October is National Fire Prevention Month, a time to learn about fire safety so you and your loved ones can be protected. Fire is fast, hot, dark and deadly. In less than 30 seconds, a small flame can become a major fire. Residents may have as few as one to two minutes to escape safely […]
The Postal Service will release A Visit From St. Nick, four new holiday stamps, on Oct. 7. When viewed together, the stamps create a storyboard depicting a traditional house call by the jolly old elf. In the first stamp, a sack-laden Santa approaches a chimney on a snow-covered roof. In the second, black boots peek […]
Kelly M. Sigmon, Customer Experience vice president since the organization’s establishment in 2018 and a 32-year veteran of the Postal Service, is retiring at the end of the year. In his announcement, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy praised Sigmon’s “steadfast and passionate commitment to our customers and employees through her entire career.” He has asked her […]
Postal Service employees can participate in an upcoming webinar to learn about different health plan options within the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program. The session, “How to Choose a Plan under the FEHB and FEDVIP Programs,” will be held Wednesday, Oct. 6, at noon EDT. Christel […]
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, when the spotlight turns to disability employment issues and to the contributions of workers nationwide with disabilities. “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion” is the timely theme for this year. “The Postal Service is proud to recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month,” said Deputy Postmaster General and Chief Human […]
A required training course and video on Business Reply Mail procedures and invoicing is now available in HERO. The course, titled Business Reply Mail, is mandatory for Level 18 Postmasters, lead retail associates, retail associates, sales and service distribution clerks, postage due clerks, postage due technicians, mailing requirements clerks, bulk mail clerks, bulk mail technicians […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 96.79 percent during the week ending Sept. 24, down 0.09 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Sept. 29. Western Pacific led the four areas with a rating of 97.07 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 96.48 percent […]
Postal Service facilities that are open Sundays should fly the U.S. flag at half-staff on Oct. 3, which is National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Day. USPS facilities that fly the flag at all times and are closed Sundays should lower the flag to half-staff when the facility closes prior to National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service […]
An upcoming webinar will inform Postal Service employees about Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) accounts and how they fit into an overall retirement plan. The session, “Your TSP Account: What to Think About When Nearing Retirement or Considering Leaving the Government,” will be held Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. EDT. Registration is not required for the […]
The Postal Service will roll out the Safety and Health Management Tool on Oct. 1. The tool, also known as SHMT, will replace the Employee Health and Safety (EHS) accident reporting process and the functionality of the old Safety Toolkit. The SHMT will help nonbargaining staff at USPS headquarters in Washington, DC, and in the […]
Starting next week, USPS will temporarily increase some package product prices for the peak holiday season. The increases — which go into effect Oct. 3 and will remain in place until Dec. 26 — will affect Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, First-Class Package Service, Parcel Select, USPS Retail Ground and Parcel Return Service. International products […]
In his latest video message, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy thanks USPS employees for the organization’s recent service performance improvements. In August, the Postal Service delivered 94.1 percent of Marketing Mail on time when compared with the organization’s service standard — the highest level of service performance ever recorded for that mail category. USPS has made […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 96.66 percent during the week ending Sept. 17, down 0.45 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Sept. 22. Western Pacific led the four areas with a rating of 96.99 percent, while Atlantic ranked last with a 96.43 percent […]
There’s still time to give yourself a world-class wellness experience. The Worldwide Wellness challenge, a six-week interactive program to build behaviors for lifelong wellness while virtually traveling the globe, began last month. USPS employees can use their personal, nonpostal devices to log into the program website or download the Worldwide Wellness app to track physical […]
