April 8, 2020 Episode 71 House Government Operations Subcommittee Chairman Gerry Connolly joins NAPS Director of Legislative and Political Affairs Bob Levi on this week’s edition of NAPS Chat Continue reading AUSTIN (KXAN) — US Postal Service workers say they lack supplies and can’t protect themselves during the COVID-19 outbreak. Continue reading Days after Detroit Mail Carrier Anthony Smith died from COVID 19, United States Postal Workers are voicing their concerns over safety. Continue reading The House and Senate Leadership in concert with congressional allies of the federal workforce are working to secure “hazard pay” for frontline federal employees in danger of being exposed to COVID-19. Continue reading A stagehand who worked in Manhattan said his and his wife’s unemployment benefits were “languishing” on debit cards sent to their post office box in Manhattan, despite repeated requests to forward their mail to Suffolk County, where they are staying. BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The unsung heroes deliver medication, send cards to loved ones, and bring your much needed amazon orders to your doorsteps. Postal workers are still working around the clock to get community members their mail. But their everyday routine puts them at risk for getting the COVID-19 virus. That is why the United States Postal Service is taking steps to keep their workers safe. Inside the Beckley store, sneeze guards were installed and the clerks are wearing gloves. They are also taking steps to keep the community safe. In their stores, they are asking customers to stand six feet apart in line and they only allow 10 people in the lobby at one time. More: Postal workers keep working amid pandemic, take extra precautions WASHINGTON — Despite at least one confirmed case of coronavirus among its D.C. workers, the U.S. Postal Service is not providing enough personal protective supplies to keep its staff safe, one employee says. Continue reading BURLINGTON, March 31 — Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) sent a letter to Postmaster General Megan Brennan detailing troubling news reports of postal employees being urged to continue working while showing symptoms of COVID-19 illness. Continue reading
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NAPS Chat with House Government Operations Subcommittee Chairman Gerry Connolly
Postal workers afraid to work, say they aren’t provided protection during COVID-19
Detroit postal workers concerned after mail carrier dies from COVID-19
NAPS Works to Secure Hazard Pay for Frontline Postal Employees
Top postalnews.com stories of the week March 29-April 4
Coronavirus is straining the post office in NYC
Postal workers keep working amid pandemic, take extra precautions
‘I think we should be shut down’: DC postal employee says he purchased own supplies to protect against coronavirus
Congressman Joe Neguse Introduces Legislation to Protect Front Line Postal Workers and Ensure On-Time Mail Delivery During Coronavirus
Bernie Sanders Launches Inquiry into Postal Worker Protections Against Coronavirus
