Washington’s Birthday, also known as Presidents Day, will be observed Monday, Feb. 17. The annual observance began in the early 19th century. After George Washington’s death in 1799, his birthday — Feb. 22 — was celebrated informally across the young nation. In 1879, Congress declared Feb. 22 a federal holiday. A 1968 law moved the […]
A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.13 percent during the week ending Feb. 7, down 0.37 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Feb. 12. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.61 percent, while Central ranked last with a 96.62 percent rating. Among the […]
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The Postal Service has released a video that takes viewers behind the scenes of the new TV ad promoting USPS Ground Advantage. Several executives offer insight into the purpose of the commercial, titled “Stay in the Know.” The three-minute clip also includes comments from postal employees who appear in the ad. […]
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Mr. ZIP has a new animated series on YouTube that aims to teach young audiences about the Postal Service. “Mail with Mr. ZIP” debuted Feb. 8. New episodes will be released Saturdays on the new Mr. ZIP YouTube channel. The series is produced by Moonbug Entertainment, the children’s media company behind YouTube’s popular Blippi and […]
Allen Toussaint, the 48th honoree in the Postal Service’s Black Heritage stamp series, took center stage in Link last week. We told you about the stamp dedication ceremony in Toussaint’s hometown of New Orleans, a lively event that featured Irma Thomas and Elvis Costello, two of the many singers and musicians with whom he collaborated […]
Letter Carrier Lisa Hansen was delivering mail in Lakeside Park, KY, recently when she noticed out of the corner of her eye an older man lying on the side of the road. She turned around and went back for a closer look as the customer tried to get to his feet. The man, who lived […]
The Postal Service has released Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s remarks at the USPS Board of Governors’ Feb. 6 meeting. The topics include the recent peak season, operational improvements and the organization’s new strategic approach to working with package consolidators. The message is available on the USPS Newsroom website. […]
The Postal Service has announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2024). Here are some highlights: • Revenue. Total operating revenue was $22.5 billion, an increase of 4.1 percent compared with the same quarter during the previous fiscal year. First-Class Mail revenue increased 4.2 percent, while Marketing […]
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Robberies of letter carriers have dropped 27 percent and there have been more than 2,400 arrests since the expansion of the Project Safe Delivery crime initiative in 2023, USPS and the Postal Inspection Service announced last month. Representatives from both USPS and the Inspection Service are leading a series of news briefings across the nation […]
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My name is Tarsem Dayal and I am an information technology client support specialist. I’ve worked at USPS headquarters in Washington, DC, for 27 years. My background is in finance, but computers were always an interest of mine. While I worked at a bank, I was always helping people with their computer issues, but I […]
Automatic upload of W-2 form information to TurboTax and H&R Block for tax year 2024 is unavailable to Postal Service employees. Employees can use PostalEASE to view, print or request duplicate W-2 forms. To access PostalEASE, employees must log into LiteBlue. […]
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A new Postal Service video spotlights New Orleans composer and musician Allen Toussaint, the 48th honoree in the organization’s Black Heritage stamp series. The four-minute video features comments from the genre-spanning virtuoso’s son and daughter, Reginald Toussaint and Alison Toussaint-LeBeaux, and two members of the Allen Toussaint Band, Herman LeBeaux Jr. and Ken “Afro” Williams. […]
A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 96.92 percent during the week ending Jan. 31, down 0.4 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Feb. 5. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.52 percent, while Central ranked last with a 96.27 percent rating. Among the […]
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February is American Heart Month, and the USPS Benefits and Wellness team is encouraging employees to focus on cardiovascular health. Heart disease is largely preventable, yet it is the leading cause of death in the United States. One person dies from heart disease every 33 seconds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Members of the National Association of Letter Carriers failed to ratify the tentative agreement with the Postal Service reached in October 2024. The union and the Postal Service have agreed to reopen negotiations for a period of 15 days. The parties will continue to follow the current agreement until a new contract is reached either […]
