President Joe Biden has ordered U.S. flags flown at half-staff to honor the victims of last week’s mass shooting in Allen, TX. Flags should be flown at half-staff until May 11 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 […]
The Postal Service has released Delivering for America: Second-Year Progress Report, an update on the organization’s 10-year plan to achieve financial stability and service excellence. Since the plan was published in March 2021, USPS has achieved significant milestones, including: • Aligning for operational excellence. The Postal Service is focused on becoming a high-performing organization aligned […]
The Postal Service wants to remind employees that they must not misuse their time while on the clock. Federal regulations require postal employees to use their work time in an honest effort to perform their official duties. Certain activities are prohibited while on duty, whether employees engage in them for one minute or several hours. […]
Here’s a look at some recent changes in the Postal Service leadership ranks: • Bonifer R. Bartolome was named the San Bernardino, CA, Processing and Distribution Center’s plant manager. He previously served as a Santa Clarita, CA, distribution operations manager. • Eric K. Dolloff was named plant modernization director. He previously served as the Charlotte, […]
A stamp honoring former first lady Nancy Reagan was dedicated at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, CA, on July 6 — what would have been her 101st birthday. “As a first lady of both California and the nation, she built a legacy of public service throughout her eventful life,” said […]
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy recently gave supply chain executives from major U.S. and international organizations an update on plans to transform the USPS network. “The United States Postal Service will have the greatest reach and be the most reliable and affordable delivery provider,” DeJoy told an audience of 800 supply chain executives representing leading global […]
A stamp design honoring former first lady Nancy Reagan was unveiled during a ceremony at the White House on June 6 by first lady Dr. Jill Biden; Postmaster General Louis DeJoy; Anne Peterson, Reagan’s niece; and Fred Ryan, chairman of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation. “Welcome to the White House and thank you to the […]
President Joe Biden has ordered U.S. flags flown at half-staff to honor the victims of this week’s mass shooting in Uvalde, TX. Flags should be flown at half-staff until May 28 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 […]
A new online dashboard creates a one-stop shop for USPS front-line supervisors, offering quick and easy access to a host of programs and resources in one convenient spot. “We didn’t create anything new,” said project lead Abigail Martin, integration and processing manager for Logistics and Processing. “It’s really just a landing page that links to […]
The Postal Service is now accepting applications for front-line supervisory positions, which can be a steppingstone for many employees on their career paths. The organization currently has approximately 2,800 Executive and Administrative Schedule Level 17 supervisory positions available. Both career and noncareer employees are eligible to apply for the positions, which are posted every Tuesday. […]
The Postal Service is highlighting its commitment to recycling and waste reduction to mark Earth Day on April 22. The organization — which generates large quantities of recyclables, including paper, cardboard, plastics and other material — saved more than $14 million in landfill disposal costs last year by recycling. More than 176,000 tons of the […]
USPS has notified the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) that it intends to raise certain prices, effective July 10. The new pricing includes a 2-cent increase in First-Class Mail Forever stamps, which will rise to 60 cents from 58 cents. The proposed increases, already approved by the governors of the Postal Service, would raise First-Class Mail […]
Letter Carrier Timothy Banser was recently delivering mail in Central City, KY, when he came upon a disoriented older pedestrian wandering alone. Banser stayed with the woman and contacted Acting Customer Services Supervisor Kristina Wilson, who rushed to the scene while calling 911. The pair comforted the woman until emergency responders arrived and located her […]
The Postal Service has updated its face coverings policy: Effective March 29, the organization no longer requires any employee to wear a face covering while at work. Because the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is continuing to decline across the nation, many state, local and tribal jurisdictions have revised their pandemic mitigation measures and have stopped […]
April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to learn about how stress affects health. Everyone experiences some level of stress, which refers to how the body and brain respond to demands and challenges. Stress can be positive or negative. Left unchecked, prolonged stress can lead to heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, depression and other […]
