NYC Branch Withdraws from ERRP

Management has attempted to limit this Union's involvement with the EERPs program. Management wants to take the Mail Handler chosen by the Union to be on this committee, and replace them with the team, handpicked by management. This is a blatant underhanded way to limit this Union's participation in the process. Click here for more.

Help HAITI

Please help the people of Haiti and make a donation. For information on making donations, please click here.

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2010 Leave Charts

Leave Charts for 2010 are available in your Branch Union office. If you have not received yours, see your steward or contact Local 300 Headquarters. The Leave Chart for 2010 is also available by clicking here.

NY L&DC Social Event

On January 10, 2010 members from the NY L&DC Branch of Local 300 gathered for a holiday celebration. Click here for photos.

Mid Island Social Event

On December 26, 2009 the Hicksville / Mid Island Branch held their annual holiday celebration. The members were ready to enjoy themselves since the Blizzard of 2009 had delayed the party by one week. Click here for photos.

DOL to Review FMLA Changes

Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis announced that she is reviewing changes made to the regulations for the Family Medical Leave Act earlier this year. Four (4) days before President Bush left the White House, he implemented several changes to FMLA. Some of the changes included; the narrowing of the definition of a 'serious health condition', additional documentation requirements, increase in frequency of medical updates etc. More information to be provided as it develops.

New York City Branch Meeting

The Membership Meeting for the New York City Branch was held on December 5th,  2009. Several issues affecting the installation were discussed, as well as issues impacting the local area. Click here for photos.

Western Nassau Branch Meeting

On December 6th the Western Nassau Branch held their Membership Meeting. Several issues affecting the installation were discussed including; the AMP impact (zero excessed Mail Handlers), and the remedy for the Casual In Lieu of Arbitration. Several other issues impacting the local area were also discussed. For photos, click here.

Article 12 & FMLA Training

Local 300 presented an Article 12 / FMLA Training Program given by National Shop Steward Trainer Sam D’Ambrosio and Local 300 President Paul Hogrogian.  The training was held on November 19, 2009 at Local 300 Headquarters. Click here for photos.

The following Local 300 representatives participated in the program: Trevor Stuart - Flushing, Wilfredo Delgado - NYC, Andrew Piacente - NYSEBM, Thomas Ruther - CTSEBM, Steven Schiff - Westchester, Robert Koontz - Newark, Ray Bermudez - DVD, Brian Odums - West Jersey, Linda Yancey - Recording Secretary, Peter Bilotta - Western Nassau, Thomas Mullahey - NJI/BMC, Alfred Lombardi - Teterboro, Yvette Johnson - Brooklyn, Thomas Hynes - Kilmer, Stan Howard - ISC/JFK, Kevin Tabarus - Treasurer, Eric Richard - NJ L & DC, Andre Spence - Bronx, Charles Price - NJSEBM, Dawn Licata - NY L & DC, James Perkins -          Mid Hudson, Robert Blum - Vice President, and Vinny Sapone - Staten Island.

FSS Update

The Postal Service has provided a presentation updating the status of the FSS Deployment. Click here for the presentation.

USPS Annual Reports Available

Audited fiscal year reports are available. The USPS Fiscal Year ended on September 30, 2009. Click here.

Wage Increase Effective 11/21/09

The fifth of six general wage increases to be paid to all mail handlers under the 2006 National Agreement will be implemented effective November 21, 2009, and will be reflected in paychecks on December 11, 2009.

As required by Article XIV, Section 3 of the National Constitution and Article VIII, Section 2 of the Uniform Local Union Constitution, mail handlers will see an automatic membership dues increase of fifty cents ($.50) per pay period, effective with this November 2009 negotiated wage increase. Of this amount, forty cents ($.40) per pay period will be sent to the Local Union, and ten cents ($.10) per pay period will be retained by the National Office in the form of increased per capita tax.

*** UPDATED PAY SCALE - CLICK HERE ***

Westchester Branch Meeting 11/14/09

The Membership Meeting for the Westchester Branch was held on November 14, 2009. Several issues affecting the installation were discussed, as well as issues impacting the local area. Click here for photos.

