The Newsletter.....the Good....the Bad....and the Ugly!
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June 28, 2018 Million Mile Awards - Tri-County Office Joseph P. Varallo - Wayne Carrier It doesn't happen too often; but every once in a while the Postal Service recognizes accomplishments by it's employees. Take for example this award that myself and fellow Carriers (L to R Steve Lawrence from King Of Prussia, Steve Curry from Wayne, Kevin Cullen from King Of Prussia, and myself) received for achieving the million mile club; not to be confused with the million mile high club (just kidding), it's an award for basically driving 30 years without any chargeable accidents and they, the Postal Service, equate this to a million miles driven. I should also mention that two other are not present; but also received the award. They are Joe Rechilongo fron Paoli and Barry Patterson from Wayne. Congratulations to all of us! |
July 2, 2018 2018 Phillies Outing Colleen Haynes - Clifton Heights Steward & Branch Events Director Just wanted to say thank you to all those who attended the Phillies scholarship fund outing on July 1st. It was one hot day and we truly made the best out of it. Together we raised close to 800 bucks for the scholarship (rough count in my head). I couldn’t be anymore proud of this Branch and it’s members. Again thank you to those who came and a huge shout out to the events committee members and our president who got there early to help me set up and cook. Also I can’t forget to thank NALC Branch 725 “momma Kearney” for donating the autographed Aaron Nola baseball. To those members who have yet to experience this outing I highly encourage you to please join us next year. It’s a great time to share it with friends and family. Click Here For More Photos |
July 18, 2018 Greetings From The NALC National Convention In Detroit Andy Kearney - Webmaster Today is the third day of the convention. Days are packed with classes on a wide range of important issues that our members go to in order to be up to speed in representing you. There is the General Session that all members from every Branch in our Union get together to vote on amendments to our National Constitution, resolutions, and items we want our National leaders to press in the next contract negotiations. There are guest speakers from other Unions around the world sharing their issues with us and how they are combating them. A lot of these issues are the same we are facing as well so it helps to hear from them how to battle them. There are also a lot of Union solidarity and community reach out like the one both Eric Jackson and Belinda Tridente participated in. Pictured above you can see them getting ready to stuff bags of needed items to give out to the homeless Veterans in Detroit. A very busy, but important week getting both the education they need as well as letting the community we are visiting see how important we are to the communities we serve. And not just the mail. |
October 4, 2018 Branch Newsletter Colleen Haynes - Events Coordinator Our brothers and sisters of branch 542 extended the invite to their first annual beef and beer mda benefit. I highly encourage our members to come out on the 14th to support our sister branch. We can always count on branch 542 to come out to our events, so let’s show the same appreciation. Hope to see you there. |
October 9, 2018 Branch 725 Elections Belinda Tridente - Election Committee Chairwoman The Election Committee appointed by the President of Branch 725 to conduct the election of the Officers of Branch 725 is overseeing the printing, stuffing and mailing of ballots. Candidates for President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Director of Education and Director of Hospital and MBA were unopposed and elected by consent at the September Union meeting. Two (2) Candidates were nominated for Sargent of Arms. Two (2) Candidates were nominated Director of Retirees. Six (6) Candidates were nominated for the Position of Trustee. The election is being conducted by mail ballot in accordance with the NALC Constitution. The Committee has reviewed and approved all nominations forms and has created the ballot for mailing. Official election instructions will be included with all ballots mailed to eligible NALC members. To be eligible to vote, a person must be a regular member of NALC and in good standing. Ballots are currently being prepared, inserted and mailed. All ballots are expected to be mailed by October 17, 2018. If you are eligible to vote and do not receive a ballot by October 24, 2018 or if you have spoiled your ballot you must notify the branch office to request a duplicate ballot. Ballots must be received by 9:00 am on November 6, 2018 to be counted. The counting of the ballots will be counted November 6, 2018. Nominees who will appear on the ballot (in the order that they will appear on the ballot) are: SARGENT OF ARMS: Tim Grover Tommy Mullin DIRECTOR OF RETIREES: Gene Dolan Andy Kearney TRUSTEE: John Schneider Bill Mellon Colleen Haynes Miles Revis Margaret Polite Barb Kearney The election committee, as appointed by President Rhonda Massari is made up of Belinda Tridente, Shirley Hagner, Keith Bailey, and Steve Curry. |
