USPS/NAPS – Where Do We Go From Here?

Our recent seminar in San Juan Puerto Rico March 27-28th was a tremendous success and I would like to thank everyone who participated from the USPS, and NAPS, and especially the membership who took time out of there busy schedule to be with us. It would also be remiss of me not to thank Jimmy Warden and Hans Aglidian who financed this seminar. THANK YOU.

From the very start of the seminar to its conclusion, Communication was the top subject, sharing the latest information with the membership. Mr. Doug Tulino, V.P. Labor Relations USPS Headquarters, answered any and all questions for a period of 2 1/2 hours. He wanted to hear from the membership in attendance what they were concerned with. In all my time as a National officer running these seminars have we had a USPS official stand in front of our membership and ask what is on your mind? Tell me what is bothering you and I will address your concerns. In my opinion Mr. Tulino was communicating with our membership, something that has been forgotten over the years. If we can’t communicate with one another how are we expected to be successful.

Recently issues with the Joint Statement on Violence and Behavior in the workplace have come to light. EAS employees in the Northeast region were taken out of their bid positions for alleged violations of the Joint Statement. They were told they can’t supervise craft employee’s because of their alleged behavior. This is not right because an EAS employee is not entitled to their day in court. At this point we are not allowed to face our accusers. In my opinion the Violence statement heavily favors the craft organizations. At the spring board meeting a motion was made by Hans Aglidian for NAPS to drop out of the Violence and Behavior contract and it was passed. Our Resident officers are meeting with USPS officials to discuss the statement in June, hopefully something will come of this.

In conclusion let me say I am happy and proud to represent NAPS in the Northeast area, and remember I have the greatest membership any Regional V.P. could ask for.

Stay Strong
Tommy Roma