Oversight Hearings on the U.S. Postal Service: Hearings Before the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service, House of Representatives, One Hundred Second Congress, Second Session, May 12; June 2, 4, 9, 11; September 30, 1992 |
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... large part to legislative actions requiring the Postal Service to make unplanned payments for retirees ' cost- of - living allowances and health benefit expenses . The Postal Service recognizes from its lost market share in 8.
... large part to legislative actions requiring the Postal Service to make unplanned payments for retirees ' cost- of - living allowances and health benefit expenses . The Postal Service recognizes from its lost market share in 8.
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... expenses ( up 6.9 percent in 1991 ) will generate the need for larger or more frequent rate increases . The major contributor to postal costs As a percentage and their growth is employee pay and benefits . of total operating expenses ...
... expenses ( up 6.9 percent in 1991 ) will generate the need for larger or more frequent rate increases . The major contributor to postal costs As a percentage and their growth is employee pay and benefits . of total operating expenses ...
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... expenses for the year grew almost 7 percent and were $ 295 million higher than expected . The total hours of work in the Service increased in 1991 although the volume of mail declined . While hours worked did decrease in work functions ...
... expenses for the year grew almost 7 percent and were $ 295 million higher than expected . The total hours of work in the Service increased in 1991 although the volume of mail declined . While hours worked did decrease in work functions ...
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... expenses and the ability to offer more competitive and stable rates . However , as we will hear today , even with a good portion of this equipment in place , the Postal Service has been unable to achieve the savings that it had antici ...
... expenses and the ability to offer more competitive and stable rates . However , as we will hear today , even with a good portion of this equipment in place , the Postal Service has been unable to achieve the savings that it had antici ...
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... expenses grew by 6.9 percent primarily because of labor costs . You attributed 5.4 percent of the increase to more wages and benefits . I think this number is misleading . At the last Board of Governors meeting , the Postal Service said ...
... expenses grew by 6.9 percent primarily because of labor costs . You attributed 5.4 percent of the increase to more wages and benefits . I think this number is misleading . At the last Board of Governors meeting , the Postal Service said ...
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Page 472 - However, the Contractor shall require the subcontractor to assume the risk of, and be responsible for, any loss or destruction of, or damage to, the...
Page 456 - Government under this contract may be assigned to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency, and may thereafter be further assigned and reassigned to any such institution.
Page 437 - ... unless the claim, in an amount stated, is asserted In writing as soon as practicable after the termination of such suspension, delay, or interruption, but not later than the date of final payment under the contract.
Page 453 - ... the normal obligations which attach to the placing of a bona fide job order, including the acceptance of referrals of veterans and nonveterans. The listing of employment openings does not require the hiring of any particular job applicant or from any particular group of job applicants, and nothing herein is intended to relieve the Contractor from any requirements in Executive Orders or regulations regarding nondiscrimination in employment.
Page 472 - Property in as good condition as when received, except for reasonable wear and tear or for the utilization of the property in accordance with the provisions of the prime contract.
Page 472 - ... which results from a failure on the part of the Contractor, due to the willful misconduct or lack of good faith on the part of any of...
Page 454 - Such notice shall state the contractor's obligation under the law to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era for employment, and the rights of applicants and employees.
Page 487 - The bidder, offerer, applicant, or subcontractor agrees that a breach of this certification is a violation of the Equal Opportunity clause in this contract. As used in this certification, the term "segregated facilities...
Page 451 - ... terminated, or suspended, in whole or in part, and the contractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965. and such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies Invoked as provided In Executive Order No.
Page 487 - By the submission of this offer, the offerer certifies that it does not and will not maintain or provide for its employees any segregated facilities at any of its establishments, and that it does not and will not permit its employees to perform their services at any location under its control where segregated facilities are maintained. The offeror agrees that a breach of this certification is a violation of the Equal Opportunity clause in the contract.