Veterans Day Ceremony NJ NDC

On November 10, 2009 the NJ NDC held their annual Veterans Day Ceremony. Each year one postal veteran is honored with the presentation of an American Flag. This year's honoree was Local 300 Chief Steward Robert Anderson.

In 1975 Bob started his postal career as a Mail Handler. He retired last month after 34 years of dedicated service. He was an extremely active union representative and a founder of the NJ NDC's Ad Hoc Veterans Committee which has acted as a liaison for Veterans Rights for since 1984.

Bob served in the U.S. Army from 1969-1971 during the Vietnam War. He was in the 82^nd Airborne and then the 23^rd Artillery Group. Bob was wounded in action on 12/14/69, but still continued to serve. He received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and the Unit Citation Cross of Gallantry. Click here for photos

Stamford Branch Meeting

The Membership Meeting for the Stamford Branch was held on October 24, 2009. As usual, there was an exceptionally large turnout for this meeting. Several issues affecting the installation were discussed. Click here for photos.

Flushing Branch Meeting

On October 21, 2009 the members of the Flushing Branch gathered for a meeting to discuss the impact of the Flushing AMP. Potential employee impacts were discussed. The contractual provisions involved with such reassignments were explaining in detail. The proposed new staffing, new bids, stand-by time were also discussed. Click here for photos.

Kilmer AMP - Public Meeting

On October 15, 2009 a public meeting was held for the Kilmer AMP. The Postal Service is proposing to consolidate some mail operations at the Kilmer P&DC located in Edison New Jersey. There was a large turnout at this meeting too. People in attendance expressed concerns of the employee impact, AMP Process, the AMP study data, public notification, local economic impact, and customer service (delayed mail). Click here for photos.

FERS Sick Leave Provision - is a LAW

On October 28, 2009 President Obama signed into law a bill that enhances the annuity of future retirees in the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS).

The provision allows mail handlers (and other federal or postal employees) who retire as FERS employees to credit their unused sick leave toward an increased annuity.  It will be phased in over a four-year period, with retirees between now and the end of 2013 getting 50% credit.  As of January 1, 2014, retired annuitants will get 100% credit for unused sick leave.

Details of how the computations will be made will be available through Postal Service retirement counselors when they become available.  Click here for more.

West Jersey AMP - Public Meeting

On October 9th, the public meeting was held for the Area Mail Processing (AMP) study to consolidate the incoming mail operations from the West Jersey P&DC to NNJ P&DC (Teterboro) and Kilmer P&DC (Edison, NJ). There was an exceptionally large turnout for this meeting. People in attendance expressed concerns of the AMP Process, the AMP study data, impact on local mailers, public notification, local economic impact, and customer service (delayed mail).

Newark Branch Meeting

On October 3rd members of the Newark Branch held their membership meeting. The main topic of discussion was the potential excessing event at the Newark P&DC. The excessing events are due to the loss of the Flat mail from the facility and the pending AMP Study.

Cong. Israel - President Clinton Event

The National Postal Mail Handlers Union - Local 300 attended a special event for NY Congressman Steve Israel (D - 2nd district) on September 14th. This event featured a special guest, President Clinton. Several political leaders and dignitaries were also in attendance. Representing the NPMHU was Local 300 Treasurer Kevin Tabarus.

Less USPS Employees - FY 2009

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Legislation on Capitol Hill

The legislation below contains important issues that affect you. Click on the bill number for more info, then be sure to enter your Zip Code to Take Action Now.

H.R. 22 To allow the United States Postal Service to pay its share of contributions for annuitants'' health benefits out of the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund. S. 1507 A bill to amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to reform Postal Service retiree health benefits funding, and for other purposes.

H.R. 658 "Access to Postal Services Act" To amend title 39, United States Code, to modify the procedures governing the closure or consolidation of postal facilities.

H.R.2161 To nullify certain regulations promulgated under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and restore prior regulations and to direct the Secretary of Labor to revise certain additional regulations under that Act.

