Here are 10 fun facts about the Postal Service, courtesy of usps.com’s Postal Facts section. 1. The Postal Service’s reach can’t be beat. USPS is the only organization in the nation that has the resources, network infrastructure and logistical capability to regularly deliver to every residential and business address in the nation. 2. It’s a […]
Here’s a look at some recent changes in the Postal Service leadership ranks: • Kimberly A. Calderon was named the San Antonio Processing and Distribution Center’s plant manager. She previously served as distribution operations senior manager. • Cathrinamar C. Dagdagan was named the San Jose, CA, Processing and Distribution Center’s plant manager. She previously served […]
James H. Bilbray, a former congressman from Nevada who served for 10 years on the Postal Service’s Board of Governors, died Sept. 19. He was 83. Bilbray, a Democrat, was appointed to the board by President George W. Bush in 2006, the year the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act was passed by Congress. He served […]
Carrier Technician Juana Palacios was making deliveries one day in March in a West Warwick, RI, neighborhood when she came upon a customer lying on the ground. The man, who couldn’t speak, was semiconscious and foaming at the mouth in frigid temperatures. Palacios immediately called 911 and stayed with the customer until paramedics arrived and […]
Thrift Savings Plan specialists will offer webinars and live question-and-answer sessions throughout September on the ins and outs of the program, also known as TSP. Here’s an overview of the webinars and when they’ll be offered (all times are Eastern): • Intro to TSP: An introduction for new federal employees. Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. […]
A letter carrier has submitted a lead that resulted in a shipping deal worth more than $83,000 for the Postal Service. After talking with an e-commerce company on his route, Ronald Manzini of Sharpsburg, PA, passed on information through Customer Connect, a joint program with the National Association of Letter Carriers, encouraging carriers to identify […]
Rural Carrier Ethan Bounopane was delivering mail at a house in Rumney, NH, on a frigid March day when he heard the faint sound of someone asking for help. Bounopane spotted an older man on the ground outside where he’d fallen over an hour earlier, leaving him exposed to a subzero wind chill factor. The […]
I enjoyed reading “True blue,” the article about the 9/11 terrorist attacks and aftermath. Every story in Link sparks my interest. I appreciate all you do. […]
Here are five facts to help mark National Hispanic Heritage Month, which began this week. 1. National Hispanic Heritage Month traces its roots to the 1960s. The month honors the history, culture and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and South America. The commemoration began in 1968 as […]
Here’s a look at some recent changes in the Postal Service leadership ranks: • Las Vegas Postmaster John P. McLucas was named California 2 District’s acting manager. • Carissa A. Laino was named Connecticut District manager. She previously served as Boston Postmaster. • Dale D. Parsan was named strategic planning and integration specialist at USPS […]
LiteBlue has a new look and features as part of an extensive redesign that creates an improved user experience, particularly for those who view the website using mobile devices. The redesign — LiteBlue’s first major overhaul since 2004 — debuted Sept. 14. An important resource for Postal Service employees, LiteBlue can be accessed from any […]
Letter Carrier Jackie Ernest was recently delivering mail in Ontonagon, MI, when she heard someone yelling for help inside an apartment. Ernest momentarily found that an older customer was lying on the floor, unable to lift herself. The Postal Service employee safely got the woman into a sitting position and called 911. Paramedics soon arrived […]
Thank you for “True blue,” the article commemorating the heroism of Postal Service employees during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Employees were postal proud then, as they are now. […]
The Postal Service is hiring for more than 40,000 seasonal positions as preparations continue for the winter holidays, the organization’s peak season for mail and package deliveries. The opportunities include letter and rural carrier, mail handler and driver positions. “Our entire organization is focused on delivering a successful holiday season. To make this happen, we […]
The Postal Service wants to remind employees of the rules related to misuse of time, including what your obligations are while on duty. Federal regulations require USPS employees to use their on-the-clock time in an honest effort to perform their official duties. Generally, personal activities should not be conducted during duty hours. Employees may use […]
