Last week, Link reported USPS employees pledged $2.8 million during the Combined Federal Campaign that ended Jan. 15. Including the monetary value of more than 2,100 volunteer hours pledged, the total USPS contribution was $2.85 million. “Every year, Postal Service employees come through for the Combined Federal Campaign — and the 2023-24 campaign was no […]
Retail Associate Juan Carlos Aviles was recently working at the Escalon, CA, Post Office when he saw a customer clutch the counter suddenly. The 86-year-old man attempted to steady himself but started to fall backward. The Postal Service employee rushed from behind the counter and caught him as he lost balance. Co-workers called 911 as […]
The Postal Service is reminding employees that it has a zero-tolerance policy regarding workplace threats and violence. The organization is committed to cultivating a positive and safe work environment that’s free of threats, intimidation, bullying and violence for all employees. To help fulfill this commitment, a threat assessment team is available to respond to threats, […]
My name is Don Doheny and I’m a distribution operations manager at the Eastern Shore Processing and Distribution Center in Easton, MD. I started my career with USPS in 1996. I worked as a supervisor in Post Offices throughout Pennsylvania, Maine and Delaware while balancing a yearning to be an artist. I began by taking […]
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, “USPS: Medicare + FEHB,” will be held Thursday, April 4, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from GEHA, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the […]
The Postal Service marked Manatee Appreciation Day on March 27 by dedicating its Save Manatees stamp in Silver Springs, FL — home to the sort of clear, warm springs that the marine mammals frequent. Manatees are large and gray with flat, paddle-shaped tails. They have two flippers — each with three or four nails — […]
A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 96.28 percent during the week ending March 22, down 0.27 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected March 27. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.14 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 95.30 percent rating. Among the […]
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Carroll Harris, inspector in charge of the Postal Inspection Service’s Los Angeles Division, recently appeared on “The Protectors” podcast. He discussed the agency’s efforts to protect consumers from fraud, with a particular focus on military veterans. “The Protectors” is produced by the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI). The episode featuring Harris, “Undercover Protectors: […]
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Stamps made news last week, and Link was there to cover it. We told you about the dedication ceremony for the new Bluegrass stamp, held at the Bluegrass Hall of Fame and Museum in Owensboro, KY. “Millions of people around the world will see this stamp and many of them will want to know more […]
Rural Carrier Deborah Cummins was delivering mail in a remote area of Fort Dodge, IA, when she encountered a farmer who needed medical help. The man, who had injured his hand, was bleeding profusely. Cummins called 911 and rendered first aid to stop the bleeding and reduce swelling. She stayed until paramedics arrived to take […]
The Postal Service has a new organization to support USPS network transformation initiatives. Under the Delivering for America plan, the Postal Service is building a network that consists of regional processing and distribution centers, local processing centers, sorting and delivery centers, and integrated logistics infrastructure. The new organization, called Infrastructure and Operations Support, is led […]
Move over, March Madness. There’s a new game in town. The USPS social media team has created Stamp Showdown, a bit of fun for customers modeled on the bracket system popularized by the NCAA basketball tournament. Eight 2024 stamps will vie for the top spot, which will be determined by rounds of voting. The stamps […]
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My name is Dan Hammond and I’m a mail handler in Winchester, VA. After the workday is over — I’m on the 3 to 11:30 a.m. shift — I work on my Hot Wheels collection. I stop at the Target and Walmart on the east side of town, then the ones on the west side […]
In its latest episode, the “Mailin’ It!” podcast features Heather Dyer, the Postal Service’s chief information security officer. She discusses the importance of cybersecurity, as well as her career with the organization. The 27-minute episode is available on Link and other postal websites, as well as most podcast platforms. […]
A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 96.27 percent during the week ending March 15, down 0.31 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected March 20. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.05 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 95.11 percent rating. Among the […]