October 18, 2018 Retirees Luncheon Gene Dolan - Director Of Retirees Congrats and thanks to all who made our Retiree Luncheon another Great success, our President Rhonda Massari, the Executive Board and the members who volunteered their time and talents and who did such a great job. Many compliments were given to the fine food and hard work to honor our retirees. A small talk about what we face with the effort to privatize the Post Office was given by: Tony Perconte, the legislative and political advocate from the National Union. Also, Union membership pins were awarded to some of those attending. Including a 60 yr pin, two 55 yr pins, two 45 yr pins a 25 yr and 20 yr pin. A 50 yr Gold Card was awarded to: Tom Parker. Again, many thanks to all! Click Here To View More Photos! |
November 29, 2018 Awards Springfield / Lansdowne Office Barbara Kearney - Springfield Office Shop Steward, Branch 725 Trustee Click Here for more Photos! Click here to see video! Congratulations to Springfield / Lansdowne Carrier Mike Fynes for becoming our latest member of the Million Mile Club. This prestigious award was presentend by OIC John McKnight and acting District Manager Jennifer Vo. The Postal Service also awarded Carriers with Service Pins and Certificates. 35 Years Marty Mills 30 Years Al Campanile, Kenny Vetter & Mike Fynes 25 Years Barb Kearney 20 Years Joe Desiderio Larry Levy Tony Cantini Walter Abele Betty Stewart Congrats to everyone for their hard work and determination to making the USPS a success. |
January 1, 2019 Happy New Year Les Dillman - Vice President I Would Like To Welcome The New Members To The Executive Board President - Rhonda Massari, Vice President - Les Dillman, Director of Education - Joe Pease, Treasurer - Eric Jackson, Financial Secretary - Beth Lloyd, Recording Secretary - Rick Murphy, Director of Health Benefits and MBA - Gerry Gallagher, Director of Retirees - Andy Kearney, Sergent At Arms - Tommy Mullen, Trustees - Bill Mellon, Barb Kearney & Colleen Haynes I am looking forward to working with our new Executive Board to represent this Branch and provide it with the level of guidance and support it deserves. You can count on all of us to be there when you need us. We are ONE in our hearts and minds in protecting your rights and being there to answer all your questions and concerns. |
January 28, 2019 Leadership Academy - Beth Lloyd Andy Kearney - Webmaster Congrats to Financial Secretary Beth Lloyd for being selected to attend the latest class of the Leadership Academy. It is a great honor to be selected. You have made all of us in Branch 725 proud. |
January 31, 2019 Last Punch Bunch - Paul (Marty) Schmitt, Glenolden Office Andy Kearney - Director Of Retirees Today Marty Schmitt joined the Last Punch Bunch. We wish him a long and happy retirement. |
February 5, 2019 Last Punch Bunch - Doug Linker - Media Office Gerry Gallagher - Health Plan Director Congratulations Doug on your recent retirement we all hope it is a long and healthy one ! Enjoy !! |
February 24, 2019 Service Awards - Media Office Andy Kearney - Webmaster Congrats to Joe McWilliams on his 40 years and Frank Dudley, Mike Knoll and Ed Evans on their 25 years with the Postal Service |
February 28, 2019 Carol Zukowski Retirement - Darby Office Andy Kearney - Director Of Retirees Congrats to Carol Zukowski on her retirement after 30 plus years with the Postal Service. I had the honor to present her with her watch. My wife and I have known Carol for a lot of years and we know how much of a dedicated union person she is. We wish her nothing but the best and hope she has a long and happy retirement |
March 7, 2019 Tim Stone Retirement - Broomall Office Anthony Talton - Broomall Shop Steward I would like to say thank you for getting me involved with this great union, i really appreciate your teaching & understanding of the contract. I will pay if forward to the next generation of carriers, like you did me. Happy Retirement! Thank you! |
March 8, 2019 Rhonda Massari Retirement - Clifton Heights Office Andy Kearney - Director Of Retirees Congrats to President Rhonda Massari on her retirement from the Postal Service after 30 years and 1 month. I would say enjoy your retirement to most people but Rhonda will still be our full time President. While she will be still be dealing with Postal Management and their treatment of Carriers, she will never have to be on the receiving end. I guess she can enjoy that much. Thanks to Clifton Heights Shop Steward and Branch Trustee Colleen Haynes for the photos. |
