Reminder: If you need to report an online security incident, contact the Postal Service’s CyberSecurity Operations Center (CSOC). The CSOC investigates and monitors cybersecurity threats to USPS computer systems. Eighty-four percent of these threats are identified and reported by postal employees. The CSOC combats cybersecurity threats in three phases: Detection: Once a threat is detected, […]
A city carrier assistant training with Letter Carrier James Burkhardt Jr. in Oakfield, NY, recently got a lesson in heroism along with guidance on delivering mail. When the assistant saw smoke coming from a home, Burkhardt immediately called 911 and grabbed a fire extinguisher from his vehicle. Burkhardt, a volunteer firefighter, kept the flames at […]
Mail Transport Equipment (MTE) is used to transport mail within, between or outside Postal Service facilities. MTE includes trays, hampers, tubs, pallets, sacks, pouches and other containers. […]
“American Indians and Alaska Natives enrich our nation and make valuable contributions to the Postal Service and the communities we serve. We are proud to honor these contributions and participate in this observance.” […]
Read More… from Employee Resource Management VP Nancy Rettinhouse
I was lucky enough to attend the Nativity stamp dedication and I can’t say enough about it to everyone I encounter in the elevators, halls — and even at home. I made my family watch video of the ceremony on Facebook. The stamp is so beautiful and the ceremony was remarkable. […]
Reminder: The Postal Service has a wide variety of seasonal stamps available for the holidays. The offerings include: Colorful Celebrations Diwali Eid Greetings Florentine Madonna and Child Songbirds in Snow Hanukkah Holiday Windows Kwanzaa Nativity The stamps are available at Post Offices and usps.com. […]
Postal Service employees across the nation are expressing pride in the important role the mail played in this year’s elections. USPS has delivered more than 276 million pieces of Election Mail, including ballots, registration information and voters’ guides. Several states are reporting record numbers of vote-by-mail ballots. “People depend on us,” said Berwyn, IL, City […]
Open season, the annual period when Postal Service employees can change their health benefits or enroll in a new plan, begins Monday, Nov. 14. A variety of health, vision and dental coverage is available through the following plans and programs: Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB) USPS Health Benefits Plan (USPSHB) for non-career employees only […]
Nov. 11 is Veterans Day, one of six days each year that Postal Service facilities are required to fly the POW-MIA flag. Because Veterans Day is a designated Postal Service holiday, the POW-MIA flag should be raised Nov. 10. The flag honors the sacrifices made by members of the armed forces held as prisoners of war […]
Reminder: Postal Service employees are the first line of defense to protect USPS information and resources from cyber threats. When faced with an online threat such as a phishing attempt, employees should alert the CyberSecurity Operations Center (CSOC) by attaching the suspicious email to a new email. Here’s how: Press the “Control,” “Alt” and “F” […]
Sophia, the “little carrier,” shows how Sewell, NJ, Postmaster Joe DeLio is connected to his office’s day-to-day happenings. The employees, like many of us, are creating lasting connections to their customers. […]
As Lewiston, NY, Retail Associate Diana Whetstine recently helped a customer with a significant money order purchase, she picked up on familiar signs that he was being drawn into a scam. She enlisted the help of Postmaster Patrick Madigan, and they urged the man not to send the money order, especially after he showed them […]
Read More… from Diana Whetstine and Patrick Madigan, Lewiston, NY
“This country trusts USPS with Election Mail. What we do every day builds trust. This is a contentious election and every vote counts. When it comes to Election Mail, treat it like gold.” […]
Read More… from Great Lakes Area Controller Mark Rosenwinkel
The fiscal 2017 monthly planning calendar is now available on the Accounting site. The calendar shows pay periods, pay days, holidays and more. […]
The Postal Service has issued a new Nativity stamp featuring an image of the holy family silhouetted against a dawn sky. The stamp shows the baby Jesus in a straw-filled manger in the center, while Mary kneels to the right and Joseph stands to the left, holding a lantern. A bright star shines on the […]
Early and absentee voters aren’t just expressing their preferences on their ballots. They’re also choosing stamps that reflect their feelings — and sharing their selections on Twitter. The Harry Potter stamps are proving especially popular. One fan tweeted, “When you put a Dumbledore stamp on your absentee ballot in hopes that it’ll help the outcome […]
All LiteBlue applications will be unavailable for about 10 hours this weekend while Information Technology makes upgrades to the site. The upgrades will begin Sunday, Nov. 6, at 12 a.m. CT. They are expected to be completed by 9 a.m. CT. (Note: Much of the nation will revert from daylight saving to standard time Nov. […]
Employees are being encouraged to complete the latest Postal Pulse survey before the deadline: Nov. 4 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. The survey, which began Oct. 4, is an important tool in the Postal Service’s efforts to improve its workplaces. The survey has 13 questions and takes about 5 minutes to complete. Bargaining employees received the […]
Jason Queirolo’s recent sunny afternoon at a Seattle area lake with his family was interrupted by the sight of a body floating 30 feet from the shore. The Maple Valley, WA, retail associate rushed into the water and retrieved the unconscious 13-year-old girl. After he asked a bystander to call 911, he began performing CPR. […]
The “How to Pack” video is great. I’d really like to see it incorporated into a TV commercial for our customers. […]
If you need help completing and submitting online postal forms processed by Accounting Services, go to the eIWS OnLine Forms Toolkit for training resources, job aids and access to the application. […]
“I always strive to provide the customers with a positive experience. Even if you have to say no to a customer, there’s still a way to do that in a positive light.” […]
Read More… from Washington, DC, Business Mail Entry Supervisor Doriane Harley
People seeking temporary work this holiday season have more options than ever — especially in the shipping sector. There will be more seasonal job growth in delivery and warehousing this year than any other industry, according to new estimates from the Challenger, Gray and Christmas research firm. “We continue to move from brick-and-mortar toward click-and-order. […]
USPS employees have one more week to complete the Postal Pulse survey before the Nov. 4 deadline. The latest participation rates show the national leader is Caribbean District, where 56.98 percent of employees have completed the survey. Among the districts, Albany (47.69 percent) ranks second, followed by Long Island (47.02 percent). The areas with the […]
USPS recently shipped this year’s holiday point-of-purchase (POP) kits to Post Offices. The kits contain promotional retail items for both domestic and international shipping, mail-by dates, stamps, cards and more. The materials feature images of St. Louis employees Sahaar Webb and Eric Kazee and include the Postal Service’s seasonal messaging, which underscores the reliability of […]
With the start of the holiday season just weeks away, the Postal Bulletin’s latest issue previews the busiest time of year for USPS. The cover story offers an overview of available products and services, including information on gift and greeting cards sold at Post Offices. Suggested shipping dates for domestic and international customers are listed, […]
The Postal Service has dedicated a memorial to the two employees who died as a result of inhaling anthrax in 2001. The memorial honoring Joseph Curseen Jr. and Thomas Morris Jr. is located at the Washington, DC, processing and distribution center where the men worked. USPS named the facility in their honor in 2003. The memorial […]
“Flu season can begin as early as October and last as late as May. Influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Even healthy people can get very sick from the flu and spread it to others.” […]
Read More… from Columbia, SC, Occupational Health Nurse Jessica Wilson
Mail delivery time in a Bluefield, WV, neighborhood recently coincided with a mishap for a customer. The man took a spill while working in his garage and cut his head when he hit the ground and his eyeglasses shattered. City Carrier Assistant Wayne Hankins was passing by at the same time and rushed to man’s […]
What’s a JVT? A journal voucher transfer (JVT) allows field and headquarters offices to process transfers of existing revenue and expenses between financial numbers. […]