It's hard to believe that this is the last day of the month of November... Christmas is just a few short weeks away, and all of us postal workers are working like mad to deliver the old holiday cheer to our customers. Cranky coworkers, long hours, heavy mail volumes, less than competent management, and angry customers can make it more than challenging to maintain a positive attitude at this time of year.
Try and find a few moments each day to do something just for you... breathe, meditate, try some yoga. Better still, if you have a day off, or if you have a few free hours, go to a spa, get a manicure or a massage, take a walk, call a good friend and go out for coffee. Do whatever it takes to be good to yourself!
The questions from customers, the pressure from management, the increased workloads are weighing on all of us. Don't let them weigh you down.
In solidarity,
Maria
Helpful link from United Healthcare:
https://pages.unitedhealthcare-hmhb.com/page.aspx?qs=5c591a8916642e7303219c6fcb9d6578aa8652f8633cfa68235041380300f418bb3f0cc7289f6ca4f2aeb259cc2c636d6de1f16bb833f5804e74a75aa96a7844b15916d7093431758cda0978176ba82cef3daf0c6f9c438b33002de0321321d0
Friday, November 30, 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Fall Seminar 2012
I recently had the opportunity to attend WAPWU's Fall Seminar, which was held in Everett, WA, this year. Once again, we received terrific training, and there were national as well as state officers present. Without fail, our state manages to provide union members with the most comprehensive training possible. I'm very appreciative of that, and I encourage everyone who is able to attend our State Convention in May or Steward's College in July to make the effort to be there. It's well worth your while.
The election is finally over and President Obama is back in office. He may not be the perfect President, but he's certainly a better choice for the Postal Service, organized labor, and working families. Time will tell what happens with the USPS and legislation in Washington DC in the coming year, but I know all of us will be watching with great interest.
The holidays are upon us and volumes have already been increasing even in our small office. Management may be trying to get away with performing bargaining unit work; keep an eye on them, and note any time they spend doing bargaining unit work. It's your job and your hours that you're protecting. Your union can't represent you if you aren't willing to be part of the process.
In solidarity,
Maria
The election is finally over and President Obama is back in office. He may not be the perfect President, but he's certainly a better choice for the Postal Service, organized labor, and working families. Time will tell what happens with the USPS and legislation in Washington DC in the coming year, but I know all of us will be watching with great interest.
The holidays are upon us and volumes have already been increasing even in our small office. Management may be trying to get away with performing bargaining unit work; keep an eye on them, and note any time they spend doing bargaining unit work. It's your job and your hours that you're protecting. Your union can't represent you if you aren't willing to be part of the process.
In solidarity,
Maria
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