March 18, 2019 Branch 725 Delegation Visiting Capital Hill Andy Kearney - Webmaster From left LCLL Belinda Tridente, Tom Mullin, Legislative Correspondent Dean Ischiropoulos and Colleen Haynes. Not pictured Joe Pease. Small delegation from our Branch visiting Capital Hill expressing our concerns and needs to Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon's Representative. Thanks to Joe Pease for taking and sending us this photo. More From Washington Pennsylvania Delegation Honors Veterans Including Branch 725's Own Tommy Mullin Joe Peace - Director Of Education The Pennsylvania Association of Letter Carriers hosted a ceremony tonight to honor six veterans that are Letter Carriers and members of our great union. It was an honor to witness as PA State President Paul Rozzi detailed the military and postal careers of the six brave men. Our own Tom Mullin was one of the six veterans honored tonight. Tommy is a humble and discreet man that does not seek the limelight. But he is a true hero as are the other men that were celebrated tonight. NALC President Fred Rolando and Region 12 NBA Dave Napadano also spoke giving heartfelt thanks and admiration for these six great men. The NALC is dedicated to recognizing the heroism and bravery for all those that have served our country. The speakers highlighted how these veterans brought their experiences to our workroom floor and used those life lessons as teaching tools for all carriers to learn from. Thank you to all of our members that have served. |
March 29, 2019 Retirement Kennet Square - Janet Singer Rick Murphy - Recording Secretary Congratulations to Janet Singer on joining the last punch bunch after 42 years with the Postal Service. I had the honor of presenting her with her retirement watch. |
April 4, 2019 Retirement Glenolden Post Office - Marty Schmitt Andy Kearney - Director Of Retirees Congratulations to Marty Schmitt on his retirement from the Postal Service. Shown here with President Rhonda Massari giving him his watch and fellow Carriers Andy Kearney, George Wright and Bill Morgan from Glenolden Post Office. |
April 23, 2019 2019 Food Drive - May 11th Barb Kearney - Food Drive Coordinator I have contacted all the Churches in the areas we serve along with the Politicans to get their support and asking them to spread the word about the food drive. The cards we deliver can't get that message out alone. Please remind your customers about it as well. Every donation, no matter how small, makes a difference. |
May 25, 2019 Andy Kearney - Webmaster Congrats to Beth Lloyd Congratulations to our Financial Secretary Beth Lloyd on her completion and graduation from the Leadership Academy. You have made this whole branch proud. |
May 30, 2019 Colleen Haynes - Clifton Heights Shop Steward and Branch Trustee Million Mile Awards - Clifton Heights Congrats to 30 year million mile award recipients Jammie Ward and Tim Grover being acknowledged today in Clifton Heights. |
June 2, 2019 2019 Food Drive Barbara Kearney - Food Drive Coordinator I want to thank all of the people that helped make this year's food drive a huge success. Our branch collected 80,429 lbs of food which was better then last years donation by 17,000 lbs. Hopefully with everyone's hard work and determination we can make next year's food drive even better. Thanks again for your efforts, Barbara Kearney |
June 7, 2019 Retirement - Nancy Benson - Ridley Park Post Office Andy Kearney - Director Of Retirees Congratulations to Nancy Benson on her retirement. Nancy will be missed by her coworkers and customers as well. Always a ray of sunshine. She was a mentor to the younger Carriers and an inspiration to us all. Enjoy a happy and healthy retirement and thanks for what you brought to the job every day. |
June 21, 2019 Branch 725 Visits MDA Camp Barbara Kearney, Branch Trustee Several years ago at the National Convention Region 12 Business Agent Bill Lucini talked about the MDA Camp. He advised us that if we were ever given the opportunity to attend the Camp he highly recommended that we should visit. I realized after hearing his inspirational talk I knew this was something I wanted to do. Hence another item on my bucket list. This year I was very fortunate to attend with our Vice President Les Dillman, Treasurer Eric Jackson, Financial Secretary Beth Lloyd and Director of Education Joe Pease. The theme of this years VIP Camp Day was time travel. Eric's great idea was to pick five different periods of time. First was Stone age, Prehistoric, Wild West, Space Age and the 1970's. We all dressed for each period of time. Representing the Stone Age was Fred Flintstone portrayed by Les, Prehistoric was a Dinosaur portrayed by Joe, Wild West was Woody portrayed by Eric, Space Age was Princess Leia portrayed by Beth and the 1970's was portrayed by myself. The children and young adults were truly amazing. Spinning the wheel was challenging for some but with a little help they did great. They enjoyed picking a prize or two. When the kids smiled it brightened my whole day. One little boy was a pro at the corn hole game even with Les distracting him. The highlight was a little girl that just loved meeting Woody. She even came back and found his missing hat. It made me realize little things do make a difference. These kids are definitely an inspiration to see the joy in their faces. They appreciated everything they received even the smallest little trinket. Hopefully next year Branch 725 can bring even more joy and happiness to all these amazing kids. One thing for sure is that this experience made me fully realize the importance of our support for the MDA and why we need to do whatever we can to help these kids. Click Here For More Photos |
