FedEx Pilots to Conduct Informational Picketing in Los Angeles
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Now in their 17th month of contract negotiations, FedEx pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), will conduct informational picketing on Friday, August 5, outside the FedEx facility at Los Angeles International Airport to show their continuing frustration with the slow pace of talks. The pilots--more than 150 of whom are based in Los Angeles--have been working without a new contract for more than a year.
“Our pilots are growing increasingly frustrated with management’s lack of effort at the negotiating table at a time when FedEx continues to see record profits and management continues to reward themselves with generous bonuses,” said Captain David Webb, chairman of the FedEx unit of ALPA. “It appears that management has little interest in seriously discussing the issues our pilots have overwhelmingly told us through five years of continuous polling that they want addressed in these negotiations.”
What: FedEx pilots conducting informational picketing
When: Friday, August 5, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. PDT
Where: Outside FedEx facility at LAX, 5927 W. Imperial Highway
Day and night and 365 days a year, the 4,300 professional FedEx pilots--representing the air division of the FedEx brand and helping generate nearly two-thirds of FedEx Corporation’s annual revenue--fly to cities on five continents, making FedEx among the largest and most profitable airlines by any measure. Founded in 1931, ALPA represents 64,000 pilots at 41 airlines in the U.S. and Canada. Visit the ALPA website at http://www.alpa.org.
Friday, August 05, 2005
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
UPS driver dies as tractor-trailer veers off turnpike
Foster's Online:
UPS driver dies as tractor-trailer veers off turnpike
Includes images of the semi in the woods.
UPS driver dies as tractor-trailer veers off turnpike
Includes images of the semi in the woods.
SCAM - Fraudulent Use of DHL Name
Fraudulent Use of DHL Name
It has been brought to our attention that attempts have been made to defraud Internet shoppers by unauthorised use of the DHL name and brand, via e-mail communications and graphics which appear, on the surface, to originate from DHL.
The communications concern the sale of consumer goods over the Internet, where payment may be requested by money transfer before the goods will be delivered. Please be aware that DHL does not in general get involved in collecting payment from its customers for goods which it transports. In general, DHL only collects money due to DHL (for the shipping costs).
If you receive a communication like this, or if there is any doubt as to the authenticity of any DHL communication, please report it to DHL by contacting Customer Service via e-mail from the global DHL web site, www.dhl.com, or phone Customer Service at the telephone number published on the DHL web site for your country (country web site addresses available through www.dhl.com).
This security notice does not affect the obligation of consignee to pay shipping, customs, VAT or similar charges where these are properly payable at the time of delivery.
It has been brought to our attention that attempts have been made to defraud Internet shoppers by unauthorised use of the DHL name and brand, via e-mail communications and graphics which appear, on the surface, to originate from DHL.
The communications concern the sale of consumer goods over the Internet, where payment may be requested by money transfer before the goods will be delivered. Please be aware that DHL does not in general get involved in collecting payment from its customers for goods which it transports. In general, DHL only collects money due to DHL (for the shipping costs).
If you receive a communication like this, or if there is any doubt as to the authenticity of any DHL communication, please report it to DHL by contacting Customer Service via e-mail from the global DHL web site, www.dhl.com, or phone Customer Service at the telephone number published on the DHL web site for your country (country web site addresses available through www.dhl.com).
This security notice does not affect the obligation of consignee to pay shipping, customs, VAT or similar charges where these are properly payable at the time of delivery.
POSTAL SERVICE RAISES THE BAR IN OVERNIGHT DELIVERY
POSTAL SERVICE RAISES THE BAR IN OVERNIGHT DELIVERY
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Postal Service once again reached its all-time high-score of 96 percent on-time performance for overnight delivery of First-Class Mail. The assessment, measured independently by IBM Consulting Services, was announced today during the agency's Board of Governors meeting in California.
This achievement marks ten consecutive measurement periods that the organization reached a 95 percent or better score for on-time overnight delivery of First-Class Mail.
This third quarter measurement for fiscal year 2005 also cites increases in two- and three-day service performance scores from the previous reporting. Two-day is 92 percent, up from 90 percent; and three-day - which is carried by air - is at 90 percent, up from 83 percent.
This report provides an independent assessment of the time it takes a piece of First-Class Mail, once it's deposited into a collection box, to be delivered to one of more than 143.7 million American homes, businesses and Post Office boxes.
During the same period, customer satisfaction was also measured. At 93 percent, this rating marks the fifteenth continuous quarter the Postal Service has earned a 93 percent or better customer satisfaction measurement score.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Postal Service once again reached its all-time high-score of 96 percent on-time performance for overnight delivery of First-Class Mail. The assessment, measured independently by IBM Consulting Services, was announced today during the agency's Board of Governors meeting in California.
This achievement marks ten consecutive measurement periods that the organization reached a 95 percent or better score for on-time overnight delivery of First-Class Mail.
This third quarter measurement for fiscal year 2005 also cites increases in two- and three-day service performance scores from the previous reporting. Two-day is 92 percent, up from 90 percent; and three-day - which is carried by air - is at 90 percent, up from 83 percent.
This report provides an independent assessment of the time it takes a piece of First-Class Mail, once it's deposited into a collection box, to be delivered to one of more than 143.7 million American homes, businesses and Post Office boxes.
During the same period, customer satisfaction was also measured. At 93 percent, this rating marks the fifteenth continuous quarter the Postal Service has earned a 93 percent or better customer satisfaction measurement score.
Tuesday, August 02, 2005
Extended Retail Hours Plan helps keep USPS competitive
Extended Retail Hours Plan helps keep USPS competitive
USPS is extending hours in selected Post Offices around the country — as late as 7 p.m. on weekdays and 3 p.m. on Saturdays.
The message of the Extended Retail Hours Plan is simple: “We’re open later to serve you better.”
“Our prices are competitive and our service is great,” said Deputy PMG Pat Donahoe. “On top of that, we’re extending hours for added convenience. That means better value for our customers.”
It’s the kind of customer focus that will build loyalty, grow our business in a shipping market that has never been so competitive, and ultimately bring in more revenue.
The first locations with extended hours are seeing excellent results. Greater Indiana District increased walk-in revenue by more than $400,000 when eight Indianapolis-area Post Offices began staying open until 7 p.m.
Office hours will be extended at 1,082 Post Offices this year. Offices selected for extended hours handle 30% of retail package volume and are located within five miles of a competitor’s retail store.
Advertising and Retail Marketing have the tools Post Offices need to let customers know about the added convenience. Check out Message Maker for new extended hours banners, postcards and window clings. Go to on Blue to see the extended hours customizable materials that are available.
USPS is extending hours in selected Post Offices around the country — as late as 7 p.m. on weekdays and 3 p.m. on Saturdays.
The message of the Extended Retail Hours Plan is simple: “We’re open later to serve you better.”
“Our prices are competitive and our service is great,” said Deputy PMG Pat Donahoe. “On top of that, we’re extending hours for added convenience. That means better value for our customers.”
It’s the kind of customer focus that will build loyalty, grow our business in a shipping market that has never been so competitive, and ultimately bring in more revenue.
The first locations with extended hours are seeing excellent results. Greater Indiana District increased walk-in revenue by more than $400,000 when eight Indianapolis-area Post Offices began staying open until 7 p.m.
Office hours will be extended at 1,082 Post Offices this year. Offices selected for extended hours handle 30% of retail package volume and are located within five miles of a competitor’s retail store.
Advertising and Retail Marketing have the tools Post Offices need to let customers know about the added convenience. Check out Message Maker for new extended hours banners, postcards and window clings. Go to on Blue to see the extended hours customizable materials that are available.
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