Deputy Postmaster General Ronald A. Stroman will resign from the Postal Service, effective June 1. Stroman, the 20th Deputy Postmaster General and the highest-ranking African American in USPS history, leads communications and relationship-building with Congress and federal, state and local government agencies, as well as efforts to educate stakeholders on the organization’s work to develop […]
Scanning snapshot. The Postal Service’s national scanning rating was 96.75 percent during the week ending May 8, up from one week earlier. Western led the seven areas with a rating of 97.24 percent, while Dakotas finished first among the 67 districts with a 98.87 percent rating. No area improved its rating during the week, but […]
More customers thank USPS employees for their reliable service during the coronavirus pandemic in the Postal Service’s fifth “Thank You for the Thank-You’s” video. “Thank you so much for keeping some ‘normal’ in my life and assisting with my home business. Take care and stay safe. You are awesome,” reads one customer’s note. A family […]
The Albany, VT, Post Office celebrated a special day on May 8 when its 05820 ZIP Code matched the calendar date. This “date meets ZIP” phenomenon occurs in different places each year. While some Post Offices don’t do anything special, others use it as a way to celebrate the special role that USPS plays in […]
USPS has postponed the annual Postal Pulse employee survey until summer due to the coronavirus pandemic. Chief Operating Officer David E. Williams and Chief Human Resources Officer Isaac Cronkhite announced the news in a letter to managers and supervisors last week. “This does not delay our need to practice the principles of engagement every day,” […]
A Sioux Falls, SD, girl’s recent “thank you” letter to her mail carrier has led to dozens of replies from Postal Service employees — and national media attention. Emerson Weber, 11, loves to write letters to her friends and family and enjoys decorating the envelopes to make them more special. Last month, she decided to […]
Postal Service employees pledged $6.7 million during the most recent Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), the highest amount of any single federal government agency. The average pledge from a USPS employee was $283. The annual CFC allows federal employees, retirees and contractors to contribute to more than 6,000 charitable organizations. The most recent campaign was held […]
USPS is showcasing its essential workforce with new #PostalProud marketing materials. Behind the Eagle — the latest #PostalProud initiative, featuring employees answering the question “What makes you most proud about your job?” — has a new design template that reads “Essential Edition.” A second template features a “Thank You” message and allows managers and supervisors […]
USPS has released a fourth video showcasing messages from customers who are grateful for the organization’s service during the coronavirus pandemic. “Through sleet or rain or COVID-19, the U.S. Mail is delivered,” reads one handwritten message. Another note attached to a mailbox reads: “Thank you, Miss Mail Ladies. We appreciate you.” The Postal Service recently […]
The USPS Wellness team has resources to help employees maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle, which is especially important during difficult times. For example, several videos on meditation, nutrition and fitness are available on the Wellness LiteBlue page. These videos can help individuals lower their stress levels, improve their focus and attention, and get more […]
Scanning snapshot. The Postal Service’s national scanning rating slipped to 96.71 percent during the week ending May 1, down from 96.81 percent one week earlier. Among the seven areas, Western led with a rating of 97.08 percent and Southern finished second with 97.07 percent, while Capital Metro broke into the top three at 96.84 percent. […]
Scanning snapshot. The Postal Service’s national scanning rating was 96.81 percent during the week ending April 24, down from the organization’s 96.85 percent score one week earlier. Western led the seven areas with a rating of 97.26 percent. All areas were down slightly from one week earlier, except for Pacific, which ranked fifth with a […]
Postal Service employees may be eligible to receive a 10 percent tuition reduction from Walden University, an online university for working professionals. Employees can go to WaldenU.edu/USPS to learn more. The Employee Deals LiteBlue page also has information on this discount, as well as others available to USPS employees. […]
The USPS Wellness team wants employees to know about telehealth, a convenient way to get medical attention for non-emergency illnesses. Through telehealth, individuals use a computer, smartphone or tablet to “see” a medical provider — reducing their waiting room time and allowing them to consult a professional in the comfort and privacy of their own […]
The Postal Service has released a third video that highlights the messages of appreciation that customers are offering USPS workers during the coronavirus pandemic. The 30-second “Thank You for the Thank You’s” video shows a bottle of hand sanitizer that one employee received from a customer, along with a handwritten message: “We appreciate you! Stay safe.” […]
