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In a memo sent out by Doug A. Tulino, Labor Relations, Postmasters will have all 'convention leave' suspended. Convention leave is granted to Postmasters to use for the purpose of attending Postmaster conventions. As of May 31, 2009 through 2010 Postmasters must now use annual leave to attend such functions.

Tulino stated facts such as the current postal budget and cuts that lead to this decision. However, the National Association of Postmasters perceive this as 'tantamount to a breach of faith', according to President O. Dale Goff Jr. "

"Under the existing benefits schedule, Postmasters are entitled to five
paid days of leave to attend the annual state or national convention of
NAPUS,” Goff explained. “Existing law limits altering such benefits to
statutory pay consultations; consequently, the Postal Service has run afoul of
the law and NAPUS has so advised Congress,” he added.

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May 22, 2009