The Postal Service will release its latest stamps, Railroad Stations, on March 9. The stamps celebrate the romance and glamour of train travel by featuring five railroad stations — architectural gems all — that continue to play an important role in the life of their communities. They are Tamaqua Station in Pennsylvania; Point of Rocks […]
The Postal Service is encouraging employees looking to advance their career to consider becoming a front-line supervisor. The organization will offer four virtual career fairs for front-line supervisory jobs, to be held every other month, starting in March. The fairs are part of Focus on the Front, an initiative that began last year to fill […]
Due soon. The deadline for nominations for the 2023 USPS Sustainability Excellence Awards is March 3. The program, which includes the PMG Sustainability Excellence Award, recognizes efforts to create a more sustainable workplace and protect the environment. Nominations should reflect efforts to make the organization perform leaner, greener, faster and smarter. The Sustainability Blue page has […]
The Postal Service will release Patriotic Block on March 1. This nondenominated, nonprofit-rate stamp is for business mailings by authorized nonprofit organizations. The stamp displays the components of the U.S. flag arranged in a four-quadrant block on a white background. The two identical quadrants at the top left and bottom right contain a white star […]
In his latest video message to employees, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy offers an update on the Delivering for America plan that USPS began implementing almost two years ago. He discusses service and financial improvements, as well as efforts to create productive career paths for employees. “There is still a long way to go, and our […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.23 percent during the week ending Feb. 17, up 0.03 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Feb. 22. Southern led the four areas with a rating of 97.38 percent, while Atlantic ranked last with a 97.04 percent rating. […]
The Postal Service is reminding employees who haven’t created personal identification numbers, or PINs, for their government travel charge cards should do so before traveling. The Citibank-issued cards are embedded with small, metallic EMV (Europay, Mastercard, Visa) microchips on the front that allow cardholders to complete the transactions when the card is inserted into a […]
The Postal Inspection Service, the nation’s oldest law enforcement agency, wants to know the truth. To that end, it has polygraphers within its ranks to test prospective agents, accused criminals and even alleged victims for veracity through lie-detector testing. “This is a calling,” said Delany de Leon-Colon, inspector in charge. “It’s a job not everybody […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.11 percent during the week ending Feb. 10, up 0.27 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Feb. 15. Southern led the four areas with a rating of 97.20 percent, while Atlantic ranked last with a 96.90 percent rating. […]
The Postal Service will release its Women’s Soccer stamp on Feb. 16. The Forever stamp, which arrives during National Girls and Women in Sports Month, recognizes the many advances and achievements of women’s soccer in the United States. The enactment of Title IX in 1972 provided the guideposts, but it was the actions of female […]
Postal Service employees can participate in a new webinar on goal setting. The session, “Achieving Your Health Goals: Plan, Act, Succeed” will be held Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m. EST. Alison Burke, a registered nurse and consultant for Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, will talk about how to set attainable goals, design effective action […]
The Postal Service would like to remind employees that federal anti-nepotism rules apply at USPS. Employees are forbidden to directly or indirectly appoint, employ, promote or advance a relative. Advocating for such actions on behalf of a relative is also prohibited. A spouse, parent, child, sibling, aunt, uncle, first cousin, niece, nephew, in-law, stepparent, stepsibling […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 96.64 percent during the week ending Feb. 3, down 0.12 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Feb. 8. Central led the four areas with a rating of 97.16 percent, while WestPac ranked last with a 95.71 percent rating. […]
The Postal Service has published the latest issue of The Eagle magazine and mailed it to employees’ homes. The winter edition explains how USPS is centralizing carrier operations with new sorting and delivery centers and upgrading other facilities. The aim is to improve postal workplaces and position the organization to better serve customers. The publication […]
