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 […]
National Consumer Protection Week (Feb. 28-March 6) is underway, and this year, the Postal Inspection Service is spreading the word about money mules. Money mules are people who receive and transfer money that has been fraudulently obtained. Some mules are willing recruits, while others become unwitting accomplices without realizing their actions are supporting illegal activity. […]
The Postal Service has a message for employees who don’t use direct deposit to receive their paycheck: You might want to reconsider your choice. Taking advantage of the direct deposit option can help you avoid potential delivery delays caused by bad weather and other factors. If you currently receive hard copy paychecks, switching to direct […]
I love the Mahogany greeting cards highlighted in the “Uplifted and empowered” article. I received my free pack of cards yesterday. I’m glad the Postal Service is being more inclusive with its selection of greeting cards. […]
Letter Carrier David Schickler was delivering mail one afternoon last spring in a Brockport, NY, neighborhood when a crisis interrupted his routine: He spotted a fire at the rear of an apartment house on Main Street. Schickler immediately called 911 and safely entered the building to knock on doors and make residents aware of the […]
When Omar Mohammed worked as a letter carrier, he avoided carrying his satchel on the same shoulder. “I would switch it from left to right, to balance out my shoulders,” he said. By making these and other small adjustments, Mohammed — who now works as a business development specialist for Connecticut Valley District — avoided […]
The Postal Service has surplus quantities of hand sanitizer — widely used to prevent transmission of the coronavirus — available to ship to facilities for employees’ use. Supply Management has temporarily removed internal catalog quantity limitations and streamlined the ordering of this product. Facilities can order cases of 8-ounce Purell Gel Instant Pump or 16-ounce […]
“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 the Postal Service’s new heat safety materials, which is considered the most severe heat-related illness? a) Heat exhaustion b) Heat stroke c) Heat cramps d) Heat rash 2. Fill […]
You have a few more days to submit nominations for the annual Engagement Leader of the Year Awards. The awards honor leaders who are involved, enthusiastic and committed to improving their workplace environments. Leaders — such as Postmasters, supervisors and managers — will be recognized at all levels of the organization, culminating with national honorees. […]
These charmers are ready for their close-up. Garden Beauty, stamps that feature up-close-and-personal photos of 10 flowers in glorious bloom, will be released by the Postal Service on Feb. 23. The featured flowers are an allium; a dahlia; a sacred lotus; an American lotus; an Asiatic lily; a flowering dogwood; two tulips, one pink and […]
The Postal Service is reminding its employees who drive for the organization that flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) are required by law to operate on alternative fuel rather than gasoline. Almost all FFVs in the postal fleet are E85s. How do you know if you’re driving one? • Check the gas cap. Most alternative-fuel vehicles have yellow […]
A Postal Service employee was one of the most valuable players at this year’s Super Bowl. Richard Henderson, a Canton, OH, letter carrier and 22-year USPS employee, was featured in a video tribute to workers who provide essential services during the coronavirus pandemic. “I was happy to be able to take part and show the […]
Letter Carrier Julio Dominguez was making deliveries one day last spring at an apartment complex in San Antonio when he spotted something alarming: An unconscious woman was lying in the fetal position in the middle of a street. Dominguez hurriedly checked on her, and as she started to come to, he noticed she had a […]
Dallas Mavericks owner and “Shark Tank” regular Mark Cuban credits youthful stamp collecting with helping him to better understand the wilder corners of today’s digital market. Cuban explained in a recent blog post that, as a teen, he noticed that a certain stamp might be sold by multiple vendors at the same philatelic show for […]
Starting Feb. 19, the Postal Service will begin blocking all emails that contain credit or debit card data sent to external recipients, to further protect customer and employee information from potential cyberthreats. This will include emails with #sensitive# in the subject line. Postal Inspection Service emails containing credit and debit card data for investigatory purposes […]
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. Fill in the blank: The Postal Service’s total revenue increased (blank) during the three-month period that ended Dec. 31 compared with the same period one year earlier. a) 5.3 percent b) […]
Rural Carrier Robyn Blanton was on duty in Tuscola, IL, one day last spring when she and the local Postmaster grew concerned about a reliable colleague who had not reported for work as scheduled. Following unsuccessful attempts to make contact by phone, Blanton volunteered to go to her co-worker’s home. There she found that her […]
West Seneca, NY, Letter Carrier Peter Farrell did a great job rescuing a distressed, injured woman from an armed man. […]
The Postal Service dedicated its Chien-Shiung Wu stamp Feb. 11, honoring a one of the most influential nuclear physicists of the 20th century and a determined advocate for women in science. The virtual ceremony, which was streamed on the USPS Facebook and Twitter pages, occurred on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. “It is […]
Inside Blue, the latest #PostalProud initiative, features employees praising the contributions of their colleagues. One of the subjects is Perry, IA, Postmaster Janelle Hall, who received a shout-out for her creative problem-solving. During the holidays, when Hall encountered a retailer’s package that didn’t have a name or address, she put her detective skills to work […]
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. Fill in the blank: Denzel Washington directed, produced and starred in a film adaptation of (blank), a play by this year’s Black Heritage stamp subject, August Wilson. a) “Fences” b) “Ma […]
I loved “Out of the blue,” the article that noted a woman was appointed Postmaster of Laird, CO, in 1907. It just proves how forward thinking and progressive our postal system was in its hiring practices back then. […]
Postal Service facilities should fly the U.S. flag at half-staff to honor Ron Wright, a U.S. representative from Texas who died Feb. 7 after testing positive for the coronavirus. Flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset Feb. 9. To fly the flag at half-staff, hoist the flag to the peak for an instant and […]
Postmasters, managers and customer services supervisors will soon receive a Business Connect kit that offers strategies for promoting USPS products and services to small businesses. The U.S. Small Business Administration usually celebrates the first week of May as National Small Business week, and Post Offices around the nation hold Grow Your Business Day events throughout […]
If your body aches after a day at the office or in a plant, you need to become familiar with ergonomics. Ergonomics refers to the study of workers, their jobs and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), which result from jobs that involve repetitive motion or sitting for long periods. MSDs can result in hand, wrist or neck […]
The Postal Service is reminding employees that misusing USPS property violates the standards of ethical conduct for employees of the executive branch, which applies to postal employees. Misuse occurs when employees use USPS property in an unintended and inappropriate manner. Here are some examples: • Postal-issued cellphones. Don’t use them to complete work for a […]
Hannie and Michael Clark are living — and writing — a love story. The Pleasant Grove, UT, couple operate The Flower Letters, a mail-based subscription service that uses letters and postcards to chronicle a fictional World War II-era romance. Hannie, an author, writes, designs and illustrates the content, while Michael, an entrepreneur, handles the business […]
Menomonee Falls, WI, Rural Carrier Joshua Kannegiesser was making deliveries one day last spring in a neighboring village, Lannon, when he came upon a customer in distress. The woman, who is 69 and has knee problems, had fallen while gardening, and she was exhausted and aching after trying unsuccessfully to stand up. The customer asked […]
Using the Postal Service’s fleet of delivery vehicles to collect geospatial data is an awesome idea. It could provide a more accurate view of roads and neighborhoods. […]
The Postal Service 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, assaults and potential violence at all USPS locations. These teams are located at district and area […]