The Link team would like to speak to USPS employees who have connections to the Negro Motorist Green Book, the travel guide that postal worker Victor Green founded in the 1930s. The guide, which was published regularly until 1966, listed businesses that would welcome African-American travelers. The publication inspired “Green Book,” a top contender during […]
To help mark the start of African-American History Month, here are five things to know about the national observance. 1. Carter G. Woodson pioneered the precursor to African-American History Month. In the early 1900s, Woodson, a son of former slaves and a Harvard University-educated historian, became concerned that the contributions of black people were overlooked […]
NPF VIP. Ramela Younekian, Sierra Coastal District’s marketing manager, is the first employee to receive a complimentary registration to this year’s National Postal Forum (NPF). Younekian earned the registration after recruiting five new business customers to attend the event, which will be held in Indianapolis from May 5-8. This is the fourth consecutive year Younekian […]
USPS is seeking nominees for the Postmaster General Heroes’ Program, which honors employees who go above and beyond the call of duty. The program, which will mark its 16th year in 2019, is based on a simple idea: Postal Service employees know the habits of their customers and the rhythms of their communities, and are […]
“Wheel love” is a touching story. I can see why the letter carrier cried after receiving the Lego LLV. I love how customers make our day. […]
Duane Sherman received mail from around the world for his recent birthday. The Fullerton, CA, resident, who served in World War II and received a Purple Heart, is legally blind. As Sherman’s 96th birthday approached last month, his daughter, Sue Morse, made a Facebook post to request cards for her dad, who only received bills […]
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. In her latest “Business Focus” video, Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan reported USPS delivered how many packages between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day? a) 940 million b) 945 million […]
City Carrier Assistant Daniel Virgilio was delivering mail at a Danbury, CT, apartment complex on a rainy day last fall when he a spotted a customer facedown on muddy ground. Virgilio rushed to the woman’s aid and found that she was neither responsive nor breathing. The Postal Service employee called 911 and followed the dispatcher’s […]
I enjoy reading Link’s stories about outstanding employees, especially those who have accumulated many hours of sick leave and many years of service. […]
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: Effective Jan. 27, the First-Class Mail letter single-piece additional ounce price will be reduced from 21 cents to 15 cents. a) True b) False 2. To […]
The Postal Service wants employees to remember that snow and icy conditions during the winter increase the likelihood of slips, trips and falls. To avoid these types of accidents — which can result in pain, injury and lost productivity — proper footwear with good treads is essential. Here are some other tips: • Wear grippers […]
The Postal Service is inviting employees to 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. 1. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, accounting for approximately 1 in […]
A young customer in Kenosha, WI, recently used a creative way to show his appreciation for USPS: Lego building blocks. Mitchell Hoepner, a 12-year-old boy who has autism, enjoys receiving mail from Letter Carrier Michelle Badham so much that he surprised her with a Lego LLV he made himself. “He had it hanging on the […]
I wish all supervisors were like Alfredo Rodriguez, the State Island, NY, customer services manager who was recently profiled in the “On the Job” column. […]
Rural Carrier Ashley Deasey was delivering mail in Buffalo Mills, PA, one day last fall when she saw that a customer’s home was on fire. While calling 911, Deasey rushed to the front door and knocked, then opened it to alert anyone who may have been there. She was greeted by a small dog that […]
Isaac Cronkhite has been appointed acting chief human resources officer, where he will lead all aspects of workforce management and development for the Postal Service. Cronkhite will oversee labor relations, employee resource management, leadership and career development, compensation and benefits, the HERO platform, the Human Resources Shared Service Center and the Employee Assistance Program, among […]
The Postal Service has honored more than 80 employees in the latest Engagement Leader of the Year Awards competition. The awards recognize leaders who foster employee involvement, enthusiasm and commitment. The Employee Engagement Blue page lists the honorees at the district and headquarters levels. Postal Service employees across the nation chose nominees for the competition. […]
What did you think of Link’s recent profile of Anthony Puccio, the New York City letter carrier who has about 4,200 hours of accumulated sick leave? How about the recent report about the Postal Service’s efforts to serve customers returning unwanted holiday gifts through the mail? Did you learn anything from the “Best Practices” article […]
The Postal Service released the 12th and final stamp in its Celebrating Lunar New Year series last week. Here are some things you may not have known about the holiday. 1. Lunar New Year is the most important holiday in many Asian cultures. In some countries, the celebration lasts several days and kicks off with […]
Acting Customer Services Manager Tanya Jackson and Lead Retail Associate Leon Livengood were recently on duty in Portland, OR, when a customer experienced a medical emergency. When Livengood noticed that the customer was in distress, he requested assistance from Jackson, who found that the woman was turning blue, had stopped breathing and had no detectable […]
I enjoy “Heroes’ Corner,” “The List” and the other regular features in Link. […]
Northeast Area Vice President Edward F. Phelan Jr. will retire Feb. 3 after 39 years with USPS. Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan, who announced Phelan’s retirement in a memo this week, praised his “exceptional contributions” to the organization. “He has been a highly effective postal executive, and an excellent colleague and mentor to those who […]
You have more time to show some love. The deadline for the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), the federal government’s annual workplace charity drive, has been extended to Friday, Feb. 8. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management, which oversees the campaign, is giving federal workers more time to contribute due to the government shutdown. The CFC […]
The Postal Service wants employees to dress warmly when working outside this winter. Here are some tips: • Layer up. Each layer provides insulation and acts as a barrier from the cold to help retain body heat. Avoid pure cotton, linen or similar materials because they retain moisture and can cause you to become colder. • […]
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: Increasing the number of Informed Delivery subscribers will encourage more businesses to add interactive content to Informed Delivery emails, thereby boosting USPS revenue and the value […]
Frances Laskowski, a senior field sales representative in South Jersey District, was on the road in Delaware for work last fall when she encountered a woman in distress on a bridge. Laskowski saw the woman climbing over a railing, so she immediately pulled over, called 911 and rushed to her side — joined by a […]
Link has great stories of USPS employees who do good work. […]
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday that marks the civil rights leader’s birthday, will be observed Monday, Jan. 21. Here are five things you may not have known about his life. 1. King’s birth name wasn’t “Martin.” He was named Michael at birth, but his father later changed his name to Martin, possibly to […]
If your department is being audited by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) or the Government Accountability Office (GAO), you should contact the USPS Corporate Audit and Response Management (CARM) team. The Postal Service cooperates with OIG and GAO, two independent agencies that review federal spending and performance. However, CARM must coordinate the postal response […]
The Postal Service has improved its Green Initiative Tracking Tool (GITT) to provide users with real-time data on sustainability performance metrics at the national, area, district and facility levels. The tool also helps users plan and track facility-level sustainability projects. For instance, GITT ranks districts based on recycling revenue, as well as costs for trash […]