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COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic Resources and Information

May 10

USPS delivers Mandatory Stand-Up Talk re: Emergency Federal Employee Leave

Apr 12

COVID-19 Funeral Assistance

Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.

May 7

USPS Issues Emergency Federal Employee Leave (EFEL) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Mar 25

Postal Service releases Managers and Supervisors Face Covering Guidance

May 7

USPS delivers Mandatory Stand-Up Talk re: COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expanded to everyone over 16

Feb 1

NPMHU and USPS Sign MOU on Late Enrollment Exception for Health Benefits for MHAs

Mar 25

U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) authorizes the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) a special solicitation to help with winter storm Shirley response and recovery

Jan 28

USPS Issues COVID-19 Return to Work Instructions

Dec 23

NPMHU and USPS Renew Temporary Extensions on Step 3 and Arbitration Appeals

MOU on Temporary Extensions on Step 3 and Arbitration Appeals Signed December 23, 2020

Dec 16

Postal Service delivers Mandatory Stand-Up Talk re: Face covering and mask update

The requirement for employees to use face coverings or masks continues when social distancing of six (6) feet cannot be maintained in public, or in public-facing settings when required by state or local orders or directives

Dec 8

USPS reissues Essential Service Provider Letter to all employees and contractors

Dec 8

USPS delivers Mandatory Stand-Up Talk re: Essential services update: December 2020

Sep 28

Postal Service Delivers Mandatory Stand-Up Talk re: Ready to Deliver Election Mail for the Nation

According to the Postal Service, its number one priority between now and Election Day is the secure, on-time delivery of the nation’s Election Mail — and we are ready to deliver for our country.

Sep 25

USPS Issues Vote By Mail Policy and Clarifying Operational Instructions

Sep 24

USPS Updates Guidance on Criteria for Return to Work for Employees after an absence related to COVID-19

CDC Updates When to Quarantine, and Discontinue Isolation Guidance

Aug 20

USPS issues Mandatory Stand-Up Talk on Face Covering and mask update

Jul 27

Postal Service delivers Mandatory Stand-Up re: Talk Hold Mail service reminders

Hold Mail service reminders – Guidance during COVID-19 pandemic

Jul 13

NPMHU and USPS Reach Agreement on Extension of Various COVID Related Memoranda

Mar 18

USPS Issues Guidance on Social Gatherings

Jun 2

USPS Delivers Mandatory Stand Up Talk on Essential Services during COVID-19 and Recent State and Local Civil Unrest

Jul 9

COVID-19 Test Kits in the Mail

USPS Issues Mandatory Stand Up Talk July 8, 2020

Jun 25

Postal Service releases updated CDC posters relating to Social Distancing and Face Coverings

Jun 2

USPS reissues Essential Service Provider Letter to all Employees and Contractors

May 22

NPMHU and USPS Agree to Extension of Various COVID Related Memorand

May 19

USPS and the NPMHU Agree to Extend Several COVID-19 Related Memoranda

May 13

USPS delivers Mandatory Stand-Up Talk -- Proof of Concept Temperature Test to be Conducted in Two Postal Districts

May 7

USPS Issues Mandatory Stand-Up Talk: COVID-19 Research Test Kits in the mail

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (working in conjunction with Rutgers University) has been chosen to supply test kits that will contain specimen samples to be tested for COVID-19

May 7

Postal Service Updates Guidance on Criteria for Return to Work for Employees with Confirmed case of COVID-19

Updated Guidance as of 05/06/2020

May 6

Postal Service revises Criteria for Return to Work for Employees with Confirmed case of COVID-19

May 4

USPS Releases EAP Information– Behavioral Health During a Pandemic / Public Health Emergency

Apr 27

USPS Issues Mandatory Stand-Up Talk - Heat illness prevention

Remember these additional tips to prevent heat related illnesses: • Hydrate before, during, and after work. • Dress appropriately for the weather. • Utilize shade to stay cool.

Apr 25

Postal Service issues Memorandum on reusable Face Covering for employees

Apr 22

NPMHU and USPS Enter Memorandum of Understanding on the Exception for MOU Transfers – COVID 19 Related Absences

Due to the COVID 19 Pandemic, the parties have agreed that beginning on February 29, 2020, COVID 19 related absences will not be considered when reviewing the attendance record of employees requesting reassignment under the Transfer MOU.

