The Postal Service has established a toll-free phone number for employees and managers seeking guidance on what actions to take in the event of an incident of alleged harassment. The number is 877-521-4272. Harassment is unwelcome behavior that an individual finds offensive and harmful, and that a reasonable person would consider intimidating, hostile or abusive. […]
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My name is Richard Morales and I’m a letter carrier in Port Washington, NY, which is part of Long Island. I’ve been serving this community since I joined USPS more than two decades ago. I’m a native New Yorker. I was born and raised in the Bronx, then my family moved to Manhattan’s Upper West […]
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar on the importance of preventive care in maintaining good health. The session, “Preventive Care Guidelines,” will be held Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from Kaiser Permanente, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the discussion. Participants must register […]
Zoom, the video conferencing platform used by the Postal Service, has added several enhancements for meetings and webinars: • New Zoom icon: Desktop users will notice the application is now represented by a blue square with rounded corners and the letters “zm” inside, replacing “zoom” in the previous icon. • Low volume indicator: If Zoom […]
Last week, the average time for the Postal Service to deliver a mailpiece or package across the United States was 2.8 days, according to data released Jan. 29. The data also show that from Jan. 1-19, which represents the fiscal year’s second quarter thus far, USPS delivered 84 percent of First-Class Mail on time when […]
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Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 95.99 percent during the week ending Dec. 29, 2023, down 0.40 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Jan. 3, 2024. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 96.76 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 95.12 […]
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Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 96.06 percent during the week ending Dec. 22, down 0.07 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Dec. 27. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 96.91% percent, while Southern ranked last with a 94.89 percent rating. […]
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Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 95.67 percent during the week ending Dec. 15, down 0.19 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Dec. 20. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 96.69 percent, while Southern Area ranked last with a 94.35 percent […]
The Postal Service has published the latest issue of The Eagle magazine and mailed it to employees’ homes. This edition features an in-depth conversation with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, who discusses the organization’s progress under the Delivering for America plan, the state of the Postal Service and what’s in store next year. Other articles focus […]
Linda K. Crawford has been named Southern Area vice president. She has held this position on an acting basis since April. Crawford is responsible for retail and delivery operations in 11 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and a workforce of more than 124,000 employees. Before serving as acting vice president, she was […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 95.30 percent during the week ending Dec. 8, down 0.37 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Dec. 13. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 96.54 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 93.77 percent rating. […]
The Postal Service is reminding employees of key dates for health care, limited expense health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for 2023. All expenses for health care and limited expense health care FSAs must be incurred by Dec. 31, 2023. All expenses for dependent care FSAs must be incurred by March 15, […]
The Postal Service has one of the nation’s simplest brands, according to a new study that shows consumers are increasingly putting a premium on straightforward, uncomplicated experiences. The latest World’s Simplest Brands report shows consumers are spoiled for choice, and most of them are so overwhelmed, they’re willing to pay more for an easy, clear-cut […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 94.99 percent during the week ending Dec. 1, down 1.11 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Dec. 6. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 96.30 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 93.53 percent rating. […]
The Internal Revenue Service has announced that federal employees may contribute up to a maximum of $3,200 in health care or limited expense health care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) in 2024. This is an increase of $150 from 2023. The maximum annual contribution for a dependent care FSA — usually used for child or elder […]
Postal Service employees who have a USPS-issued iPhone or iPad must update the operating system or their device will be quarantined, starting Dec. 13. Apple released the operating system update — called iOS 17.1.2 — Nov. 30. The update is available through the iPhone or iPad’s Settings app. The download and installation will take from […]
Jenny Lynch gives new meaning to the term “institutional knowledge.” The Postal Service historian has been with the organization for more than 32 years, researching and answering questions from employees and the public, safekeeping historical records and handling artifacts for posterity. Since 2011, she has also helped preserve and provide access to the Corporate Library’s […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 95.61 percent during the week ending Nov. 24, down -0.44 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Nov. 29. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 96.56 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 94.48 percent rating. […]
The Postal Service is reminding managers at sites that use Voyager credit cards to keep current on their fuel card management duties as the peak holiday season begins. Site managers should: • Enter and review all required data and ensure the accuracy of all drivers’ information when creating or reactivating driver profiles. • Ensure that […]
High-deductible health plans are one of the options available to Postal Service employees during this year’s open season. Here are some facts about the plans, also called HDHPs: • HDHPs generally offer lower premiums than other plans. This means you’ll have less money taken out of your paycheck. • HDHPs give you greater flexibility. While […]
Letter Carrier Juan “Gabe” Gonzales was making deliveries recently in Schertz, TX, when he was approached by a police officer looking for a suspected package thief. After sharing a description of the suspect, the officer gave Gonzales his card and encouraged him to call 911 if he spotted the man. Two hours later, the carrier […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 95.70 percent during the week ending Nov. 17, down 0.16 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Nov. 22. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 96.45 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 94.76 percent rating. […]
President Joe Biden has ordered U.S. flags flown at half-staff to honor former first lady Rosalynn Carter, who died Nov. 19. Flags should be flown at half-staff starting Saturday, Nov. 25, until sunset on the day of interment, Wednesday Nov. 29. To fly the flag at half-staff, hoist the flag to the peak for an […]
Postal Service employees who want to save on future medical expenses have several options to choose from during this year’s open season, which runs until Dec. 11. Employees who enroll in a high-deductible health plan may be eligible to contribute to a health savings account (HSA). An HSA allows users to pay for current medical […]
The Combined Federal Campaign, the world’s largest annual charity drive, is reminding federal employees that GivingTuesday is Nov. 28. The campaign, also known as the CFC, is urging employees to seize the day and “Give Happy” to one or more of the thousands of charities under its umbrella. The observance of GivingTuesday started in 2012 […]
USPS has notified the Postal Regulatory Commission of shipping services price changes to take effect Jan. 21. The proposed prices were approved by the Postal Service governors this week. USPS Ground Advantage prices would increase by 5.4 percent, Priority Mail prices by 5.7 percent and Priority Mail Express prices by 5.9 percent. The Postal Service […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 95.56 percent during the week ending Nov. 10, down 0.35% from one week earlier. The data was collected Nov. 15. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 96.18 percent, while Central ranked last with a 94.91 percent rating. Among […]
Postal Service employees can use PostalEASE to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program or the USPS Health Benefits Plan. PostalEASE can be accessed from the Benefits Enrollment Changes section of the Open Season LiteBlue page, or by calling the employee service line at 877-477-3273 and selecting option 1. The Federal Relay Service number […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 95.64 percent during the week ending Nov. 3, down 0.38 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Nov. 8. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 96.27 percent, while Central ranked last with a 94.90 percent rating. […]
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar that will address benefits available after retirement. The session will be held Nov. 15 at noon Eastern. Representatives from Aetna, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will offer tips and provide information about Medicare parts A, B, C and D. Participants must register before […]