The Postal Service recently began requiring customers to use the branded Priority Mail Express Cremated Remains box when shipping cremated remains — whether they were ashes alone or ashes contained in items such as jewelry or keepsakes. Beginning Monday, May 12, USPS will introduce a smaller Priority Mail Express product to allow customers to ship […]
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The Postal Service will begin blocking all unapproved USB mass storage devices on ACE computers starting June 1. Employees and contractors who connect an unapproved flash drive, external hard drive or smartphone may see a pop-up message saying: “Device Blocked by SentinelOne — USB device blocked. Your organization does not allow you to use this […]
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Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar to learn about the importance of sleep. The session, “Healthy Benefits of Sleep,” will be held Tuesday, May 20, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from Kaiser Permanente, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the discussion. Participants must register before the […]
Peace Officers Memorial Day, which honors police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, is Thursday, May 15. Postal Service facilities are required to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff. When the U.S. flag is flown at half-staff, all other flags must fly at half-staff, too. To fly the flag at half-staff, […]
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The Postal Service has announced its financial results for fiscal year 2025’s second quarter (Jan. 1-March 31). Here are some highlights: • Revenue. Total operating revenue was $19.7 billion, essentially flat compared with the same quarter the previous fiscal year. First-Class Mail revenue increased 1 percent, while Marketing Mail revenue decreased 1.4 percent. Shipping and […]
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Chandler Vance is a sartorial time traveler. The Ashville, OH, retail associate collects vintage postal paraphernalia of all sorts, including old uniforms. “I have almost every complete uniform from the 1930s to the modern day,” Vance said. These are not just dusty relics. On special occasions, Vance will don vintage uniforms from the 1950s-1970s. Vance […]
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. Where was this year’s National Postal Forum held? a) Milwaukee, WI b) Nashville, TN c) Pueblo, CO d) Sacramento, CA 2. What is featured on the back of the new Goodnight […]
The latest Delivering for America postcard was recently mailed to USPS employees’ homes. The card focuses on the Postal Service’s progress toward its goal of becoming customers’ shipper of choice. Ongoing network enhancements are enabling new products such as Priority Mail Next Day, USPS Ground Advantage and USPS Connect to flourish in the nation’s package […]
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The Postal Service will dedicate its Armed Forces stamps on Friday, May 16, in Washington, DC. The ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Eastern at Freedom Plaza, located at 1325 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. The speakers will include Jeffery Adams, the USPS corporate communications vice president. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP online. […]
The Postal Service is reminding employees and contractors to guard against social engineering threats to the organization. Cybercriminals use behavior manipulation and trust tricks to get people to divulge confidential information or take actions that could compromise security. Social engineering tactics include phishing emails, fake text messages and impersonating legitimate organizations such as USPS. Employees […]
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Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar on self-care strategies. The session, “Managing Stress Through Mindfulness,” will be held Tuesday, May 13, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from Aetna, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the discussion. Participants must register before the event on the webinar website. […]
The latest entry on Postal Posts, the USPS blog, explains how the Delivering for America plan’s emphasis on efficiency is resulting a more sustainable organization. Jennifer Beiro-Réveillé, the Postal Service’s environmental affairs and corporate sustainability senior director, wrote the post, which was published May 2. […]
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Mail will take center stage in Nashville next week when the National Postal Forum — the mailing and shipping industry’s largest annual conference — gets underway at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center on Sunday, April 27. At the nearby Grand Ole Opry, country music icons not only grace the stage but pick up their mail […]
The Postal Service will release new stamps showcasing the lush beauty of dahlias in bloom on Saturday, April 26. Dahlias are native to Mexico and Central America, where they grow as wildflowers and were cultivated in Aztec gardens. By the mid-19th century, dahlias had arrived in the United States. Dahlias range from delicate star-shaped blooms […]
