Monday, April 25, 2022
SSA: What Every Woman Should Know About Social Security
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Health benefits -- New law creates Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program for employees, others
Health benefits -- New law creates Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program for employees, others
Snippet of Article: "The Postal Service reform legislation that President Biden signed into law on April 6 will involve changes to employees’ health and retirement benefits. USPS understands that employees have many questions, so here are a few things to know: • The law establishes the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB)..."
Source: NPMHU LOcal 317Tuesday, April 12, 2022
White House seeks to resume enforcing federal employee vaccine mandate
White House seeks to resume enforcing federal employee vaccine mandate
Snippet of Article: "...A 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel on Thursday reinstated President Joe Biden's executive order mandating that federal civilian employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. The White House ..."
Source: www.reuters.comSaturday, April 9, 2022
Postal Inspection Service Scores Big With Assist! 'Secret Service agents in Biden detail reportedly part of bribery scheme'
Secret Service agents in Biden detail reportedly part of bribery scheme
Snippet of Article: "...The stunning plot was detected by chance when someone assaulted a mail carrier and building residents told a US postal inspector they should consult with Taherzadeh and Ali. The postal inspector grew suspicious and informed the DHS Inspector General’s Office, which in turn alerted the FBI..."
Source: postalemployee.usThursday, April 7, 2022
Postal Service Reform Act Signed by President -- Step Forward for Postal Workers
Postal Service Reform Act Signed by President -- Step Forward for Postal Workers
Snippet of Article: "...will bring the Postal Service a step closer to fiscal stability and ensure greater security for the tens of thousands of Mailhandlers, who are members of LIUNA’s sister union, the National Postal Mail Handlers Union (NPMHU). The successful passage of this critical legislation..."
Source: npmhu317.blogspot.comSunday, March 20, 2022
COLA Watch: 2023 COLA: FERS / CSRS, Social Security | Federal Retirees
COLA Watch: 2023 COLA: FERS / CSRS, Social Security | Federal Retirees
Snippet of Article: "...The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) increased 8.6 percent over the last 12 months to an index level of 278.943 (1982-84=100), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). For the month of February, the index rose 1.0 percent prior to seasonal adjustment..."
Source: www.myfederalretirement.comThursday, March 10, 2022
Postal Service Reform Act of 2022, H.R. 3076 Passes Senate
Postal Service Reform Act of 2022, H.R. 3076 Passes Senate
Snippet of Article: "...the bill passed with overwhelming support in the House of Representatives by a vote of 342-92 on February 8. The Senate followed suit, and passed it on March 8, with 79 Senators voting in favor of it. The Postal Service Reform Act repeals the burdensome 2006 mandate for the USPS to prefund its retiree healthcare benefits..." Source: National Postal Mail Handlers Union Local 317Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Mailbox and Postal Blue Box Users: Check Washing Crime Reduction
Mailbox and Postal Blue Box Users: Check Washing Crime Reduction
Snippet of Article: "...One of the easiest means of doing so is to use pens with more secure inks. The makers of pens advertise these inks in various terms. Some call the inks secure inks, fraud reducing inks and archival quality inks. Basically these inks soak into the paper better than many inks and resist most solvents..." Source: NPMHU Local 317Sunday, February 6, 2022
Many Americans Are Still Struggling to Access Social Security Benefits
Many Americans Are Still Struggling to Access Social Security Benefits
Snippet of Article: "...“For millions of people who retire each year, you should be able to apply for Social Security benefits without needing to go to a Social Security office...However, a report this week shows that Social Security recipients are still struggling to access their benefits."
Source: nationalinterest.orgRelief fund for immigrants ‘falls far short of need.’ Try again, advocates tell governor, lawmakers.
Relief fund for immigrants ‘falls far short of need.’ Try again, advocates tell governor, lawmakers.
Snippet of Article: "...immigration activists criticized the size of the $40 million federal fund because there are 460,000 undocumented residents..."
Source: www.msn.comLeaked text suggests possible US-Russia missile arrangement over Ukraine
Leaked text suggests possible US-Russia missile arrangement over Ukraine
Snippet of Article: "...The United States could be willing to enter into an agreement with Russia to ease tensions over missile deployments in Europe if Moscow steps back from the brink in Ukraine, according to a leaked document published in a Spanish newspaper on Wednesday. ..."
Source: www.armytimes.comThursday, February 3, 2022
In honor of Black History Month, the U.S. Postal Service unveiled a Black heritage stamp honoring Edmonia Lewis
In honor of Black History Month, the U.S. Postal Service unveiled a Black heritage stamp honoring Edmonia Lewis
Snippet of Article: "...The stamp’s artist, Alexander Bostic is a national award-winning realist painter, and he’s a professor at Mississippi State University. He has been painting since he was seven years old. When the USPS called him about creating the stamp, he knew it would be a long process, about six months, but he was excited. "It's a big honor,” he said. “I have done stamps for other countries, but this is the first time I've done one for the United States."..."
