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21 CPW- President Providences Area Local and Rhode Island state retiree chapter August 5, 2026Don’t take anything for granted this is an excerpt from the collective bargain and agreement between the APWU and United States Postal Service. These benefits were negotiated as part of the contract. This is why it pays to support the union even into retirement.   ARTICLE 21 BENEFIT PLANS Section 1. Health Benefits The […]21cpw User Post
- USPS OIG Report: Postal Applications of Artificial Intelligence August 4, 2026Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the postal and logistics sector worldwide. AI is becoming central to how postal operators inform decisions, reduce costs, improve customer service, and streamline operations. Internationally, postal operators are deploying AI to tackle challenges across five operational categories: mail and parcel processing, delivery operations, retail operations, customer experience, and back office and support. Although AI […]21cpw
- USPS policy and federal ethics laws prohibit gambling in the workplace August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 The Postal Service is reminding employees that gambling in the workplace violates USPS policies and federal ethics laws. Employees are prohibited from gambling while on duty, in uniform or on USPS property. They also cannot use USPS computers or mobile phones to gamble at any time. Prohibited gambling includes: • Purchasing lottery […]21cpw
- USPS: PERF, EAP available to employees affected by disasters August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 The Postal Employees’ Relief Fund and the USPS Employee Assistance Program are available to help those who have been affected by recent natural disasters. The relief fund, also known as PERF, provides small grants to help qualifying individuals whose homes have been destroyed or left uninhabitable because of a natural disaster or […]21cpw
- USPS: Keep these bulbs out of the trash August 3, 2026August 3, 2026 The Postal Service is reminding employees and contractors that they must properly dispose of waste light bulbs, as they may contain mercury or other toxic metals. Fluorescent, high-intensity discharge, LED and ultraviolet lamps are all subject to strict waste management regulations. These waste light bulbs should be stored in closed containers, clearly […]21cpw
- President Providences Area Local and Rhode Island state retiree chapter August 5, 2026
