Gainesville, FL, Mail Handler Wilfred Lebron was recently driving to work when he came upon a three-car accident that had left an SUV overturned and leaking fuel. With emergency responders on the way, Lebron and another passerby rushed to aid the SUV passengers, using a crowbar to break windows and rescue two victims. A third […]
Here’s Link’s latest “News quiz,” a weekly feature that invites readers to test their knowledge of recent stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. Who used an employee lead program to submit a tip that generated $121,440 in annualized revenue for USPS? a) El Dorado, AR, Postmaster Renee Baxley b) Lakewood, OH, Letter […]
Honoring leaders. The Postal Service is seeking nominations for its third annual Engagement Leader of the Year Awards, which honor leaders who foster enthusiasm, involvement and commitment among their teams and peers. USPS will recognize leaders at the district, area and headquarters levels, culminating with one or more honorees who will receive national awards. The […]
Hot Wheels will roar into Post Offices this week. The popular die-cast metal cars that have been delighting enthusiasts of all ages for 50 years will be showcased on stamps that USPS will issue Saturday, Sept. 29. Each Hot Wheels stamp will show one of 10 different vehicles: The Twin Mill (1969), a speed machine […]
USPS regularly hears from consumers who say they appreciate the privacy, security and convenience that PO Boxes offer. PO Boxes also are important to the Postal Service’s bottom line, providing the organization with a reliable revenue stream and helping to solidify customer value. This is why accurate scanning at PO Boxes is important with Internal […]
Thanks for sharing the story of Andra McKoy, the Pontiac, MI, mail handler who was part of Aretha Franklin’s band. […]
Rural Carrier Jennifer Singleton was recently delivering mail in Waynesville, NC, when she grew concerned about a customer whose mail was piling up. Singleton alerted the woman’s neighbor, Sandra Ferguson, and police were contacted. A responding officer checked on the woman and discovered that she was deceased. Ferguson and another neighbor later told a local […]
Winter is here. Birds in Winter, new stamps that showcase four winged beauties in seasonal scenes, were dedicated Sept. 22 in Quechee, VT. Pricing and Costing Vice President Sharon Owens, who led the ceremony, praised birds for their resourcefulness, resilience and talent, noting they produce some of the most beautiful sounds in nature. “It’s easy […]
USPS has recognized 672 teams that have created positive workplace environments, based on results from this year’s Postal Pulse employee survey. The teams received “certified engaged” status. This means they met a host of criteria, including incorporating employee engagement principles — such as stronger communications and more employee recognition — into their daily activities. The […]
Scanning snapshot. The Postal Service’s national scanning rating was 97.78 percent during the week ending Sept. 21, up from one week earlier. Dakotas (99.24 percent) topped the districts, while Western (98.02 percent) led the areas. To see the latest results, go to the Enterprise Analytics site and select “Analytics Tools,” followed by “DES2 Scan Dashboard.” Stamp releases. […]
The Postal Service wants you to take all kinds of preparations — including saving and financial planning — during National Preparedness Month. Rebuilding lives after a disaster or other emergency includes stressful challenges. Having access to personal financial, insurance, medical and other records is crucial for starting the recovery process quickly and efficiently. Taking the […]
USPS and the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) have agreed to extend contract negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement. Although the contract with the APWU expired at midnight Sept. 20, the Postal Service and the union mutually decided to extend the negotiations deadline to Oct. 20. The APWU represents more than 192,000 employees, including […]
An older Postal Service customer recently credited Merrick, NY, City Carrier Assistant Mark Wiesner with saving not only her life but her legs, too, after she was crushed in a freak household accident. The woman was home alone when 12 boards of sheetrock stored in her front hallway fell on her, pinning her by the […]
I appreciated this week’s edition of “The list” on POWs and MIAs. They are never forgotten. […]
Here’s Link’s latest “News quiz,” a weekly feature that invites readers to test their knowledge of recent stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. True or false: Under current law, the USPS Board of Governors is comprised of nine governors and the Postmaster General and Deputy Postmaster General. a) True b) False 2. […]