The Postal Service and educational publisher Scholastic have again teamed up to promote letter writing as a critical English language skill for U.S. schoolchildren. This year’s edition of the initiative — designed for students in grades 3 and 4 — is known as “Show Someone You Care.” Classroom materials were distributed in March, and they […]
As the weather begins to warm up, the Postal Service is reminding employees of ways to prevent heat-related illnesses during the coronavirus pandemic. Employees exposed to hot and humid conditions are at risk of heat illness. It’s important to remember to stay cool and safe. Because the coronavirus can spread between people in close proximity […]
USPS is working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to offer fingerprinting services at more Post Offices across the nation. The fingerprinting program, which launched in 2018 at two offices in Washington, DC, is now available at more than 80 locations nationwide and has generated approximately $1 million in revenue. “This is an amazing accomplishment […]
A new Postal Service television commercial celebrates the commitment of the organization’s 630,000 employees and thanks them for continuing to serve the American people during the coronavirus pandemic. Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan narrates the 30-second spot, titled “Certainty,” which shows real-life USPS employees working hard to make deliveries happen. “We live in uncertain times,” […]
A Chicago-area university’s message of thanks to postal workers and other essential employees is now being broadcast throughout the nation’s third-largest city. The athletic department at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, leases a digital billboard off Interstate 294, near O’Hare International Airport. Normally, the billboard is used to promote the school’s sports teams. “When the […]
The Postal Service is marking Earth Day’s 50th anniversary by reminding employees how small changes at home and work can go a long way toward protecting the environment. The organization’s Office of Sustainability is distributing stand-up talks and posters with useful guidance, including these tips: • Keep it clean. Sweep floors, parking lots and driveways […]
Scanning snapshot. This week’s scanning snapshot looks a lot like last week’s scanning snapshot. The national rating for the week ending April 17 was 96.85 percent — the same national rating from one week earlier. The top three areas? Western, Southern and Eastern — which happens to be the same trio that dominated the areas […]
The Postal Service is reminding employees of the rules about accepting gifts from outside sources during the coronavirus national health emergency. “As the men and women of the Postal Service deliver through this pandemic, we are incredibly proud and grateful for their dedication, but we aren’t the only ones. The American public also appreciates their […]
The Postal Inspection Service has released a video in response to the growing number of scams involving the coronavirus pandemic. The public service announcement, titled “COVID Scams,” warns consumers to be on alert as scammers attempt to use the pandemic to steal money and personal information. Postal Inspector Andrea Avery appears in the video and […]
The Postal Service has canceled the dedication ceremony for the Voices of the Harlem Renaissance stamps, originally scheduled for May 21 in New York City. The organization is following social distancing guidance to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. The Voices of the Harlem Renaissance stamps will still be available for purchase at Post […]
Occupational Health Nurses Week, which recognizes the important work of these medical professionals, is being observed this week. The United States is home to thousands of occupational health nurses who provide a variety of health care services in workplaces of all sizes. The Postal Service’s workforce includes more than 100 occupational health nurses, whose duties […]
Scanning snapshot. The Postal Service’s national scanning rating slipped to 96.85 percent during the week ending April 10, down from 97.21 percent one week earlier and the third consecutive weekly decline. All seven areas and most of the 67 districts saw week-to-week drops. Western, the area leader with a rating of 97.62 percent, was down […]
The Postal Service wants employees to know that Zoom, the new teleconferencing platform the organization uses, features enhanced security to protect online meetings from unauthorized participants. Recent news reports have cited security flaws in Zoom’s commercial version, which has become a popular video conferencing option for many users sheltered in place during the coronavirus pandemic. […]
The Postal Service is providing customers with additional options for shipping hand sanitizers and disinfecting wipes, two products that are widely being used during the coronavirus pandemic. Most hand sanitizers and disinfecting wipes recommended for use during the outbreak contain ethanol or isopropanol alcohol, which are considered flammable hazardous materials in transportation and are subject […]
The Postal Service wants to gauge how it can assist businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. On April 8, the organization will send a COVID-19 response email to its small-business customers, as well as medium-sized firms. The email will provide an overview of the actions USPS is taking in response to the pandemic; educate customers […]