The Postal Service’s new Day of the Dead stamps were dedicated Sept. 30 at the El Paso Museum of Art in Texas. Dia de los Muertos, as the holiday is called in Spanish, is celebrated Nov. 1-2, straddling the Roman Catholic feast days of All Saints Day and All Souls Day, respectively. It is an […]
Rural Carrier Parris Hampton was delivering mail one day in February in Blacklick, OH, when he came upon a customer who had fallen on ice. The woman, whose daughter was with her, couldn’t get up on her own, and her daughter was unable to lift her. Hampton stopped to aid the pair, safely getting the […]
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to learn more about the disease and efforts to cure it. Aside from skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer for American women. Although it is rare, men can get breast cancer, too. Approximately 1 out of every 100 breast cancers diagnosed in the […]
In a year filled with pandemic-related challenges, some individuals, teams and facilities were able to find new ways to reduce the Postal Service’s environmental impact and often its operating costs, as well. The USPS Sustainability Excellence Awards recognize these efforts. This year, the awards — announced Sept. 27 during a virtual ceremony — took a […]
Small businesses of all kinds are finding USPS Connect Local is the right fit for their customers. The pilot program provides businesses and nonprofits with local-to-local same-day and next-day package delivery at affordable rates. In July, the Postal Service launched the pilot in Texas at seven postal facilities in Houston and Dallas. The program will […]
Rural Carrier Associate Courtney Hutchison was recently delivering mail in Batavia, OH, when she spotted smoke billowing from a house. Hutchison immediately called 911 and rushed to the scene to alert the residents. Once they were aware of the blaze, a man and a woman who were home at the time ran to the garage […]
“One child, one teacher, one pen and one book can change the world.” — Malala Yousafzai The Combined Federal Campaign uses this quote from the youngest laureate of the Nobel Peace Prize to introduce the second cause of the week for the 2021-22 campaign: education. The brave young Pakistani’s past is testament to how high […]
The Postal Service is making a small change on employees’ paychecks. Beginning with the checks dated Oct. 1, each employee’s mailing address will be printed below his or her name. USPS will continue to mail paychecks to the facility where employees work. Employees who receive paper paychecks should review the address on their check for […]
Here’s a look at some recent changes in the Postal Service leadership ranks: • Dennell M. Maestas was named the Albuquerque, NM, Processing and Distribution Center’s plant manager. She previously served as the Las Vegas Processing and Distribution Center’s distribution operations senior manager. • Gary L. McClellan was named the Nashville, TN, Processing and Distribution […]
The Postal Service’s Message Monster stamps — designed to deliver smiles, not scares — were dedicated Sept. 24 in Topeka, KS. “This new collection of Message Monsters stamps is one of the most creative, fun and unique designs we’ve ever produced,” said Jeffery A. Adams, the organization’s corporate communications vice president, who spoke at the […]
Rural Carrier Jacenda “JC” Dohme was recently making deliveries at a senior apartment complex in Greenville, OH, when she grew concerned about a woman who had not picked up her mail in several days or placed her trash can at the curb as she normally would. After knocking on the customer’s door and getting no […]
Postal Service employees can participate in an upcoming webinar to learn about Medicare and the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program with Blue Cross Blue Shield. The session, “Medicare, FEHB and Blue Cross Blue Shield,” will be held Wednesday, Sept. 29, at noon EDT. Christel Bull, a federal account manager for CareFirst Blue Cross Blue […]
A lead from a Pennsylvania employee has resulted in a shipping deal worth more than $3,000 for the Postal Service. Robin Black, a mail handler at the Greensburg Post Office, is a big fan of a local cookie baker and followed the business on Facebook. She then noticed the bakery had started selling its cookies […]
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy expressed optimism in the future of USPS during this week’s National Postal Forum virtual conference. “The best days of the Postal Service are still ahead of us,” he said, after outlining changes that are taking place at the organization as part of the Delivering for America 10-year plan. DeJoy’s remarks were […]
Customer Services Supervisor Allen Milletics was on duty one day in January in New Port Richey, FL, when an older customer had a heart attack in the parking lot while she was behind the wheel. Milletics hurried outside and safely secured the woman’s vehicle while another customer called 911. The Postal Service employee then lifted […]
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 […]