Postal Service employees can order a USPS-approved T-shirt to promote the Alzheimer’s semipostal stamp. Employees can order the shirt, at their own expense, from Tee Luv at tee-luv.com/collections/usps. Employees must enter this passcode when placing orders: usps2019. The shirt, available in white, sells for $13.99. Orders will be accepted until Oct. 15 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern […]
“‘Amazed’ by Grace,” the article about the young woman with Down syndrome who spent a day delivering mail with Cincinnati Letter Carrier Melissa Tilton, was outstanding and heartwarming. […]
USPS has added a new machine at several mail processing facilities to help move packages faster. The Robust Bulk Universal Sorter is capable of processing Priority Mail packages and oversized First-Class Mail packages that other machines can’t handle. Fitted with two dumpers, the sorters feature a middle point where an employee uses an overhead scanner […]
The Postal Service dedicated its Purple Heart Medal Stamp on Oct. 4. The Purple Heart is awarded in the name of the president of the United States to members of the military who have been wounded or killed in action. By issuing the stamp, USPS wants to honor the sacrifices of the men and women […]
Beverly Graham doesn’t interact with the public in her job, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t have customers. “My customers are letter carriers and clerks,” says Graham, a mail processing clerk. “In order for them to provide great service to our customers, mail from my operation must get to them in a timely manner.” The […]
Postal Service employees who submit relocation authorizations from Nov. 22-Dec. 31 will not receive expense disbursements or reimbursements until Jan. 2, 2020. USPS established the Nov. 22 deadline to ensure the organization has adequate time to record and report all relocation expenses for 2019 tax purposes. All relocation expense reimbursement requests submitted after Nov. 22 […]
Cybersecurity stream. The Postal Service will offer a livestream of a National Cybersecurity Awareness Month event on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The event will be held at USPS headquarters in Washington, DC, and feature speakers who will offer insights on trends in cybersecurity, as well as tips from the CyberSafe at USPS […]
The Postal Service is launching an awards program to identify and showcase districts that exceed requirements in maintaining safe workplaces. The Safety Leadership and Vision Awards are part of the Safety Intervention and Recognition Program, which USPS introduced this year to monitor, assist and recognize safety performance in order to drive implementation of best practices […]
I appreciated Link’s recent article about the Postal Service improving the process for shipping cremated remains, which is probably the most important, time-sensitive material we ship. […]
A Postal Service employee received praise recently after reuniting a customer with $5,000 in missing cash. The customer, Don Wells, a retiree, had withdrawn the money from a bank and placed it in a deposit envelope, then accidentally mailed it with several letters and bills. The bank envelope had no name or address on it. […]
The Postal Service has been recognized again as one of the nation’s top employers of veterans. Viqtory, a media and marketing company that produces magazines and websites for veterans and service members, included USPS in its 2020 Military Friendly Awards. The Postal Service earned the No. 2 spot on Viqtory’s list of the top 10 […]
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to ensure everyone has the resources they need to stay safe and secure online. Here are some tips from the CyberSafe at USPS team: • Secure it. Secure your Postal Service-issued electronic devices through encryption, passphrases and the use of a virtual private network. • Separate for […]
Scanning snapshot. The Postal Service’s national scanning rating was 97.76 percent during the week ending Sept. 27, up from one week earlier. Western (97.98 percent) led the areas, while Dakotas (99.12 percent) topped the districts. Scanning allows customers to track their packages and mail, and it helps USPS improve efficiency and network management. To see […]
I enjoy reading Link. Thanks for all you do. […]
Tammie Locke lives to serve. The Southgate, MI, retail associate strives to make sure the Postal Service meets each customer’s expectations. “I like to help people,” Locke says. “Helping people makes me feel like I am accomplishing something.” USPS wants all employees to follow this approach. By delivering excellent experiences, the organization aims to boost […]
If you’re a Postal Service employee who has special memories involving Santa Claus, the organization wants to hear from you. Each year, USPS offers Operation Santa, a program that allows employees to aid families in need by “adopting” their letters to St. Nick and granting their holiday wishes. To help promote this year’s program, the […]
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and the Postal Service is joining organizations across the nation to recognize the contributions and talents of employees with disabilities and to raise awareness about disability employment. The theme for this year’s campaign is “The Right Talent, Right Now.” You can learn more on the U.S. Department of […]
I loved the story about Skippy, the abandoned, ill Pomeranian mix rescued by Willington, DE, Letter Carrier Laura Domnick. There needs to be more kindness toward animals. […]
The USPS Hold Mail online service will be improved in early October to strengthen security and help customers better protect their information. Hold Mail allows customers to place their mail on hold for 3-30 days. To place mail on hold, customers can visit a Post Office and fill out PS Form 8076, Authorization to Hold […]
The Postal Employees’ Relief Fund and the USPS Employee Assistance Program are available to aid workers affected by Hurricane Dorian, Tropical Storm Imelda and other natural disasters. Imelda recently caused significant flooding in parts of Texas, while Dorian devastated the Bahamas before it tore through parts of North Carolina, South Carolina and other areas in […]
Scanning snapshot. The Postal Service’s national scanning rating was 97.75 percent during the week ending Sept. 20, down from one week earlier. Western (97.92 percent) led the areas, while Dakotas (99.08 percent) topped the districts. Scanning allows customers to track their packages and mail, and it helps USPS improve efficiency and network management. To see […]
Fairfax, VA, Letter Carrier Roy Sipe offered good advice in the recent “Best Practices” column on avoiding heat-related illnesses. Given his experience, his words carried a lot of weight. […]
The Postal Service is improving the process for customers who ship cremated remains through the mail. The changes aim to make it easier for employees and customers alike to track cremated remains as they move through the USPS network. The changes also will ensure the process remains safe and deliveries are timely. Under the improved […]
The Postal Service will release Holiday Wreaths stamps this fall to celebrate the variety of wreaths used to welcome the season. The stamps will feature wreaths made from pine cones, dried flowers, berries and other materials that symbolize winter and the holidays, including: A ribbon leaf wreath made of Aspidistra leaves that have been folded […]
Tam Cordes knows the challenges that Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) volunteers face when trying to meet their agency’s contribution goals. Cordes, a product development specialist at USPS headquarters in Washington, DC, is a longtime donor to the CFC, the federal government’s annual workplace charity drive. Last year, she served as a “loaned executive” for the […]
Postmasters, managers and supervisors will soon receive materials to help them discuss efforts to “reposition” mail and generate new revenue for USPS. The materials are part of a Business Connect kit that is slated to arrive at Post Offices and other facilities this week. The kit includes talking points and other guidance that recipients can […]
Thanks for the story on the earnings statement envelope change that was prompted by an employee’s IdeaSMART suggestion. I’ve often wondered what happens to those ideas. […]
President George H.W. Bush’s lifelong commitment to public service was hailed during a special dedication ceremony last week for the new stamp honoring him. “In his 94 years, President Bush taught us how to serve, how to live and how to love,” said USPS Board of Governors Chairman Robert M. Duncan, who served as the […]
The Postal Service’s Pacific Area was recently recognized as a national leader in purchasing products made of recycled materials. The area received a Federal Green Challenge Award, which the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gives to organizations that conserve resources. In its citation, the EPA noted that Pacific Area — which comprises California, Hawaii and […]
Link wants to hear from Postal Service employees who have benefited from the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), the annual charity drive that began last week. Each year, employees share stories about how various CFC member charities have helped them or their loved ones. For example, during the previous campaign cycle, Link highlighted: • Israel Lopez, […]