AM Standard Operating Procedures (AMSOP) A national program that standardizes morning delivery office procedures and management processes. It includes training…
American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO (APWU) The labor union that is the exclusive bargaining representative of all employees in the…
Alternative Fuel Vehicle AFV A postal vehicle that uses cleaner-burning alternative fuels such as ethanol, methanol, propane, hydrogen, electricity, and…
Alternative Delivery A nonpostal method to distribute or deliver mail matter. For example, facsimile and electronic funds transfer in place…
Alternative Addressing Format An authorized option to the standard delivery address format such as a simplified address, occupant address, or…
Alternate Work Schedule (AWS) A program for eligible, full-time FLSA exempt employees that allows them to work extended days during…
Alternate Postage Payment Method for Greeting Cards An experimental product that provides a means by which individuals can mail greeting…
Alternate Mailing System (AMS) An authorized procedure that provides other methods for accepting permit imprint mail, outside a Manifest Mailing…
Alternate Delivery Service A delivery method that does not require a carrier. Caller Service, firm holdout, Post Office Box service,…
Alternate Access Channel A customer access point to postal products and services other than through a traditional postal facility such…