Accounting assistance
Online Accounting Help is available 24/7 and updated daily to provide answers to frequently asked questions. Some of the newest answers address recent accounting process changes. […]
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Patricia Gaffke, Memphis, MI
I was very pleased to see the Special Olympics World Games stamp story. Thanks to USPS for supporting such a worthy cause. […]
Salt Lake City District Manager Jimmy Wolf
“Service is our last name and top priority in the Postal Service.” […]
Postal Bulletin
The Postal Bulletin’s latest issue highlights heat stress and the potential for heat-related illnesses now that temperatures are rising. There are also tips to help you stay cool and battle the heat.The May 28 edition also includes revisions to Publication 108, Threat Assessment Team Guide, which outlines policies for dealing with threatening situations in postal […]
USPS, APWU reach impasse
Negotiations on a new labor contract between the Postal Service and the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) came to an impasse May 27, USPS announced. The organizations will continue to follow the current agreement until a new contract is reached through the dispute resolution process. The APWU represents more than 196,000 employees who work as […]
Staying connected
Homeless individuals may not have a permanent residence, but they can still receive mail.USPS offers general delivery mail services to customers with no fixed address and no identification. According to USPS policies, there is no time limit for how long an individual may receive general delivery mail at a Post Office. Although mail is typically held […]
Consumer and Industry Affairs VP Jim Nemec
“When customers feel that they’re properly treated, they’ll remain loyal to our brand — and a loyal customer is a forever customer.” […]
Rickie Smith, Wichita, KS
As a Niwot High School alumnus, I was proud to see Elan Tell shadow our employee in Niwot, CO. Way to go! […]
Tyson Coulverson, North Versailles, PA
North Versailles, PA, Letter Carrier Tyson Coulverson was delivering mail to a house when he noticed smoke pouring from a window. Realizing no one was home, he called 911. Firefighters arrived and extinguished the blaze. They credited Coulverson’s quick action with saving the house. […]
What’s eIDP?
The Electronic Individual Development Plan (eIDP) helps employees assess their developmental needs. It provides an opportunity for employees to learn skills necessary to advance in their careers. […]
Changing and improving
A new video offers a closer look at the employees and technology featured in the Postal Service’s newest TV commercial.“We have improved in so many ways,” Industry, CA, Mail Handler Edward Clarke says in the video, which debuted last week. He praises new postal technology, including My USPS.com, an application that allows customers to track […]
Delivering in style
While USPS tests the possibility of redesigning employee uniforms, one publication recently showed how postal styles have evolved over two centuries.The magazine Mental Floss published an illustrated history of carrier uniforms, beginning with blue-gray cadet-style outfits from the 19th century. The article cites uniform oddities, such as the “pith” helmets that carriers began wearing in […]
The write course
Don’t tell Marty Townsend letter writing is passé. Townsend, a Missouri University English professor, teaches “The Letter as Genre,” a course that explores letters’ profound contribution to our understanding of history — and ourselves. Students mine messages from the Middle Ages, as well as presidential missives, wartime correspondence and love letters. Students also research the […]
Best in show
Several Postal Service employees and customers were honored at this year’s National Postal Forum (NPF), which concluded May 20 in Anaheim, CA. Five employees were recognized for their contributions to Business Connect, an employee engagement program that encourages Postmasters and other managers to meet with small businesses in their communities. The honorees: Mayville, MI, Postmaster […]
Amy Potash, whose son, Sam Fastow, was recovered less than a year after being abducted in 1997
“My hope is that this missing children’s stamp will help bring awareness to this critical issue and hopefully prevent other children from going missing.” […]
Offsetting expense help
The Accounting site’s Offsetting Expense Request allows you to report stamp stock intransit errors and request early offsetting expenses. Select the stock intransit offsetting expense button to submit your request. […]
Brenda Vaughn, Stoutsville, MO
Stoutsville, MO, Rural Carrier Brenda Vaughn was delivering mail when she saw a customer fall. Vaughn and two neighbors helped the injured woman up and into her home. After making sure the woman didn’t need medical attention, Vaughn continued on her route. […]
Lauren McKie, Buffalo, NY
It was nice to see a pit bull used in the Postal Service’s Dog Bite Prevention Week press conference. This breed is often misjudged. It’s great to show these dogs in a positive light. […]
Memorial Day reminder
May 25 is Memorial Day, one of six days each year Postal Service facilities are required to fly the POW-MIA flag.The flag honors the sacrifices made by members of the armed forces held as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action. Facilities that are open on the holiday must fly the U.S. flag […]
Information, please
The Postal Service is collecting valuable data by scanning mail and packages and using the information to strengthen customer service, USPS leaders told industry executives this week. “It’s just not about having more data. It’s what you do with it,” Acting Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Jim Cochrane said at the National Postal Forum, which […]
USPS, APWU extend contract talks
The Postal Service and the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) have agreed to extend contraction negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement, USPS announced May 21. Although the contract with APWU expired at midnight May 20, the Postal Service and APWU mutually decided to extend the negotiations deadline by one week to May 27. APWU […]
Moving into the future
Replacing the Postal Service’s delivery fleet is necessary to the organization’s future, Chief Financial Officer Joe Corbett told a congressional panel May 21. New vehicles will ensure USPS is able to fulfill its obligation to provide prompt, reliable and efficient services for the nation, he said. “In order to effectively meet the needs of our […]
Have cards, will travel
Postal Service travel cardholders will soon receive a reminder from Citibank to activate their new cards. Citibank is converting all magnetic-stripe plastic cards to new versions that are embedded with secure computer chips. A personal identification number (PIN) is also required. All cardholders will receive a notification to activate their new cards 60 days before […]
Deborah Heer, Bakersfield, CA
Thanks to all the wonderful postal employees who have helped customers in need. You truly are a credit to the Postal Service. […]
Terri Ross, Glenwood City, WI
Glenwood City, WI, Rural Carrier Terri Ross was delivering mail when she spotted a suspicious man and called 911. Police arrived, questioned the man and realized he was suspected of robbing two churches and stealing a car. The police department has nominated Ross for a citizen’s award. […]
Greensboro District Business Development Specialist George Humphreys’ advice to entrepreneurs
“Every Door Direct Mail is a great way to get your name and product into the public eye. It’s also a very inexpensive way to reach a large audience.” […]
Handling damaged article claims
Customers’ claims will be denied if the local Post Office does not properly complete and submit PS Form 2856, Damage Report of Insured Article and Contents. The four steps for handling damaged articles are on the Accounting site. […]
For a fuel dollars more
The Postal Service has saved about $200 million so far this fiscal year because gas prices are lower than expected, Chief Financial Officer Joe Corbett reported last week. If prices remain low, USPS could save as much as $400 million before the fiscal year ends Sept. 30, Corbett said. The CFO made his remarks during […]
Sit, stay, educate
The Postal Service has a message for employees and the public: Any dog can bite — even animals you know. Safety advocate Kelly Voigt, who was attacked by a neighbor’s dog when she was a child, recalled the experience at a May 14 press conference to highlight the Postal Service’s annual Dog Bite Prevention Week […]
Postal Bulletin
The Postal Bulletin’s latest issue highlights Mailbox Improvement Week, which is May 17-23. The Postal Service sponsors the annual event, which encourages customers to examine their mailboxes and tidy them if necessary. The May 14 edition also includes an update on recent revisions to the Employee and Labor Relations Manual’s medical emergencies section. […]