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2018 LTS—Stepping up to the Next Level Page 4 2018 LTS—Stepping Up to the Next Level page 4 May 2018 ‘The Postal Service touches every American every day. This business deserves the dignity and respect of Congress.’ —Rep. Brenda Lawrence LT S coverage begins on page 16 May 2018, Volume 109, No. 5 In This Issue May 2018 The Postal Supervisor (ISSN 0032-5384) is printed monthly, with a combined September/October FEATURES issue, by the National Association of Postal Su- pervisors (NAPS), 1727 King St., Suite 400, 7 Feb. 14 Consultative Change to language in ELM to adequately Alexandria, VA 22314-2753; 703-836-9660; fax, reflect supervisory work of manager, Maintenance Operations Support, and 703-836-9665; website, www.naps.org; general request for data regarding productivity of Customer Retention Centers e-mail, [email protected]. ©2018 Periodicals postage paid at Alexandria, VA, among items discussed. and additional mailing offices. NAPS members receive The Postal Supervisor 16 NAPS Delegates Take Their Message to Capitol Hill: as part of their membership dues. Members not “There Is No Substitute for the Postal Service” More receiving the publica- than 500 NAPS members made the annual trek to Washington, DC, for tion on a regular basis the 2018 Legislative Training Seminar to urge Congress to pass much- should notify their needed postal reform. branch secretaries. Non- member subscription www.naps.org price: $25 per year. RESIDENT OFFICERS Objective Submissions— 3 Can You Hear Me Now? Brian J. Wagner Articles submitted for The objective of the Asso- publication should ciation shall be to pro- 4 2018 LTS—Stepping Up to the Next Level Ivan D. Butts promote the welfare of mote, through appropriate NAPS and its members 6 The Value of Goodwill Chuck Mulidore in accordance with and effective action, the Article II of the NAPS welfare of its members, Constitution & Bylaws. and to cooperate with the COLUMNS The NAPS resident offi- USPS and other agencies cers reserve the right to 15 Legislative Update Bruce Moyer edit all articles, as well of the federal government as decline to publish in a continuing effort to DEPARTMENTS submitted material. improve the service, to Branch officer articles raise the standard of 6 2018 State Conventions must be not more than 350 words. Send all arti- efficiency, and to widen 9 NAPS Training Calendar cles to NAPS Secretary/ the field of opportunity Treasurer Chuck Muli- for its members who make 10 NAPS of Note dore at naps.cm@naps. the Postal Service or the org. 12 Views from the Vice Presidents Richard L. Green Jr. and Reprint requests federal government their Marilyn Walton and other correspon- life work. dence may be ad- 14 Thrift Savings Plan March 2018 dressed to Karen Young; phone/fax, 540-636- 2569; [email protected]. 58 Vince Palladino Memorial Scholarships Application form High-resolution photos may be e-mailed to [email protected]. Please include 59 FY18 Career Awareness Conferences Schedule your non-USPS e-mail. NAPS neither assumes responsibility for the contents of the articles 60 Let’s Talk Politics! Katie Maddocks published herein, nor does it necessarily agree 61 2018 SPAC Contributors with the opinions expressed. Moreover, opin- ions expressed by an author do not necessarily 62 SPAC Scoreboard reflect the opinions of the author’s branch. Advertising—Advertising inquiries should 64 2018 National Convention Registration Information be directed to Karen Young; phone/fax, 540- Registration and hotel cut-off date: July 1 636-2569; [email protected]. The publication of any advertising herein 67 Self-Nomination National Convention Committee does not necessarily constitute NAPS endorse- Request Form Deadline for receipt of forms at NAPS Headquarters ment of the products or services offered. is May 1 Postmaster—Please send address labels, 70 Thoughts from the NAPS Branches John “JJ” Wong and clipped from undeliverable copies, along with USPS Form 3579, to The Postal Supervisor, 1727 Darryl G. Williams King St., Suite 400, Alexandria, VA 22314-2753. 