• Pasco, WA, Postmaster Myesha Amantine-Moore was named Seattle’s acting postmaster. • Erik P. Dickerson was named Southern Area’s field human resources director. He previously served as human resources program manager and data analyst. • Frantz Lauture was named the Hartford, CT, Processing and Distribution Center’s plant manager. He previously served as the Westchester, NY, […]
Getting enough good, quality sleep is essential to physical health and emotional well-being, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Quality sleep is uninterrupted, refreshing sleep. It is determined by how many hours you sleep and how well you sleep. The amount of quality sleep needed changes throughout a person’s life, but it […]
The latest episode of “Mailin’ It,” the USPS podcast, delves into history of rural free delivery, which brought mail service to millions of Americans living in remote communities. The guest is Steve Kochersperger, the Postal Service’s historian. The 20-minute episode, released May 6, is available on Link and other postal websites, as well as most […]
Two recent episodes of “Mail with Mr. ZIP” — the Postal Service’s animated YouTube series — have surpassed more than 1 million views each. The series premiered in February and stars the beloved postal character and his friends who teach children about the importance of mail and other topics. The episode “Planting a Garden with […]
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The Postal Service dedicated its Dahlias stamps at the Westpex stamp show in Burlingame, CA, on April 26. The stamps celebrate the beauty of dahlias, which are native to Mexico and Central America. Dahlias have experienced a resurgence in popularity in the United States and elsewhere. They belong to the Asteraceae family, which also includes […]
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The Postal Service will observe Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, which begins Thursday, May 1. It’s a time to celebrate the cultures and achievements of Americans of Asian, Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian descent — the fastest-growing racial group in the nation, according to the 2020 census. Approximately 8 percent of the Postal Service workforce […]
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Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar on effective techniques for managing anxiety, improving mood and creating a supportive environment. The session, “Your Mind Matters,” will be held Wednesday, May 7, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the […]
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar to learn about the dietary approaches to stop hypertension — or DASH — meal plan. The session, “DASH Meal Plan,” will be held Tuesday, May 6, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from Kaiser Permanente, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead […]
Five companies received the Postal Service’s Delivering for America Partnership for Excellence Awards during the National Postal Forum. The awards are given annually to companies that have made significant contributions to the mailing and shipping industry. Citibank won the Mailer of the Year Award; printing company R.R. Donnelley & Sons won the Mail Service Provider […]
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A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.4 percent during the week ending April 25, down 0.15 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected April 30. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.66 percent, while Central ranked last with a 97.17 percent rating. Among the […]
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• Beth M. Birge was named South Atlantic Division’s logistics director. She previously served as air operations field manager. • Elizabeth Blackburn was named Midwest Division’s logistics director. She previously served as regional operations support manager. • Roslyn Y. Bowens was named the Delaware Processing and Distribution Center’s plant manager. She previously served as the […]
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The Postal Service dedicated its Powwows: Celebrating Native American Culture stamps at the Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque, NM, on April 25. “The Postal Service takes great pride in our stamps and the unique opportunity they offer to tell the story of America. That’s why we’re thrilled to be a part of this celebration of […]
The Postal Service has announced two new stamp releases to celebrate the organization’s 250th anniversary. The first release — a 32-page booklet titled “Putting a Stamp on the American Experience” — celebrates the cultural importance of U.S. stamps. The booklet is only the fourth ever issued by the Postal Service and it highlights the popular […]
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An integrated network for mail and packages has lowered operational costs and is helping the Postal Service grow its share of the nation’s package deliveries, The Eagle magazine reports in its spring issue. The cover story examines the transformation of the postal network under the Delivering for America plan. USPS now has a strong growth […]
• Sarah L. Dumais, external reporting and account reconciliation manager, was named acting corporate accounting executive manager. • Raymona M. Holt, financial reporting manager, was named acting integration and support manager in the chief financial officer’s organization. • Michael A. Milligan was named treasurer. He previously served as strategic business and financial planning director. • […]
USPS Executive and Administrative Schedule and Postal Career Executive Service employees may participate in an upcoming lunch-and-learn session about the Windows 11 operating system. The 45-minute virtual session, “Windows 11 Operating System,” will be held Wednesday, April 30, at 2 p.m. Eastern. Participants must register before the event at the online USPS Windows 11 Resource […]
The Postal Service will release its Battlefields of the American Revolution stamps on Wednesday, April 16. The stamps are being issued ahead of the semiquincentennial — or 250th anniversary — of the American Revolution and highlight five crucial battles in the Revolutionary War: Lexington and Concord; Bunker Hill; Trenton; Saratoga; and Yorktown. The pane dedicates […]
• Kellie C. Calderon was named compensation and benefits executive director. She previously served as compensation programs director. • Daniela De Rossi was named facilities repair and alterations director. She previously served as repair and alterations manager. • Joy M. Hawkins was named the Springfield, MA, Network Distribution Center’s plant manager. She previously served as […]
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar to learn simple daily habits to improve well-being and decrease financial stress. The session, “Holistic Approach to Financial Wellbeing,” will be held Wednesday, April 23, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from Kaiser Permanente, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the […]
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar that will provide information about seasonal, food and pet allergies and treatment options. The session, “Allergies and Asthma,” will be held Wednesday, April 23, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the […]
The Postal Service is reminding employees that they’ll need a Real ID Act-compliant driver license or ID card beginning Wednesday, May 7, if they fly domestically for business or for personal reasons. The Real ID Act of 2005 established minimum documentation requirements for state-issued driver licenses and ID cards. A Real ID Act-compliant license or […]
• Cipriano S. Corona was named California 4 District manager. He previously served as operations integration manager. • Donna D. Gill was named Atlantic Area’s field human resources director. She previously served as safety and health field operations manager. • Aron R. Jones was named California 1 District manager. He previously served as San Jose, […]
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar that will address benefits available after retirement. The session, “USPS Retirement Health Benefits: Medicare, Dental and Vision,” will be held Wednesday, April 16, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from Aetna, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the discussion. Participants must […]
The Postal Service will dedicate its Battlefields of the American Revolution stamps on Wednesday, April 16, in Concord, MA. The ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Eastern at the North Bridge Visitors Center in Minute Man National Historical Park, located at 174 Liberty St. The speakers will include Judy de Torok, the Postal Service’s […]
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• Shanty A. Doodnauth, transportation contracts manager, was named acting air transportation category management center director. • Baltimore Postmaster Le Gretta Y. Goodwin was named Indiana District’s acting manager. • Minneapolis Postmaster Kenneth A. Johnson and Grand Rapids, MI, Postmaster William J. Rowe have completed detail assignments and resumed their regular duties. • Marek Kazibwami […]
About 38 million adults in the United States have diabetes, and 1 in 5 of them don’t know they have it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when levels of blood glucose, or blood sugar, are too high, affecting how the body turns food into […]
Link is a nominee in the Employee Communications Awards, a national competition organized by Ragan, a professional development organization for people who work in corporate and government communications. Link is a finalist in the newsletter category along with eight other organizations, including Carnival Cruise Lines, PwC and Michigan State University. Winners will be announced Wednesday, […]
As 1825 dawned, the American postal network was still known as the General Post Office — but not for long. By the 1830s, it was renamed the Post Office Department. The department’s official seal was switched from the Roman god Mercury to an image of a postal worker riding a horse at full gallop. It […]