The Postal Service has announced dates for stamp releases through mid-July, along with the cities where they will be dedicated: Espresso Drinks: Friday, April 9, Seattle Heritage Breeds: Monday, May 17, Mount Vernon, VA Mallard (stamped card): Tuesday, June 1, Fargo, ND Go for Broke: Japanese American Soldiers of WWII: Thursday, June 3, Los Angeles […]
The Postal Service is reminding employees to not delay pursuing access to COVID-19 vaccines if they want to be vaccinated. The organization’s goal is for everyone to be able to get a COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible, if they choose to do so. The supply of vaccines in the United States is limited, but […]
Joshua Detlef was delivering mail on a blustery day last year in a Depew, NY, neighborhood when he saw smoke billowing up from a nearby block. Detlef rushed to the scene and saw that a customer’s garage was on fire. A neighbor was calling 911 and stood near the home’s front door, yelling to alert […]
I can’t wait for the new “Star Wars”-inspired stamps to be released — and I’m definitely looking forward to the virtual dedication ceremony on social media. I hope to see Chewbacca there. […]
President Joe Biden has ordered U.S. flags flown at half-staff to honor the victims of the recent mass shooting in the Atlanta metro area. Flags should be flown at half-staff until Monday, March 22, at sunset. To fly the flag at half-staff, hoist the flag to the peak for an instant and then lower it […]
“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 title of rock musician Kevin Morby’s song about a mother and daughter who rely on USPS to stay connected? a) “First-Class Mail” b) “Sundowner” c) “U.S. Mail” d) […]
The Postal Service wants managers and supervisors to help protect the USPS network by adhering to user access management procedures. Protecting the network includes using eAccess to approve, deny, suspend or terminate employees’ and contractors’ access to postal applications and programs. Additionally, managers, supervisors and functional system coordinators should follow the principle of least privileges […]
The managers of the Postal Service’s newly configured districts were named last week. The districts, part of Retail and Delivery Operations, focus on the acceptance and delivery of mail and packages. Under a plan announced this month, the 67 districts will be consolidated into 50. The new territories will align closely to state borders and […]
“U.S. male,” the article about indie rocker Kevin Morby’s ode to the Postal Service, was awe inspiring. As I near retirement, heartfelt stories like this remind me that we are a great organization. […]
Postal Service employees can participate in an upcoming webinar on long-term care insurance and retirement planning. The session, “FLTCIP 3.0 — A Secure Future Begins With the Choices You Make Today,” will be held Thursday, March 18, at 2 p.m. EDT. The administrators of the Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) will conduct the webinar, […]
The Postal Inspection Service was honored last week with two awards — including one of only four Hero awards — for its work in the latest Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Inspector in Charge Carroll Harris III was named a Hero of the Year by the CFC’s National Capital Area for leading the Inspection Service’s efforts, […]
President Joe Biden has announced his intention to nominate three individuals to the Postal Service Board of Governors: • Anton Hajjar, former general counsel of the American Postal Workers Union; • Amber McReynolds, chief executive officer of the National Vote at Home Institute; and • Ron Stroman, former Deputy Postmaster General. The U.S. Senate must […]
The Postal Service wants all ACE computer users to remember that the deadline for internet access approval is Friday, March 19. To help protect the organization from cyberthreats, internet access is now approved in eAccess based on a multilevel structure for all USPS-issued desktops, laptops and tablets, as well as smartphones (when the phones connect […]
Austin, TX, Automotive Technician Barry Smith was off duty one day recently when he made a surprising discovery during a shopping trip: He found an endorsed $2,400 U.S. government check on the floor at a busy home improvement retailer. When he finished his shopping, Smith drove to the addressees’ residence to return the payment. The […]
I love, love, love the look of the new “Star Wars”-inspired stamps. […]
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testified before the U.S. House Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee on March 11. The subcommittee is part of the House Committee on Appropriations. The USPS Newsroom website has DeJoy’s full written testimony. […]
Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 14, at 2 a.m. In areas where the change is observed, people will “spring forward” and set their clocks ahead one hour Saturday, March 13, at bedtime. Clocks will turn back Sunday, Nov. 7, at 2 a.m. […]
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. True or false: Taking advantage of the direct deposit option can help Postal Service avoid paycheck delivery delays caused by bad weather and other factors. a) True b) False 2. Fill […]
The “Heroes’ Corner” articles are so inspiring. They demonstrate the immense value our postal carriers bring to the lives of Americans every day. I never knew these heroic events were happening until now. […]
The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) membership has ratified a new 44-month labor contract with the Postal Service. The contract covers approximately 206,000 employees represented by the union. Highlights of the agreement include annual general wage increases, a reduction in the employer share of health premiums, increased flexibility to use noncareer city carrier assistant […]
It might just be the hippest USPS homage yet: “U.S. Mail,” a single by indie rock musician Kevin Morby. The 32-year-old singer-songwriter released the standalone track in the fall as a follow-up to his latest album, “Sundowner.” Morby, who has weathered the coronavirus pandemic from his home in Kansas City, KS, hoped to include “U.S. […]
Central Area Vice President Krista Finazzo was named to a special assignment for Chief Retail and Delivery Officer Kristin Seaver, beginning March 1. In her new role, Finazzo will focus on retail and delivery strategic initiatives, particularly those related to new Postal Service employees. Elvin Mercado will serve as Central Area’s acting vice president while […]
USPS is reminding employees to recycle depleted batteries instead of putting them in the trash. For example, Mobile Delivery Devices and other scanners use batteries that contain hazardous components. Employees must follow standard recycling procedures to properly discard batteries, in accordance with the Postal Service’s sustainability objectives. Depleted batteries can be recycled through Cleanlites Recycling […]
The Postal Service will float the eighth stamp in its butterfly series, Colorado Hairstreak, on March 9. Colorado’s state insect lives, feeds and reproduces on the scrub oaks of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. A hairstreak may spend its entire life cycle within a few yards of its birth. The 75-cent stamps in […]
Letter Carrier Dave Stephenson was recently delivering mail in a Monmouth, IL, neighborhood when he smelled the odor of leaking gas at a multifamily residence. Stephenson immediately called 911 and alerted occupants to the danger until firefighters arrived and completed the evacuation. Twin sisters, their roommate and her 3-year-old daughter were at home in one […]
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. When are the Postal Service’s next-generation delivery vehicles expected to appear on carrier routes? a) 2021 b) 2022 c) 2023 d) 2024 2. True or false: The Postal Service’s flex-fuel vehicles […]
In order to comply with federal requirements, Postal Service facility managers must complete and display a work-related injuries and illness form for calendar year 2020. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires USPS facilities to complete OSHA Form 300A, Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, in accordance with the Employee and Labor Relations […]
Amanda Rose is enjoying ridiculously big success — with a little help from the Postal Service. Rose is the author of “Half My Size With the Ridiculously Big Salad,” a weight-loss book that has become a sensation online, where Rose also operates Eat Like a Bear!, a companion website and Facebook group with 85,000 members. […]
March is National Kidney Month, a time to learn more about the pair of organs known as the body’s “chemical factories.” The kidneys filter waste, keep bones healthy and perform essential functions that control blood pressure and red blood cell production. One in three U.S. adults is at risk for kidney disease, which occurs when […]
Are you a USPS bargaining unit employee who knows someone at work who always has a positive attitude? Someone who is involved, committed and enthusiastic? Someone who always goes the extra mile? If so, the Postal Service wants to hear from you. The organization is seeking nominations for Engagement Most Valuable Player, one of several […]