The Postal Service will host two sessions of its “Open Season 101” webinar on Sunday, Nov. 3, and Saturday, Nov. 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. Eastern each day. The presentation will include information on 2025 benefits changes, including the Postal Service Health Benefits Program and the Postal Service Health Benefits System enrollment platform. Other […]
My name is Bruce Schnittker and I’ve been a letter carrier on the same route in Garden City, NY, for 41 years. Before joining USPS, I was a butcher. But I wanted a career with benefits and a union, so I started looking for a civil service job. In 1983, I took the Postal Service […]
USPS employees may participate in an upcoming virtual seminar on the new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program. The session will be held Tuesday, Nov. 5, 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 […]
With the World Series slated to begin Friday, Oct. 25, here’s a closer look at baseball great Hank Aaron, who was recently honored with a stamp: • He rose from humble beginnings: Henry Louis Aaron (1934-2021) was the third of eight children and grew up in a three-room house built by his father in Mobile, […]
The hottest ticket in Washington, NC, last month? A job fair at the local Post Office. About 325 people attended the three-hour fair, where organizers highlighted a variety of openings, including city carrier assistant and rural carrier associate positions. Organizers promoted the fair through social media posts, flyers and newspaper announcements. “The best publicity was […]
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. Upon ratification, when will the Postal Service’s new agreement with the National Association of Letter Carriers end? a) Oct. 18, 2026 b) Nov. 7, 2026 c) Dec. 31, 2026 d) June […]
USPS and Postal Inspection Service employees who are logged into an ACE computer will no longer need to re-enter their ACE ID and password to access eTravel, beginning Sunday, Oct. 27. Employees can continue to access eTravel under “Essential Links” on Blue or by typing “etravel” into the search bar on Blue. After arriving on […]
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The Postal Service wants employees to continue to keep the Hatch Act in mind as the election draws near. The Hatch Act is a law that governs the political activity of all federal government employees, including USPS employees. Under the Hatch Act, employees are prohibited from engaging in some partisan political activity while on duty, […]
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USPS employees can create a Login.gov account to access a range of government programs and services. Login.gov is a secure service that allows federal government employees and others to sign into the websites of participating agencies. The same username and password can be used for each agency, streamlining the sign-in process. During this year’s open […]
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The Postal Service is joining other government agencies and public and private companies to participate in the White House Challenge to Save Lives from Overdose initiative. The organization has released a video message from Deputy Postmaster General and Chief Human Resources Officer Doug Tulino on its role in the initiative. More information is available at […]
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The Postal Service has released two videos on Election Mail. The first video, geared toward voters, focuses on the organization’s efforts to ensure Election Mail is delivered efficiently and securely. The second video, meant for election officials, discusses the Postal Service’s capacity to deliver Election Mail, including ballots. Both videos are available on the Election […]
The Postal Service accepted more than 300 care packages for U.S. military personnel last month at a special event in Boston to mark the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Volunteers from local nonprofit organizations gathered in a downtown park to prepare the packages as part of the National Day of Service and Remembrance, […]
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. Who spoke at the special ceremony for the Thank You, Healthcare Community stamp in Washington, DC? a) Xavier Becerra, U.S. health and human services secretary b) Miguel Cardona, U.S. education secretary […]
Postal Bulletin’s latest edition, published Oct. 17, details the Postal Service’s readiness for the 2024 holiday season. 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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For USPS employee Chase Hohnholt, the recent release of stamps celebrating the 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons means the fantasy role-playing game has finally arrived. “It’s cool that Dungeons & Dragons is getting recognition … especially when the Postal Service notices it. That says a lot,” said Hohnholt, an electronic technician at the Greensboro, […]
Two Postal Service employees recently worked together to find a customer’s missing package. It began when an employee at a University of Maryland biological lab contacted USPS to locate a package which contained important payroll information. The customer spoke to Solomons, MD, Postmaster Theresa Smith, who began tracking down the package. She and other colleagues […]
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. Match the Postal Service employee in Column A with the heroic act he or she recently performed in Column B. Column A a) Dennis Bergsbaken, Pulaski, WI, rural carrier b) Tesfaye […]
The Postal Service wants employees to remember the rules surrounding the Hatch Act as the election approaches. The Hatch Act is a federal law that governs the political activity of all federal government employees, including USPS employees. A political activity is one directed at the success or failure of a partisan candidate, partisan political party […]
The latest Combined Federal Campaign, or CFC, kicked off Sept. 1. Here are 10 facts about the annual charity drive: • 5,000 charities are participating in this year’s campaign, which is spotlighting several cause areas to help focus giving. These include disaster relief, global health, child and family support, the arts, community improvement, ending poverty, […]
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 […]