Customer relations coordinators have a new place in USPS. The coordinators now report to the Customer Experience organization, under the chief customer and marketing officer. Previously, customer relations coordinators reported to the Retail and Delivery organization. The change was made to centralize customer relations initiatives under the customer relations structure. The aim is to improve […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 96.69 percent during the week ending Jan. 27, down 0.15 from one week earlier. The data was collected Feb. 1. Central led the four areas with a rating of 97.21 percent, while WestPac ranked last with a 95.51 percent rating. Among […]
The Postal Service is encouraging employees to show their support for heart health awareness by sporting scarlet on National Wear Red Day, Friday, Feb. 3. The event takes place each year on the first Friday of February, which is American Heart Month. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for both men and women […]
Postal Service vehicles should be used for one purpose only: official, authorized business. Postal employees should not use a postal vehicle for any unauthorized personal uses, like commuting between work and home, running a personal errand or to do work for a second job. Email etravelhelp@usps.gov with any questions about use of a postal vehicle […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 96.74 percent during the week ending Jan. 20, down 0.04 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Jan. 25. Central led the four areas with a rating of 97.25 percent, while WestPac ranked last with a 95.51 percent rating. […]
Postal Service contractors must complete a cybersecurity training course by March 31. The course — CyberSafe Fundamentals — provides the information contractors need to adhere to the organization’s cybersecurity policies for protecting USPS electronic data. Available now on the HERO platform, the course also highlights best practices for handling sensitive and sensitive-enhanced information. Contractors who […]
Zoom Team Chat is now available for Postal Service employees and contractors with ACE workstations. The organization is replacing Skype for Business with Zoom Team Chat, which is a similar instant messaging application. Skype for Business will be removed from ACE workstations in February. To use Zoom Team Chat: Open the Zoom app, which can […]
The Postal Service dedicated the latest in its Love series of stamps — this year’s installment celebrating our deep bond with pets — at the Austin Pets Alive! rescue shelter in Texas on Jan. 19. “The kitten and puppy each rest their front paws on a big red heart, which captures perfectly the love we […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 96.67 percent during the week ending Jan. 13, up 0.13 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Jan. 18. Central led the four areas with a rating of 97.23 percent, while WestPac ranked last with a 95.39 percent rating. […]
Postal Service employees can participate in a webinar on how to understand and monitor their blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and weight. These four measures are vital indicators to tracking overall wellness and risks for health conditions. The session, “Know Your Numbers,” will be held Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. EST. Paige Petty, a registered […]
The Postal Service will release the latest in its popular Love series of stamps on Jan. 19. The stamps come in two designs on a pane of 20 — a puppy and a kitten — each resting their front paws on a big red heart. The sweet, uncomplicated love of pets for their people comes […]
Several Postal Service price changes will take effect Jan. 22. Here’s a list of current and new retail prices: Priority Mail small flat-rate box: $10.40 (current), $10.20 (new) Priority Mail medium flat-rate box: $17.05 (current), $17.10 (new) Priority Mail large flat-rate box: $22.45 (current), $22.80 (new) Army/Air Post Office and Fleet Post Office large flat-rate […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 96.37 percent during the week ending Jan. 6, down 0.28 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Jan. 11. Central led the four areas with a rating of 97.16 percent, while WestPac ranked last with a 95.22 percent rating. […]
Postal Service employees can participate in an upcoming webinar to learn about furthering their education. The session, “Pursuing Education for Career Advancement,” will be held Jan. 18 at 12:15 p.m. EST and 3:15 p.m. EST. Representatives from the University of Phoenix will conduct the webinar and discuss using degrees, certificates and individual courses to navigate […]
The Postal Service will release Year of the Rabbit, the fourth in the Lunar New Year series of stamps, on Jan. 12. The Lunar New Year is celebrated in many Asian cultures and has become a popular observance in the United States. The Year of the Rabbit begins on Jan. 22 and ends Feb. 9, […]
The Postal Service wants to remind facilities that store large quantities of de-icing and anti-skidding chemical products to follow the rules for proper storage. Such products include: Sodium chloride or rock salt. Calcium and magnesium chloride. Calcium magnesium acetate. Sand. De-icing and anti-skidding products may be regulated under federal, state and local law. Regulations could […]