July 1, 2019 Million Mile Awards - Glenolden / Folsom Office Andy Kearney, Shop Steward Congratulations to Bill Morgan, Jimmy Doonan, Steve Deegan, Jeff Travascio and Randy Waldie on receiving their Million Mile awards today. With all the times you get told what you did wrong, this is something you did right. And for over 30 years! Missing from photos is Randy Waldie. |
August 21, 2019 Unclaimed Veterans’ Remains Honored by Local Motorcyclists Andy Kearney - Webmaster Coatesville letter carrier Dion Carotenuto organized this event. Click Here For The Full Story |
September 18, 2019 Route Adjustment Training Andy Kearney - Webmaster In a continuing effort to ensure our members are prepared for the Route Adjustment walks we have offered workshops to the Offices targeted for those walks. Those that have attended the workshops have done far better on their walks then those that have chose not to. We encourage everyone to attend them. This last workshop was attended by Carriers from Ardmore, Havertown and Sharon Hill Offices. Take the time to get trained on what you need to do to protect your Routes and your jobs. |
September 30, 2019 2019 State Convention In Pittsburgh Andy Kearney - Webmaster Congrats to Les Dillman on being elected to the PA State Association Executive Board. It was the highlight of the few days we spent in Pittsburgh along with all the other Branches from across the state. We only meet with each other once every three years. What most members don't understand about the State Association is they are the people that get most involved with the Politicians to see that we get the support we need in Congress to protect our jobs and retirement. They don't look at the party or other issues they are concerned about. All they concern themselves with are how they can protect us and our retirement. People put out there that they only are an arm of a certain party. That is not true. And I say that from personal experience. I dealt with the State Association as your Liaison to Congress for six years. I have worked with them to endorse and help elect people from all parties. Having Les on this board further insures that will continue to happen in the future. I look forward to helping him do just that. We need to protect our jobs. To do so we need a voice. For me Les is a good one to see that is done. |
October 11, 2019 Branch 725 Retiree Luncheon Andy Kearney - Director Of Retirees We had another great luncheon yesterday. It is always good to see our brothers and sisters after they have left the job. They don't forget us and we don't forget them. No matter how hard management tries to divide us we won't allow that to happen. The one thing I am most proud of being a member of the NALC is that we don't throw our retired members under the bus when we go to contract negotiations like they are in right now. Other Unions do that in order to make better deals for their current members. We were honored yesterday to have our State Association President Paul Rozzi attend and speak to our retirees at our luncheon. Paul and I go back a little working together lobbying Congress to protect the rights and jobs of Letter Carriers. I know him to be a man of great heart and dedication to not only Postal Workers but Unions as well. He was a Steel Worker in the Pittsburgh area and saw what can happen if the Unions lose sight of how important politics are to your job security. Corporations can sell their businesses to overseas concerns or move it there and get great profits from it. They are looking at their bottom line and not your interests. Paul and I discussed how hard it is to get our members to understand that we all need to be in the fight to protect the Postal Service. Look around and see those other good Union jobs that once were that are now gone. The mail may still be delivered but it will be done by someone who doesn't give the level of service you do to them. Then we won't need to have a Retiree Luncheon anymore. We won't need a Union Office anymore either. The Union will be gone because of you and others that didn't heed the advice of Paul and others like him that work so hard to educate you on the potential of what you stand to lose if you don't get more involved. I know a lot of you don't like the idea of giving any Politicians money but you have to understand that those that want to take away all your benefits and jobs in some cases do. In order to be heard we need to do so as well. Think of it as a Poker game. There is a buy in to even sit at the table. We need that buy in to be heard. If you don't contribute to the Political fund you should think about what Paul said and understand why you should. If you want to sign up let any one of us at the Union Office know and we will help you to do so. The more people we sign up the bigger voice we will have and the better chance we have on protecting your jobs and retirement. |