71 Notes from the National Auxiliary Bonita Atkins Commentary from the Resident Officers Can You Hear Me Now? t a previous NAPS Executive Board meeting, ees who are not on an emergency call list should an- concerns were raised regarding EAS employ- swer their USPS smartphone or other USPS-issued cell ees having to personally decide or being in- phone when on duty. Members should not be man- A structed to use their personal cell phones for dated to answer their USPS-issued phones on their USPS business. The USPS came up with a solution—the non-scheduled days. “Informed Mobility (IM)–Smartphone Expansion” NAPS does not support members using a USPS project. smartphone for personal use; keep it for USPS business What does it mean in the eyes of the USPS? Im- only. Furthermore, NAPS does not support members proved service, efficiency and suc- being required to answer their personal cell phones to cess. What does it mean in the conduct daily USPS business, whether on or off duty. eyes of EAS employees? More It can be argued that your manager expects you to questions about what is expected answer your USPS smartphone or other postal-issued of them once they receive their phone whenever it rings, whether on duty or not. USPS-issued smartphones. Here are That is their expectation. What is your expectation? a few questions I received from Whenever on duty, when reasonably and safely possi- members: ble, answer your USPS-issued phone. 1. Are EAS employees expected NAPS suggests that when off duty, leave your to answer their USPS smartphones USPS-issued phone at the office, preferably locked up. Brian J. Wagner 24/7, on their non-scheduled days, However, if you opt to take your postal phone home President before or after work or when on after you are off duty, you should not be required to leave? answer the USPS phone when it rings. If it rings con- 2. Do I have to answer my USPS-issued cellphone stantly while at home or even when you are off duty, during dinner with my family? turn the phone off until you are back on duty. This 3. Can EAS employees be mandated to answer may require the phone being off for a couple of days if their USPS smartphones when not on duty? it is a weekend or holiday. 4. What happens if an EAS employee fails to an- There should be no plausible reasons for your swer their smartphone when not on duty? postal phone ringing constantly after you have left for 5. Are EAS employees expected to use their USPS the day. You have earned the right and deserve to smartphones to be on teleconferences on their non- spend time away from the USPS, enjoying rest and re- scheduled days? laxation with friends, family or just yourself. You can’t 6. Will exempt EAS employees be paid for answer- recharge your mind and body when you always are ing their USPS smartphones when not on duty? charging toward answering that USPS phone—24/7. 7. Are there restrictions on using USPS smart- I understand members may feel pressured to an- phones for personal use, such as making personal calls swer their Postal Service phones when off duty. Mem- or taking personal pictures? bers may be concerned their managers will issue them 8. What is NAPS’ position on the USPS issuing corrective action for not answering their postal phones smartphones to EAS employees? when in a non-duty status, especially when they have For years, the USPS has issued phones to EAS em- been given a direct order to do so. If your manager’s ployees, not to mention those historic BlackBerrys and expectation is for you to answer your USPS smart- pagers. If the Postal Service wants to issue EAS employ- phone 24/7, this probably is the same manager who ees smartphones for official USPS business, they have schedules you for a two-hour lunch each day with the that right. Consider it a tool to make your job easier expectation you only will take a 25-minute lunch, but and the USPS more efficient and successful. work the rest of your lunch time. However, NAPS’ position is that only EAS employ- Continued on page 5 The Postal Supervisor / May 2018 3 2018 LTS—Stepping Up to the Next Level s your executive vice president, I reserve my velopmental workings of creating the newly intro- May columns for recaps of our activities at the duced bipartisan Senate version of postal reform, S. just-completed LTS sessions. I say this while 2629 (see page 15). Carper has been a longtime advo- A acknowledging there are some burning issues cate of postal reform to correct the unintentional ef- in my heart and on my mind. fects of the 2006 “Postal Accountability and Enhance- I have seen some positive moments of engage- ment Act.” The mandatory prefunding of future retiree ment from USPS leadership. However, we are in need health benefits at 100 percent for 75 years out has put of movement within the administration of this agency a tremendous burden on the Postal Service’s financial if real change is to happen. For resources. this agency to have a movement, A special thanks to Carl Walton and his team for it will require sacrifice. We will putting together an excellent role-playing segment. look at this further in coming Many first-time LTS attendees commented on how months. helpful and calming they found these skits in helping Delegates from around the prepare their efforts for our grassroots advocacy country traveled to our nation’s process. capital for this year’s well-attended I was honored to have Mark Acton, commissioner LTS.
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