UPMA Leader
August 2019
LEARN MORE07/19/19
July 19, 2019 transcript of From the Presidents Desk video message
Review the transcript of the July 19, 2019 From the Presidents Desk video message covering many topics of interest to UPMA Members. Continue Reading
06/19/19
June 19, 2019 transcript of From the Presidents Desk video message
Review the transcript of the June 19, 2019 From the Presidents Desk video message covering many topics of interest to UPMA Members. Continue Reading
03/14/19
UPMA Proposed Articles and Bylaws changes are available for review
This year at your Chapter convention you will be voting whether to accept or reject the proposed changes to the UPMA Articles of Incorporation and the UPMA Bylaws. There are currently 3 changes proposed to the Articles of Incorporation and Seventeen (17) proposed changes to the Bylaws. Continue Reading
01/02/19
USPS implements changes to salary ranges for Postmasters as a result of the 7/20/2018 Pay Decision.
USPS implements changes to salary ranges for Postmasters as a result of the 7/20/2018 Pay Decision. Continue Reading
12/06/18
The Presidential Task Force report, “United States Postal Service: A Sustainable Path Forward” has been released.
The Presidential Task Force report, “United States Postal Service: A Sustainable Path Forward” has been released. At this time, UPMA is reviewing the report and the recommendations... Continue Reading
11/20/18
Update on National Convention 2020:
As has been reported elsewhere in UPMA correspondence the National Executive Board has voted to move the location of the 2020 National Convention from Omaha, Nebraska to St. Louis, Missouri. Continue Reading
11/15/18
Update: Level-20 Special Exemption for Postmasters without an authorized supervisor is in effect.
Level-20 Special Exemption for Postmasters without an authorized supervisor is in effect. Continue Reading
11/07/18
FY 2018 Unit Mitigating Process Now Open
The Performance Evaluation System (PES) opens today, November 7, 2018, to start the FY 2018 Unit mitigation process. Continue Reading
11/06/18
As the new UPMA National President I welcome you to our website.
Welcome to the national website of the United Postmasters and Managers of America (UPMA). The goal of this website is to offer you up to date information on items that are happening within the UPMA organization... Continue Reading
10/26/18
The NPA Scores have been posted. The Postal Service has not provided the Mitigation dates yet. Once the dates are determined you will have 6 days to submit your mitigating factors request
The NPA Scores have been posted. The Postal Service has not provided the Mitigation dates yet. Once the dates are determined you will have 6 days to submit your mitigating factors request Continue Reading
09/20/18
UPMA Announcement of Resignation of Bob Levi, Director of Government Relation
It is with a mixture of sadness and gratitude that UPMA announces Bob Levi’s departure as Director of Government Relations Continue Reading
09/11/18
PAY DECISION IMPLEMENTATION DELAYED
The Postal Service has notified us of a delay in its implementation their July 20 pay decision concerning changes to pay policies, schedules and fringe benefit program for postmasters Continue Reading
07/20/18
Postmasters\EAS Pay Package through Fiscal Year 2019
On June 28th, the Postal Service released the EAS pay package decision letter that was to cover through fiscal year 2019. Immediately upon receipt, Sean Acord and Tony Leonardi requested a meeting with Executive Postal Leadership in an effort to resolve some concerns. Continue Reading
07/06/18
Update - FY2018/2019 Pay Package
Sean and Tony requested to meet with officials at Postal Service Headquarters to continue discussion on several key issues affecting UPMA members. We met again on July 5 and have reached a verbal understanding that addresses our concerns on these key matters. Continue Reading
06/29/18
2018/2019 Pay Package
UPMA is in receipt of the 2018/2019 Pay Package dated June 28, 2018. We are reviewing the package. Updates will be provided when available. Continue Reading
04/11/18
EEOC class action ruling re USPS Injured on the Job Employees
The U.S. Postal Service will soon have to make a payout to as many as 130,000 current and former employees as part of a class-action lawsuit, with an anti-discrimination oversight body finding the mailing agency created a program to rid its rolls of employees injured on the job under the guise of trying to accommodate them. Continue Reading
02/02/18
Executive Administrative Schedule (EAS)
Executive Administrative Schedule (EAS) Annual Salary Effective January 06, 2018 (Day 1, Week 1, PP 02-2018) Continue Reading
12/29/17
UPMA Remembers the Loss of Two Dublin Ohio Postal Managers
UPMA pauses in its holiday celebrations to mourn the loss of two of its own, Ginger Ballard, Postmaster of Dublin, OH, and Lance Herrera-Dempsey. Continue Reading
12/01/17
PACKAGE DELIVERY DURING PEAK HOLIDAY SEASON
The Postal Service has indicated that there will be an exception period for the 20:00 business rule during the peak holiday period. The exception period will run from November 25th to Jan 5th. Properly scanned packages, delivered after 20:00, during the exception period, will not count as failures on NPA. Continue Reading
