Comments on: USPS freezes hiring, promotions at HQ, Areas and Districts

By: Vince M

Vince M — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:10:34 +0000

No one is ignoring that fact. Until congress agrees to give us the surplus funds back that we have overpaid into the employees retire health benefits fund (approximately $50-75 billion); everyone must lower their blinders because business can not go on as usual. Sacrifices and concessions must be made by the unions. Furthermore, our financial situation has nothing to do with Congresses budget. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses, and relies on the sale of products and services to fund its operations.

By: common sense

common sense — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:55:13 +0000

You’re ignoring the fact that the USPS would have been profitable the last few years despite the economy and the drop in mail volume had it not been for the $5.5 billion a year trust fund charge imposed by Congress. I wouldn’t expect employees to be in any hurry to make sacrifices just to help Congress make their budget deficit look smaller.

By: Vince M.

Vince M. — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:50:04 +0000

Does anyone realize the dire financial straight this institution is in? We may not be able to make payroll by the end of FY11. Operating costs are through the roof. 80% of every $1 is spent on salaries and benefits. These are the facts people! The USPS as we know may not be around in the near future if drastic steps are not taken. We all make a nice salary and have exceptional benefits, how long do you think it will be before we’re asked to reduce our pay by 10%? Reduce salaries or layoffs? Take your pick. In the meantime, what are you willing to do for the survival of this company?

By: Elaine

Elaine — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:54:53 +0000

I always do the best I can. I always put our customers first. Unfortunately, whether you want to admit it or not, most of the lower level supervisors and managers are not qualified to hold positions that have requirements and obligations that they have. They do not have the knowledge of their own (postal) regulations and many believe they can make it up as they go along. They have been assisted by clerks, carriers, and maintenance employees to get the job done and done right all along. Now, there has been an elimination of 25% or more of the clerks in some offices and soon to be an elimination of a third of the carriers. The employees under attack are not as interested in doing management’s job for them. Pointing out what needs to be done or has been neglected or what will cause a problem if left as is – is no longer a priority of employees under attack. Employees under attack feel that management should earn the money in the paycheck they cash too. And by god – they should earn it by knowing what needs to be done, what will cause a problem if left as is and what is being neglected. Frustration and stress abound on all levels with the mass excessing and cuts. Each level must do its own job correctly, expediently and professionally to satisfy our customers. Talking out your backside and looking good in front of your boss or your bosses boss will not make scans timely or shorten wait times in line. There is less room to hide and hide mistakes. Everyone will have to live up to higher expectations. And the people that have the farthest to climb to live up to their job expectations are management. So its time to roll up your sleeves, try harder and do better.

By: saywhat?

saywhat? — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:03:55 +0000

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/federal-eye/2010/08/postal_service_starts_hiring_f.html

By: Buster

Buster — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 20:40:12 +0000

I agree with rural carrier, we should be all thankful for our jobs period!!!

There are some lazy Postmasters and supervisors, no doubt, but there are also some lazy carriers and clerks and they give the P.O a very bad image. I truely do believe that people want to do a good job and take pride in what they do.

All this blame game stuff is ridiculous, if a Postamster or supervisor messes up, they should step up and take responsibilty and lead by example, as well as the craft employees.

I’ve been a postal employee for 22 years and 10 of those years have been in as a front line supervisor, I am in a great office, with wonderful employees, who really do care about there jobs and take pride in what they do!!

I respect them and they respect me and the Postmaster, beacuse we lead by example.

Again, I know it’s not like that in every P.O., but I am very fortunate and love working for the P.O.
With all that is going on in the world, I am blessed to have a job, healthy child and a great wife!!

Think about it. There is more to lfe than just the P.O.!!!!

By: Rural Carrier

Rural Carrier — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:14:17 +0000

This rural carrier loves her job. I’m glad to have one. I’ve been at it for 12 years now. We all need to remember to be grateful for what we’ve been given and do our best everyday. Stop cutting corners, be nice to our customers, and stop whining! The definition to complaining is NAGGING!

By: craft

craft — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:13:12 +0000

hey we all have to do ur jobs …. how about the lazy carrier
thats screws off becuase he or she needs the ot to pay bills. or the clerk that takes 30 minutes breaks and when working spends 30 minutes on the cell phone. I am sic and tired of the blame game. who really works a full day????
oh and its all management fault??? I agree that things that are done are stupid . but we all need to do
front lin supervisors do not have any say with the new stuff that comes out. if I had to do all over again i would have never worked for the po.
veryone needs look at there work practicies before crying ok
grow up take honor in what you do.

By: worker

worker — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:41:00 +0000

Do you think they will find a way around this? Do you think some light is finally shining on their dirty deeds? Managenet and the union not getting along will be the ultimate downfall of the service. Potter has his he is totally unaware much like the BP executive

By: NoYesMan

NoYesMan — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:18:21 +0000

Postal Blue is just another totally unqualified supervisor “KissASS” The Postal Service is horribly mismanaged. You can’t keep hiring your lazy buddies or dumb neighbors and promote them to managers and expect a good work enviroment.