Text Box: process that would minimize the impact of the new SWC’s. In addition a moratorium on the present implantation until the impacts can be studied by Headquarters and our modified proposal could be implemented. Bob Bittner and Charley Mapa came up with a plan with a new twist. They did put together an impressive process that did much of what we wanted. Headquarters did agree to meet with them in Text Box: Hi Everyone! I would like to wish you a great New Year. It is start of a new year. I am sad to said that this year is not going to be an easy year. There are going to be more challenges this year then last year. One is the lack of resources and less work hours for clerks, carriers and supervisor. I would like you to be aware of the new programs and that this is going to mean more work for Postmasters. Customer Service Variance (CSV) this program is being implemented nationwide. The League is closely scrutinizing the process to Postal Headquarters. Postal Headquarters thought that we had made some valid points and agreed to meet with League, NAPUS and NAPS to continue our joint analysis of the process. We are still Text Box: awaiting word on what may come from our efforts. One of the concerns of CSV that some districts were using this to establish complement. The program may be useful in identifying possible overstaffing situations, according to Ms Ainsworth from Headquarters it should not be the sole basis for determining that an office is overstaffed. Ms Ainsworth indicated that this is most properly done by a function 4 audits. This means that Postmasters and supervisors are to be trained on the CSV process. Supervisor Workload Credits (SWC) this is the new SWC process. The League and NAPUS met with Postal Headquarters on this new process to show them some of the possible serious impacts resulting in a move to the new process. They proposed a

PRESIDEnts MESSAGE
Text Box: 5 State convention Text Box: Hold the Date —- May 6 to 9, 2008. 5 State convention is planned for these days at the Atlantic Beach Club,55 Purgatory Rd, Middletown RI 02842. Rooms are blocked at: Quality Inn & Suites Atlantic, 34 Wave Ave, Middletown RI 02842. Text Box: Phone 410-847-5330 to reserve rooms. The room price in this block are $99 per night. You get 5 days of convention leave a year, Don’t give up this valuable paid training and remember the CT branch will reimburse the early registration fee for one activity per year for Text Box: each active member. National Convention is Aug 3—7, 2008 in Louisville KY at the Marriot Louisville Downtown. Further information is available at www.postmasters.org

NATIONAL LEAGUE OF POSTMASTERS

CONNECTICUT BRANCH

Feb 15 2008

Volume 2008 issue 1

Presidents message

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PM OF THE YEAR

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ROUND AND ABOUT

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FERS SICK LEAVE CREDIT ?

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NPA

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DUE PROCESS?

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QWL/EI

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Calendar of events:

· 3/1—4  National Forum —Washington DC

· 3/16 — Election of Officers — Dayville CT

· 5/6—9 5 State Conv Middletown RI

· 8/3—7  National Conv—Louisville KY

    The LaUREL lEAGUER

National Conventions:

2009—Buffalo NY

2010—San Diego CA