My name is Mark Roche and I’m a tractor-trailer driver in Milwaukee. I transport mail between Lakeland District postal facilities within the area surrounding the Milwaukee Processing and Distribution Center. Following the set schedule for each run is of great importance to me. It’s up to me to get the mail delivered on time once […]
Are you ready for flu season? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), individuals 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine each year. All Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) plans cover flu shots at no cost to Postal Service employees. The CDC also encourages people to learn more […]
The recent Woodstock stamp dedication ceremony is highlighted in a new Postal Service video. The stamp honors the 50th anniversary of the legendary Woodstock Music and Art Fair held in August 1969 in Bethel, NY. The festival was promoted as “3 Days of Peace and Music.” Featuring such performers as Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and […]
The “Heroes’ Corner” article about Meredith Taylor, the Kenna, WV, retail associate who fostered homeless student Jason Thomas and helped him graduate high school, brought tears to my eyes. […]
City Carrier Assistant Dante Linyear was recently delivering mail in Olean, NY, when he saw a man fall outside his home and strike his head. Linyear rushed to the customer’s aid and found that he was foaming at the mouth and unable to speak. The Postal Service employee alerted a neighbor, who called 911, and […]
More Americans have a favorable opinion of the Postal Service than any other government agency, a new survey has found. The Pew Research Center conducted the poll from Sept. 5-16, asking 2,004 U.S. adults their views about 16 agencies. The results, released Oct. 1, show 90 percent of respondents have a favorable view of USPS. […]
The Postal Service will release its Purple Heart Medal stamp Friday, Oct. 4. The Purple Heart is awarded in the name of the president of the United States to members of the military who have been wounded or killed in action. According to the Military Order of the Purple Heart, an organization for combat-wounded veterans, […]
Here’s Link’s latest “News Quiz,” a weekly feature that invites readers to test their knowledge of recent stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. True or false: More than 3.4 billion greeting cards were mailed in the 12-month period that ended Sept. 30, 2018, reflecting a 2.3 percent increase during a three-year period. […]
“‘Amazed’ by Grace,” the article about the young woman with Down syndrome who spent a day delivering mail with a letter carrier, was inspiring. I’m so happy the Postal Service granted her special request. […]
Rural Carrier Associate Janine Kikla was recently delivering mail in Sutton, WV, when she grew concerned about a customer whose mail was piling up. Kikla contacted local Postmaster Steven Jackson, who called police. Responding officers checked on the man and found that he was gravely ill. Paramedics were immediately dispatched to take him to a […]
The Postal Service is increasing the safety and security of its collection box procedures. The organization is modifying the long-standing Aviation Mail Security Rule, which was established in 1996 and called for packages weighing 16 ounces or more to be presented in person to a retail associate or letter carrier. The rule was introduced to […]
To help mark the release of the Literary Arts stamp honoring Walt Whitman (1819-1892), here are some facts about the man hailed by many as the father of modern American poetry. 1. Printing inspired Whitman’s passion for the written word. Born in present-day Huntington Station, NY, Whitman attended public schools in Brooklyn. At age 12, […]
Network Specialist James Tracey was on the job recently at the Middlesex-Essex Processing and Distribution Center in North Reading, MA, when a co-worker experienced a medical emergency. The man, who had been operating a forklift, lost consciousness while sitting upright, leaving him unable to breathe when his head fell forward. While 911 was called, Tracey […]
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Tim Reisch joined the Army National Guard in 1978 when he was just a few years out of high school. More than 40 years later, he retired as a two-star general with the South Dakota National Guard. Now Reisch, who served as adjutant general when he stepped down in June, has embarked on a new […]
Just in time for Thinking of You Week, a campaign that encourages consumers to mail a greeting card each day from Sept. 23-29, the Greeting Card Association has released updated facts on the industry. Here are some highlights: • U.S. consumers purchase approximately 6.5 billion greeting cards each year, generating $7 billion-$8 billion in annual […]
Platinum PR Awards. The Postal Service’s Corporate Communications department was honored twice last week during the Platinum PR Awards competition. The 2018 Annual Sustainability Report was the winner in the annual report category, while the department’s Social Business Intelligence program won the social listening award, which honors excellence in the use of social media. Additionally, […]
Here’s Link’s latest “News Quiz,” a weekly feature that invites readers to test their knowledge of recent stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. Under the Hatch Act, USPS employees are prohibited from which activity or activities? a) Being candidates in partisan elections b) Engaging in political fundraising c) Using their postal authority […]
The “Full Throttle” video highlighting how USPS is bridging physical mail and digital communication makes me feel postal proud of the organization. […]
Rural Carrier Associate Jayson Himes was recently delivering mail in Neoga, IL, when he spotted a truck outside a residence rolling backward with its hood up. Upon closer inspection, Himes found that a customer had been crushed by the vehicle while working on it. The Postal Service employee immediately called 911 and comforted the man […]
Amanda Constantine of Abbeville, LA, knew one thing her daughter Laney Bourque would love to receive on her 18th birthday: a mailbox full of greeting cards. Bourque, who has brain damage resulting from frequent epileptic seizures early in her life, has grown fond of getting mail, Constantine recently told the local ABC station. But Bourque […]
The winter months can seem drab, but if you look closely you may find some of the most beautiful plant growth of any season. This is the message speaker after speaker delivered during last week’s dedication ceremony for the Winter Berries stamps. “Although much of nature’s bold imagery gets muted by winter’s cold temperatures and […]
The Postal Service is reminding employees about the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), a federal law that keeps citizens in the know about their government. Here’s what USPS wants you to know: • The law allows the public to request access to records from any federal agency. This includes the Postal Service, which is required […]
To help mark Thinking of You Week, Link asked USPS employees why greeting cards still resonate with them. Here’s what some had to say. 1. They get the words just right. “I often think ‘I couldn’t have said it better myself’ when I find the right one,” said Anchorage, AK, Business Mail Entry Manager Beverly […]
“Wall of fame” was a beautiful story about Roger “Buck” Hill, whose music brought happiness to so many lives. […]
West Virginia teenager Jason Thomas had to overcome significant obstacles before he was able to graduate from Sissonville High School last spring. And he couldn’t have tackled perhaps the toughest one — homelessness — without the help of a Postal Service employee: Meredith Taylor. The Kenna, WV, retail associate and her husband decided to foster […]
Here’s Link’s latest “News Quiz,” a weekly feature that invites readers to test their knowledge of recent stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. Fill in the blank: The (blank) Center is a USPS centralized help desk that assists commercial customers with their mailing and shipping needs. a) Business Acceptance Performance b) Business […]
The Postal Service is reminding employees to follow proper procedures when reporting hazardous chemical spills that could affect the environment. Employees are required to immediately notify a manager or supervisor if they see evidence of a hazardous material spill. Employees must never take action to contain a spill unless it’s for their protection or unless […]
The Postal Communicator’s Toolbox has new content. The Toolbox is a Blue page that offers fact sheets, talking points, customizable speeches, presentation templates, logos, videos and more. USPS managers and supervisors can use this material to communicate about the organization during meetings with employees and customers, as well as during activities like National Postal Customer […]
Alison Potenzo, Western New York District’s acting customer relations coordinator, was driving to work in Buffalo, NY, one morning in May when she witnessed a motorcycle accident. The rider collided with a deer, leaving both of them sprawled out on the New York State Thruway long before sunrise. Potenzo and another passerby immediately stopped to […]