“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. What is the suggested retail price for the new USPS delivery vehicle ride-on toy for kids? a) $269 b) $279 c) $289 d) $299 2. True or false: USPS employees who […]
The Postal Service will soon move eTravel from eAccess to ARIS, the organization’s new platform for accessing USPS digital resources. Requests for access to eTravel will no longer be accepted through eAccess after Tuesday, July 20, at 9 a.m. EDT. Beginning Monday, July 26, at 9 a.m. EDT, employees can make new requests for eTravel […]
The Postal Service dedicated its Tap Dance stamps July 10 during a ceremony in New York City’s famed Times Square. “Today, we are celebrating the American art form of tap dance with these vibrant stamps in the heart of Times Square as the Postal Service recognizes one of our nation’s greatest contributions to the world […]
The Postal Service wants employees to know that when a suspicious cybersecurity incident occurs, time is of the essence. Cybersecurity incidents — which include phishing emails, hacked devices and lost or stolen equipment — compromise USPS information resources. Before the situation spirals out of control, the CyberSafe at USPS team advises employees to do the […]
The Postal Service will release Mystery Message, new stamps designed to put customers’ sleuthing skills to the test, on July 14. The 20-stamp pane features bright colors and interesting shapes that spell out a difficult-to-discern message. While the colorful patterns on the stamps appear seemingly random, they were carefully placed to spell out a message […]
Postal Service employees can participate in an upcoming webinar to learn about the anatomy of the hand and arm, including information about carpal tunnel syndrome and its causes, prevention and treatment. The session, “Ergonomics for a Healthier You,” will be held Tuesday, July 20, at noon EDT. Representatives from Blue Cross Blue Shield and the […]
Geese used to congregate around the Cincinnati Network Distribution Center the way crows congregated around Tippi Hedren in “The Birds.” Besides dive-bombing workers entering or exiting, the geese were leaving calling cards everywhere, requiring 200-plus hours of pressure-washing at a cost of more than $10,000 a year in overtime and chemical repellents. John Pittl, a […]
Wallkill, NY, Rural Carrier Austin Heller was recently delivering mail when he witnessed a collision that left a vehicle in flames. While 911 was called, Heller — who is also a volunteer firefighter — stopped and rushed to aid the victims in the car on fire. The Postal Service employee rescued two children buckled in […]
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. According to research, how much water should you drink every 20 minutes to protect yourself in hot weather? a) 4 ounces b) 6 ounces c) 8 ounces d) 10 ounces 2. […]
The Postal Service has launched Ask Ben, an automated bot that can help employees troubleshoot issues with USPS-issued devices and online accounts. Named after Benjamin Franklin, the first Postmaster General, Ask Ben appears as a purple-colored chat bubble in the bottom right corner of the IT Self Help welcome page. When employees click on the […]
Gene Robbins loves being on the road. “You’re on your own most of the time and need to make decisions on your own,” he said. Robbins, who works out of Madison, is one of several Wisconsin-based USPS tractor-trailer operators (TTOs). TTOs drive 18-wheel, semitractor-trailers and other trucks to haul mail, equipment and other materials between […]
Letter Carrier Cory Chapman was recently making deliveries in a Buffalo, NY, neighborhood when a customer yelled for help at her residence. Chapman rushed to aid the woman, who was going into diabetic shock and quickly weakening. She asked him to get a neighbor across the street, which the Postal Service employee promptly did, and […]
I remember the time in history highlighted in “Golden eagle,” the article about how the modern Postal Service was born. We had integrity and pride. We were committed to serving the public. We also wanted to receive a fair wage. […]
The Postal Service will mark its 50th anniversary as an independent agency on July 1. The organization traces its origins to 1775, when the Second Continental Congress appointed Benjamin Franklin Postmaster General of the United Colonies, predecessor to the United States. In the 19th century, the Post Office became an executive department, then transitioned to […]
Postal Service employees can participate in an upcoming webinar to learn how to use mindfulness to curb emotional eating. The session, “Managing Stress Eating,” will be held Thursday, July 8, at noon EDT. Emily Massi, a nutritionist for the Giant supermarket chain, will conduct the webinar and help participants distinguish between hunger and coping with […]