During National Preparedness Month, the Postal Service is encouraging employees to refresh their home emergency supply kit — including pet supplies, if necessary — by closely reviewing expiration dates. An emergency supply kit is a collection of basic items to sustain everyone in the household for 72 hours. Items should be stored in airtight plastic […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 96.89 percent during the week ending Sept. 10, down 0.17 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Sept. 15. Western Pacific led the four areas with a rating of 97.19 percent, while Atlantic ranked last with a 96.58 percent […]
As part of National Preparedness Month, the Postal Service is encouraging employees to prepare their personal mobile devices for emergency events. Technology can be unreliable if the device has no power or contains outdated emergency contact information. Here are a few tech-savvy tips for your personal devices: • Current contacts: Keep your contacts updated and […]
The National Postal Forum, or NPF, is holding its second virtual conference of 2021 from Sept. 20-22. “NPF 2.0: Making Connections” is a chance for attendees from the Postal Service and leading business organizations to network, learn about new developments and take part in educational workshops. USPS will offer several, including sessions on direct mail, […]
The “Heroes’ Corner” column about Alisha Wood, the Wichita, KS, Postal Service employee who aided a co-worker recovering from a stroke, was thoroughly enjoyable. She showed heartfelt concern for her colleague’s safety and welfare. […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 96.83 percent during the week ending Sept. 3, down 0.32 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Sept. 8. Western Pacific led the four areas with a rating of 97.09 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 96.64 percent […]
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy met and heard from USPS employees and stakeholders in Dallas as he promoted hiring efforts and investments that are key to preparations for the 2021 holiday season, the organization’s busiest period for mail and package deliveries. DeJoy’s visit included an address to the National Association of Postal Supervisors and followed recent […]
USPS is offering a promotion on greeting cards at select Post Offices. Customers and employees will save $1 when they purchase two Hallmark cards. Available wherever Hallmark greeting cards are sold, the promotion began Aug. 23 and will continue through Sept. 26. The promotion, part of a Postal Service awareness campaign, is also intended to […]
During National Preparedness Month in September, the Postal Service is reminding employees and contractors to help keep USPS workplaces safe and secure. Employees should always secure entry points when not in use, wear their postal photo ID badge and watch for individuals not wearing badges. To further protect workspaces: • Secure unattended USPS vehicles and […]
The Postal Service is discontinuing Cremated Remains Animal Kits, which are used to ship the cremated remains of pets and other animals. Introduced in 2020, the kits, like the Cremated Remains Human Kits, were designed to bolster the visibility of cremated remains parcels in the mailstream. The animal kits will remain available online at usps.com/postalstore […]
The Postal Service’s latest quarterly financial report highlights why the Delivering for America plan must be fully implemented, Chief Financial Officer Joe Corbett says in his latest “Dollars and Change” video. During fiscal year 2021’s third quarter (April 1-June 30), the organization’s total operating revenue was $18.5 billion and total operating expenses were $21.4 billion, […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.05 percent during the week ending Aug. 27, down 0.10 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Sept. 1. Western Pacific led the four areas with a rating of 97.2 percent, while Atlantic ranked last with a 96.79 percent […]
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time to learn more about prostate cancer, one of the most common cancers found in American men. Prostate cancer develops slowly when cells in the prostate gland become abnormal. The cancer is normally confined to the gland, where it may be controlled with minimal treatment. However, in some […]
September is National Preparedness Month, a reminder to take time to prepare for emergencies. Disasters don’t wait until you’re ready, so take time to plan and prepare today. Here are some tips: • Planning starts at home, so know the threats in the area where you live. • Sign up to receive local emergency alerts and warnings. […]
The Postal Service is discontinuing the Priority Mail Gift Card Flat Rate Envelopes used to mail greeting and gift cards. The envelopes will remain available online at usps.com/postalstore while supplies last. Customers who use these envelopes are encouraged to place desired orders before supplies are depleted. Introduced in 2010, Priority Mail Gift Card Flat Rate […]
I enjoyed “Gone country,” about the line-dancing, Western Wear stamp-loving Gregory Huff. He radiates positivity, and it’s always inspiring to read about folks discovering new things and following their passions. You can tell he’s #PostalProud, too! […]