Here’s Link’s latest “News quiz,” a new feature that invites readers to test their knowledge of recent stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. Who among the following did not speak at the recent Oscar de la Renta stamp dedication? a) Michael Bloomberg b) Anderson Cooper c) Hillary Clinton d) Tim Gunn 2. […]
USPS boosted both its overall participation rate and national score on the most recent Postal Pulse survey, according to data released Feb. 15. More than 292,000 employees — or about 49 percent of the postal workforce — participated in the survey, which was conducted last fall. This is up from the previous survey, which was […]
The National Postal Mail Handlers Union membership has ratified a new 40-month labor contract with the Postal Service. The contract covers approximately 45,000 employees represented by the union. “This agreement is fair and responsible, and it’s in the best interest of our employees and customers,” said Labor Relations VP Doug Tulino. The new agreement, announced […]
Customers received tens of millions of holiday mailpieces Dec. 22, which was expected to be the Postal Service’s busiest delivery day of the year. The deliveries included an estimated 30 million packages — a significant chunk of the 750 million parcels that USPS expects to deliver during this year’s peak season. Throughout the holidays, employees […]
Customers across the nation turned to the Postal Service to handle their holiday needs Dec. 19, which was expected to be the year’s busiest mailing and shipping day. Approximately 611 million cards, letters and packages were expected to be processed, and about 12 million customers were expected to visit the nation’s 31,000 Post Offices and usps.com. […]
President Obama has ordered flags returned to full-staff, effective Dec. 17 at sunset. Flags began flying at half-staff Dec. 9 to honor John Glenn, who died this month at age 95. Glenn was honored at a series of memorials during the weekend and will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery in the spring. Glenn — a […]
USPS and the National Postal Mail Handlers Union (NPMHU) have reached a tentative agreement on a new 40-month labor contract covering approximately 45,000 employees represented by the union. “This agreement is fair and responsible, and it’s in the best interest of our employees and customers,” said Labor Relations VP Doug Tulino. “Through the terms of […]
President Obama has ordered flags flown at half-staff to honor retired astronaut and U.S. Sen. John Glenn, who died Dec. 8. Flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment, which has not been announced. Link will share additional information when it becomes available. To fly the flag at half-staff, hoist the flag […]
The Postal Service is inviting employees to share some cheer with their colleagues throughout this year’s holiday season. Employees are asked to write their personal holiday hopes and wishes on a postcard and mail it to a special address. USPS will collect the messages and share highlights on internal communications and social media channels. “We […]
The following message is from PMG Megan J. Brennan: As Thanksgiving Day approaches, I would like to thank each of you for all you do every day for our customers, co-workers and our organization. I am continually inspired by your collective efforts on behalf of the Postal Service, and I commend your dedication to our […]
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PMG Megan J. Brennan thanked employees for delivering exceptional customer service during a recent visit to Dakotas District. The PMG toured five Post Offices, including the Great Falls, MT, Post Office, a national leader in “lean mail delivery,” an approach that reduces waste and boosts efficiency. “This team does a great job delivering for their […]
The Postal Service is continuing to deliver mail in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, the powerful storm that killed at least 36 people as it churned across the Southeast last weekend. USPS facilities in the flooded areas of the four hardest-hit states — Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina — are re-opening as local […]
President Obama has ordered flags flown at half-staff to honor victims of the July 17 attack on police officers in Baton Rouge, LA. Flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset July 22. To fly the flag at half-staff, hoist the flag to the peak for an instant and then lower it to the half-staff position. […]
An arbitration panel informed the Postal Service July 7 of an interest arbitration decision and award. The award is intended to resolve the differences between USPS and the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) that resulted from an inability to reach a negotiated collective bargaining agreement after the prior agreement expired. The award, which was the […]
President Obama has ordered flags flown at half-staff to honor victims of the July 7 shooting in Dallas. Flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset July 12. To fly the flag at half-staff, hoist the flag to the peak for an instant and then lower it to the half-staff position. The flag should be raised […]
The Postal Service has released a stamp to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Indiana’s statehood. The stamp features an image of the sun setting over cornfields near photographer Michael Matti’s childhood home in Milford, IN. “This stamp belongs to everyone. It belongs to history enthusiasts, art admirers, nature photographers, and those who are simply captivated […]
President Obama has ordered flags flown at half-staff to honor victims of the March 22 terrorist attacks in Brussels. Flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset March 26. To fly the flag at half-staff, hoist the flag to the peak for an instant and then lower it to the half-staff position. The flag should be […]
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USPS is resuming mail delivery after a blizzard slammed the East Coast during the weekend, although service interruptions are continuing for some customers in the hardest hit areas. The storm dumped snow from the Gulf Coast to New England and shut down several cities, including New York and Washington, DC. Some areas received as […]
Postal Service employees displayed their innovative spirit throughout 2015, helping the organization achieve new breakthroughs. The new Small Parcel Sorting System (SPSS) machines exceeded expectations at several locations — including the Los Angeles International Service Center, where the machine sorted 754,000 pieces in a single week. “This team thinks of itself as a championship racing […]
Three Postal Service trucks wrapped in “A Charlie Brown Christmas” stamp imagery are delivering mail and packages to New York City customers this holiday season. The trucks have stopped for deliveries near several famous landmarks, including Coney Island, Radio City Music Hall and the Brooklyn Bridge. Customers who spot the trucks are encouraged to share photos […]
President Obama has ordered flags flown at half-staff to honor the victims of the mass shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon. Flags should be flown at half-staff until Tuesday, Oct. 6, at sunset. To fly the flag at half-staff, hoist the flag to the peak for an instant and then lower it to the half-staff […]
Today’s hero is a full-length story. […]
Today’s hero is a full-length article. […]
Today’s hero is a full-length article. […]
Today’s hero is a full-length article. […]
I read Link daily and enjoy the stories. I print them for my 91-year-old mother, who especially loves reading Heroes’ corner. She then passes them to my brother, who’s a retired clerk. […]
Canton, NY, City Carrier Assistant Carl Dashnaw was delivering mail when he smelled gas coming from a vacant house. He called the gas company, which found a ruptured pipe and repaired it. Dashnaw’s actions were credited with preventing an explosion. […]
“[Be the Match] is a wonderful program. Any one of us can save someone’s life if we’re a match. It doesn’t get much better than that.” […]
Read More… from Kentuckiana District Operations Support Specialist Kristie Tomes