The Postal Service will issue Birds in Winter, stamps that showcase four winged beauties in seasonal scenes, Saturday, Sept. 22. The stamps feature a black-capped chickadee (Poecile atricapillus), a northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis), a blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) and a red-bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus). Each bird is depicted in a bold digital rendering. The feeling […]
How did the USPS employee lead programs break their latest barrier — $7 billion in estimated annualized revenue? Through the dedication of postal workers, of course. Here are three examples of employees who recently participated in these programs: • El Dorado, AR, Postmaster Renee Baxley worked with a children’s clothing company to help meet its […]
The world lost a music icon when Aretha Franklin died last month, but Andra McKoy lost a friend and mentor. McKoy, a Pontiac, MI, mail handler, spent 22 years as a tambourine player for the world-renowned “Queen of Soul.” McKoy began playing with Franklin in 1996 after her brother, Franklin’s organist at the time, recommended […]
The Honoring First Responders stamp, highlighted in the “Time of heroes” article, means so much to me because my daughter is an emergency medical technician. She saves lives. She truly is my hero. […]
City Carrier Assistant Jonathan Walker was recently delivering mail in Fredonia, KS, when he saw an out-of-control pickup truck crash into a mailbox before coming to a stop. Walker rushed to the vehicle and recognized the driver as a customer — who was unconscious and apparently suffering a seizure — accompanied by two young children. […]
The Postal Service is in recovery mode in North Carolina and South Carolina, where Hurricane Florence has left a wide path of destruction. USPS has resumed deliveries and reopened Post Offices in areas where it’s safe to do so, although service remains suspended in some locations. The Postal Employees’ Relief Fund and Employee Assistance Program are available to help […]
Scanning snapshot. The Postal Service’s national scanning rating was 97.72 percent during the week ending Sept. 14, down from one week earlier. Dakotas (99.2 percent) topped the districts, while Western (98.07 percent) led the areas. Scanning allows customers to track their packages and mail, and it helps USPS improve efficiency and network management. To see […]
John Lennon had a connection with the mail long before the Postal Service honored him this month with a Forever stamp in its Music Icons series. Lennon collected stamps during his childhood, amassing an assortment of more than 550 offerings from around the world. His stamp album is now owned by the National Postal Museum […]
Reminder: USPS offers My App Box, an online tool that allows employees to access more than 430 applications, including popular programs like PostalEASE and the TACS Help Desk. To access the tool from a postal computer, click the Windows icon in the lower left-hand corner of your screen and select “All Apps,” followed by “My […]
The Postal Service is responding to Hurricane Florence, which is bringing torrential rain, damaging winds and life-threatening storm surges to the Southeast. To protect employees and the public, USPS has suspended mail delivery and retail operations at several Post Offices in coastal areas, including parts of North Carolina, South Carolina and other affected states. “Our […]
Here’s Link’s latest “News quiz,” a weekly feature that invites readers to test their knowledge of recent stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. True or false: The system that will soon become the Postal Service’s official method to measure performance relies on the U.S. Census Bureau’s definition of urban and rural areas. […]
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) wants USPS and other employees to review their federal income tax withholding. Several tax law changes took effect this year. By checking your withholding now, you can avoid an unexpected bill or penalty at tax time. The IRS offers an online withholding calculator that can help you determine if you […]
Willie Clemmons, the longtime mail handler featured in “Good service,” makes me proud to be part of the Postal Service. […]
Rural Carrier Tammy Miller was recently delivering mail to a residence in Orient, OH, when she spotted flames shooting out of the garage. Miller rushed to the front door to alert the homeowners — a couple who rounded up eight children they were caring for and evacuated the house. The Postal Service employee comforted the […]
After Hurricane Irma destroyed their home last year, Sophia Pla and her husband were forced to live in their car — until her colleagues came to the couple’s rescue. The Plas received assistance from postal inspectors, co-workers and others who helped them get back on their feet. “When we lost everything, my Postal Service co-workers […]