The phrase “steady as she goes” is an apt description of Alice Bowman, a retail associate in Taylorsville, IN. The USPS employee has showed up for every scheduled workday for the past 12 years. That’s 3,120 days, if you’re counting. “I know, as I was once a postmaster, the importance of having staff show up, […]
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. What is the name of the latest comic book drawn by Brett Swanson, a Mystic, CT, letter carrier? a) “Captain Power” b) “Power Gal” c) “Power Guy” d) “Power Kid” 2. […]
The Postal Service will honor active military and veteran employees from all branches of service with a certificate of appreciation to mark Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11. The certificates will be signed by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and mailed to the homes of all employees who have self-identified as veterans. Veterans are encouraged to […]
The Postal Service has a reminder for employees and contractors: Before you click on a website, make sure it’s real. Fraudsters create fake sites that replicate real ones, aiming to trick victims into consuming malicious content. These fake sites are an ongoing cybersecurity threat for people and businesses around the world. To avoid fake sites, […]
Open season, the annual period when Postal Service employees can enroll in or change their health benefits, begins Monday, Nov. 11. A variety of health, vision and dental coverage is available through the following plans and programs: • The new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program; • The USPS Health Benefits Plan, for eligible precareer […]
A pair of Postal Service retail associates in Bellingham, WA, recently helped a longtime customer’s dream come true, earning his gratitude — and a glowing review. Mike Bridges and Chris Efta were working at Mount Baker Station when the customer, Dr. John Baker, noticed the “Junior Postmaster” stickers that are kept on hand for kids. […]
For years, customers had requested that the Post Office Department issue a Christmas-themed stamp. On Nov. 1, 1962, their holiday wish was granted. Designed by postal artist Jim Crawford, the 4-cent stamp featured a simple drawing of a wreath accompanied by two lighted tapers. The design was not overtly religious, which may have been a […]
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. What is the Postal Service’s fundraising goal for the latest Combined Federal Campaign? a) $1 million b) $2 million c) $3 million d) $4 million 2. True or false: Under the […]
The USPS Employee Assistance Program will hold its next online orientation on Friday, Nov. 8, from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Eastern. The orientations, held on one Friday a month, offer information on how Postal Service employees and their families can use the program. Employees must register in advance on the EAP website. […]
Daylight saving time will end Sunday, Nov. 3, at 2 a.m. In areas where the change is observed, people will “fall back” and set their clocks back one hour at bedtime on Saturday, Nov. 2. Standard time will be in effect until March 9, 2025, when daylight saving time will resume. […]
Postal Bulletin’s latest edition, published Oct. 31, previews this year’s open season benefits enrollment period that begins soon. 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 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, […]