October 24, 2019 Breakfast Was Served In Glenolden Andy Kearney - Webmaster Today the employees of the Glenolden Post Office were served breakfast by District Manager Judy Herrick in appreciation of their office going accident free for a full year. That is a tremendous achievement and worthy of the recognition . Well done Glenolden! |
November 30, 2019 Service Awards - Clifton Heights Office Colleen Haynes - Shop Steward Congrats to the four Carriers who got recognized today in Clifton Heights for their years of service to the Postal Service. Tim Grover for 30 years and Pat Byrnes, Lou Casadei and Steve Doud for 25 years. Missing from photo Mark DiDonato 25 years. |
December 3, 2019 Retirements - Havertown Office Andy Kearney - Director Of Retirees Congratulations to Joe Howard & Karen McPoyle on their upcoming Retirement. Presenting Joe with his retirement watch is Havertown Shop Steward Mike Watson. Presenting Karen with her retirement watch is former Branch President Jimmy McCullough. Enjoy your retirements and may they be long and healthy ones. |
December 4, 2019 President Rhonda Massari Retires Andy Kearney - Director Of Retirees Last night we wished Rhonda a fond farewell and a happy and healthy retirement. Everyone spoke of their memories of Rhonda and expressed their appreciation for her dedication to this branch and it's members. She deserves to enjoy retirement and time with her family. She earned it. Good luck! Les Dillman will be taking over and I know he is aware how high the bar has been set. Les won't disappoint. He had a good teacher and a good support team behind him. Retirement - Upper Darby Office Anne Pavese from our Upper Darby Office retired in February. We were finally able to get together so that we could honor her and present her with her retirement watch. We make every effort to acknowledge our members achievements and it is never too late for us to do that. We appreciate your membership and hard work. We wish you a long and healthy retirement. |
December 31, 2019 Retirement - Marcus Hook / Linwood Office Andy Kearney - Director Of Retirees Congratulations to Kenneth Rowland on his retirement from the Postal Service after 30 years of service. He worked a full day on his last day on the job. That level of dedication will be missed. We hope you have a happy, long and healthy retirement. |
January 4, 2020 Retirement - Dave Press - Clifton Heights Office Andy Kearney - Director Of Retirees Congratulations to Dave Press on his retirement from the Postal Service after 34 years of service. Now he can enjoy life with his lovely wife Pat. Good luck and we wish you a very long, happy and healthy retirement together. You are now free to do whatever you want any time you want to. |
January 18, 2020 Retirement - Mike Klick - Clifton Heights Office Andy Kearney - Director Of Retirees Congratulations to Mike Klick on his retirement from the Postal Service after 35 years of service. No moreworrying about the weather or having to get up early. Stay healthy and enjoy the retirement you worked so hard for. |
January 24, 2020 NALC BRANCH 725 GROUNDHOG DAY BREAKFAST Andy Kearney - Webmaster I got this from Matt Heavens of our Media Office. It is a great get together he has been doing for a few years and it benefits our Scholarship Fund. I encourage all of you to join us. The Annual Groundhog day breakfast. Benefits the NALC Branch 725 Scholarship fund for branch member children. Doors open at 7:00AM to view the live telecast from Punxsutawney. Phil usually makes his predictions about 7:25 AM Breakfast served until 9:00AM basic fare . choice of entree. Eggs meat pancakes meat French toast meat cost $20 includes entree and coffee & tip. add $2.00for small juice option Bring a friend or family member out for this great cause. If you cant attend donations can be made to NALC 725 Scholarship fund 617 W.Macdade Blvd. Milmont Park Pa.19033 |
January 30, 2020 Awards Day At Chester Office Andy Kearney - Director Of Retirees What a great day in Chester. First the office was recognized for zero dog bites in 2019 by District Manager Judy Herrick along with all the District POOMS as well as the Safety Teams from both the Postal Service and Union team. Jay Nichols and our Branch's representative Joe Pease along with the other members expressed their admiration to the Chester Office for this amazing achievement. But, that was only the beginning. I want to thank the Chester Office for allowing me to be a part of this great day. And again I want to say to all of you well done. |
