As online shopping grows in popularity, buying local from afar is getting easier. Small-town merchants who once relied solely on Main Street foot traffic are creating sites to sell their products and services to residents and out-of-towners alike. One example: Kindsey Ringenberg, who has gone online to grow her clothing shop, the Brass Monkey, in […]
The Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) open season ends Sept. 30. FEGLI provides group term life insurance for federal employees and retirees, as well as many of their family members. Even if you waived or were turned down for coverage in the past, you can still participate in this FEGLI open season. There […]
The Postal Service has recognized three employees in a national competition to promote its international shipping business. The recipients are Dolly Lund, Dakotas District retail manager (first place), Michelle Lucas, Lakeland District retail specialist (second) and RaeJean Boggs, Ohio Valley District retail specialist (third). The trio made the biggest contributions during the challenge, in which […]
The Postal Service encourages employees to take three simple steps to prepare for — and respond to — potential emergencies. Here are three tips: Get an emergency supply kit. Make a family emergency plan. Learn about flooding, wildfires and other types of emergencies that could occur and their appropriate responses. All employees should have some […]
One of my favorite items to read is “Heroes’ corner.” […]
“#PostalProud is a wonderful initiative. It allows employees of all types to voice the pride and pleasure of their daily work.” […]
The Learning Management System offers a course on the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The FMLA Managing Protected Leave (course number 10021141) provides an overview of the law and employees’ legal responsibilities. […]
As Letter Carrier Brian Cole delivered mail recently in Worcester, MA, he came upon a man collapsed on the ground. The man was bleeding, unconscious, gasping for air and had a needle protruding from his arm. Cole called 911 and followed dispatchers’ instructions on providing first aid, including CPR, until emergency responders arrived. The overdose […]
The Postal Service will issue stamps next year to honor historic figures and achievements from the 20th century, along with offerings that celebrate contemporary cultural touchstones. The historic stamps will commemorate civil rights champion Father Theodore Hesburgh, the 100th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s birth, and the Work Projects Administration, a broad-reaching program that […]
When Letter Carrier Patrick Mitchell turns another year older, customers along his Madison, NJ, route mark the event. For the past three years, “Happy Birthday Patrick” signs dot the lawns and doors of his route. The neighborhood children make handmade cards, and Mayor Robert Conley even stops by to offer birthday greetings. “Everybody knows him,” […]
The Postal Service’s national scanning rating was 97.47 percent during the week ending Sept. 16, up from the previous week. Thirty-five districts and two areas met or exceeded the national average. Hawkeye (98.6 percent) claimed the top spot among the districts for the second consecutive week. Among the areas, Western (97.91 percent) notched its third […]
Noel Beaudette had an interesting mail route once — one that took him from Minnesota to Nebraska. In a recent Minneapolis Star Tribune article, Beaudette, who retired from USPS in 1986, recalled his experiences as a railway postal clerk in the 1960s. The national postal system included Railway Post Offices in Minnesota from 1871-1971. Mail […]
The Postal Service is reminding employees to remain vigilant at all times regarding the security of USPS facilities and vehicles. Employees should take extra care when accepting mail at retail counters and when collecting or delivering mail. Report any suspicious mail items to the Postal Inspection Service and local law enforcement officers. Employees must follow these […]
“I am very proud working for the Postal Service. I enjoy maintaining a safe, healthy environment for my fellow co-workers and customers.” […]
Read More… from North Wilkesboro, NC, Custodian Michelle Riddle
Irregular parcels and pieces (IPP) include nonmachinable items such as rolls, tubes and wrapped catalogs. […]
Matthew Demma was delivering mail recently in Worcester, MA, when he encountered a customer in distress. Smoke was coming from the woman’s house and she was choking. The city carrier assistant helped her get out of the house, called 911 and stayed with her until emergency responders arrived. […]
I would like to thank Toledo, OH, Postal Vehicle Services Operator Earl Armstrong and his wife Monica. There’s no telling what would’ve happened to the postal retiree if Earl and Monica hadn’t helped him. […]
Chief Operating Officer Dave Williams has a message for USPS managers and employees: Innovation works. Williams is visiting facilities across the nation to observe new approaches that are helping the Postal Service boost performance. In Capital Metro Area recently, Williams highlighted three examples: • Continuous improvement. The Suburban Maryland Processing and Distribution Center and Columbia, […]
Five-year-old Skyler Longaker already knows what the inside of a hospital looks like — and if his mother’s wish comes true, he’ll know what the rest of the world looks like, too. Trine Longaker of Edmonds, WA, is using social media to request postcards from around the world for Skyler, who has craniosynostosis, a birth […]
USPS districts have chosen their Engagement Leaders of the Year, a new award that honors managers and supervisors who are striving to create engaging workplaces for their employees. All 67 districts were invited to choose one leader based on standard criteria, including their involvement, enthusiasm and commitment to improving their workplaces. In each district, a […]
Not all sales take place in the office. The Central Illinois District sales team recently hit the Illinois State Fair, where they helped promote the value of Political Mail to the many candidates in attendance. “The Central Illinois sales team attended the event to meet with the candidates and share how direct mail can be […]
The CyberSafe at USPS team reminds employees with access to confidential data that they are prime targets for hackers who want to steal organizational information. Employees who use Postal Service-provided devices to go online should make security a top priority. To avoid getting hacked, follow these tips: Be vigilant. Use strong login passwords that are […]
The “PMG praise” article was inspiring. It is very pleasing to see PMG Megan J. Brennan stand alongside postal workers across our beautiful country. […]
Employees can view a new PS Form 2240-RA training video on the Accounting site. The video demonstrates how to fill out PS Form 2240-RA, Rural Pay or Leave Adjustment Request for PS Form 1314-A, and submit it online. The Scanning and Imaging Center at PO Box 5212, Janesville, WI, 53547-5212 is now closed. […]
“Package tracking is one of the most important services we offer our customers. We want to make this information as clear as possible so customers can track their packages through every step of the delivery process.” […]
Read More… from Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Jim Cochrane
Dwayne Martin was delivering mail recently when he smelled smoke, heard a smoke detector going off and realized his phone was too far away, in his truck. The Alexandria, VA, letter carrier quickly located a neighbor in a nearby townhouse and asked her to call 911. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire, caused by […]
Michigan artist Alicea Davis is eager to sell her paintings abroad, so she recently turned to the Postal Service for help. “I sell my work nationally,” Davis said. “I know there is great potential for new buyers internationally and want to capitalize on that potential.” Davis is one of many entrepreneurs who attended a series […]
USPS employees will soon receive a postcard that has important information about the next Postal Pulse survey. The postcard announces the survey will be conducted in October and lists key attributes, including the survey’s flexibility (employees are given multiple ways to complete it) and brevity (it generally takes less than 5 minutes to complete). “This […]
The Postal Bulletin’s latest edition highlights the Postal Service’s ongoing efforts to address climate change. The cover story outlines the organization’s strategy, which focuses on mitigating climate change and adapting to changing weather patterns. Mitigation involves reducing greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming. The article notes USPS reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by […]
You won’t find any postal-themed shows among the nominees at this weekend’s Primetime Emmy Awards, but that doesn’t mean television hasn’t delivered its share of positive postal portrayals. There have been a few shows about the Pony Express, including the 1957-62 western “Tales of Wells Fargo,” and “The Young Riders,” which aired from 1989-92. The 1960s […]