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They talk the talk — and walk the walk

Employees at the Los Feliz, CA, Station are putting a new emphasis on safety. Managers at the station, part of a Los Angeles neighborhood, recently invited local police detectives and firefighters to deliver presentations to employees, part of a fresh approach to workplace safety education. Kathrine Kasilag, a USPS occupational health nurse administrator, also gave […]

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Celebrating women’s history

“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 percentage of the Postal Service workforce is female? a) 41 percent b) 44 percent c) 53 percent d) 61 percent 2. True or false: USPS employees who’ve been threatened or […]

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These employees delivered good deeds

A Postal Service employee who helped a motorist escape a burning vehicle along a busy Minneapolis area highway received the top hero of the year award from the National Association of Letter Carriers last week. Tesfaye Deyasso, a St. Louis Park, MN, letter carrier, was driving home after his shift when he came upon a […]

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USPS vehicles are government property

The Postal Service wants employees to remember they have a duty to conserve and protect government property — including USPS vehicles. The organization’s vehicles should not be used: • To commute between home and work; • To go on vacation; • To transport unauthorized persons such as a child, relative or friend; or • To […]

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‘Commuter Benefits’

Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar to learn about the organization’s commuter benefits program, including how to set aside as much as $325 each month on a pretax basis for commuting costs. The session, “Commuter Benefits,” will be held Tuesday, April 1, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from Edenred, which […]

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Cybersecurity training for contractors is due by May 23

Postal Service contractors must complete a cybersecurity training course by Friday, May 23. The CyberSafe Fundamentals course covers the skills, knowledge and best practices contractors need to know to keep USPS electronic data secure. There is a one-time test-out option available. Contractors who don’t complete the course by the May 23 deadline will have limited […]

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USPS releases statements on leadership transition

USPS released the following statements from Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and USPS Board of Governors Chair Amber McReynolds on March 24: Postmaster General Louis DeJoy After nearly five years as America’s 75th postmaster general, and after informing the governors in February of my intention to retire, I have today informed the Postal Service Board of […]

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Interest arbitration award received

USPS and the National Association of Letter Carriers received an interest arbitration award from Arbitrator Dennis Nolan on March 21, following proceedings that took place March 17-18. The award was the result of a legally mandated binding arbitration process that is required when the parties reach an impasse, and it resolves the collective bargaining dispute […]

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A toast to Toussaint

The Postal Service held a special dedication ceremony for the Allen Toussaint stamp in Madison, WI, last month. Diana Nygaard, Madison’s postmaster, and Wanda Prater, Wisconsin District manager, took part in the event, which brought together residents, community leaders and USPS employees to pay tribute to the New Orleans musical icon. “His influence is woven […]

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Good Moon rising

“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 will the Goodnight Moon stamps be dedicated?  a) Baltimore b) Kansas City, MO c) Minot, ND d) Santa Fe, NM 2. How many days did it take Teddy Kondrich, 24, […]

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USPS is enhancing service standards

The Postal Service is implementing refinements to service standards and has launched new online tools and a fact sheet to help customers prepare for the changes. These adjustments will affect First-Class Mail, Periodicals, Marketing Mail, Package Services (including Bound Printed Matter, Media Mail and Library Mail), USPS Ground Advantage, Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express. […]

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Postal Bulletin covers the Postal Pulse survey

Postal Bulletin’s latest edition, published March 20, explains what the Postal Pulse survey is and how the organization uses the results. 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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New delivery operations VP named

John Morgan has been appointed delivery operations vice president. He replaces Elvin Mercado, who held the role on an acting basis after Angela Curtis retired in 2024. Delivery Operations is responsible for more than 167 million addresses across the nation. Prior to assuming this role, Morgan managed Arizona-New Mexico District, where he oversaw 5,600 routes, […]

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New video showcases fishing lures

The Postal Service has released a video about its new Freshwater Fishing Lures stamps. The Forever stamps showcase five lures that exemplify the evolution of lure design, from the earliest handmade spoon lures to modern swimbaits. There are countless types of lures available, each designed to meet the specific needs of the angler and attract […]

