“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 did the Postal Service dedicate Made of Hearts, this year’s Love stamp? a) Alpine, TX b) Memphis, TN c) Monterey Park, CA d) Washington, DC 2. Where are proceeds from […]
The Postal Service has introduced USPS Premium Tracking, an online tool that allows customers to extend their access to the tracking history for domestic packages on usps.com. Currently, customers using usps.com have limited access to tracking information for non-signature (120 days) and signature items (two years). Customers who purchase USPS Premium Tracking will have access […]
Michael J. Elston was recently appointed as a Postal Service officer and named secretary of the USPS Board of Governors. In this role, he will serve as the communication link between the governors and Postal Service management. Additionally, Elston will ensure compliance with legal requirements, supervise the board’s staff, provide legal advice in consultation with […]
Presorted Star, a stamp intended for business mailers, was released Feb. 3. The stamp features an asymmetrical design that includes one large white star, two white and three red stripes, and a blue background with letters and three small stars in gold. Greg Breeding served as art director and Matthew Pamer designed the stamp, which […]
Elvin Mercado sees safety as a matter of employee engagement — for every member of his team. The Westchester District manager strives to create a “safety culture” within the district, which is part of Northeast Area. “We want every employee to care deeply about their own safety and that of their colleagues. Building a safety […]
Employee deals update. Postal Service employees can further their education through the organization’s partnership with Liberty University, which offers 400 degrees — from associate’s to doctorate degrees — online. USPS employees and their spouses are eligible for a 15 percent tuition discount from Liberty. Employees who are first responders can receive an additional 25 percent […]
While football fans are getting ready for Super Bowl LIV in Miami this weekend, the Postal Inspection Service is working to secure the mail arriving at Hard Rock Stadium before the big game. “We do our part to keep the players, spectators and employees safe by ensuring the mail and packages going to the stadium […]
Area maintenance technicians Eric Coutcher and Dennis Danko were recently traveling together from the Toledo, OH, Processing and Distribution Center to the Napoleon, OH, Post Office when a fuel tanker heading in the opposite direction lost control and flipped over on its side. Coutcher and Danko safely parked on the side of the highway, immediately […]
I agree with Darryl Johnson who, in the “Best Practices” article “All in the delivery,” encourages his fellow letter carriers to scan each package at the delivery point. It makes a real difference for those of us who have to respond to “where’s my package?” inquiries every day. […]
Postmasters and other managers will receive new Business Connect kits this week. The kits contain information about small and lightweight shipping options for business customers. Also included: a survey for Postmasters, station and branch managers and customer services supervisors. “The Business Connect kits are a valuable tool for our field managers,” said Mary Anderson, small-business […]
Postal Service employees can participate in National Wear Red Day, which is held annually to raise awareness of heart disease. This year’s National Wear Red Day is Friday, Feb. 7. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, accounting for approximately 1 in every 4 deaths, […]
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. Approximately how many USPS employees are covered by the organization’s new tentative agreement with the National Postal Mail Handlers Union? a) 430 b) 4,300 c) 43,000 d) 430,000 2. Why did […]
The Postal Service has resumed selling the Save Vanishing Species semipostal stamp. All Post Offices, stations, branches and contract postal units have been reauthorized to begin selling the stamps and related products again. The stamps will also be sold through Stamp Fulfillment Services and usps.com. The stamps, which feature an Amur tiger cub, were first […]
Malik Jackson knows each day brings opportunities to introduce USPS products and services to the public. “I love helping customers with any service they need, whether that’s shipping packages, letters and flats, address changes, scheduling pickups, or anything else,” says Jackson, a retail associate at the Manassas, VA, Post Office. USPS encourages all employees to […]
The Postal Service has released a video that lists the price changes that took effect Jan. 26. Under the changes, Mailing Services product prices increased by approximately 1.7 percent. Shipping Services price changes vary by product. The video, which debuted this week, lasts about 1 minute, 30 seconds. A 2020 price change kit and other […]
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 […]
Employee deals update. Postal Service employees can further their education through the organization’s partnership with Southern New Hampshire University, which now includes access to the school’s College for America program. The university’s program offers specialized degrees that are designed to meet the needs of the USPS front-line workforce with approachable, competency-based learning. The current term […]
“Birthday boss” was a heartwarming story about a business leader who has written personalized birthday cards annually for every employee in his company. It’s a nice example of just how personable the mail can be. […]
Letter Carrier Mark Palmer was delivering mail one day last spring in a Decatur, GA, neighborhood when he came upon a customer experiencing a medical emergency. Mabel Walls, 79, had stumbled on her front steps and sliced an artery when she fell onto a lawn ornament, nearly splitting her foot in two. On a quiet […]
“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 blanks: The Postal Service workforce includes about (blank) letter carriers and (blank) city carrier assistants. a) 42,100; 166,300 b) 166,300; 42,100 c) 633,000; 42,100 d) 633,000; 166,300 2. […]
The Postal Service now offers a free benefit that makes it easier for employees who use H&R Block to file their taxes. Employees can now automatically upload information from their W-2 and 1095-C forms to the H&R Block tax preparation company. The tax information — secured with USPS information systems — is uploaded to H&R […]
Doris “Dorie” Miller has made U.S. naval history again. During a Martin Luther King Jr. Day ceremony last week, the U.S. Navy named an aircraft carrier after the World War II-era sailor, whom the Postal Service honored with a stamp in 2010. This marks the first time an aircraft carrier has been named for an […]
I loved the “Birthday boss” article about the chief executive officer who writes thousands of birthday cards to his employees each year. Having a boss who truly appreciates his employees and is so humble is a godsend. […]
Letter Carrier Ofelia McCown was delivering mail on a fall day in Floydada, TX, when she encountered a crisis at the home of an older customer who lives alone. As McCown approached the man’s porch, she found him sitting down with a blood-soaked towel wrapped around his arm, which he had seriously injured while operating […]
The Postal Service will celebrate its lead-sharing program for rural carriers by designating Friday, Jan. 24, as Rural Reach Day. Across the nation, USPS districts will hold events to thank rural carriers for contributing to the program, which has generated more than $640 million in estimated annualized revenue since it began in 2008. “On Rural […]
Tony Fortik always smiles when he hears a customer say the Weiser, ID, Post Office is the “best-looking Post Office I’ve seen.” Located in western Idaho, the 84-year-old brick building is on the National Register of Historic Places. Fortik, a USPS building maintenance custodian, has proudly maintained the office since 1991. “Inside, outside, painting, landscaping, […]
Employee discount. USPS employees can receive a discount on training from Pryor Learning Solutions to enhance their skills and aid their self-development. Employees can pay $99 to receive 12 months of unlimited access to Pryor’s more than 7,000 free instructor-led seminars and 4,500 online courses that can be accessed 24/7 from a computer or mobile […]
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. Approximately how many personalized birthday cards does Belfor Holdings CEO Sheldon Yellen mail to employees each year? a) 92 b) 920 c) 9,200 d) 92,000 2. How many letters were “adopted” […]
The new “Engage” video shows that employees are the most valuable part of any organization. When they are respected and treated well, they will outperform anyone, anywhere. […]
Rural Carrier Associate Karen Grubs was recently delivering mail in Elizabethtown, KY, when she saw a minivan veer off the road and crash into a tree. Grubs immediately parked her vehicle and rushed to the scene. The Postal Service employee checked on the driver and called 911. Emergency responders soon arrived to provide further assistance. […]