Open season, the once-a-year opportunity for Postal Service employees to make changes to their health coverage or choose a new plan, is Nov. 8-Dec. 13. Here’s what you should know: • You should review your coverage. The Postal Service recommends you evaluate your options to ensure you have the coverage you need without paying for […]
Rural Carrier Rodney Leis was recently delivering mail in Shepherdsville, KY, when he came upon an older customer in a moment of crisis: The woman had fallen while working in her yard and couldn’t stand up on her own. Leis alerted the customer’s husband, and together they safely helped her get back on her feet. […]
It was nice to read “Holiday magic,” the article about the marketing campaign that shows how USPS goes above and beyond in its daily deliveries. […]
A new video shows how customers can participate in a treasured holiday tradition: USPS Operation Santa. The program allows generous people and organizations to “adopt” letters to help Santa Claus fulfill the holiday wish lists of children, as well as some adults, experiencing hardship. The 90-second animated spot is hosted by Holly, the program’s holiday […]
The Postal Inspection Service and the AARP Fraud Watch Network are marking Veterans Day by highlighting Operation Protect Veterans, a campaign aimed at preventing scams against current and former service members. According to a study by AARP, veterans are twice as likely as the general public to be victims of scams. Some swindlers offer veterans […]
I enjoyed reading “Stage fright,” the story about Jeffrey Kyer II and his role as Gomez Addams in a local production of “The Addams Family: A New Musical.” It’s nice to see articles on USPS employees and their outside activities. […]
Sherri Collins, a rural carrier in Liberty, SC, was delivering mail one day last fall when she came upon a FedEx driver who was being attacked by an unleashed dog outside a residence. Collins rushed to aid the man, who had been bitten twice and knocked to the ground. She used dog repellent spray to […]
The Combined Federal Campaign’s cause of the week is faith-based giving. The English writer C.S. Lewis compared his faith to believing the sun has risen: “Not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” Because faith is the lens through which so many people see the world, the campaign has […]
Here’s a look at Postal Service employees who received appointments or recognition recently: • Oklahoma City Postmaster Michael A. Allison retired Sept. 30 after 40 years with USPS. El Paso, TX, Postmaster Daniel M. Reyes III was named Oklahoma City’s acting postmaster. • Brooklyn, NY, Postmaster Eddie L. Banner was named Wisconsin District’s acting manager. […]
The Postal Service is gearing up for the holiday season with a series of television, print and other ads emphasizing the importance of USPS employees. The central message: It’s not magic that will make the holidays shine this year — it’s employees. “Postal Service employees make a big difference in our customers’ lives during the […]
Letter Carrier Jerry Willis was recently delivering mail at an apartment complex in Niles, MI, when he grew concerned about an older customer. The man, who lived alone, had not picked up his mail in a week, nor had he called the local Post Office about a medication package — as he normally would — […]
Debra Moore knows why business is popping for her company, Mama Moore’s Gourmet Popcorn. “We have a great product and great customer service,” she said. Based in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburb of Grand Prairie, TX, Mama Moore’s Gourmet Popcorn sells savory, sweet and premium popcorn treats to customers across the nation. “As much as I […]
November is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, a time to learn more about the most common cause of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative disorder that irreversibly affects the health of the brain, causing a decline in memory, reasoning and the ability to handle everyday tasks. Dementia is a collective term to describe a group of […]
The Postal Service wants employees to be aware of smishing attacks on USPS-issued mobile devices. The attacks involve urgent text messages about USPS parcels that require immediate action, a common smishing tactic. Smishing is a text version of phishing — emails sent from seemingly legitimate entities designed to con recipients into divulging proprietary information. Cyber […]
The Postal Service is offering new training videos to help employees use data during peak season. The 15-video Peak Operations course, which is available through the Analytics University educational platform, is part of Bronze2021, a curriculum that offers certifications in processing, logistics, and retail and delivery. The track consists of 5-7 minute videos that focus […]
