The nation’s first postmaster general will be the subject of a new two-part documentary directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns. “Benjamin Franklin” will explore the life and work of one of the most consequential figures in American history — an inventor, writer, publisher, diplomat and signer of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. […]
The Postal Service will release two special occasion stamps March 24. The Sunflower Bouquet 2-ounce stamp is ideal for heavy letters and invitations, while the Tulips Forever stamp can be used on RSVP envelopes that are often enclosed with wedding invitations. The Tulips stamp is also ideal for party invitations, thank-you notes and important announcements. […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 96.66 percent during the week ending March 18, down 0.07 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected March 23. Central led the four areas with a rating of 96.96 percent, while Atlantic ranked last with a 96.33 percent rating. […]
Postal Service employees can participate in an upcoming webinar to learn how to create meal plans and take the stress out of their daily routine. The session, “Meal Planning Made Easy,” will be held Wednesday, March 30, at 2 p.m. EDT. Sabrina Kennedy, a nurse consultant with Blue Cross Blue Shield, will share six steps […]
The Postal Service is now offering USPS Connect Local in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware as part of a nationwide rollout that began last month. USPS Connect Local offers businesses affordable next-day delivery in all locations, with same-day delivery, Sunday delivery and pickup options in select locations. In a Feb. 25 kickoff […]
Jody Guodace may not be as well known as Kim Kardashian, but she’s a burgeoning social media influencer nonetheless. “I post on LinkedIn and Twitter,” said Guodace, a USPS territory representative in Bismarck, ND, who posts new content several times a week. “It takes me all of 15 minutes to schedule a week’s worth of […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 96.64 percent during the week ending March 11, down 0.04 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected March 16. Central led the four areas with a rating of 96.96 percent, while Atlantic ranked last with a 96.14 percent rating. […]
The Facilities Database, the central source of information about all the facilities in the Postal Service, is being upgraded. The Office of Continuous Improvement seeks to enhance, automate, streamline or otherwise improve vital modules within the database, also known as the FDB. More than 55 applications interface with the FDB’s 30-plus modules, including the Post […]
USPS has updated Postal Facts, a website that features data about Postal Service operations, stamps and other topics. New additions include a section on Election Mail and information about famous postal employees. Other additions include updated infographics titled “The Postal Service Is …,” which describes the values of the organization, and “A Decade of Facts […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 96.58 percent during the week ending March 4, down 0.32 from one week earlier. The data was collected March 9. Central led the four areas with a rating of 96.91 percent, while Atlantic ranked last with a 96.16 percent rating. Among […]
The Postal Service Reform Act passed the U.S. Senate on March 8 with bipartisan support. Now that the bill has passed both houses of Congress, it heads to the White House for President Joe Biden’s signature. The legislation eliminates the Postal Service’s outdated, burdensome retiree health benefit prefunding requirement and integrates the organization’s retiree health […]
Thrift Savings Plan specialists will offer webinars and live question-and-answer sessions in March 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): • TSP Investment Funds: An overview of investing to meet retirement goals, TSP funds and […]
The USPS Small Business Solutions team is holding a competition to see which Postal Service area can submit the most employee leads for the new USPS Connect Local delivery option. USPS Connect Local, which began a national rollout last month, offers small businesses affordable next-day delivery in all locations, with same-day delivery, Sunday delivery and […]
The Postal Service’s nonbargaining employees must complete a course on political activity and the Hatch Act by March 31. The Hatch Act is a law prohibiting postal and other federal employees from engaging in political activity while on duty, while wearing a uniform, while on federal property or while inside a federal vehicle. Nonbargaining employees […]
The Postal Service has delivered more than 68 million COVID-19 test kit packages — over 270 million tests in all — to U.S. households. Each kit contains four tests. On average, it takes 1.2 days for USPS to deliver a test kit package once the tests have been received from the manufacturer, prepared and entered […]
The Postal Service will release its latest Forever stamp, Title IX, on March 3. Title IX is the civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on sex in any educational program receiving federal funds. The law turns 50 this year. The stamp, which is being released during Women’s History Month, underscores the law’s profound effect […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 96.75 percent during the week ending Feb. 25, down 0.03 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected March 2. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.1 percent, while Atlantic ranked last with a 96.39 percent rating. […]
Postal Service employees can participate in an upcoming webinar to learn about the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program and Medicare. The session, “Medicare and FEHB,” will be held Monday, March 7, at noon EST. Representatives from GEHA, a not-for-profit provider of health plans for federal employees, will conduct the webinar and explore how Medicare […]
The Postal Service’s Small Business Solutions team has developed an employee lead submission card that highlights the new USPS Connect Local delivery option. USPS Connect Local, which began a national rollout last month, offers small businesses affordable next-day delivery in all locations, with same-day delivery, Sunday delivery and pickup options in select locations. The new […]
“Beloved botanical,” the article about why people from around the world send letters to an oak tree in Germany, proves again that many wonderful, warm stories emanate from mail delivery. […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 96.51 percent during the week ending Feb. 18, down 0.2 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Feb. 23. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.06 percent, while Atlantic ranked last with a 96.12 percent rating. […]
Two USPS employees have received complimentary registrations to this year’s National Postal Forum (NPF). Annette Atkin, a business alliances manager in Santa Ana, CA, and Cheri Valdivia, a customer relations manager in West Sacramento, CA, are the first employees in 2022 to earn the distinction. Both employees registered five eligible customers through the NPF Employee […]
The Postal Service is looking for employees interested in learning the Lean Six Sigma methodology for improving processes and increasing efficiencies within the organization. Lean Six Sigma (LSS) — which consists of a set of statistical methods for systemically analyzing processes to reduce variations — draws upon on well-established quality control and data analysis techniques […]
The Office of Personnel Management has directed Federal Employees Health Benefits Program plans to offer expanded coverage for over-the-counter COVID-19 test kits. This coverage must be provided without adding any cost-sharing requirements or prior authorization. In addition, plans are required to reimburse out-of-network costs up to $12 per test. Plans have the right to limit […]
“Delivering a dream” was a wonderful story about how Letter Carrier Van Singletary and the Laguna Niguel, CA, Post Office crew helped fulfill young cancer survivor Jacob Hayward’s birthday wishes. I’m proud to be a part of a great organization that hires employees like Van. […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 96.58 percent during the week ending Feb. 11, down 0.10 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Feb. 16. Central led the four areas with a rating of 96.9 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 96.29 percent rating. […]
This year, Presidents Day falls on Monday, Feb. 21. In a peculiar twist, the holiday that began as an unofficial observance of George Washington’s birthday, and that is now celebrated on the third Monday of February, never actually falls on the Founding Father’s birthday — or any other president’s, for that matter. Here’s how the […]
Have you ever considered a career in cybersecurity? The Postal Service, like other organizations, relies on cybersecurity experts to protect its network and customers from ransomware and other online threats. Cybersecurity experts are in demand. The U.S. Department of Labor predicts that information technology and cybersecurity will be among the fastest growing jobs over the […]
“Delivering a dream” was such a great article. I loved reading about little Jacob Hayward, a cancer survivor, and Van Singletary, the incredible Postal Service employee who helped him become an honorary letter carrier. […]
For Ismelda Ornelas, peak season begins the last week of January. “I’m as busy or busier than Christmas on Valentine’s Day,” said Ornelas, postmaster of the Valentine, TX, Post Office. For more than 30 years, the small West Texas town has held an annual contest among local students to design a customized Valentine’s Day pictorial […]