The Postal Service has introduced a site on LiteBlue to help employees manage their health. The Health and Wellness site offers information on federal health plans, including instructions on accessing free annual check-ups, screenings and other preventive services. The site also has information on financial incentives to encourage employees to perform health assessments. Additionally, employees […]
Shelbyville, TX, Rural Carrier Ronald Wheeler recently knocked on a customer’s front door to deliver a package when he heard someone inside calling for help. Wheeler opened the door and found the customer had fallen and couldn’t get up. He called her daughter, who called 911. Wheeler stayed with the woman and kept her calm […]
The national scanning score was 96.57 percent during the week ending May 15, a slight drop from one week earlier. Capital Metro (97.04 percent) led the areas, followed by Southern (96.89 percent) and Great Lakes (96.71 percent). The districts were led by Portland (98.13 percent), followed by Sacramento (97.77 percent) and Western New York (97.71 […]
The Postal Service is simplifying 20 extra services — including Return Receipt, Certified Mail and insurance — effective May 31. The offerings will be reduced to 10 services. Customers will still have the same options as before, but in a consolidated format. “This initiative will help improve customers’ experiences by streamlining the purchasing process,” said […]
The National Postal Forum isn’t just about attending speeches and visiting the exhibition hall. Many attendees are there for professional development. The Postal Service is offering two certification programs at this year’s conference, which is now underway in Anaheim, CA. The Mailpiece Design Professional (MDP) and Executive Mail Center Manager (EMCM) courses are geared toward […]
The Medal of Honor: Vietnam War stamp sheet will feature photos of 48 living medal recipients, the Postal Service announced May 20. The names of individuals who received the medal for their service during the war will also be listed on the sheet, which will be modeled after the recent World War II and Korean […]
Wilkes-Barre, PA, City Carrier Assistant Nicole Romiski smelled smoke as she delivered mail to a house. No one was home, so she called 911. Firefighters arrived and extinguished a blaze inside the house. They credited Romiski’s actions with minimizing damage to the property. […]
Great job, Ben Lovato! Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we got the younger generation to begin writing letters again? […]
Employees subscribed for a Learning Management System (LMS) course receive a 90-day license. During this period, employees can take the LMS course as many times as necessary. […]
“Repairing suburban and rural mailboxes improves the appearance of our community and makes delivering and receiving mail safer for our carriers and customers.” […]
Read More… from Owosso, MI, Postmaster Jacque Vican on Mailbox Improvement Week
I loved the Reaching for the stars story. It put a smile on my face. […]
“We’re very proud of letter [and rural] carriers and volunteers who make this event possible every year. We’re also very thankful to the sponsors and community for their overwhelming support and compassion for those in need.” […]
Read More… from Northern Virginia District Manager Sharon Owens on the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Wilkes-Barre, PA, Letter Carrier David Rosario noticed a customer hadn’t collected mail for several days and called 911. Emergency responders entered the man’s home and found him lying on the floor in need of medical care. The man was taken to a hospital, where he recovered. […]
Customers can submit a change-of-address order online by completing an Internet Change of Address (ICOA) request at usps.com. More than 14.5 million address changes were submitted online in 2014. […]
The Postal Service is making strategic investments in technology, PMG Megan Brennan told mailing industry leaders May 18. “We’re especially committed to investing in innovation to spur growth and profitability,” Brennan said at the National Postal Forum, the industry’s largest annual conference. One example: USPS is developing a daily digital notification service that will allow […]
More than 125 employees seeking career advancement in the Postal Service recently received an encouraging message: Their timing couldn’t be better. “There is a lot of opportunity on the horizon,” Santa Ana District Manager Larry Munoz told the group. “It’s absolutely essential that we develop our most important resource — our people.” Munoz spoke at […]
The Postal Service reminds Postmasters and other managers to regularly inspect the U.S. flags flown at their facilities to make sure they’re serviceable and displayed with respect. The flag must never be displayed with the union down except as a signal of dire distress. Additionally, the flag must never be used as drapery, festooned or […]
I use the stickers on the From Me to You stamp sheets as a selling point. I also use information on the dogwood trees to promote the Gifts of Friendship stamps. It’s important to know the story behind the stamps to pique customers’ interest. […]
To ensure training records are documented correctly, employees should be logged onto a postal computer when launching the Learning Management System. Also, employees should never share their login information with others. […]
“It was a very busy day, but my favorite day of the year by far.” […]
Read More… from Emporia, KS, Letter Carrier Tim Dugan on the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Verona, WI, Rural Carrier Deborah Bilsky was delivering mail when she saw a woman lying on the ground. The woman said she fell and injured herself 90 minutes earlier while walking a dog. Bilsky called 911 and stayed with the woman until emergency responders arrived. […]
There are different requirements for displaying flags at postal facilities during the next few days. Friday, May 15, is Peace Officers Memorial Day, which honors police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Postal facilities are required to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff. When flown at half-staff, hoist the flag to […]
The national scanning score held steady at 96.76 percent during the week ending May 8, but there are new leaders at the area and district levels. Here are the local standings, as of May 13: Areas. Capital Metro, with a rating of 97.08 percent, assumed first place. Western (97.02 percent) took second, while Southern (96.95 […]
Do you have a network to help you advance your Postal Service career? If not, Network can help. The organization provides its members with networking opportunities, mentoring and other professional development services. Network was founded in 1984 by African-American female postal managers, although membership is open to all employees. “Network is an investment in me […]
Niwot, CO, high school junior Elan Tell turned to the Postal Service when his civics teacher assigned everyone in the class to spend a day with a government employee. Tell shadowed Niwot Officer in Charge John Wilson, who gave him a crash course on USPS. “My first surprise was that the Postal Service doesn’t use […]
“Dogs are very territorial. They instinctively want to protect their owners and homes. That’s why every encounter with a dog, even one familiar to you, should be treated as a new one.” […]
The Accounting site offers toolkits to provide you with alerts, training and more. The kits cover electronic 1412 financial reports, Stamp Fulfillment Services, mobile Point of Sale devices and national financial snapshots. More kits will be added soon. […]
I just finished viewing the Maya Angelou video. It was heartwarming to see USPS showcase an amazingly gifted individual who was loved and respected by so many. […]
Stanley, NY, Rural Carrier Craig Perrin was delivering mail at a house when he noticed the owner’s prized horse roaming the grounds unattended. No one was home, so Perrin led the horse back to the barn and secured it. The owners later thanked him. […]
The Postal Regulatory Commission approved proposed prices and classifications for Standard Mail, Periodicals and Package Services May 7. These changes will take effect May 31, along with pricing and classification changes for market-dominant mail classes and competitive products. In a statement, the Postal Service said the changes will allow USPS “to move forward with a […]