Source: www.wtva.comBiden officials are trying to stop the Postal Service from spending $11.3 billion on gas-powered trucks, citing pollution and climate change
Biden officials are trying to stop the Postal Service from spending $11.3 billion on gas-powered trucks, citing pollution and climate change
Snippet of Article: "...In a statement provided to Insider, the Postal Service said: "While we can understand why some who are not responsible for the financial sustainability of the Postal Service might prefer that we acquire more electric vehicles, the law requires us to be self-sufficient." "The Postal Service is certainly willing to accelerate the pace of electrification of our delivery fleet if a solution can be found to do so that is not financially detrimental,″ it continued. ..."
Source: www.businessinsider.comSaturday, January 29, 2022
What is The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC)? A U.S. Government Agency ...
What is The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation(PBGC)? A U.S. Government Agency
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is a U.S. Government Agency that claims they protect retirement security and the retirement income for 33 million+ U.S. workers and retirees in private sector defined benefit pension plans. They have been in the news lately for being a federal agency creating a rule to keep records on employees who seek medical exemptions from the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The Daily Signal recently reported, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.’s notice on the Federal Register was placed by Hilary Duke, the agency’s assistant general counsel for regulatory affairs. The PBGC listed the notice as: Date: 01/28/22 Proposed Submission of Information Collection for OMB Review; Comment Request; Medical Exception Request and the Federal Register listed the Public Comment and Recommendations notice as Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations [Reference: Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 19 / Friday, January 28, 2022 / Notices]
Source: The Federal News Group25 Federal Agencies Tracking Employees With Religious Exemption Requests
25 Federal Agencies Tracking Employees With Religious Exemption Requests
Snippet of Article: "...At least 25 federal agencies have implemented a system to track religious exemption requests for mandated vaccines, according to a review of Federal Register notices by The Epoch Times. The agencies include the departments of Justice, Health and Human Services, ..."
Source: www.theepochtimes.comBiden Administration Still Isn’t Enforcing a Vaccine Mandate for Federal Employees
Biden Administration Still Isn’t Enforcing a Vaccine Mandate for Federal Employees
Snippet of Article: "...“Biden Balks at Enforcing Coronavirus-Vaccine Mandate for Federal Employees.”..."
Source: www.nationalreview.comThursday, January 27, 2022
Census: Older Voters Are Largest Segment of Registered Voters; Democrat Registered Voters Are Largest Party Segment
What the 2020 electorate looked like by party, race and ethnicity, age, education and religion
Snippet of Article: "...The U.S. electorate is aging: 52% of registered voters are ages 50 and older, up from 41% in 1996. ..."
Source: www.pewresearch.orgFederal and local government employment stats
Federal and local government employment stats
Snippet of Article: "...shows us the total number of U.S. federal government employees over time. Take a minute to examine the graph… For one thing, it sure is spikey. The highest level was during World War II..."
Source: stlouisfed.orgSaturday, January 22, 2022
Federal employees will start earning $15 hourly minimum wage by end of January
Federal employees will start earning $15 hourly minimum wage by end of January
Snippet of Article: "...memo provided guidance to agency leaders for adjusting pay rates to at least a $15 hourly rate for federal employees stationed in the United States. An estimated 67,000 employees across the 2.2 million federal civilian workforce will be affected by the policy changes, OPM said. ..."
Source: www.cnn.comFederal judge blocks 'enforcement' of federal employee vaccine mandate nationwide
Federal judge blocks 'enforcement' of federal employee vaccine mandate nationwide
Snippet of Article: "...federal judge on Friday blocked the Biden administration from enforcing a vaccine mandate for federal employees, dealing another blow to President Joe..."
Source: www.cnn.comThursday, January 20, 2022
How do i get my OPM Retirement 1099-R Tax Form Right Now?
How do i get my OPM Retirement 1099-R Tax Form?
Snippet of Article: "It's tax time! As a Federal Retiree OPM makes it quick and easy to get your 1099-R for your 2021 year tax filing. To view, download, print, or request by mail your annual 1099-R tax form..."
Source: Federal Retirement | News for the Federal RetireeTuesday, January 18, 2022
Order your Forever Stamps Directly From the United States Postal Service; Different Designs
Order your Forever Stamps Directly From the United States Postal Service
Snippet of Article: Save time and gas money by ordering your daily use First Class Forever Stamps directly from the United States Postal Service. It's fast and easy. Did you know you can get your beautiful Federal Duck Stamps from the USPS as well?
Source: United States Postal Service StoreFriday, January 14, 2022
No More Surprise Medical Bills: 5 Things To Know about the No Surprises Act Taking Effect
New Year. New Law. Beginning January 1, 2022, new federal protections will shield millions of consumers from surprise medical bills. Surprise medical bills – unexpected bills from an out-of-network provider, out-of-network facility or out-of-network air ambulance provider – is common among those with private insurance. Nearly one in five patients who go to the emergency room, have an elective surgery, or give birth in a hospital receive surprise bills, with average costs ranging from $750 to $2,600 per episode.
Learn about how the No Surprises Act can protect you from surprise medical billing. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Thursday, January 13, 2022
‘Great Retirement’ in U.S. Is Driven by Female Baby Boomers
‘Great Retirement’ in U.S. Is Driven by Female Baby Boomers
Snippet of Article: "...The so-called Great Retirement trend that saw workers leave the labor market -- whether forced or by choice -- was driven by baby boomers aged 65 and older, the regional Fed bank wrote in a recent blog post. ..."
Source: www.bloomberg.com