A Texas employee’s lead has resulted in a shipping deal worth almost $60,000 for the Postal Service. Rozina La Cour, a retail associate at the Pleasant Grove Post Office, talked with a business customer who was looking for a cost-effective way to ship its organic soaps. La Cour submitted a lead through Clerks Care, a […]
Jenison, MI, Rural Carrier Kevin Galligan was making deliveries one day in February when he grew concerned about a customer who hadn’t picked up her mail as usual. After getting no answer at the woman’s door, Galligan spotted her lying on the floor in the garage. The customer, who has multiple sclerosis, had been stranded […]
The Postal Service released a stamp earlier this year to honor Ursula K. Le Guin. Here are four facts about the author, the 33rd honoree in the Literary Arts series. 1. Le Guin’s work was shaped by her many interests. Born in Berkeley, CA, in 1929, Ursula Kroeber Le Guin was deeply interested in Native […]
Here’s a look at some recent changes in the Postal Service leadership ranks: • Brooklyn, NY, Postmaster Eddie L. Banner was named acting Bronx, NY, Postmaster. Jamaica, NY, Postmaster John J. Tortorice was named acting Brooklyn Postmaster. • Barbara Batin, a 35-year USPS employee, was named manager of the Remote Encoding Center in Salt Lake […]
The Postal Service has extended the deadline for employees to audition for this year’s holiday-themed advertising campaign. The new deadline is Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. EDT. Employees who are chosen to participate could be featured in different types of holiday ads, including TV commercials. The audition is open to all employees. No prior acting […]
Mailers spoke, USPS listened. On July 28, the Postal Regulatory Commission approved an increase in the maximum size limit for postcards that fall under the Commercial Presorted or Automation First-Class Mail postage rate. The new limit took effect Aug. 29. The move is a response to business mailers who sought more room to share information […]
National Suicide Prevention Week, an annual observance that highlights the importance of mental health care and early intervention, is Sept. 5-11. The week includes World Suicide Prevention Day, which is always held Sept. 10 and aims to bring attention to global efforts to prevent suicides. To help raise awareness, the USPS Employee Assistance Program (EAP) […]
The Postal Service is reminding employees that they may not receive compensation from a source other than the government for teaching, speaking or writing about their official duties. An employee’s official duties are involved if: • The invitation is extended because of the employee’s USPS position rather than the employee’s subject matter expertise; • The […]
A lead from a Texas employee has resulted in a shipping deal worth more than $132,000 for the Postal Service. Irma Danner, a retail associate at the Grand Prairie Main Post Office, talked with a business customer who was looking for a cost-effective way to ship products. Danner submitted a lead through Clerks Care, a […]
On Sept. 1, the Combined Federal Campaign, the federal government’s annual workplace charity drive, kicked off its 60th year of giving. All Postal Service workers, contractors and retirees can participate. Also known as the CFC, the campaign allows individuals to contribute to thousands of charitable organizations, here and around the globe. Pledges are accepted online, […]
Alisha Wood, a parcel post distribution machine clerk at the Wichita, KS, Processing and Distribution Center, has been pitching in on her own time to help out a co-worker who is recovering from a stroke. Wood takes the man, who lives alone, to medical appointments and assists with grocery shopping and other household needs. While […]
The Postal Service released stamps earlier this year to honor Emilio Sanchez. Here are four facts about the pioneering artist. 1. Sanchez’s art was shaped by his Cuban heritage. Sanchez was born in Camaguey, Cuba’s third-largest city, in 1921. In his early 20s, he moved to New York City, where he began his artistic training […]
The Postal Service is transitioning to a new file-sharing platform that will allow ACE computer users to upload and share larger files. SharePoint Online External Large File Sharing, also known as ELFS, features unlimited size restrictions and real-time editing capabilities for users who want to share large presentations, photos and videos with people outside the […]
An update to ID Enroll — an application that allows Postal Service workers to enroll customers in Informed Delivery right from USPS-issued smartphones — is now available for download. The organization tweaked the app to be compatible with new standards on the Android and iOS platforms. Almost 65,000 customers have signed up for Informed Delivery […]
Letter Carrier Pamela Race was recently delivering mail in Geneva, NY, when she saw an alarming sight: A car with no visible driver coasted toward her before slamming into a utility pole guard wire. Race stopped and rushed to the vehicle, where she found an unresponsive man in the driver’s seat. The Postal Service employee […]