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. Where will Oshkosh Defense build the Postal Service’s next-generation delivery vehicles? a) Daleville, AL b) Oshkosh, WI c) Quantico, VA d) Spartanburg, SC 2. What was Chief Retail and Delivery Officer […]
The Postal Service is reemphasizing the importance of good work attendance in a new informational campaign. The campaign centers on this message: While it is vitally important for employees to stay home when they are ill, it is equally important — for the organization’s success — to have employees report on time for their assigned […]
The Postal Service is reminding employees about recent changes to the Federal Flexible Spending Account program that have created new options for participants. The program, also known as FSAFEDS, allows employees to make pretax payroll contributions to cover their family’s health, dental, vision and day care expenses, saving approximately 30 percent on out-of-pocket costs. Recently […]
The Postal Service wants employees to protect themselves from heat-related illnesses as summertime temperatures start to heat up. You should hydrate before, during and after work, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Research shows you should drink at least 8 ounces of water every 20 minutes. On warm days, wear light-colored, loose-fitting and breathable clothing […]
Letter Carrier Darin Chew was recently delivering mail in a Sun City, AZ, neighborhood when he heard a customer screaming for help outside her home. Chew rushed to check on the woman, who had just called 911 after finding her husband collapsed in their driveway while putting air in the tires of their car before […]
USPS has steadily improved its service performance in recent months, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy reports in his latest all-employee video message. The organization is achieving close to or better than 90 percent on-time delivery in First-Class Mail and Marketing Mail, and greater than 90 percent for first-class packages and Priority Mail. “This is the result […]
School is out and summer camp is in for many children, which means families will soon find themselves brushing up on the art of letter writing. Because a major attraction of sleepaway camp is the opportunity to power down from electronics and screen time, the U.S. Mail will be the main method many campers use […]
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. Which Florida city hosted the dedication of Emilio Sanchez stamps? a) Jacksonville b) Miami c) Orlando d) Tampa 2. Which children’s book features an illustration of Brooklyn, NY, Letter Carrier Maricruz […]
I absolutely loved “Attitude of gratitude,” the article about Brian Floca, the author who wrote a children’s book about USPS employees and other essential workers. […]
The Postal Service dedicated its Sun Science stamps June 18 during a ceremony that celebrated the ongoing exploration of Earth’s nearest star. “We hope these amazing stamps will help generate the same sense of wonder and curiosity about our star that inspired our ancestors and the scientists at NASA to want to better understand the […]
USPS wants Post Offices to ensure they have an adequate supply of burial flags on hand for customers who request them. Through the organization’s Burial Flag Program, all retail Post Offices serve as a burial flag repository. Employees must use the eBuyPlus system to order U.S. flags for the program. Flags will be shipped from […]
USPS has presented its Supplier Performance Awards to 13 firms that have collaborative business relationships with the organization. The annual awards — announced May 25 during a virtual ceremony — honor suppliers that contribute to the Postal Service’s positive bottom-line savings, increased revenue or performance results. Award recipients were recognized in four categories: • Supplier […]
Postal Service employees can participate in an upcoming webinar to learn techniques that combine physical exercise with the stress-reducing benefits of meditation. The session, “Walking Meditation,” will be held on Wednesday, June 23, at noon EDT. GEHA, a not-for-profit provider of health plans for federal employees, will conduct the webinar and discuss focusing on the […]
Archer, IA, Retail Associate Richard Ludeke was off duty on a spring day two years ago when catastrophe struck: He and his wife, Miriam, were traveling in their vehicle on Iowa Highway 60 in Carnes when they witnessed a collision that left a 21-year-old motorist, Mindi Wikstrom, fighting for her life in a ditch. The […]
The Postal Service will celebrate the massive, radiant star that sits at the center of our solar system with the June 18 release of the Sun Science stamps. The only star that humans can observe in detail, the sun is a vital source of information about the universe. The Forever stamps will feature 10 stunning […]