The wife of Sinarda Tyler, a rural carrier in Groton, CT, has an Instagram account dedicated to video clips of Tyler dressed for the 25 days leading to Christmas — often featuring a punny T-shirt, colorful leggings and festive gear that he also wears while making his deliveries. “We do a little story and put […]
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“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. The Battlefields of the American Revolution stamps depict five turning points in America’s fight for independence. Which battles are they? a) Monmouth, Bunker Hill, Trenton, Saratoga and Yorktown b) Lexington and […]
The Postal Service will dedicate its Goodnight Moon stamps on Friday, May 2, in North Kansas City, MO. The event will be held at 11 a.m. Central at the Rabbit hOle, a children’s museum at 919 E. 14th Ave. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP online. […]
USPS is reminding employees about the rules on unauthorized endorsements. Because of the nature of the Postal Service’s business, private organizations might seek to further their interests by requesting an endorsement — a favorable comment about a product, service or enterprise provided in writing, on video or in a public forum — from a USPS […]
The Postal Service has released a video about its Battlefields of the American Revolution stamps. The two-minute video features comments from Judy de Torok, the Postal Service’s corporate affairs vice president, who spoke at the April 16 dedication ceremony for the stamps. “These Forever stamps focus on five important battlefields where so many fought and […]
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All Postal Service facilities should fly the U.S. flag at half-staff to honor Pope Francis, who died April 21. Flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment. 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. […]
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Michael J. Elston has been appointed the Postal Service’s labor relations vice president. In this role, he will oversee the organization’s labor-management relations, including contract negotiations, compensation, benefits and ensuring that employee strategies align with the Delivering for America plan. Prior to this role, Elston served as the USPS Board of Governors secretary, an officer-level […]
My name is Eleanor Gary and I’m a customer services supervisor for West Los Angeles station. I’ve been with the Postal Service — oh, my word — for 31 years. I started as a temporary employee, then after I had my daughter, Alissa, I crossed over to delivering mail. When I was out after having […]
Link is introducing a feature that will allow you to share your thoughts on our stories. The new “Mail” column will run regularly and feature excerpts from emails and letters we receive from readers. If you’d like to contribute, email your feedback or mail a letter to: LINKUSPS HEADQUARTERS475 L’ENFANT PLAZA SWWASHINGTON, DC 20260-3100 We […]
A mail handler at the Atlanta Regional Processing and Distribution Center in Palmetto, GA, recently advanced to the second round of the current season of “American Idol.” Brajawn Upshaw, 22, auditioned in Nashville for the musical talent contest show. “I grew up singing,” he said. “It’s just something I had inside me.” Singing became a […]
Employees at the Antigo, WI, Post Office had a bit of extra mail to deliver to one of their customers last month — more than 13,000 cards, letters and packages. They were destined for decorated World War II combat veteran Reuben Kolpack of nearby Birnamwood. Prior to his birthday in March, one of his granddaughters […]
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. What was the first message sent by Samuel Morse from Washington, DC, to Baltimore by his electromagnetic telegraph in 1844? a) “Full speed ahead.” b) “Meet me in St. Louis.” […]
Postal Service employees whose dependent care needs have changed because of recent updates to the organization’s telework policy may now enroll in a dependent care flexible spending account. These accounts, also known as DCFSAs, offer tax advantages to help employees who are returning to the office care for their children and adult dependents. Employees who […]
USPS employees may participate in a webinar that will help explain how the new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program and Medicare work in retirement. The session, “PSHB and Medicare in Retirement,” will be held Monday, April 14, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, a provider of health plans for […]
Employees and contractors who have USPS-issued mobile devices must complete the mandatory, every-other-year mobile device security training by Monday, April 14. The course will cover proper security measures that should be taken when using USPS-issued mobile devices and provides policy information, best practices and tools to assist in securing devices. This course offers a way […]
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Last week, Link reported the results of the latest Combined Federal Campaign. USPS employees pledged $2.7 million during the charity drive, including monetary pledges of $2.67 million and the monetary value of more than 2,100 volunteer hours. “Once again, Postal Service employees have shown they put their money — and time — where their hearts […]