Maine has more than 400 Post Offices — and Al D’Andrea and Margit Ahlin have been to each one. The married couple’s trek began in 2010 after USPS released a stamp honoring artist Winslow Homer. The Maine residents, who are stamp and postmark collectors, were near Prouts Neck, a coastal peninsula in Scarborough, where Homer […]
A Postal Service district is making sure employees have the knowledge and materials to stay safe during cold weather. Michigan 1 has set up winter safety workstations at its Post Offices to provide employees with tips on dressing, walking and driving. Some stations also offer ice scrapers and bags of salt, while others provide coffee, […]
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. The Love (2025) stamp, based on an untitled work by artist Keith Haring, is part of a series dating back to what year? a) 1973 b) 1981 c) 1990 d) 1996 […]
The latest Delivering for America postcard was recently mailed to employees’ homes. The card focuses on the introduction of new delivery vehicles, both electric and gas-powered ones, as part of the Postal Service’s fleet modernization program. The five-year, $9.6 billion effort — which includes acquiring 106,000 new vehicles, with 66,000 battery-electric models in the mix […]
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Joseph Bruce has been named human resources vice president for the Postal Service, a role he has filled on an acting basis since September. Bruce began his USPS career in 1996 as a paralegal. He then moved into several human resources positions, including corporate personnel management manager; national diversity initiatives manager; equal employment opportunity (EEO) field […]
My name is Dillon Holiday and I’m a mail handler in Manasota, FL. Outside of the Postal Service, I’m a mixed martial arts fighter. I played football in high school and college, but after my second torn ACL, I thought, “Ah, I just can’t do this anymore.” I came home from college to get surgery […]
The Postal Service will release its latest Black Heritage stamp, honoring musician Allen Toussaint, on Thursday, Jan. 30. The 48th honoree in the series, Toussaint (1938-2015) was a virtuoso pianist, singer, songwriter, composer, arranger and producer. He helped shape the unique sound of New Orleans music and played a pivotal role in sharing it with […]
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A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 96.65 percent during the week ending Jan. 24, down 0.82 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Jan. 29. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.47 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 96.21 percent rating. Among the […]
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Pete Routsolias has been named logistics senior vice president for the Postal Service, a role he has filled on an acting basis since June. Routsolias joined USPS in 2020 as transportation strategy vice president. Previously, Routsolias served as transportation senior vice president for Ashley Distribution Services; transportation vice president for Univar Solutions; and transportation and […]
Postal Service facilities that store certain quantities of hazardous chemicals must complete and submit the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Tier II form by March 1 each year. Reporting requirements apply to any location that stores threshold quantities of EPCRA-regulated chemicals, such as sulfuric acid in lead-acid and gel cell batteries, gasoline, diesel […]
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Last week, Link brought you stories of conscientious, consistent and colorful Postal Service employees who contribute to their communities. Letter Carrier Jeremy Burnett was delivering mail at an apartment building in Wichita, KS, when he heard a cry for help and investigated its source. He saw a door ajar and a woman on the floor. […]
The Postal Service will offer a virtual job fair for supervisory positions on Sunday, Feb. 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. Eastern. The fair will address the supervisory role, including responsibilities, potential career paths and how to find and apply for positions. Sign language interpreters and closed captioning will be available, and after the fair, […]
Letter Carrier Jeremy Burnett was delivering mail at an apartment complex in Wichita, KS, recently when he heard someone yelling for help. He searched the three-story building until he came to a door that was partially opened, allowing him to see that an older woman was lying on the floor. The Postal Service employee called […]
The Postal Service dedicated the latest stamp in its Love series at the Kutztown, PA, Post Office on Jan. 17. The Love (2025) stamp features two faceless moving figures reaching toward a red heart. It is from an untitled 1985 work by artist Keith Haring (1958-1990), who was raised in Kutztown. The image allows the […]
Postal Bulletin’s latest edition, published Jan. 23, offers advice on dealing with snow, ice and cold temperatures. Updates to the organization’s policies, procedures and forms are also included. Employees can go to usps.com to read and download the latest Postal Bulletin, along with past issues. […]
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