City Carrier Assistant Paula Lee was recently delivering mail in a Pleasanton, CA, neighborhood when she heard someone scream for help. She looked around and saw a customer lying on the ground in front of his doorstep. Lee rushed to check on the man, who had fallen while watering his lawn and was bleeding profusely […]
The Combined Federal Campaign’s cause of the week is animal welfare. “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated,” Mahatma Gandhi said. When we help animals, we help ourselves. The ways to support this sector are almost endless. Options include: • Rescue organizations and […]
Have questions about the Postal Service’s future? Check your pocket. Employees will soon receive 5-by-3.25-inch durable cards that explain Delivering for America, the organization’s 10-year plan to achieve financial stability. Each card will address a different topic and feature information that employees can reference when discussing the plan with co-workers and customers. The first card […]
Here’s a look at some recent changes in the Postal Service leadership ranks: • Brian T. Bull was named the Cincinnati Network Distribution Center’s plant manager. He previously served as in-plant support manager. • Kaitlyn R. Chounet was named employment law chief counsel at USPS headquarters in Washington, DC. She previously served in the role […]
The Postal Service is equipping supervisors and managers who work in first-line operations, transportation, in-plant support and maintenance with Elitebook X2 tablets to provide greater flexibility as they move about postal workroom floors. The tablets were deployed in several plants in September during the first phase of the rollout. Approximately 8,000 of the devices will […]
Letter Carrier Adron Thomas was recently delivering mail in Oklahoma City when she came upon a baby in jeopardy. The child was crying in a parked vehicle, and the adult in the driver’s seat was unconscious. Thomas immediately called 911 and remained with the pair until emergency responders arrived. The adult was pronounced dead at […]
USPS is offering savings on Hallmark greeting and Amazon.com gift card purchases at select Post Offices through Nov. 12. Customers and employees will receive $1 off a greeting card with the purchase of an Amazon.com gift card valued at $25 or more. A coupon, available at locations where greeting and gift cards are sold, is […]
Employee relocation expense requests submitted after Nov. 19 will be processed for payment on Jan. 3, 2022. This deadline will ensure that the organization has adequate time to record and report all relocation expenses for 2021 tax purposes. Employees should refer any questions to their relocation counselor or send an email to the USPS relocation […]
The Postal Service recently teamed with Ericsson, a leading information and communications technology provider, to collect geospatial radio spectrum data in San Francisco. Geospatial data is used to digitally map locations for electronic navigation applications. The Ericsson test specifically mapped radio spectra, including spectra used for location-based applications. Three postal vehicles in San Francisco were equipped […]
City Carrier Assistant Jordan O’Byrne was recently making deliveries in a Lompoc, CA, neighborhood when he came upon a toddler wandering around, accompanied only by a dog. O’Byrne asked the little girl her name and if she knew where her mom or dad and her house were, and she did not respond. The Postal Service […]
The Otters in Snow stamps — highlighted in “River dance” — are absolutely delightful. I appreciate the river otter facts that were included in the article. […]
The Combined Federal Campaign’s cause of the week is arts and humanities — the disciplines that enrich our lives and culture, challenge us to imagine and dream, and help us develop our capacity for compassion. The campaign quotes artist Marc Chagall: “Great art picks up where nature ends.” Too often, funding for the arts and […]
Here’s a look at some recent changes in the Postal Service leadership ranks: • Lisa R. Baldwin completed a detail assignment as California 6 District’s acting manager and resumed her regular duties as San Diego postmaster. Jennifer T. Vo, delivery strategy and policy director at USPS headquarters in Washington, DC, was named California 6 District’s […]
Because it’s Energy Action Month — a time dedicated to moving from conservation awareness to concrete action — the Postal Service is spotlighting a promising energy-saving program piloted outside Washington, DC. Hydrogen fuel cells, or HFCs, were substituted for the lead-acid batteries previously used to power industrial vehicles — such as pallet jacks and forklifts […]
Rural Carrier Associate Jeffrey Cook was recently making deliveries in Brattleboro, VT, when he came upon a customer who had fallen outside a residence. Cook safely got the customer up and over to the steps of the home. The individual declined medical attention. Cook also alerted a family member of the customer’s who was out […]