July 2024
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POSTAL SUPERVISORS
JAMES E. PARKS JR. VIRGINIA DISTRICT BRANCH 526, JULY 2024
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President’s Message
Welcome members of Branch 526,
Greetings members, the summer is here! I hope you have the opportunity to take some well-earned vacation time!
Branch 526 members had a great time meeting postal leadership in Asheville, North Carolina. In our Virginia State Convention, we discussed all the agenda items presented before us. The Delegation was very engaged and ready to discuss statewide actions of the postal service. Many of the same actions are going on throughout the country and impacting EAS in Customer Service and Mail Processing. The Logistics group are getting a lot of their jobs eliminated due to the reduction of a large percentage of air transportation routes. Most midlevel and small plants have been consolidated or closed. EAS in those positions are being given position suggestion options. This is an attempt to avoid having to do an official RIF. If you receive a notification that your job is to be eliminated, or a formal RIF notice, contact your NAPS representative. They can assist in making sure your rights are preserved and proper procedures followed.
Our local officers supported the Pennsylvania State NAPS Branch by attending their convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This allowed Branch 526 officers to receive training and hear informational presentations on some of the changes resulting from the implementation of the Delivering For America plan. Another speaker was Congressman Rep. Chris Deluzio who was able to provide updates on the progress of legislation supported by NAPS.
Branch 526 delegates will join members from all 50 states in Connecticut for the 69th National Convention. In addition to hearing from members of the USPS Executive Leadership Team, resolutions will be voted on that will determine future operations and initiatives of NAPS.
As a NAPS member, you should be receiving the Postal Supervisor magazine. If you are not, update your mailing address with NAPS Headquarters. Also, provide your private email address so you can receive updates on national and local NAPS news. In the Postal Supervisor, you will read about the issues our NAPS leadership discusses with the USPS representatives at their monthly consultative sessions. There is also a section where members and Executive Board members can submit articles on EAS issues being encountered in other parts of the country and by NAPS members in many different functional areas.
Be sure to visit our new 526 branch website https://www.napsbranch526.org. Since it was created a few months ago, 526 members have let us know it has provided useful information and resources. New information is continually being added. There is a link to the NAPS national website and a way to provide feedback. We are always looking for more ideas and suggestions that will help our members.
A reminder that we are no longer mailing our Branch newsletter. The newsletter will be posted on the website and e-mailed to those members who have provided NAPS with their email address. Update your personal email address with me at Lloyd.b.cox@gmail.com.
Our Branch Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of every other month (the odd months). We have returned to in-person meetings. Meetings are held at the Merrifield Post office, located at 8409 Lee Highway, room 108, at 7 pm. This month’s meeting is on Thursday, July 18, 2024. NAPS will continue to work for you! Come to the Branch meeting and get involved.
If you sign up as a member, NAPS Headquarters will give you $25. That will benefit you and add strength to our organization!
Lloyd B. Cox, President, James E. Parks Jr. Branch 526
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Branch 526 Member Advocates
Customer Service--Alice Jackson (703) 763-9317, Mail Processing--Deborah Farmer (301) 356-6955, Headquarters--June Brandt (412) 600-6206
If unable to reach an advocate contact President Lloyd Cox at (571) 422-8749
Contact a NAPS advocate ASAP if you are asked to participate in an investigative interview or are issued corrective action.
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Branch 526 delegates to the NAPS Capitol Atlantic States Convention
Branch 526 members Lloyd Cox & June Brand were recently commended by NAPS Executive Vice President Chuck Mulidore for their SPAC contributions.
Branch 526 President Lloyd Cox is sworn in NAPS Virginia State President by NAPS National Secretary/Treasurer Jimmy Warden.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POSTAL SUPERVISORS
JAMES E. PARKS JR. VIRGINIA DISTRICT BRANCH 526
BRANCH 526 MARCH MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2024
The July meeting of NAPS Branch 526 will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 7:00 PM in Room 108 of the Merrifield Post Office, 8409 Lee Hwy, Merrifield, VA 22116