The Postal Service will release a stamp honoring former President George H.W. Bush on Wednesday, June 12. Bush, who served as the 41st president from 1989-1993, died last fall at age 94. During his term in office, he guided the United States and its allies to a peaceful end to the Cold War, helped reunify […]
The latest episode of “Engage” showcases the Postal Inspection Service’s efforts to foster positive, productive workplaces within its Charlotte, NC, division. The division has received significant recognition in recent years, including Certified Engagement Team status and an Engagement Leader of the Year Award for Postal Police Capt. Judson West, the division manager. “When I am […]
The Postal Service has been named one of the nation’s best employers in a survey of 50,000 U.S. workers. Forbes magazine partnered with market researcher Statista to identify the organizations in each state and Washington, DC, that employees most favored and would likely recommend to others. USPS ranked second on the list behind the U.S. […]
Letter Carrier Kelly Elliott was recently delivering mail in Morehead City, NC, when she spotted a customer, Ida Spada, who had fallen outside her home. Elliott rushed to check on Spada, called 911 and comforted her until emergency responders arrived. Spada later mailed a card to the local Post Office to thank Elliott for her […]
I love Link’s “On the Job” column. It gives insight into other employees and their reasons for working for the Postal Service. […]
Jeff Gordinier sees postcards as a way to keep in deeper touch with loved ones. He should know. Gordinier, a journalist and author, used postcards to woo the woman he would eventually marry, a story he recalls in a recent essay for the Real Simple lifestyle site. “On any given evening, after coming back from […]
USPS is urging employees to complete the Postal Pulse survey before the Friday, June 14, deadline. The survey, which began last month, allows employees to share observations about their workplace environments. This feedback helps USPS make changes and improvements. It takes about 5 minutes to complete the survey, which has 13 questions and a comment […]
FOIA award honorees. The Postal Service recently honored three individuals for their efforts to respond to Freedom of Information Act requests: Joan Kucmierowski, a Bronx, NY, retail management analyst Nishtha Mehta, a Raleigh, NC, remote data support services contractor Karyn Rahming, Sacramento District’s consumer and industry contact manager Each employee received a Chief FOIA Officer’s […]
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 Postal Service’s tentative agreement with the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association covers approximately (blank) employees. a) 131,000 b) 132,000 c) 133,000 d) 134,000 2. […]
Lyubomir Padezhki, the Mason, TN, custodian highlighted in “Dream come true,” is an asset to the Postal Service. […]
Letter Carrier Jillian Guerrero was recently delivering mail in Geneva, NY, when she was approached by a customer in distress. The woman, who was sweating profusely and shaking, said she was having a heart attack and needed help. Guerrero immediately called 911 and rendered first aid to the customer, who said she was in extreme […]
Ellsworth Kelly was hailed as a pioneer of abstraction at the dedication ceremony last week for the new stamps honoring him. Kelly (1923-2015) rendered precise shapes in bold, flat colors and developed a distinctive style of painting that reduced real elements to their most essential forms. During his 70-year career, he also created sculptures and […]
The USPS Sales team is challenging employees to submit sales leads in June, which is #LEADtheWay Month. Sales wants employees to generate 20,000 leads this month, up from 18,800 leads during June 2018. So far this fiscal year, the employee leads programs have generated $600 million in estimated annualized revenue. “Employee leads are vital because […]
If your summer plans include traveling abroad on the Postal Service’s behalf, remember that you — in your role as a USPS employee or contractor — are the first line of defense in protecting the organization against malicious acts. You can help by leaving your Postal Service-issued electronic devices — including laptops, iPads and smartphones […]
To help mark Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month in June, here are five facts about Alzheimer’s disease. 1. Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia, is a progressive, irreversible neurological disorder. Symptoms can include memory loss, impairment of judgment, disorientation, personality change, difficulty in learning and […]
Blockton, IA, Rural Carrier David Loutzenhiser was recently making a delivery for a customer who — despite being in poor health — normally greets him daily at the mailbox. Loutzenhiser was concerned that the man was nowhere to be seen, so he knocked on his front door to check on him. The customer yelled for […]
“In his shoes,” the article about the teenage girl who followed in her late father’s postal footsteps, was first class. Hats off to her father’s great co-workers for making it happen. […]
The Postal Service will release stamps honoring abstract artist Ellsworth Kelly on Friday, May 31. In a career that spanned 70 years, Kelly (1923-2015) pioneered a distinctive style of abstraction based on real elements reduced to their essential forms. His art — which included painting, sculpture and works on paper — was characterized by precise […]
Buy and save. USPS is offering a discount on greeting cards at Post Offices and other locations where greeting cards are sold. Customers will save $1 when they buy two Hallmark greeting cards through June 16. Customers must present a coupon to receive the discount. The in-store coupons, which will be available at greeting cards […]
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: Lomita, CA, Retail Associate Maria Medina, the subject of the latest “On the Job” profile, regularly (blank). a) Distributes mail and packages b) Helps customers […]
St. Louis Letter Carrier Edward Rader was enjoying time off from work in February when the day’s events took a serious turn. Rader was playing indoor soccer with a group of senior citizens, and a fellow athlete collapsed. While 911 was called, Rader helped perform CPR on the man. Paramedics soon arrived and took the […]
I have tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat after reading “In his shoes,” the article about Elaina Ficarra, the New Jersey girl who recently got to follow in her late father’s postal footsteps for a day. What a great experience for Elaina. I’m so lucky to be part of our big, […]
The Postal Service celebrated the nation’s rivers last week. During a dedication ceremony for the Wild and Scenic Rivers stamp pane, USPS leaders and others discussed the organization’s efforts to highlight nature’s beauty and grandeur. “As one of America’s most admired public service institutions, the Postal Service has long celebrated our nation’s rich heritage through […]
The Postal Service has updated its international inquiries online application to better serve customers. U.S. customers who are registered usps.com users may now file an international inquiry regarding their lost or damaged packages. If the result of the inquiry is claim-eligible, an international claim will be initiated automatically. The update changed the international inquiries online application […]
Employees have about two weeks to complete the latest Postal Pulse, the survey that USPS uses to help improve its workplaces. The survey measures engagement, which refers to employees’ overall approach to their work, including their involvement, enthusiasm and commitment. It takes about 5 minutes to complete the survey, which has 13 questions and a comment […]
The Postal Service will release stamps this week honoring Ellsworth Kelly, making him the latest artist to have his work showcased by USPS. Here are five others. 1. Georgia O’Keeffe. Issued in 1996, a 32-cent stamp features a rendering of O’Keeffe’s 1927 painting “Red Poppy.” O’Keeffe, with her eye for size, color and detail, is […]
Rural Carrier Associate Bridget Lipp was delivering mail in March on an isolated dead-end road in Abrams, WI, when she spotted a 95-year-old customer, Alma Rowell, on the ground outside her home. Lipp rushed to aid Rowell, who had been stranded in 18-degree temperatures for two hours after falling while shoveling snow. The Postal Service […]
I enjoy reading Link every day. I usually start with “Heroes’ Corner,” then read the other articles. […]
While USPS employees are participating in the latest Postal Pulse survey, managers are making improvements based on comments from last year’s survey. The surveys, which began in 2015, did not give employees the opportunity to make comments, but that changed last year. “Employees requested that we include a comment box, so we did that,” said […]
Sierra Coastal District employees are learning more about health and wellness from the Postal Service’s resident experts. Occupational health nurses and assistants are visiting USPS facilities in the district, which is part of Pacific Area, through a program that began a year ago. The nurses and assistants conduct stand-up talks, provide information and educate employees […]