H. Res 173 A House of Rep. resolution to ensure continuation of 6 Day Mail Delivery

H.R. 1409 / S.560 "The Free Choice Act" To establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations.

H.R.1604 "Vote by Mail" To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to allow all eligible voters to vote by mail in Federal elections.

H.R. 1686 "The Mail Network Protection Act" To provide for the protection and integrity of the United States mail.

H.R. 1203 / S.491 To allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis.

H.R. 253 / S.484 To repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions.

H.R.1804 To make modifications in the Thrift Savings Plan, the Civil Service Retirement System, and the Federal Employees Retirement System

FSS Jobs to Mail Handlers

The primary duties for work assignments on the new Flat Sorter Sequencing Systems (FSS) has been awarded to the Mail Handler craft. Clerks will be assigned to the duties on the FSS for the feed station of the Automatic Induction. Click here for the FSS Craft Jurisdiction Letter.

FSS UPDATE - Phase 1

NJ NDC (BMC) - to receive Four (4), Mid Island P&DC - to receive Four (4), Stamford P&DC - ONE (1) FSS**, Westchester P&DC - ONE (1) FSS** (*** = new site)

FSS Deployment Schedule                  As of: 10/9/09 - Subject to Change

Location	Integration	Training	Burn In	Accept
NDC #1	10/24/09	1/9/10	1/16/10	1/30/10
Mid Island#1	11/7/09	1/16/10	1/23/10	2/6/10
NDC #2	11/7/09	*	2/20/10	3/6/10
Mid Island#2	1/2/10	*	2/20/10	3/6/10

FMLA - New Changes

Recently, the Department of Labor issued changes to the regulations for the administration and application of leave protected by the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993. The new regulations address new military leave entitlements and several other procedures for requesting FMLA protected leave. The Postal Service is required to notify employees if their FMLA certifications are incomplete or insufficient and give them the opportunity to correct the certification. A Physician's Assistant is considered a Health Care Provider and may complete a FMLA Certification. The DOL has issued a new poster for "Employee Rights and Responsibilities Under the Family & Medical Leave Act" form WH-1420. Publication 71 has been replaced by the revised form WH-381 "Notice of Eligibility and Rights & Responsibilities (FMLA)". The form WH-380 has been replaced by the WH-380-E "Certification of Health Care Provider for Employee's Serious Health Condition" or the WH-380-F "Certification of Health Care Provider for Family Member's Serious Health Condition". Also, most FMLA response letters from management's FMLA Coordinators will be replaced by the new WH-382 "Designation Notice". To view these forms, click on the form name above, or go the "Resources" page for all of the new revised FMLA forms.

For a summary of the new changes to the FMLA, click here for the memo from the national office.

Local 300 Merchandise

Local 300 Merchandise is available for purchase at cost. Click here

Local 300 Scholarship

The Local Union Council and members of Local 300 of the National Postal Mail Handlers Union are proud to announce the winners of the annual competition for the Bernard Holloway, John A. Orchard, Edward J. Miller, Wally Merwin, and Aaron Preston Memorial Scholarship Awards.

This year we have awarded five (5) $1,000 scholarships for study at an accredited college, university, or trade school. (1) KELSIE BONAPARTE - Daughter of Corliss Walker of the New York City Branch. (2) JOSEPH HAINES - Son of George Haines Jr. of the DVD Branch in Kearny, NJ. (3) STEVEN J. KELLY - Son of Steven P. Kelly of the DVD Branch in Kearny, NJ. (4) BIANCA PATEL - Daughter of Kirit Patel of the Monmouth Branch in Eatontown, NJ. (5) ARIEL SAULNIER - Daughter of Wayne Saulnier of the Mid Hudson Branch in Newburgh, NY. Click here for more info

Website Redesign

The local webpage is currently under re-construction. Please bear with us as we transform our website into one of the most informative, in the country. If you have any suggestions, please email kevin.tabarus@local300npmhu.org