Quite a ride. The Masqueraders’ “America’s Got Talent” journey has come to an end. Harold “Sundance” Thomas, a retired Memphis mail handler, and the other members of the soul trio spent this summer competing on NBC’s amateur talent show for the $1 million grand prize. During a live telecast last week, the Masqueraders sang “I’m […]
Experts are warning mobile device users to think twice before responding to urgent texts from banks, credit card companies and other firms. Hackers use a method called “smishing” to defraud users via text messages by tricking them into divulging credit card, bank account or other sensitive information. These text messages might also include links to […]
“We can ensure a bright future for all if we have a strong team in place with others prepared and ready to lead.” […]
Read More… from Kentuckiana District Acting Manager David Jones
I love reading the “Heroes’ corner” stories about all the ways our employees help people in need. […]
Postal Service employees in Texas and Oregon kept cool heads when crises flared up recently while they were delivering mail. Brownwood, TX, Letter Carrier Patricia Gutierrez encountered a man running from four dogs attacking him. She honked her horn to distract the animals and helped the man get to a safe area, where she called […]
Read More… from Patricia Gutierrez, Brownwood, TX; Kimberly Smith, Salem, OR
James Toolan enjoys coming to work with a smile on his face. “The more positive you are, the more positivity you get back from customers,” says Toolan, a Melville, NY, acting retail specialist and 27-year USPS veteran. “You want each customer to come back.” Employees like Toolan understand that every interaction with a customer is […]
Harold Thomas’s former colleagues aren’t surprised to see the Postal Service retiree making a name for himself on television. Thomas, a Memphis mail handler from 1985-2000, is currently competing on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” as a member of the Masqueraders soul trio. Memphis Mail Handler E.O. Alexander, a 44-year USPS employee, spent several years working […]
The Postal Service showcases the recently released Andrew Wyeth stamps in a new video. The 1-minute, 40-second segment features highlights from the July ceremony where USPS dedicated the stamps honoring Wyeth, one of the most prominent artists of the 20th century. “My father was a great letter writer … and the fact that he could […]
USPS is reminding employees to not hold onto old postal equipment or other historic objects for themselves. The reason: These items belong to USPS — and theft of postal property is a federal felony. Employees might come across such items when cleaning up workspaces, preparing for retirement or moving from a USPS location. Local postal […]
“Most customers are very happy with our service and how friendly the employees are.” […]
I loved the “Postal points” list. It was very interesting. […]
A Postal Service employee in Center, TX, recently helped a 4-year-old girl who was stranded alone at a bus stop on a rainy day. Rural Carrier Associate Jakyric Driver was delivering mail when he saw the girl, who was expecting to go to a relative’s house after school but found that no one was there […]
Post Offices in the path of the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse are gearing up for the historic event. The eclipse will produce a 70-mile wide “path of totality” through 14 states. The path is expected to begin in Oregon shortly after 10 a.m. PDT and depart South Carolina around 2:47 p.m. EDT. Tens of […]
Scanning snapshot. The Postal Service’s national scanning rating was 97.77 percent during the week ending Aug. 11, up from one week earlier. Western (98.21 percent) topped the areas, while Dakotas (99.19 percent) led the districts. To see the latest results, go to the Enterprise Analytics site and select “Scanning” on the left hand side, and then “DES […]
More than three dozen Postal Service workers recently experienced a day in the life of their district leaders. The 45 Greater Indiana District employees were selected to each spend a day learning postal operations from a manager’s perspective. The employees received the opportunity after winning a drawing that drew 500 entries at a recent district […]
“I enjoy serving our customers by giving them options and helping them choose what is right for them.” […]
Postal Service employees delivering mail in New York and Virginia recently made a difference in moments of crisis. A woman in a Rochester, NY, neighborhood who was being chased and hit by a man ran up to Letter Carrier Justin Russell seeking help. He called 911 from his postal vehicle, and police soon arrived and […]
Read More… from Justin Russell, Rochester, NY; Lois Shumaker, Dillwyn, VA
The Protect Pollinators stamps are cool. I like them. […]
Barb McMahon treats every package like it’s her own. This attitude comes naturally to the Fairport, NY, letter carrier, a 20-year USPS veteran. “I was a stay-at-home mom taking care of kids before I started at the Postal Service, and now I have 500 customers to take care of,” she says. Delivery Operations VP Kevin […]
USPS is encouraging all employees to complete the next Postal Pulse survey, a tool in the organization’s efforts to improve its workplaces. The survey measures engagement, which describes employees’ involvement, enthusiasm and commitment to their work. USPS will conduct the survey from Tuesday, Aug. 15-Friday, Sept. 15. “We encourage all our employees to participate in […]
Boxing great remembered. The Manassa, CO, Post Office is offering a special pictorial postmark celebrating the town’s most famous resident: heavyweight boxing champion Jack Dempsey. “This great man put our town on the map and the special postmark will ensure this remains a collectible for the ages,” said La Jara Postmaster Jennifer Jaramillo. Born in […]
“I love my family and co-workers. They keep me motivated.” […]
Protect Pollinators are beautiful stamps with a big meaning. Think about it: People cannot live without pollinators. […]
Letter Carrier Jerred Thill recently saved the life a Mason, MI, customer who suffered cardiac arrest. Thill was delivering mail when he saw that the man had collapsed outside his home, with a frantic caregiver by his side on the phone with a 911 operator. The Postal Service employee rushed over to assist, performing CPR […]
Did you enjoy our look at unique Post Office locations in last week’s edition of “The list”? If so, you’re in luck. Here are seven more tidbits, courtesy of Postal Facts. 1. Alaska has the most northern and western Post Offices. Of the 50 states, the Barrow Post Office is the northernmost and the Adak […]
Delia Johnson’s day is far from over when she finishes her Postal Service route. The Ontario, CA, letter carrier dedicates her down time to photographing athletes who participate in the Special Olympics, as well as coaches and other volunteers for the organization. Her favorite subject is her daughter Krystal Johnson, 28, who has been a […]
Postal Service employees in Idaho and West Virginia recently earned special thanks from the customers they serve. Residents of a Sandpoint, ID, neighborhood were grateful that Rural Carrier Associate Heather Solce spotted a house fire while delivering mail and called 911. Although firefighters couldn’t save the structure, which was unoccupied at the time, “the neighbors […]
Read More… from Heather Solce, Sandpoint, ID; Bradley Scherich, Moundsville, WV
“I’m not only a postal employee but also a postal customer. I look forward to getting my own mail correctly and on time, and I know our customers feel the same.” […]
“Second chance” was a great story. I hope the Masqueraders finally get their shot at the big time. […]
Employees across the nation are embracing efforts to conserve natural and Postal Service resources, a new survey shows. More than 6,770 employees completed the online survey in the spring. Here are some highlights: • Employees are enthusiastic recyclers. Eighty-one percent of respondents recycle at work, including 67 percent who recycle ink and toner cartridges. Less […]