Noteworthy

Postmaster General: Mail days may need to be cut Associated Press January 2009 Massive deficits could force the post office to cut out one day of mail delivery, the postmaster general told Congress on Wednesday, in asking lawmakers to lift the requirement that the agency deliver mail six days a week.  PDF document of PMG Potter's prepared statement.

FMLA regulations set to take effect January 16 NALC News January 2009 The CAU is meeting with USPS Headquarters' officials to review the Department of Labor's recent changes to the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, to determine what changes or updates, if any, need to be made to the NALC Guide to the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Extension for Finalizing Adjustment Packages NALC News January 2009 NALC Executive Vice President Fred Rolando has announced that the NALC and USPS have agreed to extend to February 20 the deadline for finalizing adjustment packages pursuant to the Interim Route Adjustment Process.

Alabama Post Office evicts Sammy the cat for not paying taxes Notasulga, Alabama January 2009 Area residents were chagrined to learn that Sammy, a mostly beloved fixture in the post office had been banned.