04/07/20
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) - Information that we have received from Postal Service Headquarters Continue Reading
04/03/20
April 3, 2020 Update from Daniel Heins, UPMA National President
It seems like I just sent out the first weekly message and here we are an entire week later. As you have heard many times we are definitely in uncharted waters as far as this current pandemic is concerned. For those of you that have been with the Postal Service for a number of years Continue Reading
04/01/20
Rep. Joe Neguse from Colorado has introduced the Protect Our Post Offices Act in the House
I wanted to report some good news from Washington, DC. Today Congressman Joe Neguse has introduced the Protect Our Post Offices Act Continue Reading
03/27/20
March 27, 2020 Message from Dan Heins, UPMA National President
March 27, 2020 Message from Dan Heins, UPMA National President Continue Reading
03/25/20
Temporary Exception for Level 18 Postmasters Performing Bargaining Unit Work
Temporary Exception for Level 18 Postmasters Performing Bargaining Unit Work Continue Reading
03/20/20
The US Postal Service will temporarily modify the eligible conditions for sick leave dependent care by non-bargaining employees
The US Postal Service will temporarily modify the eligible conditions for sick leave dependent care by non-bargaining employees. Continue Reading
03/20/20
March 20, 2020 transcript of From The Presidents Desk
Review the transcript of the March 20, 2020 From the Presidents Desk video message covering the latest news regarding the “Capitol Hill Postal Reform Conference”, the Coronavirus pandemic, Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), the UPMA National Office operational adjustments during the current environment and other information of interest to our members. Continue Reading
03/18/20
Chapter Conventions Conference Call Transcript about Coronavirus Impact
Chapter Conventions Conference Call Transcript about Coronavirus Impact Continue Reading
03/17/20
Update: Chapter Member Representative (CMR) Academies Postponed
Postponed: Chapter Member Representative (CMR) Academies in St. Louis on March 21 and Pittsburgh on March 28 Continue Reading
03/06/20
H.R. 6085 introduced in the US House of Representatives.
Postal Supervisors and Managers Fairness Act of 2020 Continue Reading
02/28/20
February 28, 2020 transcript of From The Presidents Desk
Review the transcript of the February 28, 2020 From the Presidents Desk video message covering the latest news regarding the UPMA 2020 Legislative Summit, UPMA position papers, comments from USPS COO David Williams when meeting with the UPMA Executive Board and an update on the Fast Track Hiring System. Continue Reading
02/06/20
House of Representatives Moves Postal Legislation
Daniel M. Heins, President of the United Postmasters and Managers of America (UPMA) released the following statement upon passage of HR 2382, the USPS Fairness Act. Continue Reading
01/30/20
January 30, 2020 transcript of From The Presidents Desk
Review the transcript of the January 30, 2020 From the Presidents Desk video message covering the latest news regarding the UPMA 2020 Legislative Summit agenda, update on the Fast Track Hiring System and the start of the UPMA 2020 Chapter Convention season. Continue Reading
12/20/19
December 20, 2019 transcript of From The Presidents Desk
Review the transcript of the December 20, 2019 From the Presidents Desk video message covering the latest news regarding PEAK season, fast track hiring system, PFP for all EAS and the UPMA 2020 Legislative Summit. Continue Reading
12/03/19
USPS Releases 2019 Combined Federal Campaign Promotion Video
USPS Releases 2019 Combined Federal Campaign Promotion Video Continue Reading
10/09/19
Postal Reform Talking Points and Key Messages
The Following are Postal Reform Talking Points and Key Messages followed by House and Senate contact scripts for use while contacting your US House Representative or US Senators. A draft letter on the importance of Postal Reform and value of the US Postal Service Continue Reading
10/25/19
October 25, 2019 transcript of From the Presidents Desk video message
Review the transcript of the October 25, 2019 From the Presidents Desk video message covering many topics of interest to UPMA Members. Continue Reading
11/22/19
November 22, 2019 transcript of From the Presidents Desk video message
Review the transcript of the November 22, 2019 From the Presidents Desk video message covering the latest news regarding NPA and other benefit issues from Doug Tulino and the leadership team at Postal Service. Continue Reading
11/18/19
Letter regarding PFP and other issues received from USPS
Letter received from Doug Tulino, Vice President of Labor Relations at USPS Headquarters regarding Pay-for-Performance Continue Reading
11/18/19
UPMA Files Motion to Intervene
The United Postmasters and Managers of America has filed a motion to intervene as it relates to the lawsuit that was filed by the National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS). UPMA’s motion to intervene deals ONLY with Count V of that lawsuit. Continue Reading