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COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic Resources and Information 

JUL 27, 2020 

 

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

JUL 13, 2020 

 

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

Hold Mail service reminders – Guidance during COVID-19 pandemic 

JUL 13, 2020 

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

Hold Mail service reminders – Guidance during COVID-19 pandemic 

JUL 13, 2020 

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

JUL 09, 2020 

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COVID-19 Test Kits in the Mail 

USPS Issues Mandatory Stand Up Talk July 8, 2020 

JUN 25, 2020 

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

JUN 02, 2020 

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USPS reissues Essential Service Provider Letter to all Employees and Contractors 

MAY 22, 2020 

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NPMHU and USPS Agree to Extension of Various COVID Related Memorand 

MAY 19, 2020 

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

MAY 13, 2020 

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

MAY 07, 2020 

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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 07, 2020 

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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 06, 2020 

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

MAY 04, 2020 

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

APR 27, 2020 

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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, 2020 

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Postal Service issues Memorandum on reusable Face Covering for employees 

APR 22, 2020 

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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, 2020 

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Postal Service releases updated COVID-19 Decision Tree 

APR 22, 2020 

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

APR 21, 2020 

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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 20, 2020 

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

APR 16, 2020 

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MOU on Temporary Extensions on Step 3 and Arbitration Appeals 

APR 15, 2020 

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Postal Service releases Emergency Paid Sick Leave Supervisor Checklist 

APR 15, 2020 

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USPS releases FFCRA Expanded Family and Medical Leave Supervisor checklist 

APR 15, 2020 

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

APR 06, 2020 

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

APR 06, 2020 

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

APR 06, 2020 

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Stay home when you are sick! 

APR 02, 2020 

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

APR 02, 2020 

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

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

MAR 26, 2020 

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

MAR 27, 2020 

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Additional COVID-19 Resources Added March 27, 2020 

MAR 27, 2020 

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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, 2020 

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EAP Messaging 

Information proved from Eastern Area meeting(s) 

MAR 25, 2020 

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March 25, 2020 Message to Membership From President Hogrogian 

MAR 26, 2020 

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

AFL-CIO Executive Council Statement 

MAR 24, 2020 

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

MAR 24, 2020 

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USPS Q&As on COVID-19 

MAR 23, 2020 

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

MAR 20, 2020 

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BALLOT COUNT DELAYED IN VIEW OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC 

**VOTING OPPORTUNITY EXTENDED** 

MAR 20, 2020 

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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, 2020 

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NPMHU President Paul Hogrogian Posts Message to Membership 

MAR 19, 2020 

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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, 2020 

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Trump Signs Families First Coronavirus Response Act into Law 

MAR 19, 2020 

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

MAR 18, 2020 

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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, 2020 

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

MAR 18, 2020 

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USPS Issues Guidance on Social Gatherings 

MAR 17, 2020 

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AFL-CIO Urges Senate to Protect Workers During Pandemic 

MAR 16, 2020 

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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, 2020

 

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

MAR 06, 2020

 

NPMHU Joins AFL-CIO Coronavirus Task Force 

MAR 05, 2020 

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

FEB 29, 2020 

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STAY HEALTHY! 

Coronavirus Disease Concerns 

MAR 30, 2020 

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

JUN 02, 2020 

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

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