Postal Service employees can participate in an upcoming webinar to learn about Medicare and the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program with Blue Cross Blue Shield. The session, “Medicare, FEHB and Blue Cross Blue Shield,” will be held Thursday, Feb. 10, at noon EST. Christel Bull, a federal account manager for CareFirst Blue Cross Blue […]
The Postal Service has been ranked among the most admired and trusted brands in the nation, so it’s no surprise that businesses want to incorporate USPS images and logos into their products. “We’re always ready for the next cool idea and to work with great licensees to promote our brand and reach the public in […]
The Postal Service will release a set of nondenominated stamps that celebrate two flowers that are catnip for butterflies. The stamps, which will debut Feb. 1, are intended for use by authorized nonprofit organizations. The two blooms are scabiosa, sometimes called pincushion flower because of its resemblance to a pincushion loaded with pins, and cosmos, […]
The Postal Service will observe African American History Month in February. Traditionally, USPS commemorates the occasion with the release of the latest stamp in its Black Heritage series. This year the stamp honors Edmonia Lewis, a 19th-century neoclassical sculptor who left the United States as a young woman to pursue her art in Rome. The […]
February is Ergonomics Awareness Month, a time for employees and managers to learn more about musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) injuries in the workplace and how to prevent them. The injuries affect the muscles, nerves, blood vessels, ligaments and tendons of the musculoskeletal system, as well as the bone structure of the body. Employees who perform jobs […]
Rural Carrier Anthony Salva was delivering mail one day last spring in Cedarburg, WI, when he grew concerned about an older customer whose mail was piling up unusually. Salva alerted his supervisor, who asked authorities to check on the man. A sheriff’s deputy located the customer’s caregiver and they soon found him on the floor […]
The Postal Service has announced the release dates for 12 stamps, along with the cities where they’ll be dedicated: • Title IX, March 3, Washington, DC • Mountain Flora, March 14, Alpine, WY • African Daisy (Global), March 14, Kansas City, MO • Sunflower Bouquet (2 ounce), March 24, Lawrence, KS • Tulips, March 24, […]
The Postal Service wants to remind all workers that it is important to complete or update beneficiary information as soon as possible. This simple task takes just a minute or two and can save a lot of heartache down the line. The Life Changes LiteBlue page, a one-stop shop for updating employee information, makes it […]
The Postal Service has published the latest issue of The Eagle magazine and mailed it to employees’ homes. The quarterly publication, introduced last year, provides insights into important USPS initiatives and reports on the implementation of Delivering for America, the organization’s 10-year plan to achieve financial sustainability. The winter edition’s cover story looks at USPS […]
The Postal Service dedicated the newest stamp in its Lunar New Year series, Year of the Tiger, on Jan. 20 at the Peter Norton Symphony Space in New York. “The Lunar New Year celebration fits squarely within America’s great cultural traditions,” said Ronald A. Stroman, a member of the USPS Board of Governors and one […]
The Postal Service wants employees to remember to properly process items sent through Premium Forwarding Service Commercial (PFSC), which is designed for business customers. PFSC allows commercial customers to temporarily forward mail in bulk from a PO Box or a business street address to a new domestic business address. The mail is sent by Priority Mail […]
Postal Service employees can participate in an upcoming webinar on preparing for retirement. The session, “Retirement 101,” will be held Thursday, Jan. 27, at noon EST. An Aetna representative will conduct the webinar, which will cover how retirement benefits work, including tools and resources to help employees plan changes. Participants must register before the event […]
Want to stay on top of the latest Postal Service news? Link mobile can help. The mobile-friendly version of the Link website offers news reports, feature stories and informational videos, including coverage of Delivering for America, the organization’s new 10-year plan, and the latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic. The site is particularly helpful to […]
Postmaster Xann Rodgers-Mather was recently on duty at the West Liberty, IA, Post Office when she grew concerned about an older customer who wanted to mail a large check via Priority Mail Express. Rodgers-Mather spoke with the woman, who said she’d mailed several such checks to someone she didn’t know. The Postal Service employee urged […]
“He’s not joshing” was a great “Heroes’ Corner” column about Louisville, KY, Letter Carrier Josh Williamson, who helped subdue a man wielding a loaded gun. What a hero! […]
