Many USPS employees don’t stop serving the public at the end of the work day. To honor these individuals, the Fort Wayne, IN, P&DC recently created an award for employees who perform outstanding community service. The first recipient: Mail Processing Clerk Pam Stalling, an 18-year postal veteran who mentors others and participates in charitable fundraising […]
A contract postal unit (CPU) is operated by a supplier who provides USPS products and services, and accepts mail from the public on behalf of the Postal Service. They augment the service area of a main Post Office and are usually located in stores or other business places. […]
Bridgman, MI, Rural Carrier Jim Wiedenman was delivering mail when he found a wallet containing money, credit cards, a smart key and a photo ID. He located the owner’s address and delivered the wallet to the surprised woman, who thanked him for his diligence. […]
“We’re fortunate to work for the greatest organization in the world — one that allows us to be creative and blaze new trails in our industry.” […]
I was absolutely blown away by Zina Owens’ genuine love and kindness. I’m going to show this story to everyone I know. […]
Crafty Celts, a small, family-owned jeweler in Batesburg, SC, is ringing up major sales thanks to History Channel’s popular TV drama “Vikings” and the Postal Service. Now in its third season, the show recounts the history of a band of Norseman during the Viking Age, from the late 700s to 1066. Characters wear period costumes, […]
USPS reminds employees to use caution this summer, when high temperatures, humidity and direct sun can increase the risk of heat stress. Signs and symptoms include hot, dry skin or profuse sweating. Other symptoms can include fatigue, excessive thirst, muscle aches and cramps, weakness and confusion or anxiety. Here are some ways to protect yourself: […]
Academy award-winning actor Paul Newman will be honored with a stamp in the fall. The stamp, which will go on sale Sept. 18, features a 1980 photo of Newman by photographer Steve Schapiro. Newman captivated moviegoers for six decades. He received 10 Academy Award nominations, including eight for best actor. He won an Oscar for […]
Never toss parcels out of a vehicle, over a fence, onto a customer’s front yard or onto a porch from a distance. The customer has paid us to deliver with care. Treat every parcel as if it’s a valuable item. […]
Today’s hero is a full-length story. […]
I was so moved by Anita Fee’s story. I copied it and took it home to my 32-year-old son who is a 6-year amputee. He has not rejoined the workforce. I wanted him to see that good will come his way if he has faith and perseveres like Anita Fee. […]
“Our first concern is to ensure the safety of employees and our customers. Then we work to safeguard postal property and our product — the U.S. Mail.” […]
Global online shopping has taken off as retail and delivery companies make buying products from the far corners of the world as easy ordering from across the country. The Wall Street Journal reported recently that FedEx and United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) are aggressively vying for cross-border online shoppers — consumers for whom geography is […]
Tarentum, PA, Letter Carrier John Stillwell was working when he received a phone call and learned a co-worker, City Carrier Assistant Kevin Bowser, had been attacked by a dog. Stillwell rushed to the scene and made sure Bowser was safe and received medical attention. After taking the necessary safety precautions, Stillwell then retrieved the scattered […]
“Jeopardy!” is once again showcasing Postal Service stamps. A clue on the Monday, June 29, episode will feature a stamp that helps raise money to fight a deadly disease. This episode also will feature stamps that highlight a style of painting from the 19th century. Check local listings for times and stations. […]
“It’s really awesome to see the Special Olympics World Games stamp. It’s very exciting to see what it looks like.” […]
The Postal Automated Redirection System (PARS) improves the handling of undeliverable-as-addressed letter mail and change-of-address forms. PARS also can intercept and redirect mailpieces. […]
Mountain Park, GA, Letter Carrier Christopher Montedoro was delivering mail when he noticed a woman lying on the ground near a house. She had fallen an hour earlier and injured herself. Montedoro helped her into the house and called 911. Emergency responders took the woman to a hospital, where she recovered. She later thanked Montedoro […]
Thank you Zina Owens for responding to the little boy’s letter. I love you to pieces. […]
When it comes to marketing, you often get what you pay for. Just ask Sterling Jewelers Inc., which relies on First-Class Mail to promote its products. “First-Class Mail … allows us to communicate one-on-one with our customers,” Rachel Korland, the company’s mailing list manager, says in a new Postal Service video. “It’s worth the extra […]
USPS self-service kiosks have generated more than $5 billion in revenue as customers increasingly use the automated machines for retail transactions. Approximately 2,500 kiosks are available in Post Office lobbies across the nation. The kiosks allow customers to purchase print-on-demand stamps, ship packages, look up ZIP Codes and renew Post Offices boxes. “They provide customers […]
The Postal Service’s Global Business unit is sponsoring a contest to promote international shipping and mailing services. Here’s how it works: Global Business will provide leads and other materials to Global Express Guaranteed (GXG) coordinators, who will team with business development specialists to identify international sales opportunities. Coordinators will earn points for holding events that […]
Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS) emergency orders are now limited to three items per order. Also, retail units must request these orders by calling the SFS customer service phone number, 844-737-7826. See the Accounting SFS Toolkit for more information regarding stamp stock management. […]
“We’re proud to support the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, held on the second Saturday of May. Simply leave a bag of nonperishable food items by the mailbox to help your neighbors in need.” […]
I’m glad to see the Postal Service is investing real time and effort into developing future leaders. […]
Trenton, FL, Rural Carrier Deanna Holley became concerned when she noticed a customer hadn’t collected mail in several days. She contacted the woman’s neighbor, who called 911. Emergency responders entered the house and determined the woman had suffered a stroke. She was taken to a hospital, where she recovered. Responders credited Holley with saving her […]
Historian Henry Louis Gates, Ambassador Andrew Young and other admirers share insights about Maya Angelou in a new Postal Service video. “Maya had the capacity to turn the facts of African-American history into poetry. Very few people can do that,” Gates says during the six-minute video, which was shown at the recent dedication of the Angelou stamp. Angelou, […]
The Postal Service is continuing to grow its package business with help from new devices that let customers know when their parcels are delivered. The Mobile Delivery Devices (MDDs) are used to scan packages as they move through the postal network, including when letter and rural carriers deliver them. Customers can access this information instantaneously through the My […]
Adam West isn’t just a fan of the Postal Service’s Batman stamps — he’s a fan of USPS employees too. West, who starred on the 1960s “Batman” TV series, lives in Ketchum, ID, where he still collects fan mail at the city’s Post Office. “I’ve never seen a better Post Office,” West tells the latest edition of “Your […]
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