Letter Carrier Sharon Lindsley was recently delivering mail in Cupertino, CA, when her vehicle broke down and started emitting smoke. After exiting the vehicle and alerting her supervisor, Lindsley spotted flames. She immediately called 911 and rushed to remove mail before the flames intensified, requiring her to keep a safe distance. Lindsley notified the Post […]
USPS is seeking nominees for the Postmaster General Heroes’ Program, which honors employees who go above and beyond the call of duty. The program, which will mark its 16th year in 2019, is based on a simple idea: Postal Service employees know the habits of their customers and the rhythms of their communities, and are […]
Postal Support Employee William Bly Jr. was on the job recently in Williamsville, NY, when he spotted what appeared to be illegal drugs in a damaged package. Bly alerted his supervisor, which led to a Postal Inspection Service and police investigation that culminated several weeks later with the arrest of a male suspect. The man […]
I would love for the general public to read the wonderful actions of the Postal Service employees featured in “Heroes’ Corner.” […]
All Postal Service facilities should fly the U.S. flag at half-staff to honor John D. Dingell Jr., a former U.S. representative from Michigan who died Feb. 7. Flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset Feb. 9. To fly the flag at half-staff, hoist the flag to the peak for an instant and then lower […]
The Postal Service has reported its financial results for fiscal 2019’s first quarter (Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2018). Here are some highlights: • Revenue. Total revenue was $19.7 billion, up 2.9 percent compared to the same period one year earlier. First-Class Mail revenue declined 1.2 percent, while Marketing Mail revenue increased 4.9 percent. Shipping and packages […]
My name is David Demanchick, and I’m an automotive technician at the USPS Vehicle Maintenance Facility in Rochester, NY. I help keep delivery vehicles moving. My day starts at 6 a.m. After I punch in, I go to work on the “tags,” which is what we call a vehicle that breaks down. It might be […]
Caleb and Aubrey Rhodes recently prepared to travel to Bangkok on a humanitarian mission to help hearing impaired people. Their flight was the next day, but their passports still had not arrived. So the Rhodeses contacted Brookport, IL, Postmaster Carrie Obermark, who put out a call for help to colleagues in Gateway District. Benny Cockrell, […]
February is American Heart Month — a time to be good to your heart — and knowing your numbers can help. Cardiovascular disease is a top cause of death around the globe, according to the World Health Organization. Here are five things to help you protect and care for your heart: Exercise regularly If you […]
USPS is highlighting employees who help their colleagues deliver excellent service. Inside Blue, a new communications initiative, features images and quotes from employees discussing where they work and how they contribute to their teams. “I work with a team of clerks,” Kieu Le, a Westminster, CA, retail associate, says in one post. “The key to […]
Service update. Delivery service is resuming in areas affected by this week’s severely cold weather. The Postal Service temporarily suspended deliveries in some locations from Jan. 30-31 to ensure the safety and well-being of employees. The USPS Service Alerts page and the local news section of the USPS Newsroom site have more information. Postal Bulletin. The Postal […]
The Postal Service’s Ethics Office wants to remind employees of the importance of complying with the rules regarding financial conflicts of interest. Federal law prohibits government employees from taking part in matters in which they might have a personal financial interest. This includes decisions that might affect the financial interest of a spouse or a […]
Due to the extreme weather conditions, USPS will temporarily suspend delivery service in some locations Thursday, Jan. 31, to ensure the safety and well-being of employees. The Midwest and other areas have been gripped by record-breaking low temperatures and dangerous wind chills this week. The Postal Service also suspended delivery in some locations Jan. 30. […]
The Postal Service will suspend delivery in some areas Wednesday, Jan. 30, due to extreme winter weather. Forecasters are warning of dangerously cold conditions in the Midwest and other parts of the nation. In some places, wind chills could dip 60 degrees below zero. In a statement, USPS said it will temporarily suspend delivery service […]
“Wheel love” is such a great story! It’s always nice to see employees connecting with customers on a personal level. […]
