Welcome to Local 308

EMERGENCY FEDERAL EMPLOYEE LEAVE

(THE RULES ACCORDING TO THE USPS)

MHA Conversions
March 13, 2021!

First and Foremost, Congratulations to all those Mail Handler Assistants that are becoming career Mail Handlers!

As previously reported the National parties struck an agreement to convert over 5,000 Mail Handler Assistants to career status and almost 300 of those conversions are occurring within Local 308. This is obviously a life changing event for many and we are extremely pleased for those brand new career Mail Handlers. The effects of this tremendous achievement goes beyond those converted however, as hundreds of new bid jobs will be posted for all eligible career Mail Handlers to bid on. For example, the 49 jobs that will be created in the Philadelphia P&DC will be open to all full-time regulars in that facility to bid on very soon.

We remind the newly converted that they are now eligible to elect from the full Federal Employee Health Benefits plans but must do so within 60 days of conversion. So don't miss your chance or you will have to wait until the next open season later in the year. Linked below is the Mail Handler Benefit Plan brochure and we encourage to review and consider joining your Union's plan. Or got to mhbp.com
Again, Congratulations on your career appointment.

Health Benefits Webinar Scheduled

Legislative Action Needed!

Sisters and Brothers,
Important Postal legislation has been introduced in both the House and Senate and we urge you to let your representative know the importance of supporting the Postal Service and YOUR JOB.
Hit this link https://npmhu.quorum.us/, and in a few clicks a letter will be sent to your Senators and your Member of Congress.

Download the NPMHU APP

Access the latest news, updates, events, and information of organizational importance. In addition, the App will access photos and videos that are posted on the website. You can now download the App from Apple App Store or Google Play store—simply search for NPMHU and get connected. You can also use your smartphone to scan the QR Code shown to acquire a direct link to the NPMHU mobile App in the App store.

NPMHU Legislative Agenda
for the
117th Congress

2021 NPMHU Leave Chart

Masks now available!
$6.00 each

See your Local Union Rep.
or Call 215 788 5308

Return to Work Criteria
COVID related Absence

Liberal Leave Policy & Other Memoranda Extended

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COVID-19 Return to Work Guidelines
Updated January 16, 2021

Significant Changes to
COVID Protocols

Mandatory Stand-Up Talk
COVID Vaccine Availability

Liberal Leave Policy Extended
Through March 26, 2021

COVID
Contact Tracing Program

As a surge in positive COVID-19 cases occurs nationally, contact tracing is critical to mitigating the spread of this insidious disease. The USPS at the District and below level appear to be less interested in protecting employees than ensuring they keep coming to work. This Union is committed to holding management accountable for their failure in this regard. If you have any concern of exposure in the workplace please reach out to your facility representative without delay. Linked here is the updated USPS Contact Tracing Program.

Local Union Council Meets

Shelby Root, Brian Carson, Gene Jones, Mike Rembelinsky, Bob Glycenfer, Sean Craig, John Gibson, Chris Lee, Barrie Bowens, George Gohr, Joe Zelenenki, Matt Matteis, Brian Clark

Local 308's Union Council gathered for its annual meeting over a two-day period beginning September 24th in Local Union Headquarters. A review and proposed modifications to the By-Laws occurred in addition to a number of insightful discussions regarding our collective effort to protect and enhance the rights of mail handlers in the three districts under the Local's jurisdiction. The Council also engaged in informational seminars covering the 2019-2022 National Agreement and an overview of rights under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act and OWCP.

Requesting Scheduled Leave on-line

Updated Questions & Answers
Families First Coronavirus Response Act

HR 8015 Passes the House

Here's How They Voted

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ACTIVISM!
Sisters and Brothers,
Because many of you engaged in political activism to Save the Service we have been successful in the first hurdle in getting some of the relief we deserve as essential employees through the passage of HR 815 in the House. Let's keep up the pressure and reach out to your Senators and let me them know that we are all watching. Senators Toomey and Casey in Pennsylvania, Senators Menendez and Booker in New Jersey, and Senators Carper and Coons in Delaware. Help make it happen! (202) 224-3121)

DELIVERING FOR AMERICA ACT
HR 8015

NPMHU Statement on HR 8015

HR. 6800 The Heroes Act

Urge you congressional representatives to support the Heroes Act. Contact your Senator by simply clicking the link for your State below for contact information. Put your voting power to work now by calling your Senator's office and again at the ballot box in the fall. Make the folks on Capitol Hill accountable for their actions or inaction in these critical times for the United States Postal Service.

HR. 2 The Moving Forward Act

Support HR. 2 The Moving Forward Act. Contact you Representative ask them to support this important modernization bill. You can also copy and paste the attached letter in an e-mail and send it to your elected representative. Don't know your rep, don't worry check the link immediately below.