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Oklahoma is deeply sadden and sending prayers and thoughts due to the tragic accident that took PAC Chairman and Postmaster of Blair OK - Brent Cofield's son on Sunday night. Kent Louis Cofield age 24, leaves behind a wife, son and a child soon to be born. Condolences may be sent to Cofield Family at

I feel this is a good time and an obligation on my part to let all of you know what actions we are taking on the "suspension" of convention leave.

As I said last week in our press release this decision is a breach of faith if not contract, with all the nation's Postmasters. It is truly a bad decision on the postal service's part to alienate the very leaders of the postal service.

We, League and NAPUS, realized the terrible financial condition the service is currently in and offered to compromise. It is wrong what was done to cut off this leave in the middle of convention season. We on numerous occasions have offered many other ideas to the USPS to save money and each time have been told that those things could not be done. We offered ideas and cost savings that would be fair and equitable to all and not just on the backs of Postmasters.

- Your National Executive Board met by telecom this Thursday evening to review and discuss procedures to pursue this action. We have several ideas that we will follow up on. We also voted on a motion of "No Confidence" in the leadership of the postal service on their actions and direction they are going.

- I have requested through email and in a joint letter with the League and investigation be conducted by the Office of the Inspector General. I personally discussed this with him yesterday and Mr. Williams has agreed to investigate.

- The League and NAPUS have sent a joint letter to the Board of Governors protesting this suspension and asked for their help in this matter.

- The League and NAPUS are going to send a similar joint letter to the Postal Regulatory Commission letting them know of this egregious breach of faith.

- We have asked two of the authors of the Postmasters Equity Act to inquire on our behave to rigorously protest this action to the postal service. This is the offices of Senator Akaka and Representative John McHugh. I know that many of you have contacted your representatives because they have called the National Office asking for more info.

- I have made a request of the Department of Labor, a suggestion from a Postmaster, to see if as a management organization, we are allowed to file an unfair labor practice.

- I have, and many state presidents, have asked members to write their Congressmen and Senators. I have attached some suggested points to include in any letter you may send.

As you can see myself and your Executive Board have been busy in being proactive dealing with this issue. We will continue in the days ahead to defend and protect.

1.) Make every effort to attend your state and national conventions. Use your annual leave; in the words of retired Postmaster Bill Kennedy of Texas, use it gladly and enthusiastically. He also said to use it to show the USPS you believe in your job and want to learn at conventions.

2.) When filling out your 3971 for leave to request annual leave do so by noting "In Lieu of Convention Leave" in the remarks section. Make two copies and request a signed copy back from your MPOO. Include a return envelope to be sure you will get your copy back. This may be good to have if this decision is reversed.

3.) Write or call your Congressmen and Senators. Use the points attached in your letter. Ask them to call the PMG's office and lodge their inquiry so that Mr. Potter will know how many have called.

In closing, I hope I have provided enough info and let you know exactly what we are doing about this. I can assure all we will move forward and use all avenues in our power to fight these malicious actions by the USPS. We will get through this and we must all support each other as we pursue this dark chapter in our existence. We must all realize that the postal service is in serious financial condition and we as its leaders will do our part to insure its survival.

Exempt Postmasters wanting to know what reference you can state when mandated to work Saturdays or Sundays and want a full day off in compensation?

NAPUS Headquarters said it is in the ELM 519.733 if you needed the exact reference.

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