You may wonder why the title of this publication is “NAPS Wake Up Call.” Well the idea came from a friend who stated to me. “EAS employees better wake up and smell the roses!” The Postal Service tends to take advantage of EAS, because they are so busy keeping up with the craft contract and their day-
This publication is information compiled from the collective references of U S Postal Service Manuals, Letters accumulated from the NAPS Consultative process; minutes from the National NAPS Executive Board meetings, general inquiry responses and articles from the Postal Supervisor Newsletter.
The Wake Up Call is dedicated to all NAPS members and it is my hope that everyone reading this booklet is a member!
Marilyn J. Walton NAPS Western Region
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Marilyn’s January Blog 2023
Here's to a bright New Year and a fond farewell to the old; Here's to the things that are yet to come and to the memories that we hold." "Love to one, friendship to many, and good will to all." "Here's a toast to the future, a toast to the past, and a toast to our friends, far and near." Happy New Year 2023
As EAS bid on new assignments be sure to carefully review the bid announcement and understand the position, occupation code and pay scale of the position prior to applying these are the three types of categories that impact most EAS!
EXEMPT
Exempt employees-
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ELIGIBLE FOR FLSA-
USPS SECURITY ALERT: NAPS has been briefed that VP Heather Dyer and the Inspection Service have confirmed Postal Service employees are often unknowingly providing their usernames and passwords to criminal websites, while attempting to access PostalEase. Employees & Retirees should be receiving a letter to their mailing address regarding this security alert! Employees are using Google and attempting to access PostalEase; however, Google in-
Board Memo 042-
On December 21, 2022, NAPS requested adjustments to the salary range that better address the severe economic impacts that face USPS EAS.
The Postal Service proposed to modify the 1.5% increase as directed by the August 2021 Pay Decision and apply a 4.1% increase to the salary maximums and increase the salary range minimums by the dollar increase of the respective range maximum.
The entire memo and update pay scale is available on naps.org web site effective date January 14, 2023,
CREDO National Supervisor Symposium – The US Postal Service is sponsoring a Supervisor Symposium for over 8,000 Level 17 Delivery Supervisors from level 22 and above Post Offices nationwide. The Symposiums will be held in Atlanta Jan 31-
Upcoming Events:
California Postal Legislative Coalition Annual Event -
Send to Mary DiGioia, 10414 Felson St, Bellflower CA 90706-
The Western Region Training Seminar (WRTS) is scheduled to be held at the Ala Moana Hotel on August 10-
The WRTS web site for hotel registration will be live in mid-
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This summer’s heat wave has been a challenge, soon it will be fall and hopefully cooler weather. Hope you enjoy this month’s Blog.
Marilyn’s August Blog 2023
NAPS National Dues Assessment begins with an increase deduction of $2.00 per active member per pay period. $1.00 per associate member per pay. This assessment was voted by the NAPS National Executive Board and will remain in effect until the NAPS 2024 National convention. The NAPS National Executive Board cannot raise dues. Only the membership can raise dues through voting on a resolution at the National convention. Why an assessment? Impacts from COVID and the increased cost of doing business, NAPS has not had dues increase since 2004.
Board Memo 044-
1. What about installations that do not have a 1:5 ratio?
Installations that do not earn a relief position based on the 1:5 ratio will not be authorized a relief position at this time. We are exploring options to provide relief in these offices.
2. Would there be relief supervisors for multiple offices such as an office with 3 SCS and another with 2
SCS for example?
Relief positions are earned at the installation level. Authorizations will be added at the installation head level to increase flexibility and management oversight. It is the discretion of local management which facilities (stations, branches, annexes, etc.) on how to staff with relief supervisors.
3. It is harder to replace a supervisor in a smaller office than in a larger office. Is there any room for
discussion with the Postal Service on this?
Yes, we are open to discussions on providing relief in smaller offices and appreciate your input. We are exploring options and realize that development of a proposal that provides relief across multiple installations, larger geographic areas and management of it can be complex. Development of this proposal may take considerable time to ensure that the additional authorized supervisor positions in those installations is effective and efficient. One example of that complexity is that this could result in a relief position being authorized across an installation therefore, to whom is the administrative manager?
If you have further questions or suggestions, please submit to NAPS HQ to forward to USPS HQ.
APPRENTICE SUPERVISORS: A newly proposed EAS Pilot program that will be presented as a level 16 supervisor. The goal is to eventually eliminate the use of 204B’s. More information to come! NAPS HQ will be working with USPS HQ to monitor this program.
NAPS BRANCH LOCAL ISSUES -
Western Region Training Seminar Update Honolulu HI. There is NO free shuttle service to the Ala Moana Hotel, however there are many Limos, Uber, Taxis, buses that pick up at the airport, check the web site if you want to schedule in advance.
Registration will begin Wednesday August 9th 2:00pm -
Don’t forget to make your reservations for the Thursday evening Luau which will include a Polynesian show and buffet dinner. This event is $75.00 per person (not included in the registration fee). Please pay in advance. You will pick up your ticket when you get your registration packet.
SPAC Seminar fundraiser, the Western Region team has collected unique great gifts and other items for members to try to win! Looking forward to seeing delegates in Hawaii We hope you will join in the Western Region SPAC Challenge.
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