Dan Magee was given an award for 25 years of service |
| And I had the honor of presenting Brenda Day her retirement watch after 35 years of service. |
January 30, 2020 Retirement - Villanova Steve Curry - Shop Steward Congratulations To Chris Kelly on his retirement from the Villanova Post Office 34 yrs of service. Good luck in your new found freedom |
February 3, 2020 Groundhog's Day Breakfast Andy Kearney - Director Of Retirees Branch members got together for breakfast on Groundhog's day to watch the large rodent come out of his hole and tell us when Spring would begin, and winter end. Matt Havens of our Media Office has been doing this for a few years and it is always a good day. Any time we get together to just let our hair down and relax and just enjoy each others company is important to realize no matter how hard Management tries to drive us apart, we are still one. We are a Union. Proceeds from this event will be going to our Locals Scholarship Fund. Hope to see more of you next year. It is always on Groundhog's day so mark your calendar. |
February 20, 2020 Union Grievance Writing Laboratory Eric Jackson - Vice President Just another Wednesday night at the Union Grievance Writing Laboratory. |
February 29, 2020 Branch Retirements Andy Kearney - Director Of Retirees I would just like to congratulate the newest members to the last punch bunch from our Branch. Dave MacCrone - Morton Office - 40 Years & 4 Months Rosalie Reeve - Gladwyne Office - 33 Years & 10 Months Dan Fitzgerald - Ridley Park Office - 20 Years On behalf of the Branch I want to wish you all a long, happy and healthy retirement. You all wanted to keep it low key but you all deserve the acknowledgement. I hope to see you all at the next Retiree's Luncheon Noon April 16th at the Union Hall. |
March 23, 2020 Corvid-19 Updates Andy Kearney - Webmaster Les Dillman has his hands full answering the office phone with all of your concerns with this virus. He is on top of what is going on and sending it to all the Stewards and me to post on the webistes. Please check what has been posted and share it with your coworkers. There is a lot of misinformation and rumors out there. They can be answered by asking your Steward or checking the websites for what we know. If Les was informed then he passed it along to everyone through his emails to the Stewards and posting it to the websites. As soon as he knows anything at all he passes it along. If you check the websites you will know what he does and when he does. We are updating it three or four times a day to make sure you have everything you need to know. Be careful of listening to people that just pass rumors. If you have a concern about anything and can't find the answer then call the Union Office. We are as concerned as you are to keep you safe and informed. For this reason we have set up a special page with all the alerts and information we have received. Please check it out and share with your coworkers. Covid-19 Updates |
April 3, 2020 Retirement - Harry Dowdall - West Chester Office Andy Kearney - Director Of Retirees Congratulations to Harry Dowdall of our West Chester Office on joining the last punch bunch after 43 years of service with the Post Office. May you have a long, happy and healthy retirement. |
April 19, 2020 Havertown Residents Show Their Thanks Les Dillman - President Havertown residents showed their appreciation to the out Carriers with breakfast, pretzels and drinks. |
April 22, 2020 Saying Goodbye To Exton Postal Worker Andy Kearney - Webmaster Employees from West Chester and Exton say goodbye to fallen Exton Postal Clerk. Shout out to Alyissa Sedden who took this video. Her mom Nicole was in the procession. Click Here To See Video Customer Appreciation in West Chester A special message left out for Tim Kales on his route in West Chester |
April 24, 2020 Good Day In Morton Andy Kearney - Webmaster A former Clerk showed support for the workers of Morton Post Office by dropping off sandwiches for them. |
May 1, 2020 Hero Award - Dion Carotenoto - Coatesville Office Keith Bailey - Steward A celebration of Dion Carotenoto, the carrier that found the pipe bomb on his route. |
May 7, 2020 Clifton Heights Office Surprised With Breakfast Colleen Haynes - Branch 725 Treasurer and Shop Steward Thanks to Delco United for supplying the Clifton Heights post office with breakfast Wednesday morning. It is great to see how much we are appreciated. |
