Wyoming, MI, Letter Carrier Nicklaus Gleason was delivering mail recently when he noticed a strange odor near a house. Gleason alerted utility workers, who discovered a gas leak. Gleason’s actions are credited with saving the homeowners’ lives. […]
I attended the stamp dedication honoring Richard Allen. It was phenomenal. The ceremony was well put together. I am proud to be an African-American postal worker. […]
“Richard Allen was a tireless preacher who embraced his mission and established a concrete foundation for others to follow in his footsteps.” […]
Leadership Matters (course number 10025014) will be available soon in the Learning Management System to help employees learn the importance of creating a safety culture within the Postal Service. This training is required for all Postal Career Executive Services and Executive and Administrative Schedule employees. The course must be completed by March 31. […]
Post Offices set the stage for American innovation and the government’s expansion in the 1800s, according to new academic research. The expansion “[helped form] a huge web connecting the country” and went hand in hand with the nation’s technological dominance during the period, the researchers write. “At the center of this web was the Post […]
The national scanning rating for the week ending Feb. 12 was 96.96 percent, virtually unchanged from the previous week. Scores remained tight among the area and district leaders: The top four areas reached or exceeded 97 percent. Western (97.59 percent) held onto first place, followed by Eastern (97.14 percent), Southern (97.08 percent) and Great Lakes […]
Preserving the art of letter writing is the goal of a new play with two uniquely qualified stars. Ryan O’Neal and Ali MacGraw, who starred in the 1970 film “Love Story,” have reunited for a touring production of A.R. Gurney’s 1989 play “Love Letters.” O’Neal and MacGraw play characters who read letters they sent each […]
An online jewelry company recently began using Priority Mail to ship its products, generating $1.2 million in revenue for the Postal Service. Sandi Turner, a Nevada Sierra District field sales representative, persuaded the business to switch from two USPS competitors after meeting with a company representative. (Businesses aren’t named in sales stories to protect the […]
The Postal Service’s exhibit at the recent Consumer Electronics Show scored big with customers and the news media alike. Exhibitor Magazine ranked USPS as one of the top 20 exhibitors at the Las Vegas event, which featured displays from more than 3,800 businesses. The Consumer Electronics Show allows the Postal Service to demonstrate how technology […]
Have you received your Postal Pulse survey? USPS began distributing the surveys during this week. On Feb. 16, Postal Career Executive Services (PCES) and Executive and Administrative Schedule (EAS) employees should have received an email from the Gallup organization, which conducts the survey for USPS. The email contains a link to an online version of […]
CyberSafe 101: Passwords and Phishing (course number 10024251) and CyberSafe 201: Data Protection (course number 10024852) are available in the Learning Management System. The courses provide a basic overview of computer security issues and help employees understand why security awareness is important. Both courses must be completed by April 30. […]
“Unlucky draw” highlighted a huge issue for our elderly customers. We advise and warn them about scams, but scammers are brutally persistent. […]
Today’s hero is featured in a full-length article. […]
“There were future employees arriving early, and the lines didn’t stop.” […]
The Postal Service scored a 96.9 percent scanning rating during the week ending Feb. 5, virtually unchanged from one week earlier. Western, with a rating of 97.42 percent, continued to lead the areas. Eastern (97.06 percent) rose two spots to take second, while Southern (97.03 percent) finished third. Western also ranks first in quarter-to-date and […]
The Postal Service and the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association (NRLCA) have reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year labor contract. The contract covers approximately 119,000 employees represented by the union. “This is a fair and responsible agreement that is in the best interest of our employees, our customers and the future of the […]
When you live in Loveland, Feb. 14 is more than just another day. Each year, people across the world send their Valentine’s Day cards to the Colorado city, where a team of volunteers affix the envelopes with a special postmark before re-mailing them to the intended recipients. Volunteers stamped more than 150,000 valentines last year. […]
You can help improve your workplace environment by taking the Postal Pulse survey, Employee Engagement Executive Director Kelvin Williams says in a new video message. “Continue to give us your honest and candid feedback. We welcome it,” he says. The Postal Pulse survey is designed to measure engagement, which describes employees’ involvement in, enthusiasm about […]
Sweethearts are searching online for the perfect Valentine’s gift. Scammers are searching too — for your credit card and personal information. While online shopping offers one-click ease, the convenience can sometimes come at a high cost. Holidays are prime opportunities for cyber criminals to take advantage of unsuspecting shoppers. The CyberSafe at USPS team offers […]
Anchorage, AK, Letter Carrier Jonathon Mancilla was delivering mail recently when he encountered a woman who was panicked because her baby had turned blue. Mancilla performed CPR and ran with the child to a nearby doctor’s office, where a nurse called 911. Mancilla waited until an ambulance arrived. He later learned the baby was OK. […]
“Customers depend on and trust me to give them the service they deserve. I want them to leave the Post Office with a smile and positive attitude about the service they just received.” […]
Read More… from Grand Rapids, MI, Retail Associate Lucio Moreno
The Form 1095-C toolkit, available on the Accounting site, is your central source for Form 1095-C, Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage–related questions. The kit includes an interactive 1095-C decoder page, FAQs, an informational video, and discrepancy-related questions. […]
Today’s hero is featured in a full-length article. […]
Read More… from Daniel Richardson and Steven Krause, Mt. Pleasant, SC
I’m a proud African-American postal employee. Events like the Richard Allen stamp dedication make me feel even more proud. Our stamps tell America’s story. In this case, Bishop Allen’s story reveals how an African-American male was one of this nation’s founders. […]
Parents and experts agree: “The Inspectors” is quality programming for families. The TV series recently received a Parents’ Choice Recommended Award, a commendation that assures parents the show has passed a stringent evaluation process. “The Inspectors,” which follows the Postal Inspection Service as it investigates mail fraud and other crimes, was recommended for audiences ages […]
Everyone loves a parade — especially when it’s just for you. Matthew Watkins, a 17-year-old leukemia patient in Clay, NY, was honored with a caravan of Postal Service trucks this week after returning home from a lengthy hospital stay. Twenty-five trucks from the Liverpool, NY, Post Office’s Bayberry Station drove past Matthew’s home. Postmaster Lindsey […]
Protecting the integrity of Postal Service computer systems includes shielding them from malicious programs called malware, the CyberSafe at USPS team advises. Malware is specifically designed to damage computer systems. The programs are often embedded in emails and removable media, such as USB flash drives. Malware can attach to emails, multiply and spread between devices, […]
The gridiron doesn’t belong to just football fans. It’s also part of the history of the Postal Service, which has issued several stamps over the years to salute the game and its champions. The football-themed offerings include stamps that honor famed coach Vince Lombardi, the 1960s Green Bay Packers, the fourth Pittsburgh Steelers’ championship, the Four […]
Mt. Pleasant, SC, Retail Associate Daniel Richardson knew what to do when a woman recently tried to cash an altered money order for $1,000. Earlier, Richardson had read a Postal Inspection Service warning about money order counterfeiters operating in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. Richardson asked the woman to step out of line. He […]
The Postal Bulletin’s latest issue highlights U.S. passports, which can be obtained through many Post Offices. Passports allow customers to travel internationally and re-enter the United States. The article offers travel tips and explains the difference between passport books and cards. Additionally, the Feb. 4 Postal Bulletin has information on the special enrollment period for […]