Nourish, an app-based wellness challenge open to USPS employees, runs Monday, April 1, through Sunday, May 12. Nourish will encourage participants to record healthy eating, sleeping, exercise and mindfulness habits over six weeks. Each positive change recorded contributes to the growth of a virtual plant — a vegetable, fruit or grain from around the world. […]
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar providing diabetics with the knowledge and inspiration they need to lead a healthier, more vibrant life. The session, “Balancing Act: Thriving With Diabetes,” will be held Monday, March 25, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from GEHA, a provider of health plans for federal employees, […]
Last week, Link brought you coverage of the dedication ceremony for the Underground Railroad stamps. The event was held March 9 in Church Creek, MD, at a visitor center named for Harriet Tubman, a conductor for the Underground Railroad and one of the 10 people featured on the stamps. “For many enslaved African Americans, the […]
The Postal Service will offer a virtual job fair for supervisory positions on Sunday, March 24. Participants will hear from operational leaders and receive an overview of the knowledge and skills needed to be a competitive applicant. Individual sessions will provide attendees with information on how to apply for vacancies in eCareer, respond and demonstrate […]
Retail Associate Gregory Purnell Jr. was about to leave home to go to work at the Hutto, TX, Post Office when he spotted a neighbor who needed help. The 79-year-old man was cutting his grass when he tripped over the lawn mower’s power cord, fell and hit his head. Purnell rushed to check on the […]
The Postal Service has revealed the artwork of a commemorative Forever stamp celebrating the life and legacy of former first lady Betty Ford. The stamp design was unveiled March 6 at the White House by first lady Jill Biden; Postmaster General Louis DeJoy; Susan Ford Bales, Ford’s daughter; and Dr. Joseph Lee, president and chief […]
President Joe Biden has nominated Martin J. Walsh, a Massachusetts resident, to be a member of the USPS Board of Governors. Walsh previously served as U.S. labor secretary. The nomination will be for the remainder of a seven-year term expiring Dec. 8, 2029. The U.S. Senate must confirm nominees before they join the board. The […]
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The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) has announced its slate of 2024 informational webinars and online training courses, which Postal Service employees can participate in. The topics will include TSP contributions, death benefits, distributions, investment funds, in-service withdrawals and loans. The webinars will last one hour, and the courses are 2½ hours. Participation is voluntary. Nonexempt […]
My name is John Hyatt and I’m a San Diego-based writer and editor for Corporate Communications. When I’m not at work, I volunteer for the Irish Congress of Southern California, a group that promotes Irish history and culture. It organizes San Diego’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, which draws about 25,000 people each year. […]
The USPS Asset Accountability team is reminding Postal Service facility managers of the proper procedure for recycling wooden pallets. Stack unbroken pallets of similar sizes together, no more than 25 feet high, and store them away from buildings. Facility managers should then contact the nearest asset accountability service center to provide photos of and information […]
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The latest entry on Postal Posts, the USPS blog, was written by Eric Shen, an inspector in charge for the Postal Inspection Service. Shen describes how get-rich-quick schemes have evolved along with technology. Phone scams, while still common, now compete with social media and artificial intelligence hoaxes. “Postal inspectors are on the front line bringing […]
The Postal Service has released a video about its new stamps honoring 10 heroes and heroines of the Underground Railroad, a network of secret byways and safe houses that helped lead enslaved people to freedom before the Civil War. The six-minute video features comments from Ronald A. Stroman, a member of the USPS Board of […]
A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 96.22 percent during the week ending March 8, down 0.40 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected March 13. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.05 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 94.86 percent rating. Among the […]
Postal Service contractors must complete a cybersecurity training course by Wednesday, April 17. The CyberSafe Fundamentals course provides the information and best practices contractors need to know to keep USPS electronic data secure. Contractors can access the course through MyHR. There is a one-time test-out option available. Contractors who don’t complete the course by the […]
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Last week, the Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers announced they are continuing to negotiate to reach a new labor contract but are also moving forward with preparations for a potential interest arbitration. It was also National Consumer Protection Week, which the Postal Inspection Service observed by focusing on investment scams. To […]