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John E. Potter
POSTMASTER GENERAL, CEO
UNITED STATES
POSTAL SERVICE
November 15 ,2OOl
National Women's Program Policy Statement
The Postal Service is committed to promoting career opportunities and advancement for women
in the workforce. The National Women's Program (NWP) is a vital and integral part of this commitment. The program does not seek preferential treatment for women, but does seek to ensure that all postal career opportunities are made available to all employees, including women.
The NWP is also a part of the Postal Service's Affirmative Employment Program. Postal
management established the women's program in 1974 to ensure fairness for women in every aspect of employment, including but not limited to hiring, retention, training, career development, and promotions.
The NWP is not merely a program developed to enhance the individual experiences of women,
but rather it enhances how we do business as an all-inclusive workforce. Monitoring the overall postal workforce demographics to address any under representation of women is part of this program. Advocacy and education will help achieve equality for women in the workplace.
The NWP will collect, conduct, and analyze research on issues affecting women in the workplace. It will be a resource offering information and business solutions to common workplace issues and
professional development. It will provide networking opportunities, educational programs, and visibility for the women in our workforce, which will enable them to realize their goals and aspirations for personal and professional development.
The NWP seeks to ensure that managers at all levels will not only respect and be sensitive to the concerns of female employees, but also that they will examine and remove any barriers to equal employment opportunity for women. Together we can ensure that we are providing opportunities and promoting fairness for women in hiring, retention, training, career development, and promotions.
John E. Potter
475 L'ENFANT PLAZA SW
WASHINGTON DC 20260-0010
www.usps.com
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