EAS-19
Executive Board,
The Postal Service has accepted NAPS’s request to make permanent the NTE Attendance Control Officer EAS-19 positions. Attached is Postal Service and NAPS correspondence related to this issue. This correspondence is also posted on the Bulletin Board of the NAPS website under NAPS Correspondence/Mail. Please share the attached with your members.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
NAPS Response Advance Attendance Control Officer EAS19
Board Memo 021-19 - USPS Initiative: Redundant emails, reports, telecoms & meetings
Executive Board,
There is a USPS initiative to again reduce redundant emails, reports, telecoms & meetings. NAPS was contacted via email from the USPS COO about this initiative, who is requesting NAPS participation.
The COO asked USPS leadership to seek members of NAPS at the District level to serve on teams to help eliminate redundant and low value emails, reports, telecoms, and meetings. The initiative is to take 4-weeks. This initiative is already starting in some Districts. In addition, some local NAPS leaders have already been contacted by USPS District leadership asking for participation. Further, USPS is requesting NAPS members complete the survey related to initiative. NAPS encourages members to complete this specific survey. NAPS wants to ensure the USPS can collect accurate data to assess the amount of USPS redundancy EAS must handle on a regular basis.
NAPS HQ will continue to follow-up with the USPS HQ to ensure NAPS representation are on each District team to help assess the survey results and provide resolutions to this redundancy issue. Please share this information with your members.
Thank you.
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
Board Memo 020-19: NAPS Response to USPS Workgroup Process and FY2020 NPA Process
Executive Board,
Please share the attached NAPS correspondence that was sent to Postal Service Headquarters regarding NAPS’s position related to the USPS Workgroup and the FY2020 NPA process. These documents will be posted on the Bulletin Board of the NAPS website under NAPS Correspondence.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
NAPS Response_ re USPS FY2020 NPA
NAPS response to PMG re joint workgroup 6 17 19
Board Memo 019-19: NAPS Challenges USPS Workgroup Process and Explores Further Options
Executive Board,
Please share the attached NAPS Newsbreak regarding NAPS challenging USPS Workgroup process and exploring further options related to the FY2016-FY2019 pay decision. This document will also be posted on the Bulletin Board of the NAPS website.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 018-19: Correspondence on NAPS/USPS Joint Work Team
Executive Board,
Attached, please find a May 24th letter from Doug Tulino, USPS Vice President Labor Relations, regarding NAPS’s participation in the factfinding panel’s recommendation on a joint work team on EAS pay. Also attached is a letter from NAPS, dated May 31st, to Postmaster General Megan Brennan requesting the USPS reconsider having a mediator, facilitator and neutral compensation specialist to participate in this joint work team.
Please share this correspondence with your members. These documents will be posted on NAPS’ website under Bulletin Board-NAPS Correspondence/Mail.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 017-19: NAPS Response to USPS EAS Pay Decision
Executive Board,
Attached is NAPS’s response to the USPS May 15, 2019 EAS Pay Decision. Our NAPS response is an excellent summary of the facts from the factfinding report that was received on April 30, 2019. NAPS’s response will also be posted on our website under the Breaking News and Forms & Documents sections.
Please share this memo and respective NAPS response with your members.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 016-19: Change in Board Mail Notification
Executive Board,
Over the past several years, NAPS has emailed every Monday (or after a Monday holiday) the previous week’s Correspondence/Mail received at or sent from NAPS HQ to the Executive Board for sharing with your members. In addition, NAPS has been posting daily this same correspondence/mail on the NAPS website, prior to Monday’s distribution.
To reduce redundancy and encourage members to visit the NAPS website, effective, Monday, June 3rd, the Executive Board will now receive an email on Monday with a direct LINK to our NAPS website to share with your members to view the previous weeks’ correspondence/mail. The LINK is below and will be the same each week.
https://www.naps.org/Bulletin-Board-Archive.
