Veterans Day may occupy a single spot on the calendar each year, but it was practically a weeklong commemoration in Link. We explored the origins of the annual holiday and shared news about special certificates and a video USPS released to salute employees who served in the military. We also warned about fake websites that […]
Rural Carrier Pam Lavalley was delivering mail in Gilbertsville, KY, recently when she saw an older woman lying on the ground outside. The customer had been trying to walk to an outdoor freezer to get a roast to make for supper, but lost her footing. She fell onto the concrete driveway, cracking her knee and […]
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar on this year’s open season benefits enrollment period. The session, “Open Season 101,” will be held Saturday, Nov. 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. Eastern. The presentation will include information on 2025 benefits changes, including the Postal Service Health Benefits Program and the Postal Service Health […]
The Postal Inspection Service will kick off its “Don’t Get Snowed by Holiday Scams” campaign on Thursday, Nov. 7. The agency is encouraging employees and customers to: • Avoid fake postage websites. Letters and packages with counterfeit postage will be returned to their senders. Legal postage can only be purchased at Post Offices or from […]
Veterans Day, a national holiday that honors people who have served in the armed forces, is Monday, Nov. 11. The holiday originated as Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919, marking the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a […]
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, Nov. 14, 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 […]
The Postal Service’s new holiday TV ad began airing Nov. 6. The 30-second commercial, titled “The Holiday Ride,” shows employees accepting packages in a Post Office, charging up new electric delivery vehicles and delivering a USPS Ground Advantage package. “Over 600,000 USPS employees working in sync to ensure everything sent on its holiday ride ends […]
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A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.38 percent during the week ending Nov. 1, down 0.24 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Nov. 6. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.72 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 97.2 percent rating. Among the […]
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Link turned its attention last week to open season, which begins Monday, Nov. 11. We let you know about upcoming “Open Season 101” webinars, which will explore the new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program and the new PSHB enrollment platform, among other topics. We told you about a virtual benefits fair that will be […]
City Carrier Assistant Skyler Wilburg was in the parking lot of the Albertson, NY, Post Office recently when a customer pulled up in an SUV. The customer got out of her vehicle with the intent of handing her letters to Wilburg, but tripped. The vehicle then started to roll away because it hadn’t been properly […]
USPS Hazmat Awareness Month — an annual campaign that focuses on efforts to safely identify, handle and deliver mailable hazardous materials — begins Friday, Nov. 1. The organization is reminding all employees to always examine packages for hazmat markings and to ask customers if a parcel contains anything potentially hazardous — including metallic mercury and […]
With the Southeast United States still reeling from recent major storms, the Postal Service is urging employees to verify or update their personal and emergency contact information on file with USPS. This information is vital because it enables the organization to contact you or your loved ones when a hurricane or other natural disaster strikes. […]
My name is Brett Swanson and I’ve been a letter carrier in Mystic, CT, for 30 years. I also create my own line of comic books. I’ve always loved drawing, and from a young age, I wanted to be a comic book artist. I went to school for cartoon graphics in the late 1980s. I […]
A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.4 percent during the week ending Oct. 25, down 0.22 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Oct. 30. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.69 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 97.11 percent rating. Among the […]
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The Postal Service is now offering a training course for employees on how to handle USPS Operation Santa letters and packages. The video-based course, USPS Operation Santa Compliance Training, is geared toward employees in retail and customer service positions but is open to all employees. The course will explain what the USPS Operation Santa program […]
The Postal Employees’ Relief Fund and the USPS Employee Assistance Program are available to aid workers affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Helene recently caused destruction in parts of Florida, North Carolina and Tennessee, while Milton devastated the west coast and central part of Florida. The relief fund, also known as PERF, isn’t an […]
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In its latest episode, the “Mailin’ It!” podcast looks at the innovative ways the Postal Service is helping businesses integrate technology, including augmented reality and artificial intelligence. Margaret Pepe, the organization’s product solutions executive director, is the guest. The 27-minute episode is available on Link and other postal websites, as well as most podcast platforms. […]
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, Oct. 31, 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 […]
A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.36 percent during the week ending Oct. 18, down 0.3 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Oct. 23. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.75 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 96.85 percent rating. Among the […]
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Last week, Link covered the Postal Service’s preparations for this year’s holiday season. As we reported, the organization is ready to deliver exceptional service, thanks to the substantial progress USPS has made under the Delivering for America plan. “The Postal Service’s historic transformation — made possible by our Delivering for America plan — has allowed […]
Letter Carrier Keith Minchillo was delivering mail to a residence in Woonsocket, RI, recently when he heard a baby crying in distress. He followed the shrieking sound and found the infant face down on the ground. It appeared that the baby had fallen 10 feet from an open window. After not being able to locate […]
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The Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers have reached a tentative negotiated agreement. Upon ratification by the union’s membership, which will take several weeks, the agreement will run through Nov. 7, 2026. “This is a fair and responsible agreement that serves the best interest of our employees, our customers and the future […]
USPS is ready to deliver exceptional service during the 2024 holiday rush, thanks to the substantial progress the organization has made under the Delivering for America plan — a $40 billion investment aimed at revitalizing the national postal network. Throughout 2024, USPS has worked toward the objectives of the 10-year plan. By harnessing the power […]
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In its latest episode, the “Mailin’ It!” podcast talks with Natalie Reda, a retired postal inspector. Reda discusses the case of Laura Kowal, a 57-year-old woman from Illinois who was scammed out of $1.5 million through an online relationship, which may have played a part in her mysterious death. The 31-minute episode is available on […]
A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.31 percent during the week ending Oct. 11, down 0.05 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Oct. 16. Atlantic led the four areas with a rating of 97.67 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 96.78 percent rating. Among the […]
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The Postal Service wants employees to learn more about the Hatch Act as the election approaches. The Hatch Act is a federal law that governs the political activity of all federal government employees, including USPS employees. Under the Hatch Act, these employees are prohibited from engaging in partisan political activity while on duty, while wearing […]
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USPS employees may participate in an upcoming virtual seminar on the new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program. The session will be held Tuesday, Oct. 22, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. PSHB — which takes effect in 2025 — is a new, separate program within the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and will be […]
Last week, Link covered a special dedication ceremony for the new Thank You, Healthcare Community stamp. The stamp honors those workers who dedicate their lives to our health, safety and well-being — often at great personal risk. “The Thank You Healthcare Community stamp is special — it recognizes the tremendous work by all health workers […]
Letter Carrier Jeremy King was assisting a co-worker recently with deliveries on her White Plains, NY, route, but he ended up helping in more ways than one. King was in his vehicle when he saw a customer attempt to introduce a dog to Letter Carrier Amy Fowler, who was loading her vehicle. The dog suddenly […]
The Postal Service will release its Winter Whimsy stamps on Thursday, Oct. 10. The block of four stamps celebrates the magic of the winter season with white, lacy, symmetrical graphic forms inspired by snowflakes. The digitally rendered designs are reminiscent of paper snowflakes — the popular seasonal craft of cutting folded paper to create delicate, […]