COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic Resources and Information
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.
USPS Issues Emergency Federal Employee Leave (EFEL) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Postal Service releases Managers and Supervisors Face Covering Guidance
USPS delivers Mandatory Stand-Up Talk re: COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expanded to everyone over 16
NPMHU and USPS Sign MOU on Late Enrollment Exception for Health Benefits for MHAs
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
USPS Issues COVID-19 Return to Work Instructions
Remember the Fallen
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
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
USPS reissues Essential Service Provider Letter to all employees and contractors
USPS delivers Mandatory Stand-Up Talk re: Essential services update: December 2020
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.
USPS Issues Vote By Mail Policy and Clarifying Operational Instructions
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
USPS issues Mandatory Stand-Up Talk on Face Covering and mask update
Postal Service delivers Mandatory Stand-Up re: Talk Hold Mail service reminders
Hold Mail service reminders – Guidance during COVID-19 pandemic
NPMHU and USPS Reach Agreement on Extension of Various COVID Related Memoranda
USPS Issues Guidance on Social Gatherings
USPS Delivers Mandatory Stand Up Talk on Essential Services during COVID-19 and Recent State and Local Civil Unrest
COVID-19 Test Kits in the Mail
USPS Issues Mandatory Stand Up Talk July 8, 2020
Postal Service releases updated CDC posters relating to Social Distancing and Face Coverings
USPS reissues Essential Service Provider Letter to all Employees and Contractors
NPMHU and USPS Agree to Extension of Various COVID Related Memorand
USPS and the NPMHU Agree to Extend Several COVID-19 Related Memoranda
USPS delivers Mandatory Stand-Up Talk -- Proof of Concept Temperature Test to be Conducted in Two Postal Districts
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
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
Postal Service revises Criteria for Return to Work for Employees with Confirmed case of COVID-19
USPS Releases EAP Information– Behavioral Health During a Pandemic / Public Health Emergency
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.
Postal Service issues Memorandum on reusable Face Covering for employees
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.
Postal Service releases updated COVID-19 Decision Tree
Postal Service releases updated Close Contact Tracing Protocol
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.
Watch the Virtual Town Hall With President Hogrogian, Senator Bernie Sanders and other Union Leaders
USPS releases Close COVID-19 Contact Investigations Overview outlining step taken when an employee reports a positive case
MOU on Temporary Extensions on Step 3 and Arbitration Appeals
Postal Service releases Emergency Paid Sick Leave Supervisor Checklist
USPS releases FFCRA Expanded Family and Medical Leave Supervisor checklist
Family First Coronavirus Response Act FAQ’s Updated 4/14/20
Postal Service delivers new Mandatory Stand-Up Talk to employees concerning Additional CDC Recommendations: Cloth Face Coverings
Postal Service Releases Do It Yourself Face Covering Poster From the CDC
Stay home when you are sick!
April 2, 2020 Message to Membership From NPMHU President Paul Hogrogian
Taking leave during COVID-19 Families First Coronavirus Response Act guidance
April 2, 2020- USPS Issues Mandatory Stand-Up Talk
NPMHU and USPS Enter Memorandum of Understanding Re: Temporary Exception Period – COVID-19
Additional COVID-19 Resources Added March 27, 2020
March 27, 2020 USPS Mandatory Stand-up Talks Issued
Three steps to work through government-imposed travel restrictions and Essential Service Provider Letter
EAP Messaging
Information proved from Eastern Area meeting(s)
March 25, 2020 Message to Membership From President Hogrogian
Working People's Demands in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic
AFL-CIO Executive Council Statement
New Stand-up Talk Clarifies "Lockdown" and "Shelter-in-Place" Restrictions
USPS Q&As on COVID-19
USPS Issues Statement on the MOU on Liberal Changes of Schedule and Leave
BALLOT COUNT DELAYED IN VIEW OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC
**VOTING OPPORTUNITY EXTENDED**
USPS Briefs the NPMHU on Coronavirus COVID-19
USPS provided an update to NPMHU on best health and safety practices for COVID-19
NPMHU President Paul Hogrogian Posts Message to Membership
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.
Trump Signs Families First Coronavirus Response Act into Law
USPS Issues Updated Supervisor and Management Guidance re Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
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.
New Memorandum Establishes Expanded Sick Leave for Dependent Care During COVID-19
AFL-CIO Urges Senate to Protect Workers During Pandemic
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.
Postal Service Releases Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Influenza Plan
NPMHU Joins AFL-CIO Coronavirus Task Force
Updated March 5, 2020 -- Coronavirus COVID-19 Response and Prevention
STAY HEALTHY!
Coronavirus Disease Concerns
MAIL HANDLERS RATIFY 2022 NATIONAL AGREEMENT