Again, NAPS HQ posts on the website, daily, correspondence/mail received on that given day by 4:30 PM for members to view at their convenience.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 015-19 – NAPS Newsbreak on EAS Pay Decision
Executive Board,
The attached NAPS Newsbreak, regarding the Postal Service’s EAS FY2016-2019 final pay decision, is being posted on the NAPS website. Please share this memo with your membership.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 014-19 – NAPS Receives Final Pay Decision
Executive Board,
NAPS has received the final EAS FY2016-2019 pay decision from the Postal Service. NAPS is reviewing the decision and will be in contact with the Executive Board for further discussion and response to the USPS. Please share the attached information with your members, which will also be posted on the NAPS website.
Thank you.
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
NAPS EAS Final Pay Decision After Factfinding 5.15.19
Board Memo 013-19 – NAPS Newsbreak on Factfinding Report & Attachment
Executive Board,
Attached is the Factfinding Panel’s Report and Recommendations along with our NAPS Newsbreak summarizing the report. This information will also be posted on www.NAPS.org under Breaking News, the Bulletin Board and our NAPS social media.
Please share this information with your membership.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 012-19 – Factfinding Report and Recommendations Received
Executive Board,
Please share the attached NAPS Newsbreak with your members.
Thank you.
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
Board_Memo_011-19_USPS_HQ_Notifies_NAPS_of_Active_Shooter_Incident.pdf
Executive Board,
Postal Service headquarters notified NAPS, via phone calls and emails, of an active shooter incident that occurred on Thursday, April 25 at approximately 1:36 p.m., in the parking lot of the HRSSC postal facility in Greensboro, NC. NAPS has been notified that the alleged shooter has been apprehended.
According to USPS HQ, the postal facility was locked down per active shooter protocol. The lockdown has been lifted and employees were able to leave the HRSSC center. EAP services are headed to this facility to be onsite for employees and will assess the duration they need to be physically present. EAP services are always available by phone 24-hours a day.
The alleged shooter is the husband of a postal employee and this incident is being classified as a domestic matter. It was reported the shooter discharged his gun several times in the parking lot of HRSSC. One of the bullets ricocheted off an object and struck a postal employee. That employee was transported to the hospital for treatment and the wound is superficial. The name of the injured employee was not provided.
The National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) condemn any and all acts of domestic and workplace violence against postal employees, their family members, and the Postal Service. NAPS is thankful that there were no other injuries. We are grateful to first responders and local law enforcement officials for their quick action to protect the local community and postal employees with the apprehension of the alleged shooter.
Please share this information with your members.
Thank you.
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
Board_Memo_010-19_–_USPS_HQ’s_Manager_Meet_and_Greet_Mandate.pdf
Executive Board,
NAPS HQ was informed by members in the field that Postal Service headquarters mandated a Manager Meet and Greet to be completed by May 15. NAPS contacted USPS HQ regarding this mandate issue.
According to USPS HQ, the Meet and Greet is applicable to Level 22 and above offices identified as vital few. A vital few list is being compiled and will be provided to the USPS Area offices this week. Along with the vital few list, USPS HQ included a message to Area leadership providing clarification on this mandate. That message includes the following:
“Please keep in mind the objective is for the PM/Station Manager to spend as much time as needed to identify root causes to improve DUT. It is at the local discretion as to how many and what days are needed to achieve results."
This Manager Meet and Greet mandate appears to have originated from the USPS HQ’s Acting/Manager, Retail & Customer Service Operations, which included the following instructions:
o Work is prioritized to leverage the earliest possible DUT
o Schedules are aligned with mail arrival and workload
o Supervisors provide daily productivity expectations
o Pre-tour overtime is necessary (if used)
o Distribution and parcel setups are efficient
o Mail is not double handled
o Clerks do not congregate under a single PASS machine in parcel operations
o Bundled and presort mail is spread to carrier cases in one trip
o Clerks properly swipe to the correct operation
o Mail is accurately measured with a ruler for daily CSAW input
This list is not all inclusive, the goal is to improve DUT, F4 efficiencies, and reduce unnecessary overtime. Please be prepared to provide a summary of findings and report out on improvements within your Areas. Thanks!
