The Postal Service has filed plans with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) to improve mail processing and transportation and explained how these improvements will align with proposed refinements within its existing service standards for mail and package products. Last month, the Postal Service held a virtual conference about the proposed changes, soliciting feedback from the […]
The Postal Service is reminding employees not to hit “Reply All” on errantly sent emails that contain a large number of people in either the “to” or “cc” fields. Doing so sets off a chain reaction that floods email inboxes with dozens of unwanted responses and adds unnecessary strain on the Postal Service’s email servers. […]
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As the year marches on, more communities are holding “date meets ZIP” celebrations, marking the once-a-century occasions where the date matches the local ZIP Code. On Sept. 10, the date aligned with the 91024 ZIP Code used in Sierra Madre, CA, a city of about 11,000 residents in Los Angeles County. At the local Post […]
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. When does Kwanzaa, the subject of a new stamp, begin each year? a) Dec. 24 b) Dec. 25 c) Dec. 26 d) Dec. 31 2. Fill in the blank: During the […]
Postal Bulletin’s latest edition, published Oct. 3, takes a look at how USPS is reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Updates to the organization’s policies, procedures and forms are also included. Employees can go to usps.com to read and download the latest Postal Bulletin, along with past issues. […]
The Postal Service is marking its ninth year of observing Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The annual observation occurs in October and is sponsored by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the National Cybersecurity Alliance. The USPS Corporate Information Security Office, or CISO, is using the theme of “Be Resilient. Be Bold. Be CyberSafe.” this year […]
The Postal Service will observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October. This year’s theme is “Access to Good Jobs for All.” “The Postal Service provides an accessible workplace to individuals with disabilities,” said Doug Tulino, deputy postmaster general and chief human resources officer. “These workers bring a matchless level of drive and loyalty that […]
USPS will release its Thank You, Healthcare Community stamp on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The stamp, to be released with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), will honor those workers who dedicate their lives to our health, safety and well-being — often at great personal risk. The artwork will consist of health-related icons […]
USPS employees may participate in an upcoming virtual seminar on the new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program. The session will be held Tuesday, Oct. 8, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. PSHB — which takes effect in 2025 — is a new, separate program within the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and will be […]
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar that will explain diabetes, the different types, and steps to take for prevention and management. The session, “Diabetes Prevention and Management,” will be held Tuesday, Oct. 8, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from BlueCross BlueShield, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will […]
Employees at the Liberty, IN, Post Office have discovered little things mean a lot. A customer recently used Google’s review feature to praise the selection of greeting cards at the office, a fixture in the town of about 2,000 residents near the state’s border with Ohio. “I love going to the Post Office here in […]
“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: Hanukkah, the subject of a new stamp, begins this year at sundown on (blank). a) Monday, Nov. 25 b) Saturday, Nov. 30 c) Wednesday, Dec. 18 d) […]
The USPS Employee Assistance Program will hold its next online orientation on Friday, Oct. 4, from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Eastern. The orientations, held on the first Friday of each month, offer information on how Postal Service employees and their families can use the program. Employees must register in advance on the EAP website. Participation […]
The Postal Service has begun a pilot program to further enhance the organization’s compliance with the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act. Also known as the PUMP Act, the 2022 law requires employers to provide a private place, other than a restroom, for many lactating individuals to pump breast milk. The space must […]
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My name is Beth Allen, and I’m a USPS tractor-trailer operator in Lexington, KY. I got my commercial driver’s license in 1990. My first husband and I went to truck driving school and worked as a team. After years of driving semis, my stepmom in Texas — who was a rural carrier with a 120-mile […]
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar on breast cancer that explains the importance of early detection and offers a look into treatment alternatives. The session, “Breast Cancer Awareness,” will be held Tuesday, Oct. 1, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from Kaiser Permanente, a provider of health plans for federal employees, […]
When Grafton, WI, Letter Carrier Michelle Kuenn learned customer Bob Charles was a soon-to-be centenarian, she delivered a birthday card a day — for 100 days — leading up to the big day itself. Kuenn wrote and mailed the cards herself, filling each one with encouraging messages. As the date of Charles’ birthday neared last […]
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. According to the newly reported results, how much food did Postal Service employees collect during this year’s Stamp Out Hunger food drive? a) 41 million pounds b) 42 million pounds c) […]
Hanukkah, the annual holiday that holds special meaning for Jewish people and serves as an enduring reminder of the value of diversity, was honored during a Sept. 19 dedication ceremony for the Postal Service’s latest Hanukkah stamp. The stamp features an image of a hanukkiah, the nine-branch candelabra used during the holiday and evokes blue […]
Postal Bulletin’s latest edition, published Sept. 19, offers advice on how to be prepared in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency. Updates to the organization’s policies, procedures and forms are also included. Employees can go to usps.com to read and download the latest Postal Bulletin, along with past issues. […]
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USPS Operation Santa has formed a new collaboration with Toys “R” Us that will make participation in the annual program easier than ever. Since its inception more than a century ago, USPS Operation Santa has allowed generous people from across the United States to help fulfill the holiday wishes of families in need by adopting […]
USPS employees may participate in an upcoming virtual seminar on the new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program. The session will be held Tuesday, Sept. 24, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. PSHB — which takes effect in 2025 — is a new, separate program within the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and will be […]
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar on effective written and verbal communications in the workplace, as well as the importance of being a good listener. The session, “Communication Skills,” will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 12:30 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from DeVry University will lead the webinar. Participants must register before […]
The Postal Service is implementing a new strategic approach in its contracts with package consolidators — companies that group together large volumes of packages for entry into various points of the USPS network. These contracts no longer reflect operational and financial realities in today’s market, the postal network or the Postal Service’s refreshed product offerings. […]
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The Postal Service will release this year’s first holiday stamps on Saturday, Sept. 14. The first is the Christmas Madonna and Child stamp, which will feature an oil painting from the workshop of the 17th century Italian artist Giovanni Battista Salvi, known as “Sassoferrato” (1609-1685). The extent to which Sassoferrato had a hand in painting […]
Gaylend “Zee” Zahn, a San Diego letter carrier, has a special assistant: Roman Toriello, a young man with special needs who enjoys helping Zahn on his route. Each day, Roman, 16, accompanies Zahn as he makes deliveries in the neighborhood, including opening gates for the carrier. “Although Roman cannot read a clock, he knows when […]
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. When did the First Continental Congress, the subject of a new stamp, convene? a) 1774 b) 1775 c) 1776 d) 1777 2. What is the theme of the Combined Federal Campaign […]
The Postal Service wants to remind employees that flexible spending account funds can be used to pay for a variety of items. Employees, their spouses and their dependents can use a health care flexible spending account (FSA) to pay for: • Over-the-counter medications; • Physical exams; • Vaccinations; • Dental and vision exams; • Ice […]
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The Postal Service wants to remind employees to perform their duties with integrity, including following the rules on impartiality. This means employees should avoid working on matters that would be beneficial to their own interests or that of their relatives and friends. For example, employees should not work on contracts, agreements, initiatives or projects that […]
Ahmed Amin, a USPS distribution operations supervisor in Orlando, FL, recently competed on NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior.” The episode aired in July. Amin appeared on the show after trying for three years to win a spot in the competition, but didn’t advance to the semi-finals. He plans to try again. “Ninjas normally do better the […]