Apr 22

Postal Service releases updated COVID-19 Decision Tree

Oct 30

Postal Service releases updated Close Contact Tracing Protocol

Apr 21

Cloth Face Coverings or Masks Now Mandatory in Support of Local or State Directives

Face coverings and masks are mandatory in all facilities where social distancing cannot be maintained.

Apr 22

Watch the Virtual Town Hall With President Hogrogian, Senator Bernie Sanders and other Union Leaders

Apr 20

USPS releases Close COVID-19 Contact Investigations Overview outlining step taken when an employee reports a positive case

Apr 16

MOU on Temporary Extensions on Step 3 and Arbitration Appeals

Apr 15

Postal Service releases Emergency Paid Sick Leave Supervisor Checklist

Apr 15

USPS releases FFCRA Expanded Family and Medical Leave Supervisor checklist

Apr 15

Family First Coronavirus Response Act FAQ’s Updated 4/14/20

Apr 6

Postal Service delivers new Mandatory Stand-Up Talk to employees concerning Additional CDC Recommendations: Cloth Face Coverings

Apr 6

Postal Service Releases Do It Yourself Face Covering Poster From the CDC

Apr 6

Stay home when you are sick!

Apr 2

April 2, 2020 Message to Membership From NPMHU President Paul Hogrogian

Apr 2

Taking leave during COVID-19 Families First Coronavirus Response Act guidance

April 2, 2020- USPS Issues Mandatory Stand-Up Talk

Mar 26

NPMHU and USPS Enter Memorandum of Understanding Re: Temporary Exception Period – COVID-19

Mar 27

Additional COVID-19 Resources Added March 27, 2020

Mar 27

March 27, 2020 USPS Mandatory Stand-up Talks Issued

Three steps to work through government-imposed travel restrictions and Essential Service Provider Letter

Mar 26

EAP Messaging

Information proved from Eastern Area meeting(s)

Mar 25

March 25, 2020 Message to Membership From President Hogrogian

Mar 26

Working People's Demands in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic

AFL-CIO Executive Council Statement

Mar 24

New Stand-up Talk Clarifies "Lockdown" and "Shelter-in-Place" Restrictions

Mar 24

USPS Q&As on COVID-19

Mar 23

USPS Issues Statement on the MOU on Liberal Changes of Schedule and Leave

Mar 20

BALLOT COUNT DELAYED IN VIEW OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC

**VOTING OPPORTUNITY EXTENDED**

Mar 20

USPS Briefs the NPMHU on Coronavirus COVID-19

USPS provided an update to NPMHU on best health and safety practices for COVID-19

Mar 19

NPMHU President Paul Hogrogian Posts Message to Membership

Mar 19

USPS and NPMHU Reach Agreement Temporary Extensions on Step 3 and Arbitration Appeals

Due to the impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic, the parties have agreed to extend the time limits for appealing grievances to Step 3 and to arbitration for a period of 30 days effective March 19, 2020.

Mar 19

Trump Signs Families First Coronavirus Response Act into Law

Mar 19

USPS Issues Updated Supervisor and Management Guidance re Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Mar 18

New Memorandum Establishes Additional Paid Leave for Mail Handler Assistants

MOU signed by the NPMHU and the Postal Service establishes on a temporary basis additional paid leave for Mail Handler Assistant (MHA) employees.

Mar 18

New Memorandum Establishes Expanded Sick Leave for Dependent Care During COVID-19

Mar 17

AFL-CIO Urges Senate to Protect Workers During Pandemic

Mar 16

BILOXI SAMLU MEETING CANCELLED

CDC recommends that for the next 8 weeks, organizers cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more throughout the U.S.

Mar 10

Postal Service Releases Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Influenza Plan

Mar 6

NPMHU Joins AFL-CIO Coronavirus Task Force

Mar 5

Updated March 5, 2020 -- Coronavirus COVID-19 Response and Prevention

Feb 29

STAY HEALTHY!

Coronavirus Disease Concerns

Mar 30

Postal Service Updates Criteria for Return to Work for Employees with Confirmed Case of COVID-19, Supervisors and Management Guidance

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