May 11, 2020 Planning To Retire? Andy Kearney - Director Of Retirees If you are planning to retire at the end of this year you need to act now to ensure you can schedule your phone consultation. There are a large number of Postal Workers reaching their retirement requirements and leaving the Postal Service. Shared Services has a back log of about six months of people asking for their consultations. Order your blue book and set your retirement date and phone call. You can always change that date if you have a change of heart to an earlier or later date. But, for everything to go smoothly you need to schedule everything well in advance. The blue book is intimidating for some when they get it in the mail. It isn't that bad once it is explained to you. Go to lite blue and my HR under retirement. There you will see a link to three videos about the consultation. It is actually one video broken up into three twenty minute segments. You watch the first video and after about twenty minutes it just stops. Don't worry, just start the second video and it will pick up where the first one ended. The same with the third segment. It is a Postal production so you should be used to the quality. But, it does answer a lot of questions you may have in regards to how to complete your blue book. It is also a fair representation of what to expect during your phone consultation. As always the Union Office will assist you in any way that we can. But, we can only help you so far. Some of the information is sensitive and can only be decided by you on what you want to do. It is for this reason that it is extremely important to schedule that phone consultation. Don't wait too long to do so. |
May 27, 2020 Million Mile Awards - Chester Office Eric Jackson - Vice President Congratulations to Butch Butakis, Vaughn Davis, Mike Tancredi and Chris Thomas on getting their Million Mile Awards today from District Manager Judy Herrick in Chester today. Thirty years without an accident dealing with all the weather and other conditions we do is a tremendous achievement. |
May 29, 2020 Retirement - Matt Heavens - Media Office Andy Kearney - Director Of Retirees I had the pleasure of witnessing Matt Heavens being acknowledged for his 41 years 11 months of service to the Media Post Office. Many people bared witness to the dedication Matt had not only to his job and coworkers but the community he served as well. Matt is a throw back Mailman. His concern for his customers and the level of service they received was always his top priority. Gerry Gallagher called him the unofficial Mayor of Media. He will be sorely missed. |
June 19, 2020 Food Drive Barb Kearney - Food Drive Coordinator The 27th Annual Food Drive is currently on hold due to Covid-19 Pandemic since we are unable to safely collect food. With the uncertainty of when it can be rescheduled the food pantries are still in dire need of donations. In the interim we have some food pantries listed below that donations can be made to directly. Please donate what you can. Region 12 - Branch 725 501cs-Church Aldan Union Church 7 E. Providence Road Aldan, Pa. 19018 Contact name - Linda Weiler 610-259-8010 23-6001418 Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry 703 Lincoln Ave. Prospect Park, Pa. 19076 Contact name - Kevin 610-532-9000 Kohn51@aol.com 23-1352427 First Presbyterian 140 N. Lansdowne Ave. Lansdowne, Pa. 19050 Contact name - Nancy Timothy 610-622-0800 Nancy.Holt@rcn.com 13-5562351 The Salvation Army 101 East Market Street West Chester, Pa. 19382 Contact name - Captain Maria Corraliza 610-696-8746 maria.corraliza@use.salvationarmy.org Thank you for your generousity during this difficult time. |
October 31, 2020 Retirement - Bryn Mawr Office Rick Murphy - Branch Recording Secretary Congrats to Steve Norris on joining the last punch bunch after 31 years of service. We hope you have a long, happy and healthy retirement. |
December 30, 2020 Retirement - Glenolden / Folsom Post Office Andy Kearney - Director Of Retirees Today Steve Deegan Joined the Last Punch Bunch after 35 years of Service. We wish him a long, happy and healthy retirement. |
January 26, 2021 Retiree Tax Information Andy Kearney - Director Of Retirees I received a couple of phone calls on this so want to pass it on to everyone. Your 1099 from OPM will be mailed out on the 31st. You should have received your W-2 from Social Security by now. If not, it should arrive soon. If you worked part of the year for the Postal Service that W-2 should be on the way if you didn't get it yet as well. We all are aware of delays with the mail due to Covid-19 so if you need any of those forms quicker you can print them out from the various websites. For your 1099 go to OPM's website at https://www.opm.gov/. For Social Security go their website at https://www.ssa.gov/. For your W-2 for any time worked at the Postal Service during 2020 you will need to contact Shared Services at their website https://www.gsa.gov/shared-services. Once your retirement is official you no longer can access lite blue. I hope that answers everyone's questions on this matter. If not, or you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us. That is what we are here for. |
January 30, 2021 Retirement - Clifton Heights Office Andy Kearney - Director Of Retirees Congratulations to Bill Grazel of the Clifton Heights Post Office on his retirement from the Post Office after 35 1/2 years of service. Enjoy your retirement and may it be a long and healthy one. |
