The Postal Service has released a video about its new Alex Trebek stamp. The Forever stamp honors the longtime “Jeopardy!” host, who died in 2020. The seven-minute video features archival footage and interviews with Ken Jennings, the quiz show’s current host; producer Sarah Whitcomb Foss; Jean Trebek, Alex Trebek’s widow; and Michael Elston, the USPS […]
The latest entry on Postal Posts, the USPS blog, looks at Highway Post Offices — a series of buses that offered mobile postal services in the 1940s. Stephen Kochersperger, the USPS historian, wrote the post. […]
The Postal Service will offer a virtual job fair for supervisory positions on Sunday, July 14. Participants will hear from operational leaders and receive an overview of the knowledge and skills needed to be a competitive applicant. Individual sessions will provide information on how to apply for vacancies in eCareer, demonstrate qualifications for a position, […]
USPS employees and annuitants may participate in an upcoming virtual seminar on the new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program. The session will be held Thursday, July 11, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern and from 4 to 5 p.m. Eastern. PSHB — which takes effect in 2025 — is a new, separate program within […]
The White House has announced the recipients of the Presidential Federal Sustainability Awards. The Postal Service was among the honorees. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy accepted the award for electrifying the largest federal fleet during a June 25 ceremony. “We are honored to receive this award as our team has built a great relationship with members […]
The USPS Benefits and Wellness team is encouraging employees to participate in Go Gold, a six-week fitness challenge whose theme ties in with the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Employees can earn points by participating in more than 100 activities, including walking, swimming and tennis. The program will run from Monday, July 8, through Sunday, […]
USPS postcards, posters and certain paper products now include recycling information from How2Recycle, a package labeling system that uses Federal Trade Commission guidance to help consumers properly recycle. Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express and ReadyPost packaging have had How2Recycle labels since 2021. […]
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Last week, Link told you about the Postal Service’s plans to release a stamp honoring Alex Trebek, the beloved “Jeopardy!” host. On the stamp is written the prompt, “THIS NATURALIZED U.S. CITIZEN HOSTED THE QUIZ SHOW ‘JEOPARDY!’ FOR 37 SEASONS” and underneath, upside down, is the correct response: “Who is Alex Trebek?” Presales began June […]
Rural Carrier Debra Mericle was delivering mail in Paulding, OH, in January when she heard a cry for help. She found an older customer on the ground, in pain, near the foot of the steps to the woman’s home. The customer said she’d slipped on ice while trying to feed her cats and had been […]
The Postal Service will release a Forever stamp honoring beloved former “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek on Monday, July 22. Ken Jennings, the quiz show’s current host, announced the stamp on the June 21 episode. To find local broadcast times, check the “Jeopardy!” website. The stamp’s release is concurrent with the show’s 60th anniversary this year. […]
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Due to recent mercury spills in the mail, the Postal Service is reminding employees that metallic mercury and items containing metallic mercury are prohibited in the mailstream. Mercury is a toxic chemical that even when exposed in small amounts — through inhalation, ingestion or skin contact — may cause serious health conditions. When spilled, mercury […]
The latest episode of the “Mailin’ It!” podcast examines how postal inspectors cracked a $175 million mass-mail fraud case involving scammers posing as psychics. Clayton Gerber, a postal inspector in criminal investigations, is the guest. The 35-minute episode, released June 18, is available on Link and other postal websites, as well as most podcast platforms. […]
The Postal Service has released a video on Protect Sea Turtles, new stamps that highlight six endangered species that forage in U.S. waters or nest on American beaches. They are the loggerhead, leatherback, hawksbill, Kemp’s ridley, olive ridley and green sea turtle. Steve Dearing, the Postal Service’s data and analytics vice president, is featured in […]
In its latest episode, the “Mailin’ It!” podcast looks at this year’s USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign. Linda DeCarlo, the Postal Service’s occupational safety and health senior director, is the guest. The 24-minute episode, released Tuesday, June 4, is available on Link and other postal websites, as well as most podcast platforms. […]
USPS employees may participate in an upcoming virtual seminar on the new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program. The session will be held Tuesday, June 4, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. PSHB — which takes effect in 2025 — is a new, separate program within the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and will be […]