NAPS has not received a briefing on this national Meet and Greet mandate by USPS HQ. Please share this information with your members.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 009-19 Another Factfinding Extension Until April 30th
Executive Board,
NAPS was notified on April 11th that the Factfinding Panel has requested another extension from the USPS and NAPS. The panel was to provide its final recommendation report to the USPS on April 12th. However, the panel is requesting another extension until April 30th to present their written report to the Postal Service.
The Factfinding panel stated in their latest extension request that it will keep in mind the Parties’ interest in earlier receipt of the Report. NAPS agreed to this extension. However, NAPS has firmly stated to the panel that it will not approve any further extensions after April 30th as NAPS members have been more than patient in waiting for a final resolution to the USPS FY2016-2019 EAS pay package.
Please share this Board Memo with your members. It will also be posted on the NAPS website Bulletin Board.
Thank you.
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
Board Memo 008-19 – Factfinding Panel Report Extended Again – April 12th
The Factfinding Panel requests another extension, until April 12th, to review the USPS pay decision and both sides’ arguments concerning whether the pay package complies with the statutory requirements. NAPS and the Postal Service have jointly agreed to the April 12th extension.
Please share the attached NAPS Newsbreak with your members.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 007-19 – Board Mail Distribution Change
Over the past several months, NAPS has been sending out Board Mail twice a week—Mondays and Thursdays. Effective Monday, April 1, 2019, NAPS HQ is returning to its original practice of sending out Board Mail once a week.
Board Mail received at NAPS HQ the prior week will be sent out on the following Monday. However, NAPS will be posting on the NAPS website, board mail received daily. This will allow members to view board mail prior to Monday’s distribution.
Furthermore, any Board Mail deemed time sensitive will go out as a Board Memo to the Executive Board for dissemination to your respective membership. Correspondence sent out in a Board Memo will also be posted on the NAPS website and will be included in the Monday’s Board Mail.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 006-19 – USPS Response NAPS Postmaster Representation
NAPS received the attached correspondence from USPS HQ responding to our request to represent postmasters pursuant to 39 U.S.C. § 1004. NAPS is disappointed with the Postal Service’s decision. However, we are currently reviewing the decision to determine if it is consistent with the law.
The attached will also go out in next week’s board mail and will be posted on the NAPS website. Please share this information with your members.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 005-19 – Factfinding Report Deadline Extended
The Factfinding Panel is currently reviewing the USPS pay decision and both sides’ arguments concerning whether the pay package complies with the statutory requirements. The panel has requested additional time through April 1, 2019, to complete its work. NAPS and the Postal Service have jointly agreed to the extension.
Please share the attached with your members.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 004-19 – New NAPS Office Assistant Hired: Jennifer Rae
Effective Tuesday, February 19, 2019, NAPS has hired Jennifer Rae as Office Assistant, who will be a direct report to Jovan Duncan, NAPS Office and Membership Manager.
Jennifer has a solid resume as Office Administrator, Conference Director, and Desktop Publisher. She has planned and coordinated corporate and educational annual events for up to 5,000 attendees. Jennifer was President of her own management consulting and marketing firm that provided website development and maintenance, desktop publishing, and social networking. She is versed in creating, publishing, and printing numerous newsletters and blogs.
Jennifer is active in her community as a member of the DC Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Washington, DC, Junior League of Washington, DC, Women Business Owners of Montgomery County, MD, just to name organizations she has participated. Jennifer Rae holds a BA in Political Science and has a basic working knowledge of Italian, Spanish and French.
Jennifer’s NAPS email is naps.jr@naps.org. Please welcome Jennifer Rae to NAPS Headquarters and the NAPS family.
Thank you.
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
Board Memo 003-19 – USPS Proposes changes to NSP- New Name and Concept: USP
The Postal Service is proposing changing the New Supervisor Program (NSP) to a new training concept. The proposed training will be called USPS Supervisors Program (USP). Students will be offered greater opportunities, face-to-face learning, peer collaboration and OJT learning, to name a few new concepts. NAPS will review the materials being presented and will request a briefing on this matter.