USPS is seeking nominees for the Postmaster General Heroes’ Program, which honors employees who go above and beyond the call of duty. The program, which will mark its 16th year in 2019, is based on a simple idea: Postal Service employees know the habits of their customers and the rhythms of their communities, and are […]
In her latest “Business Focus” video, Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan discusses the recent peak delivery season and the importance of understanding customers’ expectations and delivering excellent service, in addition to other topics. Employees processed and delivered almost 16 billion mailpieces during the peak seson, including a record 955 million packages between Thanksgiving and New […]
USPS is reminding employees that relocation services will be managed through a new vendor, Lexicon Relocation LLC, beginning Friday, Feb. 1. The change was announced last month. Employees who are currently in the relocation process will continue to work with the current vendor, Brookfield Global Relocation Services, through the completion of benefits. The Postal Service isn’t accepting […]
Here are five facts about Gregory Hines, the beloved entertainer who is the subject of this year’s Black Heritage stamp from the Postal Service. 1. Hines had an intense, offbeat style. Often dancing while hunched over, he performed riffs much like a jazz drummer, staggering and breaking up the rhythm, changing tempo in the middle […]
Gregory Hines was honored by USPS this week for his tap-dancing artistry as well as his career as an actor and singer. During the Jan. 28 dedication ceremony for the new Gregory Hines stamp in New York City, he was hailed for elevating tap dancing into an art form. “Gregory Hines was an extraordinary artist […]
USPS is seeking nominees for the Postmaster General Heroes’ Program, which honors employees who go above and beyond the call of duty. The program, which will mark its 16th year in 2019, is based on a simple idea: Postal Service employees know the habits of their customers and the rhythms of their communities, and are […]
Anthony Puccio, the New York City letter carrier who has banked more than 4,000 hours of sick leave, is an inspiration to us all. I hung a printout of his story near my office’s time clock. […]
The Postal Service price changes that were approved last fall will take effect Sunday, Jan. 27. Mailing Services product prices will rise approximately 2.5 percent. Shipping Services price increases vary by product. For example, Priority Mail Express prices will increase 3.9 percent, while Priority Mail prices will increase 5.9 percent. Here are the current and […]
Eric Chavez has been appointed Northeast Area’s acting vice president, effective Feb. 2. Northeast Area has 45 plants, 4,000 delivery and retail units and approximately 90,000 employees. The area includes New England, parts of New York and New Jersey, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Chavez currently serves as Suncoast District manager. His previous […]
Mail Condition Visualization (MCV) is now the Postal Service’s official system of record for mail processing conditions. MCV, an Informed Visibility module, generates near-real-time visibility of a facility’s mail conditions. The system lists mailpieces and mail containers by processing operation, shape and category while storing historical data. Employees are using MCV to view near-real-time mail […]
Scanning snapshot. The Postal Service’s national scanning rating was 97.65 percent during the week ending Jan. 18, up from one week earlier. Western (98 percent) led the areas, while Dakotas (98.98 percent) topped the districts. Scanning allows customers to track their packages and mail, and it helps USPS improve efficiency and network management. To see […]
USPS is seeking nominees for the Postmaster General Heroes’ Program, which honors employees who go above and beyond the call of duty. The program, which will mark its 16th year in 2019, is based on a simple idea: Postal Service employees know the habits of their customers and the rhythms of their communities, and are […]
Thank you for publishing a Puerto Rico-themed edition of “The List.” I was born and raised there until the age of 7, when my parents moved our family to Bloomington, IL. I have never forgotten the island. […]
Heather Wise’s favorite colors are postal blue and money green. The Ellenton, FL, retail associate never misses an opportunity to talk to customers about USPS products and services. One of her favorite subjects: Every Door Direct Mail, a service that allows businesses to send direct mailings to targeted audiences. “I keep [an Every Door Direct […]
The Postal Inspection Service is reminding USPS employees about an online tool that makes it easier to track hazardous material incidents within the postal network. The Mailpiece Incident Report Tool (MIRT) is a data repository for reporting leaks and spills, as well as hazardous material incidents at Postal Service facilities. MIRT must be used to […]