USPS and the American Postal Workers Union (APWU, AFL-CIO) have agreed to extend contract negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement. Although the contract with the APWU expired on Sept. 20, the Postal Service and the union mutually agreed to extend negotiations. The APWU represents more than 200,000 employees nationwide. […]
The Postal Service will release its latest Hanukkah stamp on Thursday, Sept. 19. The stamp features an image of a hanukkiah, the nine-branch candelabra used during the holiday. Antonio Alcalá, the stamp’s art director and designer, created the ink drawing using irregular lines to suggest a more human presence. He completed the image by digitally […]
The Postal Service is reminding employees and contractors to adhere to cybersecurity best practices to protect the USPS network. Employees and contractors with ACE computers should always: • Lock their computers before stepping away by pressing the Windows and L keys or by pressing the control, alt and delete keys; • Create a password with […]
A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.5 percent during the week ending Sept. 13, down 0.14 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Sept. 18. Central led the four areas with a rating of 97.75 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 96.93 percent rating. Among the […]
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The Postal Service dedicated two new holiday stamp releases at a ceremony on Sept. 14 in Washington, DC. Up first was the Christmas Madonna and Child stamp, which features an oil painting from the workshop of the 17th century Italian artist Giovanni Battista Salvi (1609-1685), known as “Sassoferrato.” The extent to which Sassoferrato had a […]
The Postal Service will observe National Hispanic Heritage Month, a celebration held each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Around 13.5 percent of USPS employees identify as having Hispanic ancestry. It may seem unusual to have a monthly observance start and end in the middle of a month, but it makes sense in the […]
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To help mark National Preparedness Month in September, the Postal Service is encouraging employees to take steps to be ready at a moment’s notice. Employees should: • Update their emergency contact information. • Review posted emergency procedures and evacuation routes. • Be familiar with the USPS National Employee Emergency Hotline (888-363-7462). Employees can call the […]
Last week, Link reported this year’s Stamp Out Hunger results. The annual food drive, held May 11, collected 44 million pounds of food. “Letter carriers showed up again for their communities and helped ensure that the needs of the hungry are met in every city and town in the United States,” said Brian Renfroe, president […]
Rural Carrier Candace Rogge was parked recently in Rupert, ID, when a 5-year-old came up to her vehicle. “My grandpa’s not home. I don’t know where to go,” the child told Rogge. After finding out where the child’s mother worked, Rogge was able to contact her. The mother arrived immediately to pick up the child. […]
Yolanda Pizarro was thrilled when USPS released a stamp in January honoring her childhood hero: civil rights icon Constance Baker Motley. “I’m glad she is getting the acknowledgement she deserves,” said Pizarro, who is the Postal Service’s managing counsel for the Employment Law Office in Philadelphia. Saturday, Sept. 14, marks the 103rd anniversary of Motley’s […]
In its latest episode, the “Mailin’ It!” podcast looks at how the Postal Service has prepared for the 2024 elections. Adrienne Marshall, the organization’s election and government mail services director, is the guest. The 19-minute episode, released Sept. 10, 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, Sept. 19, 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 will dedicate its Hanukkah stamp on Thursday, Sept. 19, in Washington, DC. The ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Eastern at the Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum. The speakers will include Michael Gordon, the Postal Service’s government liaison director. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP online. […]
A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.42 percent during the week ending Sept. 6, down 0.15 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Sept. 11. Central led the four areas with a rating of 97.66 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 96.89 percent rating. Among the […]
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Postal Service employees collected 44 million pounds of food during this year’s Stamp Out Hunger food drive, which was held May 11. The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) leads the annual one-day drive, with help from USPS and other organizations. “Letter carriers showed up again for their communities and helped ensure that the needs […]
• Andrea Erickson was named financial reporting and disbursing supervisor at the Eagan, MN, Accounting Service Center. She previously served as the Hugo, MN, postmaster. • Dikchya Perry was named field budget development manager. She previously served as business planning and analysis manager. • Douglas S. Smith was named Colorado-Wyoming District manager. He previously served […]
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar on flexible learning opportunities to save time and money while pursuing a college degree. The session, “Education Your Way,” will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 9:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Pacific. Representatives from University of Phoenix will lead the webinar. Participants must register before […]
President Joe Biden has ordered U.S. flags flown at half-staff Wednesday, Sept. 11, to honor victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. USPS facilities are required to fly the flag at half-staff this day, also known as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance. To fly the flag at half-staff, hoist the flag to […]
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Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar on caring for bones, muscles and joints. The session, “Stronger, Healthier, Happier: Musculoskeletal Health,” will be held Monday, Sept. 16, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from GEHA, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the discussion. Participants must register before the […]
The dedication ceremony for the First Continental Congress, 1774, stamp topped Link’s coverage last week. The stamp honors the 250th anniversary of a milestone on the path to the American Revolution. “Here, where the footholds of democracy were established, we dedicate this stamp with a spirit of gratitude for the freedoms that we enjoy today,” […]
The Postal Service will offer a virtual job fair for supervisory positions on Sunday, Sept. 15. Participants will hear from operational leaders and receive an overview of the knowledge and skills needed to be a competitive applicant. Individual sessions will provide attendees with information on how to apply for vacancies in eCareer, respond and demonstrate […]
The Postal Service will dedicate its Holiday Joy and Christmas Madonna and Child stamps on Saturday, Sept. 14, in Washington, DC. The ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. Eastern at the National Postal Museum, part of the Smithsonian Institution. The speakers will include Sheila Holman, the Postal Service’s marketing vice president, and Maril Guilfoil, […]
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Letter Carrier Jerry Loney was delivering mail recently in Topeka, KS, when he was approached by an injured customer. The young man’s hands and wrists were covered in blood. Loney called 911 and applied a tourniquet to both of the customer’s wrists to stop the bleeding. While waiting for paramedics to arrive, the man told […]
The Postal Service dedicated its First Continental Congress, 1774, stamp in Philadelphia on Sept. 5, marking the 250th anniversary of a turning point in the movement for American independence. The congress was formed to determine how to safeguard the Colonies’ rights under British rule. Fifty-six delegates from 12 Colonies participated in the congress, laying the […]
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The Postal Service’s Election Mail website has added a recording of the organization’s recent webinar on this year’s election preparations. The webinar, held Aug. 29, focused on how USPS will draw from its successes during the 2020 and 2022 elections to ensure the smooth handling of Election Mail, including ballots. The organization is encouraging those […]
The Postal Service will release First Continental Congress, 1774, a stamp honoring the 250th anniversary of a milestone on the path to the American Revolution. The formation of the congress was one of the first indications that a new government — and ultimately, a new nation — was emerging. Fifty-six delegates from 12 Colonies participated […]
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar on controlling blood pressure. The session, “High Blood Pressure Prevention and Management,” will be held Thursday, Sept. 12, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from Blue Cross Blue Shield, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the discussion. Participants must register before […]
In his latest video message, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy discusses how the Postal Service is becoming more environmentally sustainable. The discussion includes efforts to electrify the USPS delivery fleet, modernize buildings and equipment, and reduce the number of truck trips. The video is the fifth and final installment in “The Plan in Action,” a five-part […]
A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.37 percent during the week ending Aug. 30, down 0.07 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Sept. 4. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.67 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 96.86 percent rating. Among the […]
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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, Sept. 10, 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 […]