The Postal Service has announced release dates for more of this year’s stamps, along with cities where dedication ceremonies will be held: • Hank Aaron: Wednesday, July 31; Atlanta; • Dungeons & Dragons: Thursday, Aug. 1; Indianapolis; • Pinback Buttons: Thursday, Aug. 15; Hartford, CT; • Autumn Colors: Friday, Aug. 16; Hartford, CT; • First […]
The Postal Service is making progress in its efforts to transform facilities, reduce costs, grow revenue, engage employees and better serve customers, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy told the USPS Board of Governors last week. In recent months, the organization has activated several regional processing and distribution centers, made improvements to more than 20 local processing […]
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar on using simple habits to become more productive and feel fulfilled during the workday. The session, “Set Your Workday Up for Success,” will be held on Wednesday, May 15, at 9:15 a.m. Pacific and 12:30 p.m. Pacific. Representatives from University of Phoenix will lead the webinar. […]
The Postal Service has released a video that shows the importance of ethical behavior on the job. The video addresses three common types of ethical lapses: mail destruction, mail theft and misuse of postal property. The four-minute animated video reminds employees they have a duty to protect the sanctity of the U.S. Mail. Willful acts […]
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In its latest episode, the “Mailin’ It!” podcast features Shibani Gambhir, the Postal Service’s sales intelligence and support vice president. Gambhir describes the sales team’s role in implementing the Delivering for America plan and explains how important it is for USPS to grow its business with its biggest customers. The 26-minute episode is available on […]
The Postal Service will celebrate Earth Day on Monday, April 22. Under the Delivering for America plan, the organization is taking steps to enhance sustainability throughout its network and day-to-day operations. This includes establishing broad goals earlier this year to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, divert waste from landfills, increase procurement of renewable energy and boost […]
Mr. ZIP is back. The Postal Service is giving the beloved character new life through children’s products that aim to expand the appeal of the USPS brand. “Our vision is that Mr. ZIP becomes a beloved character to today’s children, and they grow up remembering him and having an affinity for mail and the Postal […]
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Last week, Link reported on people who continue to mail their tax returns each year. Among them: Tim Qiu, a USPS acting integrated operating plan specialist who recently used Certified Mail for his return. “I’m very happy that the Post Office can provide this secure service,” he said. We also reminded you to beware of […]
Rural Carrier Associate Hayden Dale was delivering mail recently in Wilmington, OH, when he heard shouts coming from a barn. Dale found a customer on the barn floor who had fallen off a ladder, hitting his head and sustaining other injuries. Dale ran to the man’s residence to alert his wife, who called 911 while […]
Postal Bulletin’s latest edition, published April 18, features a guide to Election Mail and Political Mail. Updates to USPS policies, procedures and forms are also included. Employees can go to usps.com to read and download the latest Postal Bulletin, along with past issues. […]
USPS employees and contractors who work remotely must complete every-other-year telework training by Thursday, June 13. The course, called CyberSafe Teleworking: Working Remotely, is for employees and contractors with virtual private network or virtual desktop infrastructure and who are approved for telework. The training covers teleworking responsibilities, the importance of communicating effectively, the applications that […]
Do you have recommendations for “Off the Clock,” Link’s column on Postal Service employees and their after-hours pursuits? If so, email us. A member of our team will get back to you. In the meantime, catch up on stories you may have missed. “Off the Clock” subjects this year have included Jacob Howley, a USPS […]
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar offering tips on a more healthful approach to snacking. The session, “Healthy Snacking,” will be held Thursday, April 25, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from Kaiser Permanente, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the discussion. Participants must register before the […]
A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.18 percent during the week ending April 12, up 0.11 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected April 17. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.59 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 96.37 percent rating. Among the […]
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Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and USPS Board of Governors Chairman Roman Martinez IV testified before the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on April 16. The committee has oversight of the Postal Service. The testimony from DeJoy and Martinez is available on the USPS Newsroom website. […]
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