Posted on 01/07/2022 4:22:20 AM PST by matt04
The U.S. Postal Service is requesting a temporary waiver from President Biden's employer vaccine mandate, warning in a letter sent to federal labor officials that mandates or weekly testing measures could impact the agency's ability to operate.
Deputy Postmaster General Douglas A. Tulino, who formerly served as the agency's chief human resources officer, sent a letter dated Jan. 4 to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and expressed his concerns over the impact of the mandate and requiring employees to present weekly negative tests.
In the letter obtained by Fox News, Tulino said a vaccine-or-test mandate as outlined by the emergency temporary standard "is likely to result in the loss of many employees — either by employees leaving or being disciplined – particularly given the higher level of temporary employees at this time of year."
"We respectfully suggest that the nation cannot afford the additional potential substantial harm that would be engendered if the ability of the Postal Service to deliver mail and packages is significantly negatively impacted," Tulino wrote in the letter.
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USPS requested that OSHA extend the compliance deadlines for the mandate by 120 days, as well as suspend the Postal Service’s obligations under the mandate until courts provide final ruling on the legality of the vaccine requirement.
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If approved by OSHA, so much for the "emergency."
The country would quickly adapt, and be much better off, if both of these agencies was disbaned today.
Amen and awomen!
Some animals are more equal than others.
Our post office in NE PA was closed for two weeks and finally just reopened before New Year’s Day.
But, but, but, I thought the vax was safe and effective.
Why aren’t they at the head of the line demanding it first?
Tells you something, doesn’t it?
I for one will make them fire me. I own contract routes that would immediately need to be filled. They do not have anyone to replace us.
The country would quickly adapt, and be much better off, if both of these agencies was disbaned today.
Do you know we delivered millions of packages over the holiday season? Christmas is over but there are returns and gift card purchases still going on. The post office is in trouble but what would happen if the packages just stopped coming? We are part of the supply chain. Like it or not.
I thought the USPS got an exemption from the mandate?
Can't deny the fact that the government operates in certain areas. My point is that it is not an efficient operator. The country would be better off if the USPS was disbanded. Understood that an orderly wind-down is or would be appropriate.
Also understood that the government NEVER gives back what it takes away. USPS and OSHA and every other agency will exist at least as long as the federal government does. Whatever "trouble" the USPS has, that trouble can't and won't result in disbanding.
No... Not until the whole country also gets a waiver.
Beautiful timing.
The day the Supremes hear the case.
Exactly. Is the post office says they’re essential and it will cause interruptions, then it will cause major supply and operation interruptions everywhere.
My post office has signs begging people to apply to work there. Mail that used to arrive at 10 or 11 AM sometimes won’t arrive until 6 o’clock at night. I’ve even had days where they just didn’t deliver, never even saw the mail truck.
You are half right.
Well, now that Biden has been made aware of the damage his policies do to America, he’ll surely change his tune.
They are asking for selective special considerations while everyone else is forced to comply. What is good for the goose is good for the gander... All on or all off period.
I ordered myself a 2022 Calendar that they claim was sent 12-20.
I still do not have the calendar..
I am about 35 miles from the company......
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