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
Employees must complete and submit PS Form 2856, Damage Report of Insured Parcel and Contents, for any damaged article claim. If an employee fails to properly complete and submit this form, the customer’s claim will be denied. See Handling a Damaged Article at the Local Post Office on the Accounting site for more information. […]
Hurricane Katrina wreaked havoc on the Gulf Coast states 10 years ago this week, prompting an historic effort from the Postal Service to keep the mail moving. About 17 postal facilities were destroyed and more than 500 buildings were damaged during the 2005 hurricane season, which was the worst on record. More than 4,000 postal […]
The Postal Service recently honored four employees for their work in ensuring Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests are addressed promptly. Under the 1966 law, the general public, the media and government entities can request documents, emails and more from federal agencies. The honorees: Jacqueline Glenn, a Consumer and Industry Affairs (CIA) contact manager, was […]
More than one-third of back-to-college shopping will take place online this year, the National Retail Federation recently reported. Nine in 10 shoppers plan to take advantage of free shipping. Other consumers plan to choose ship-to-store or in-store pickup services, two options that are especially popular among younger shoppers. Total spending on college items this year […]