Please share this information with your members. This information will also go out in Board Mail later this week.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 002-19 – NAPS Follow Up to USPS FY19 NPA 1/11/19 Correspondence
In discussion with the NAPS Executive Board NPA Advisory Committee, attached is NAPS HQ’s follow-up response to the Postal Service’s January 11, 2019 correspondence regarding the USPS’ final decision on the FY2019 NPA targets, thresholds and scorecards. The attached will also be included in next week’s Board Mail.
Please share this information with your members.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Attached is NAPS correspondence mailed to Postal Headquarters concurring with their December 28, 2018 letter to USPS leadership that the National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) does represent Area and Headquarter EAS positions excluded from the Area and Headquarters EAS Pay Package through Fiscal Year 2019. Be advised that our concurrence on this matter does not waive NAPS’s assertion that we also represent other USPS Headquarters and Area EAS positions.
Please share this information with your members.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 039-18 – EAS Salary Schedule Change Effective January 5, 2019
NAPS Headquarters received the attached USPS December 19, 2018 correspondence notifying NAPS of the USPS’ intention to increase the EAS salary schedule effective January 5, 2019. While NAPS does not object to the increase in minimum and maximum salaries, we notified the Postal Service that NAPS’ agreement to this change does not waive any of the claims that we put forth in the factfinding proceeding regarding the Postal Service’s FY2016-2019 EAS pay decision.
Regards,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 038-18 – FY2019 NPA Indicators
NAPS Headquarters received the attached correspondence from the Postal Service on December 17, 2018 regarding FY2019 NPA Unit-Indicators. NAPS Headquarters, along with our NAPS PFP Advisory Committee, is reviewing this proposal per our consultative rights pursuant to Title 39 § 1004(d) in order to provide a response to the Postal Service.
Regards,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 037-18 – Update on the SDA Retroactive Pay
Please find attached a NAPS Newbreak further explaining the SDA retroactive pay and how it affects the approximately 5,200 that received it, as well as the approximately 500 retired EAS employees who are scheduled to receive it in the near future.
Regards,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 036-18 – Retroactive SDA for 5,700 EAS
NAPS received an email confirmation from USPS HQ in regards to the SDA Retroactive Payment to an estimated 5,700 employees which NAPS brought to the USPS’ attention in April 2017. (Attached) NAPS has been informed that this SDA retroactive payment was processed on November 24, 2018 and will be paid to active employees in this week’s paycheck on December 7.
Almost 5,200 employees will receive this payment. Unfortunately, the payment to the less than 500 employees that have since retired has not been finalized. NAPS will be updated on the payment to those respective retirees once known.
In conversation with USPS HQ, NAPS had requested either the retroactive SDA be rolled into those respective EAS’s base salary or EAS receive a lump-sum payment that would be higher than the retroactive SDA to compensate those impacted EAS for the SDA delay. USPS elected to provide the respective SDA in a lump sum payment. Therefore, the 5,700 employees assigned to one of the three position groups will receive a retroactive SDA lump sum payment as follows:
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Participants by Employee Group & Payment |
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Plant Maintenance: |
182 |
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Vehicle Services: |
682 |
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ALL Other: |
4,815 |
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Postal Police: |
N/A |
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Plant Maintenance: |
$600 |
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Vehicle Services: |
$500 |
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ALL Other: |
$500 |
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Postal Police: |
N/A |
Board Memo 035-18 – President’s Task Force on the US Postal System
On December 4, 2018, the U.S. Treasury Department released the attached report for the President’s Task Force on the United States Postal System. The 69-page document lists 25 administrative and legislative recommendations that would impact the Postal Service’s “universal service obligation,” the postal business model, postal operations, postal oversight, and employee benefits. NAPS is currently reviewing the Task Force Report.
Regards,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 034-18 -- Mary Burkhard Updates
We have received updates on the service as well as where to send condolences for Mary Burkhard.