The Postal Service will deploy an upgraded version of the Windows 10 operating system to all ACE workstations, starting April 11. The organization expects to complete the Windows 10 Version 21H2 deployment — which will ensure workstation compatibility with Office 365 and other Microsoft software — by May 11. After that, the current version of […]
President Joe Biden has ordered U.S. flags flown at half-staff to honor Madeleine Albright, the former secretary of state who died this week. Flags should be flown at half-staff until Sunday, March 27, at sunset. To fly the flag at half-staff, hoist the flag to the peak for an instant and then lower it to […]
Thomas J. Blum has been named acting Labor Relations vice president. He will report to Doug A. Tulino, deputy postmaster general and chief human resources officer. A 40-year postal veteran, Blum has held several positions in Labor Relations, including most recently as managing counsel for Southern Area. He will be responsible for implementation of labor […]
Postal Service employees and contractors who use the Zoom teleconferencing platform are now able to display a USPS-provided virtual background during meetings and webinars. The feature allows Zoom users to conceal what is behind them — but only if desired. The images include mailing icons and interior and exterior shots of Postal Service facilities. A […]
Two new stamps designed for use with Priority Mail or Priority Mail Express were issued by the Postal Service on Feb. 14. The Priority Mail stamp depicts Monument Valley in Utah, a wonder of the American West with vast sandstone formations, vivid colors and vibrant plant life. It is denominated at $8.95, the current price […]
Thank you to Van Singletary for being an earth angel to Jacob Hayward, the young cancer survivor whose wish was to tour a Post Office. The story of Singletary’s kind act brought great joy to my heart. […]
The Postal Service is reminding employees not to share personal information that is protected by the Privacy Act of 1974. Personal information may only be shared: • With fellow employees, including postal contractors, if they have a need to know the information to perform their job duties. • In response to a valid Freedom of […]
The Postal Service wants to remind workers it has a program that offers employee discounts of at least 10 percent at more than 25 universities. Some schools even extend the benefit to family members. The universities offer flexible programs that cater to the needs of nontraditional students such as those with full-time jobs. Both undergraduate […]
The Postal Service has made it easier for new employees to gain access to LiteBlue. Previously, new employees were sent their employee identification number, temporary personal identification number (PIN) and temporary password in the mail, receiving the information about two to three weeks after their effective start date. Beginning Feb. 5, new employees will receive, […]
By October, most of the Postal Service’s preparations for peak season were already underway, leaving only a few finishing touches. Employees could brush up on protocols with the first-ever peak prep tutorials, all 44 of them, and Analytics University offered a new Peak Operations course to explain how data can help in the high season. […]
As summer began, the Postal Service was basking in the glow of a remarkable achievement: 50 years as an independent entity. An oral history featuring 25 current employees who were there from the beginning, and a retrospective of Postal Service Day, declared by President Richard M. Nixon in 1971 to mark the inauguration of the […]
Spring began with a new message from Postmaster General Louis DeJoy about Delivering for America, the 10-year plan designed to put the Postal Service on more solid financial footing. “We are just at the beginning of a process of transformation,” DeJoy said. USPS did not let any grass grow under its feet as the season […]
As 2021 began, the Postal Service was catching its breath after the triple whammy of a record-breaking holiday peak season, a historic surge in election mail and the continuing coronavirus pandemic. In a video message to employees on Jan. 4, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy acknowledged the hardships but focused on better days ahead. “I want […]
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. Fill in the blank: USPS expected to deliver nearly (blank) First-Class Mail pieces from Dec. 13-19, peak season’s busiest week. a) 2.3 billion b) 3.2 billion c) 12 billion d) 21 […]
The Postal Service and the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) have reached a tentative negotiated agreement on a new 36-month contract. Upon ratification by the union membership, a process that will take several weeks, the agreement will run through Sept. 20, 2024. “This is a fair and responsible agreement that serves the best interest of […]