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Major league mail

Baseball fans are more likely to tweet at their favorite players than send them a letter these days, but at least one team continues to receive plenty of mail. Letters still arrive at the Washington Nationals’ clubhouse, The Washington Post reported this week. Although volumes have declined, the team employs two assistants who sort letters […]

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Blue bloods

Are you interested in securing postal facilities and protecting employees and customers? The Postal Inspection Service will accept applications for Postal Police officers from Monday, April 4, through Saturday, April 9. Officers are assigned to processing and distribution centers and Post Offices across the nation, providing perimeter security and escorting high-value mail shipments. Officers also […]

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Israel Galarza, Rincon, PR

Rincon, PR, Retail Associate Israel Galarza was driving to work before sunrise recently when he swerved to avoid hitting a dead cow in the road. After stopping his vehicle, Galarza noticed another car stopped nearby. He ran over to check on the driver, who had struck the cow and was disoriented and unable to move. Galarza […]

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All that jazz

The Postal Service dedicated the Sarah Vaughan stamp March 29 in Newark, NJ, the celebrated jazz singer’s hometown. “As one of the most compelling vocalists in American history, Sarah Vaughan was renowned for her artistic eloquence. Her dynamic vocal range, iconic vibrato and innovative phrasing helped to transform jazz and popular music,” said DPMG Ronald […]

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Next wave

The Postal Service is preparing to upgrade all ACE computers. The rollout, called USPS Next, is scheduled to begin in late summer or early fall, near the end of the fiscal year. It will take about four years to upgrade all computers. Upgraded computers will feature improved processors, faster boot-ups and better stability. To prepare for […]

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Social standing

The Social Security Administration is encouraging federal employees to set up free online accounts to view and manage their Social Security records. The secure accounts provide estimates for future benefits and show how much you’ll need from other sources, such as a Thrift Savings Plan, to meet your retirement goals. Each account also allows you […]

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Moving in

A fast-growing online retailer is mailing its first catalog to customers, aiming to drive more shoppers to its site. Wayfair, which sells furniture and other household goods, began mailing the publication this month. The 92-page catalog features 775 items selected by a team of buyers and editors using research developed by the company’s data experts. […]

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‘Limitless opportunities’

USPS is leading a technology-driven reinvention of mail, PMG Megan J. Brennan said March 21 at the National Postal Forum industry meeting in Nashville. “The Postal Service is investing in our digital strategy because there are limitless opportunities when we combine the power of mail with the ubiquity of mobile,” Brennan said. “We are committed […]

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Good partners

The Postal Service has honored State Farm for driving technology, innovation and growth in the mailing industry. The insurance and financial services company received the Partnership for Progress Award March 21 at the National Postal Forum industry meeting in Nashville. “State Farm strategically uses mail to market its products and services, expand its customer base […]

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In focus

A new USPS-TV video shows employees expressing pride in serving the nation’s businesses. “[We’re] improving every day for our business customers,” Santa Clarita, CA, Distribution Operations Manager Tony Gethers says in the 2-minute segment. “We are putting so much emphasis on customer satisfaction.” Gethers and other employees in the video cite USPS scanning technology, which […]

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One more week

USPS employees have one week to complete the Postal Pulse survey before the March 28 deadline. “We still have a long way to go to reach our goal of full participation,” said Employee Engagement Executive Director Kelvin Williams. “If you haven’t taken the survey, please do so today. Your opinion matters.” The latest Postal Pulse […]

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Postcards for Ellie

Three-year-old Ellie Walton is too sick to fly on an airplane, but she’s able to see the world through postcards. The Spanaway, WA, girl has terminal brain cancer and undergoes chemotherapy every other week. She enjoyed the postcards she received from her great-grandparents’ travels so much that her mother recently posted a Facebook request for […]

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Unplugged

Personal devices that are not provided, purchased or authorized by USPS — including laptop computers, tablets, smartphones, USB flash drives and external hard drives — should never be plugged into postal equipment or devices. The CyberSafe at USPS site has more tips for using personal devices. […]

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Aaron Beckstrom, Alliance, NE

Alliance, NE, Letter Carrier Aaron Beckstrom was delivering mail on a cold day recently when he noticed a man holding onto a railing outside a house. The man wasn’t wearing a hat or gloves, so Beckstrom asked if he was OK. The man said he was having trouble climbing the steps. Beckstrom helped the man […]

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Celebrating diversity

USPS will soon introduce Multicultural Awareness Day, a national effort to celebrate employee diversity and inclusive postal workplaces. Facilities in all areas and districts are encouraged to participate in the event, which is slated for Wednesday, April 6. “The Postal Service celebrates the rich diversity of its workforce,” said PMG Megan J. Brennan. “Our employees […]

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Parcel praise

The Postal Service offers affordable shipping prices and improved tracking, Parcel magazine reported last week. “USPS is still a great option,” Shaun Rothwell, a logistics company executive, wrote in the March 8 column. The Postal Service’s rates are particularly competitive when it comes to shipping lightweight, small parcels, Rothwell wrote. The column also cites USPS tracking, […]

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Write house

The recent White House state dinner for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau featured the usual dignitaries and celebrities — as well as a Las Vegas grandmother who used the mail to earn a spot on the guest list. Twila Legare, 60, wrote to President Obama last year to share her thoughts on higher education. To […]

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Career gateway

More than 100 Postal Service employees received career advice at a recent conference in Springfield, IL. Gateway District organized the weekend meeting, which included workshops on “building your brand,” career planning and job interviewing skills, along with a networking event where employees met USPS leaders. Other highlights included remarks from Great Lakes Area VP Jakki […]

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