The Postal Service dedicated the latest stamp in its Love series during a ceremony in the historic village of Romeo, MI, on Jan. 14. “The joy I receive from flowers is similar to the joy I feel when I receive mail from a loved one,” Shavon Keys, Sales vice president, said at the event. “The […]
Heather L. Dyer has been named chief information security officer (CISO) and vice president, a role she has filled on an acting basis since November. Dyer is responsible for safeguarding the Postal Service’s digital network and protecting information and technology assets from threats. She also is responsible for any digital security needs that develop with […]
The Postal Service is reminding employees that it is of the utmost importance to protect the sanctity of the mail. When people send and receive mail through USPS, they trust that their mail will be treated with respect. Damaging, delaying, tampering with or destroying mailpieces of any kind violates the sanctity of the mail and […]
Letter Carrier Marcus Merrell was recently delivering mail in Hubbard, OH, when he encountered a life-threatening emergency: A customer’s shed was on fire and flames were spreading to the house on the property. Merrell immediately called 911 and banged on the customer’s door to alert him to the danger. With the Postal Service employee’s help, […]
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield became the new administrator of the USPS Health Benefits Plan on Jan. 1. USPS Health Benefits Plan participants who were enrolled during 2021 and made no changes during open season were automatically transferred to the new plan. Member ID cards were mailed to participants, beginning Jan. 2. To register for online account […]
The latest in the Postal Service’s popular Love series of stamps will be released Jan. 14. The stamp comes in two designs inspired by European folk art and features the word “love” surrounded by digitally illustrated flowers and vines. Each stamp has either a pink or blue background with vibrant accents of complementary colors. The […]
The Postal Service joined more than 2,000 other companies and organizations that exhibited at the 2022 CES in Las Vegas last week. Formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show, CES is one of the largest trade shows in the world. It returned to an in-person format after taking place as a virtual show last year […]
A scholarship to nurture and support new Postal Service leaders is accepting applications. The Centralized Funding for Development Scholarship is designed to financially support nonbargaining employees who seek to enroll in training, individual college courses, degree programs or professional certifications to hone their leadership skills. The scholarship helps pay for tuition and educational expenses incurred […]
Three hundred sixty-three USPS workplaces have qualified for the title of “certified engaged team” — a special status extended to groups that create positive, supportive environments. The recognition is based on responses to the Postal Pulse employee survey, and the celebrated teams represent every function within USPS: large and small delivery units, retail operations, plants […]
The Postal Service released two new stamps Jan. 9. The first, U.S. Flags, is a new Forever stamp that features a trio of Stars and Stripes waving in the wind, a change from the single flag on the current Forever stamp. The stamp was illustrated and designed by Laura Stutzman. Ethel Kessler was the art […]
Rural Carrier William Goddard was recently delivering mail in Martins Ferry, OH, when he saw a car swerve on a four-lane highway to avoid hitting a 5-year-old boy darting in and out of traffic. Goddard immediately stopped and waved at an oncoming truck to alert the driver to the presence of the child, who was […]
Rural carriers like Steve Slinkard — who rendered aid to an injured customer who had been trying to get someone’s attention for nearly an hour — are the best. Because they deliver in remote areas, rural carriers are often the first people to help during emergencies. […]
The Postal Service and the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association have reached a tentative negotiated agreement on a 36-month contract. Upon ratification by the union’s membership, a process that will take several weeks, the agreement will run through May 20, 2024. “This agreement is economically responsible, fair to our employees and serves the best interests […]
Postal Service employees can participate in “It’s Go Time,” a webinar on lifestyle changes that can help reduce the risk of colon cancer, breast cancer and cervical cancer. A representative from GEHA, a not-for-profit provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the session, which will be held Monday, Jan. 10, at noon EST. […]
The Postal Service is reminding employees about a matter that could affect their state tax bill. Employees who opted to telework in a different state than their assigned duty station because of the coronavirus pandemic could be subject to different tax requirements this year. These employees should contact a qualified tax professional when filing their […]