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Postal Heroes Honored in PEOPLE Magazine
We are proud to announce that NALC Branch 782's own Melissa Kelley will be featured in an article in PEOPLE Magazine honoring Postal Heroes.
The following is taken from USPS News Link:
"PEOPLE MAGAZINE TO HONOR POSTAL HEROES
Oakland, CA, Letter Carriers Gilbert Rangel, left, Alan Girard, Karen Hill, and Tanya Joseph with Baywood Apartments Property Manager Kathy Walsh.
What’s a hero?
That’s someone who commits an act of remarkable bravery. And an upcoming article in the Aug. 14 issue of PEOPLE magazine will recognize several letter carriers who’ve done just that — going out of their way to perform heroic deeds — while delivering on their routes.
The feature article will highlight these postal employees’ actions and also bring these heroes to the attention of the American public.
For example, there’s William Perry Bland of Lebanon, KY, who rescued a pregnant woman and child after their vehicle was involved in an accident (Link, 6/15). And Walter Hayes of St. Louis, MO, who protected and comforted a child hit by a car (Link, 6/16). As well as Melissa Kelley of Bakersfield, CA, who saved a customer from two attacking pit bulls (Link, 7/11/08). And don’t forget Oakland, CA, letter carriers Alan Girard, Rick Quinonez, Gilbert Rangel, Tanya Joseph and Karen Hill, and the crucial role they played in rescuing 100 residents from an apartment fire (Link, 11/27/07).
In a letter to PMG Jack Potter, Baywood Property Manager Kathy Walsh wrote that the Oakland quintet of letter carriers displayed “extraordinary courage.” She added, “It’s not often that you find people of such character and willingness who go above and beyond the call of duty, and for this we are thankful.”
Each day postal employees across the nation touch the lives of millions of people, and sometimes those same employees and their heroic efforts make the difference between loss of life and property."
Congratulations Melissa for being not only an outstanding carrier but a hero as well.
August 16, 2009
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Retail Mailers Worries About Five Day Delivery
Many retail mailers are trying to adjust to the prospect of the five day delivery week looming in the near future. Arandell Corporation a distributor of catalogs and custom publications, recently posted about the pros and cons of the change.
The following is an excerpt from the article:
"With no delivery on Saturday; Monday and Tuesday will be heavy-volume days for the mail carriers. More than likely Wednesday thru Friday will become your preferred in-home days. Because this will be an overall industry change, suppliers and printers (such as Arandell!) will need to adjust quickly and seamlessly.
For retailers, the story is a bit different. Often our retail clients have specific events, with specific in-home date goals. If the USPS does eliminate mail on Saturdays, retailers will also need to change their event days. This is additional work for retailers that will affect their entire marketing strategies."
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August 16, 2009
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Postal Service Problems Make News Abroad
The problems facing the US Postal Service is making news across the pond. According to an article guardian.co.uk the Postal Service is facing financial problems very similar to the British Royal Mail.
According to an article in the guardian.co.com many US citizens are feeling frustrated at the thought of the any post office closures slated for their cities. Many citizens and congressmen believe that closing these post offices will only add to the decrease in revenue for the Postal Service.
The following is an excerpt from the guardian.co.com article:
"In New York, congressman Anthony Weiner attacked the USPS for releasing information in "dribs and drabs": "It's no wonder that they have been losing business. If their intention was to raise alarms, what they've really done is raise questions about their management."
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August 16, 2009
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Time for the Postal Service to 'Upsell'?
A recent post on the Office of the Inspector General poses a question? Should the Postal Service 'upsell' its products? Upselling is a time honored tradition in many retail companies. Many retail companies train their employees to try and add just one more product to a customers finally purchase added on a few more dollars to the total purchase.
Many of the customers who wait in line at their local post office do so thinking that they will get the best price possible. As of now, many of the front window clerks are required to ask each customer if they would like to purchase stamps before they leave. How would the customers react if they were asked to purchase much more?
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August 16, 2009
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