Condolences/Cards:
The King Family or Joseph King
10540 Gaviota Ave
Granada Hills, CA 91344
Services will be at noon on Friday 11/30/2018 at the San Fernando Mission:
Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana
15151 San Fernando Mission Blvd.
Mission Hills, CA 91345
Regards,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 033-18 -- Mary Burkhard, President NAPS Branch 244
It is unfortunate that NAPS Headquarters informs you that Mary Burkhard, long-time NAPS member, advocate, and President of NAPS Branch 244, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 14. No words can express the sadness NAPS and our members are experiencing with Mary’s passing.
Mary was a true NAPS advocate, giving of her time and talents for so many years to help NAPS members 24/7. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mary’s family, friends, and the members of NAPS Branch 244 during this difficult time.
Services are pending, but NAPS will provide updates as they become available.
Thank you,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 032-18 -- FY2018 Unit-Level Mitigation
The Performance Evaluation System (PES) opened today, November 7, 2018, for submission of requests for unit-level mitigation for FY2018. The last day for submission of these requests will be November 20. Attached is the mitigation policy.
Regards,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 031-18 -- 2018 Midterm Elections!
Attached is a NAPS Newsbreak from our Legislative and Political Affairs Department regarding today’s midterm election.
Regards,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 030-18 -- Board Mail Procedure Reevaluation
NAPS Headquarters is reevaluating our procedures for sending out Board Mail to ensure you receive information in a timely manner and can distribute to your membership as you see fit. First, we will be posting the Board Mail received daily to the Bulletin Board on NAPS’ website. In addition, we will begin sending out mail received Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday on Thursday and mail received Thursday, Friday, and Saturday on Monday. This means you will be receiving an email with three days’ worth of mail twice a week instead of six days’ worth once a week. We hope this change will facilitate greater communication between you and your membership on important topics.
Thank you,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 029-18 -- NAPS Constitution and Bylaw Booklets Mailed to Local/State Branches
Please be advised that NAPS HQ began shipping out five (5) copies of the 2018 NAPS Constitution and Bylaws booklets on November 1st. Attached is a copy of the letter we included in each envelope.
Thank you,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 028-18 -- NAPS Chat Launch
NAPS Headquarters is excited to announce that it has launched a new weekly podcast which is intended to inform NAPS members about the latest legislative and political goings-on within our nation’s capital. The 8-10 minute podcasts are scheduled to be posted every Friday on our website, hosted by NAPS Director of Legislative and Political Affairs Bob Levi. Bob will be joined periodically by guests such as NAPS Executive Vice President Ivan Butts and the association's Legal-Legislative Counsel Bruce Moyer.
Thank you,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 027-18 - New Executive Assistant to NAPS President
Effective Monday, October 29, 2018, Brittany Lasley has been officially hired as the new Executive Assistant to the NAPS President. Please welcome Brittany Lasley to the NAPS HQ team.
Thank you.
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
Board Memo 026-18 - Suspicious Packages Protocol 2/2
NAPS Headquarters has received and continues to receive regular updates from USPS HQ officials regarding the suspicious packages’ incident. The USPS has messaged out to postal employees via standup talks regarding this matter. Attached are the USPS Safety Talks the Postal Service has shared with NAPS.
NAPS encourages all members and postal employees to remain vigilant in following protocol regarding suspicious packages. Remember, safety first. Always take the necessary precautions to keep yourselves and others safe.
Thank you.
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
Board Memo 026-18 - Suspicious Packages Protocol 1/2
NAPS Headquarters has received and continues to receive regular updates from USPS HQ officials regarding the suspicious packages’ incident. The USPS has messaged out to postal employees via standup talks regarding this matter. Attached are the USPS Safety Talks the Postal Service has shared with NAPS.
NAPS encourages all members and postal employees to remain vigilant in following protocol regarding suspicious packages. Remember, safety first. Always take the necessary precautions to keep yourselves and others safe.
Thank you.
Brian J. Wagner
NAPS National President
Board Memo 025-18 – USPS Delays EAS Field Pay Decision
The Postal Service has advised NAPS that it is putting on hold until further notice its July 20, 2018, modified EAS pay decision concerning changes to pay policies, schedules, and fringe benefit programs for all Field EAS employees that was planned to be implemented effective September 29, 2018. Attached is a NAPS Newsbreak with more details related to this issue.
