USPS is reminding employees to watch out for children now that schools are resuming. Drivers must take precautions to avoid accidents and keep children safe by staying alert, driving defensively and remembering that kids are unpredictable. While driving, remember to: Slow down and obey the speed limits. Adjust your mirrors so you can see around […]
Rural Carrier Steven Curtis was delivering mail recently in Jamesville, NY, when he spotted a customer in trouble. The man was pushing a lawn mower that had tipped on its side as he struggled to keep it — and himself — from plunging into a deep ditch alongside the road. Curtis rushed to assist the […]
“I think USPS stands for Ultimately Supplying Phenomenal Service.” […]
I am so happy to see the Flowers From the Garden stamps. I have more requests for flower stamps than anything else. […]
Scanning snapshot. The Postal Service’s national scanning rating was 97.82 percent during the week ending Aug. 18, up from one week earlier. Dakotas (99.2 percent) topped the districts, while Western (98.07 percent) led the areas. To see the latest results, go to the Enterprise Analytics site and select “Scanning” on the left hand side, and then “DES […]
The American Postal Workers Union (APWU) has ratified a contract that covers approximately 1,100 USPS employees in Information Technology and Accounting Services. The employees work in Postal Service data centers in St. Louis; Eagan, MN; San Mateo, CA; and Wilkes-Barre, PA. “Overall, this agreement is in the best interest of our employees, customers and the […]
In a new video, USPS goes behind the scenes of the recent Sharks stamp dedication ceremony. The 1-minute, 30-second segment features remarks from Chief Human Resources Officer Jeff Williamson and other speakers at the July event. “We hope that you will not only purchase these stamps to mail lots of letters and cards, but that you […]
The Postal Service has introduced Automated Package Verification (APV), a system to detect postage due on parcels with postage paid via a PC Postage or Click-N-Ship label. Here’s what you should know: • APV improves the collection of postage due. The new system automates the postage due process for packages paid through Click-N-Ship or these […]
Informed Delivery is the best idea since the ZIP Code. […]
“I’ve assisted many employees looking to advance. It is satisfying to help employees find a suitable career path.” […]
San Antonio Letter Carrier Marcos Perez III delivers more than mail. He also delivers the gift of life. Every two weeks for the past 34 years, Perez has set aside two hours of his own time to donate blood platelets, a blood component that allows him to donate more often than if he were giving […]
The Postal Service will shut down remote.usps.gov access to USPS online applications Monday, Aug. 28. The shutdown is part of the Postal Service’s ongoing effort to protect its networks. Employees who use remote.usps.gov will need to request Virtual Private Network (VPN) access to connect remotely. Similarly, USPS suppliers or contractors will need to request Business […]
For many people, balancing work and life is an ongoing struggle. The Postal Service encourages employees to regularly evaluate their sense of overall wellness, which includes mental and physical, financial, social and career health. The Wellness team offers these suggestions to find balance in each of these areas: • Mental and physical. Take time to […]
“Being courteous doesn’t cost you anything, but it goes a long way.” […]
Read More… from Carrollton, GA, Retail Associate Joey Musick
Letter Carrier JoAnn Humphrey recently came to the aid of a Casper, WY, sanitation worker who was seriously injured in a trash truck accident. Humphrey was delivering mail when she heard the woman screaming for help. The Postal Service employee investigated and soon discovered that the worker had gotten pinned against a pole by the […]
I’m so proud of Richard Brooksher, the employee profiled in “Blessings.” He is doing his part to repair the world. […]
MaRita Tubbs wasn’t sure what to expect when she attended a Postal Service career conference this spring. It turned out to be a pleasant surprise. “It gave me a chance to meet postal employees — executive, management and craft employees — that otherwise, I may have never met,” said Tubbs, a distribution clerk in Birmingham, […]
The Postal Service recently received praise from another shipper after several employees worked together to honor a disabled customer’s special delivery request. A San Marcos, CA, resident who was expecting a FedEx SmartPost package contacted the company with delivery instructions. The woman is disabled and has a hard time accessing the front of her home, […]
The graduate. San Antonio Letter Carrier Francisco Gaytan recently made a special delivery to a new graduate on his route. Beth Ann Duque had anxiously waited for more than a month for the arrival of her bachelor’s degree from the University of the Incarnate Word. When Gayton delivered the white envelope containing her diploma, Beth […]
When Margarita Jackson isn’t managing and restoring the Avalon, CA, Post Office, she’s racing canoes. Jackson, a member of the Catalina Island Outrigger Canoe Club, recently competed in San Diego’s Outrigger Iron Championship Race. “I try to be an active member of the community,” said Jackson, one of Catalina Island’s 4,500 year-round residents. “Anything fun […]
“Step by step” was a beautiful story. I was especially moved to learn how Howard Rogers regained the use of his lower extremities after being paralyzed. […]
“When I start my day, my main priority is making sure I inspect my vehicle. In order to deliver to my customers, my vehicle has to be ready to go.” […]
A Postal Service employee in Lisbon, ME, recently saved a customer’s home from destruction. City Carrier Assistant Richelle Dube was delivering mail when she spotted a fire on the man’s front porch. Dube summoned him to the door and told him to call 911. She then safely attempted to extinguish the blaze until firefighters arrived. […]
Hold the phone. Do you know how to look up employees’ mobile phone numbers? It’s easier than you might realize. To start, go to the Blue home page, choose “Essential Links” on the left side and scroll down to the “Phone directory” link. Fill in the information, then click the search button to find the […]
USPS is reminding employees to remain vigilant against malware attacks on electronic devices, including desktops, mobile phones and tablets. Malware is often used to steal sensitive information and compromise network systems. New malware threats are emerging every 4.2 seconds, according to new research by G Data, a security software company. To safeguard your devices, the […]
Congratulations to Anthony Giannone, the Bronx, NY, letter carrier who has accumulated more than 4,100 hours of sick leave. That is quite a commendable accomplishment. […]
Fargo, ND, Letter Carrier Danny Sandbeck II was recently training a new city carrier assistant on safe driving when an opportunity arose to display another Postal Service priority: compassion. Sandbeck spotted a woman whose motorized wheelchair had gotten stuck in a hole near a sidewalk, and no one was stopping to help her. He directed […]
“We’re doing everything we can to create a safe workplace to protect our most valuable asset — our fellow team members.” […]
Read More… from St. Louis Network Distribution Center Manager Pam Meehan
Johnnie Jameson has run his way into the movies. The Los Angeles letter carrier is the subject of “Mile 19,” a recent documentary that shows how he uses marathon racing to combat post-traumatic stress disorder. Jameson began running in the 1970s after serving in the Vietnam War, using his feet to ease his way back […]
Detroit District’s largest facility has taken a unique approach to reduce the percentage of parcels that are processed and dispatched to incorrect zones. Through the efforts of a special team of managers and employees, the Detroit Network Distribution Center has slashed the number of “missent” parcels by 55 percent, dropping from 3,300 to 1,400 parcels […]