Post Office job recruitment event this weekend
EUGENE – The U.S. Postal Service is seeking candidates for delivery roles in suburban and rural areas. A recruitment event will take place this Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 30 E 3rd Ave, Eugene.
Job seekers can learn about various positions, including Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC) and Rural Carrier Assistant (RCA), which offer a starting salary of $20.85 per hour, paid bi-weekly. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with USPS staff for guidance on employment options.
Career employees can expect a benefits package that includes health insurance, pension benefits, and vacation time. Applicants must meet examination requirements, hold a valid driver’s license, have a safe driving record, and pass a pre-employment drug screening. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required.
More info:
uspsblog.com/applying-for-a-job/
Unemployment insurance changes
According to a Sept. 8 update from Springfield Chamber’s Amelia Remington Corbari, the Oregon Employment Department (OED) is proposing new unemployment insurance (UI) rules that extend beyond the recently passed SB 916, which grants UI eligibility to striking workers for up to 10 weeks. The proposed changes would weaken job search requirements, introduce unlimited “employer attached” categories, and allow striking workers to meet work-search standards without seeking other employment.
Additionally, workers could limit job searches to remote positions only. The Springfield Chamber opposes these changes, arguing they could inflate costs for employers and undermine the UI system’s accountability. The Chamber will provide updates as the rulemaking process continues.
