The Postal Inspection Service is warning USPS employees and the public about a form of phishing — called quishing — that uses fake QR codes to commit identify fraud. The scam typically starts with an unsolicited text message, email, social media post or a poster that contains a QR code. The message may claim to […]
• Christopher J. Karpenko was named product management senior director. He previously served as customer marketing senior director. • Louisville, KY, Postmaster Shoca Moore completed a detail assignment as the Chicago Post Office’s officer in charge and resumed her regular duties. • Taren L. Reynolds was named national training director. He previously served as training […]
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar that will address benefits available after retirement. The session, “USPS Retirement Health Benefits: Medicare, Dental and Vision,” will be held Wednesday, June 26, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from Aetna, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the discussion. Participants must […]
The Postal Service will release its Horses stamps on Monday, June 17. Known for their strength, loyalty and character, horses have long been integral to American life. Once vital to economic development and transportation, horses are now valued for their roles in sports and recreation, beloved as companions and admired for their beauty. The stamps […]
The Postal Service wants managers to remember the organization provides round-the-clock sign language interpreting accommodations for employees who are deaf or hard of hearing. Formats include video remote interpreting, or VRI, which uses video conferencing equipment, and video relay services, or VRS, a telecommunications relay service using videophone technology. Management Instruction EL-670-2021-4, Providing Communication Accommodation […]
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Last week, Link covered the Protect Sea Turtles stamp release. The stamps feature the six species that forage in U.S. waters or nest on American beaches: loggerhead, leatherback, hawksbill, Kemp’s ridley, olive ridley and green sea turtles. “Sea turtles are majestic creatures who play an important role in marine ecosystems,” said Texas 2 District Manager […]
Shakeara and Taishonna Stewart, married highway contract route drivers, were recently delivering mail to a residence in St. Stephens Church, VA, when they saw a customer’s normally secured dog freely roaming the property. The couple looked around and spotted the customer waving to them in the distance. The woman was lying on the ground after […]
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Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar to learn more about Medicare, including how Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans work with Medicare parts A and B. The session, “Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Drug Plans for Retirees,” will be held Thursday, June 20, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Representatives […]
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar on the importance of prevention and early detection in treating heart disease and lung, colorectal, prostate and testicular cancers. The session, “Men’s Health,” will be held Thursday, June 20, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from the Virginia Hospital Center and Blue Cross Blue Shield, […]
The Postal Service will dedicate its Shaker Design stamps on Thursday, June 20, in Pittsfield, MA. The ceremony will be held at noon Eastern at Hancock Shaker Village, located at 1843 W. Housatonic St. The speakers will include Pittsfield Postmaster Stefanie A. Curry. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP online. […]
The Postal Service dedicated its Protect Sea Turtles stamps on June 11 at the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi. One of the oldest groups of animals on Earth, sea turtles spend most of their lives in the ocean, coming ashore only to lay their eggs, and in some places, to bask. They migrate long […]
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A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.14 percent during the week ending June 7, down 0.27 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected June 12. Central led the four areas with a rating of 97.53 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 96.19 percent rating. Among the […]
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The Postal Service will dedicate its Horses stamps on Monday, June 17, in St. Joseph, MO. The ceremony, part of the 164th Pony Express Re-Ride event, will be held at 2 p.m. Central at the Patee House Museum, located at 1202 Penn St. The speakers will include Jamiel Freeman, the St. Joseph postmaster. Attendees are […]
Link covered the National Postal Forum last week, including Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s keynote address at the mailing and shipping industry’s largest annual conference. “The Delivering for America plan is about inspiring a change to the culture of the Postal Service team. Through our work together, this is happening. The men and women of the […]
Mail Processing Clerk Colette Carpenter was working recently at the Spokane, WA, Metro Carrier Annex when she heard someone shout: “Call 911!” Carpenter learned a co-worker was experiencing what appeared to be signs of a seizure and was nonresponsive. The Postal Service employee made the call and stayed on the phone with the dispatcher, who […]
The latest entry on Postal Posts, the USPS blog, features an employee’s first-hand account of surviving a dog attack. The post was written by Susan Ezrol, a Vienna, VA, letter carrier who was bitten by a dog on her route. “The dog’s owners left their front door open to bring in groceries at the same […]
The Postal Service celebrated the dazzling sights and sounds of an enduring summertime tradition at the June 6 dedication ceremony for the new Carnival Nights stamps. The stamps feature 10 images that convey the energy and color of a summer carnival at night, depicting a variety of rides in vibrant neon hues against a dark […]
The Postal Service will celebrate one of the nation’s favorite pastimes with the release of Carnival Nights stamps on Thursday, June 6. The stamps feature 10 images that convey the energy and color of a summer carnival after the sun goes down. Various rides are shown in vibrant neon hues against a night sky. Greg […]
USPS employees and annuitants may participate in an upcoming virtual seminar on the new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program. The session will be held Thursday, June 13, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern and from 4 to 5 p.m. Eastern. PSHB — which takes effect in 2025 — is a new, separate program within […]
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar that will examine how Medicare works with the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program. The session, “Medicare + FEHB Program,” will be held Thursday, June 13, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from GEHA, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the […]
A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.21 percent during the week ending May 29, down 0.26 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected June 5. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.71 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 96.27 percent rating. Among the […]
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Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar on enhancing and maintaining cognitive well-being throughout your life. The session, “Unlocking the Secrets of Brain Health,” will be held Monday, June 10, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from GEHA, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the discussion. Participants must […]
More than 5,800 Postal Service employees were attacked by dogs last year, up from around 5,300 cases the year before, according to data released as part of the latest USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign. The annual campaign — which begins Sunday, June 2, and concludes Sunday, June 9 — aims to offer crucial information […]
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The National Postal Forum, the mailing and shipping industry’s largest annual conference, will be held from Sunday, June 2, through Wednesday, June 5, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The theme this year is “Connecting at the Crossroads.” Postmaster General Louis DeJoy will deliver the opening address for the general session on Monday, June […]
Last week, Link covered the Postal Service’s preparations for the latest USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign. The organization held a news conference May 30 to preview the annual campaign, which begins Sunday, June 2, and concludes Sunday, June 9. “We want everyone to get involved and do their part to show dog owners how […]
Letter Carrier Braderick White was delivering mail recently in a Kansas City, KS, neighborhood when he heard screaming. After following the sounds, he saw a man trying to fight off an attacking dog. White called 911 and used dog repellent to get the canine off the man, who was pinned to the ground. Paramedics arrived […]
The Postal Service will observe LGBTQ+ Pride Month, held each June to honor the contributions and hard-fought battles of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning Americans. LGBTQ+ Pride Month traces its roots to June 1970, when Gay Pride Week was held in New York City. The week included the Christopher Street Liberation Parade […]
My name is Heather Asselmeyer and I’m a safety specialist for Connecticut District. When I’m not at work, you can find me playing disc golf. I’ve been playing casually since 2021 but recently stepped out of my comfort zone and competed in eight tournaments during the past year. Disc golf is similar to ball golf […]
The Postal Service is reminding employees to abide by the Hatch Act as Election Day nears. The Hatch Act is a law restricting the partisan political activity of civilian, executive branch employees of the federal government, including USPS employees. Under the law, political activity is defined as any action directed toward the success or failure […]
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Bill Fraine was appointed the Postal Service’s business and commercial initiatives vice president, effective May 4. He reports to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. Fraine is responsible for the creation of the organization’s commercial strategy and for aligning it with network transformation changes. “Bill brings extensive sales, operations and business development experience to this position, which […]
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