Thank you,
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 024-18 – Bob Levi Hired as NAPS Director of Legislative & Political Affairs
NAPS has hired Bob Levi as the new NAPS Director of Legislative & Political Affairs effective October 20th. Bob Levi has nearly four decades of experience on postal matters, including experience as a Capitol Hill staffer and a legislative representative and lobbyist.
Board Memo 023-18 – NAPS and USPS Factfinding Hearing on Pay Matters Scheduled
On July 6, 2018, the National Association of Postal Supervisors initiated the factfinding process and filed under the auspices of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS). The factfinding hearing is scheduled for December 10 and 11, 2018.
Board Memo 022-18 – Survey on Identifying Opportunities to Improve Package Acceptance Practices
NAPS Headquarters received the attached correspondence detailing plans to survey employees on opportunities to improve package acceptance practices.
Board Memo 021-18 – Update of the NAPS Constitution & Bylaws, September 2018
NAPS Headquarters has reviewed and updated the Constitution & Bylaws as of September 2018 based on the resolutions passed at the 2018 National Convention. Please see the attached electronic copy. The updated document will be in the next issue of The Postal Supervisor.
Board Memo 020-18 – Annuitant Reemployment for the Holidays
On September 4th, 2018, the National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) received the attached correspondence soliciting Postal Service annuitants for temporary reemployment during the holidays. Annuitants will be able to apply for these positions September 10 through 24.
Board Memo 019-18 – NAPS Rejects USPS July 20, 2018 Revised EAS Pay Decision
Please find NAPS’s official announcement in rejecting the Postal Service’s July 20, 2018 revised pay decision. The announcement also includes NAPS Executive Board’s decision to continue the factfinding process made available under federal law under the auspices of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters
Board Memo 018-18 USPS Offers Revised EAS Pay Package
On July 20, 2018, the National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) received the attached revised EAS field final pay package offer from the US Postal Service. While NAPS reviews the revised USPS pay offer, NAPS will continue its action to file for factfinding, under the auspices of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS).
Board Memo 017-18 Criteria for Maintenance Managers
On July 20, 2018, the National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) received USPS correspondence (attached) from Simon Storey, Vice President of Employee Resource Management, announcing a review of current staffing criteria for Maintenance Managers. The correspondence further explains that effectively immediately, levels of maintenance mangers will not be reclassified based on eWHEP changes until a review of the current criteria is evaluated.
Board Memo 015-18 National Convention Additional Grand Banquet Tickets on Sale
Starting July 12 through July 27, NAPS members who are attending the 2018 NAPS National Convention may purchase additional Grand Banquet tickets in advance by calling NAPS Headquarters.
Board Memo 011-18 USPS EAS Pay Decision Received
Executive Board,
On June 28, 2018, the National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) received a final FY2016-2019 EAS Pay Decision from the U.S. Postal Service. NAPS is currently reviewing this pay decision. Please share with your respective members.
Thank you.
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Happy October, hope you enjoy this month's blog.
As September progresses we begin to look forward to fall and for many the changing of the seasons. Hope you enjoy this month's NAPS Blog issues.
August is winding down and soon Fall will be approaching. The kids are going back to school and Postal Workers are preparing for Peak season.
Election mail in November and the rush to help bring Christmas to our customers!
Hope you enjoy this month's edition.
Happy Belated 4th of July! This mid-week holiday has everyone off scheduled. Hope you enjoy this month's edition.
Here comes summer enjoy! Attached is my NAPS June Blog hope you like the message!
Hope everyone is enjoying the more spring like weather and looking forward to busy month of May!
Happy April, hope you enjoy this month's Blog.
For those NAPS delegates attending the LTS see you in DC. For those at home write your legislator at their local office, or call or email their DC office and ask them to support our NAPS delegates as they visit Capitol Hill.
Happy Valentine's Day & President's Day!
Happy New Year everyone, hope this year brings your good health and happiness!
Marilyn Walton
marilynwalton@comcast.net
