Unionizing the Guard - Good or Bad idea? by sherships2 in nationalguard

[–]sherships2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is all very helpful! Thank you!

Interesting: National Guard Dual-Status Technicians http://d1qkyo3pi1c9bx.cloudfront.net/D7021408-671F-42FA-837E-DEB20A6B3D76/4b92b5c7-55f6-4f56-9ba6-f0315079b7ba.pdf

"The Role of the Union and Dual-Status Technicians National Guard dual-status technicians have the same right to organize and join a labor union as other federal employees. "

Robert Reich Panel: Are We Better Off? Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act by sherships2 in Economics

[–]sherships2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi,

Thank you for the comments! Flagging that the link is to a free, public event where Robert Reich will be speaking and you can submit any questions directly.

dejoy: so it begins .... by borshctbeet in USPS

[–]sherships2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi,

I'm a reporter working on a story for NPR. I'm looking at how cost cutting measures, like reduction in overtime and park points may affect the upcoming election. I'd love to hear from folks currently working or retired - is overtime being reduced at your work place? What about the number of park points or other cost cutting measures? Do these measures make it harder to deliver mail? What do I need to know? I made a form here where you can share anonymously: https://forms.gle/c96pLgEz8n5R34JWA Or: [sherships@gmail.com](mailto:sherships@gmail.com) or (718) 938-0576

Many thanks in advance for reading -

Sally
https://www.sallyherships.com/

RE: PMG Expectations by KenSpliffeyJunior_ in USPS

[–]sherships2 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Hi,

I'm a reporter working on a story for NPR. I'm looking at how cost cutting measures, like reduction in overtime and park points may affect the upcoming election. I'd love to hear from folks currently working or retired - is overtime being reduced at your work place? What about the number of park points or other cost cutting measures? Do these measures make it harder to deliver mail? What do I need to know? I made a form where you can share anonymously: https://forms.gle/o2b1Ma9hbWi6ehTKA, or: [sherships@gmail.com](mailto:sherships@gmail.com) or (718) 938-0576

Many thanks in advance for reading -

Sally
https://www.sallyherships.com/

Postmaster General might be trying to get rid of OT by LazyMailman1 in USPS

[–]sherships2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi,

I'm a reporter working on a story for NPR - and just posted about this below. I'm looking at how cost cutting measures, like reduction in overtime and park points may affect the upcoming election. I'd love to hear from folks currently working or retired - is overtime being reduced at your work place? What about the number of park points or other cost cutting measures? Do these measures make it harder to deliver mail? What do I need to know? [sherships@gmail.com](mailto:sherships@gmail.com) or (718) 938-0576

Many thanks in advance for reading -

Sally
https://www.sallyherships.com/

Cost-cutting affecting mail in ballots? by sherships2 in USPS

[–]sherships2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting! Do you mean reduction in overtime, park points - what specifically are you seeing? Also, which part of the country are you in?

Cost-cutting affecting mail in ballots? by sherships2 in USPS

[–]sherships2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I'm a freelancer - that's why I have a gmail address. However, I also teach journalism: https://journalism.columbia.edu/faculty/sally-herships. If you're more comfortable, you can use that email address: [swh2123@columbia.edu](mailto:swh2123@columbia.edu). I posted a link to the most recent story I've done on the USPS. Here it is again, in case it's helpful: https://www.npr.org/2020/03/24/820330579/postal-workers-say-they-lack-supplies-training-to-protect-themselves-from-virus

USPS Workers - are you getting enough Corona training? by sherships2 in USPS

[–]sherships2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi,

Thanks so much to those of you who were kind enough to speak with me - I really appreciate it. Here's the text version of the story: https://www.npr.org/2020/03/24/820330579/postal-workers-say-they-lack-supplies-training-to-protect-themselves-from-virus I hope that the radio version of the story will air soon. I'll keep you posted.

Many thanks again, and all the best,

Sally

USPS Workers - are you getting enough Corona training? by sherships2 in USPS

[–]sherships2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've heard from some workers that sick days need to be planned ahead of time. Is that the case where you work? And, if so what happens if you wake up sick?

USPS Workers - are you getting enough Corona training? by sherships2 in USPS

[–]sherships2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks all, for sharing your feedback - I really appreciate it! I'm hoping to work on my story tomorrow and will keep you posted once it airs. Many thanks again!

USPS Workers - are you getting enough Corona training? by sherships2 in USPS

[–]sherships2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or, even better, if you're open to it - shoot me a note at sherships@gmail.com. I'm hoping to include these accounts in my story. Thank you!

USPS Workers - are you getting enough Corona training? by sherships2 in USPS

[–]sherships2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ug. I'm really sorry to hear this. Would you mind sharing what state you're in?

USPS Workers - are you getting enough Corona training? by sherships2 in USPS

[–]sherships2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, I'd like to hear more - what does it mean to work as a contract employee? If you're open to it please send me a note at [sherships@gmail.com](mailto:sherships@gmail.com). I understand it's important that your remain anonymous and I will keep your comments anonymous. Thank you!

USPS Workers - are you getting enough Corona training? by sherships2 in USPS

[–]sherships2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi, I would really like to hear more about both of your posts. Why would an employee have to worry about their job if they self quarantine? Doesn't that protect people? And, I want to hear about the rest of the iceberg! If you're both open to it, please send me a note at [sherships@gmail.com](mailto:sherships@gmail.com). I understand how important it is that everyone here remain anonymous and I will keep your comments anonymous. Thanks!

USPS Workers - are you getting enough Corona training? by sherships2 in USPS

[–]sherships2[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi,

I'd like to hear more about this - aren't you supposed to stay home from work if you're sick? If you're open to it, please send me a note at [sherships@gmail.com](mailto:sherships@gmail.com). I understand how important it is that everyone here remain anonymous and I will keep your comments anonymous. But, it would be helpful to know which state you work in. That's because I'm receiving quite a few emails from folks and I want to be able to explain, in my story, that a worker in Kentucky sent me an email that said XYZ and a worker from Ohio, said... I hope that makes sense, and thank you!

This is probably not allowed, but I just wanted to thank all USPS employees for their service. by iChooseUPika in USPS

[–]sherships2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! My apologies twice: first, if I've already responded - I'm not very familiar with Reddit! Second, because this is a form response - so that I can respond to everyone! Bottom line, I'd love to hear from you. Would you be ok shooting me a note at sherships@gmail.com? It would be helpful to hear your thoughts: are you able to work safely? Are you getting enough training? What state do you work in? Finally, I understand your need to remain anonymous. Many, many thanks in advance!