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He conquered the Appalachian Trail with help from USPS

For Teddy Kondrich, hiking the Appalachian Trail end-to-end in 2024 was the chance of a lifetime. The trail is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, spanning 2,190 miles through 14 states — from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine. On Feb. 28, the Postal Service released stamps that highlight the trail’s […]

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‘Mailman Dan’ has his fans

It makes sense that Dan Potwora would be the cover guy for a New York magazine called Stroll Delaware Park. The Buffalo, NY, letter carrier, dubbed “Mailman Dan” and spotlighted for his service to the neighborhood the magazine covers, walks 4.5 miles a day on his route. The article refers to Potwora as “a guardian […]

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He was an influential intellectual

“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. William F. Buckley Jr., who will be featured on an upcoming stamp, was the host of which of the following TV programs?   a) “Crossfire” b) “Firing Line” c) “Meet the […]

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USPS has announced release dates for more stamps

The Postal Service has announced release dates for the next batch of this year’s stamps, along with the cities where dedication ceremonies will be held: • Battlefields of the American Revolution, Wednesday, April 16, Concord, MA; • Powwows: Celebrating Native American Culture, Friday, April 25, Albuquerque, NM; • Dahlias, Saturday, April 26, Burlingame, CA; • […]

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When they write, he responds

My name is Michael Marazzi and I’m a correspondence analyst at USPS headquarters in Washington, DC. I help research and respond to inquiries and letters that the Postal Service receives from members of Congress and other public officials. Members of Congress are typically contacting us on behalf of a constituent who needs help with a […]

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Here’s what to do when offered a gift of a book

Different ethics rules apply when USPS employees receive books or other informational materials as gifts. Gifts of informational materials are educational or instructive — not primarily created for entertainment, display or decoration. Such gifts must relate to an employee’s official duties or to the Postal Service’s mission. An employee can accept an unsolicited gift of […]

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For her, every day is a ‘great postal day’

Karen Douglas, a 45-year USPS employee, was interviewed recently for a local TV news series in Charlotte, NC, highlighting people of color who serve their communities. Douglas, a customer services supervisor who was born and raised in Charlotte, began her career as a letter sorting machine operator. “We can process mail and packages so much […]

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Miles of splendor

“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. Fourteen of the 15 Appalachian Trail stamps feature a photograph of each state that spans the footpath, but what is displayed on the remaining stamp? a) One of the many long […]

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USPS has added more stamps to its 2025 lineup

The Postal Service has announced several more stamp releases for 2025: • Boston 2026 Stamp Show, two intaglio-printed stamps with images highlighting the special role of Boston in the American Revolution, to commemorate the Boston 2026 World Expo stamp show; • U.S. Army 250th, to salute 250 years of the country’s largest fighting force, which […]

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New finance and planning VP named

Steve Darragh has been named the Postal Service’s finance and planning vice president. He will be responsible for directing all financial planning activities for USPS, including short- and long-range financial forecasts and annual budgets. He will also oversee capital investment plans and lead projects through the review and approval process, among other duties. Most recently, […]

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Do you think that email is a phishing attempt? Report it

The Postal Service is reminding employees and contractors to report suspected phishing emails promptly to protect the organization’s network from cyberattacks. Phishing emails are attempts by scammers posing as legitimate people or institutions to lure recipients into providing sensitive data such as credit card details, personally identifiable information and passwords. Such emails are one of […]

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Watch a video about the Appalachian Trail

The Postal Service has released a video about its new Appalachian Trail stamps. The four-minute video features comments from Sandi Marra, CEO at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy; Bill O’Brien of the Appalachian Trail Museum; and Joe McConaughy, who holds the speed record for a self-supported hike of the entire trail. Daniel Tangherlini, a member of […]

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Writing their hearts out

A former postal facility in Japan that once processed mail now processes the grief, hope and longing of thousands of letter writers. The Missing Post Office on Awashima Island receives 10-20 letters a day addressed to living and departed relatives, friends, pets, past selves, future selves, inanimate objects and more. The idea began with artist […]

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