The Postal Service has released stamps that celebrate the visually striking artwork featured on the posters of the Work Projects Administration (WPA). The 10 stamps showcase vibrant examples of the posters, which were created to support the civic-minded ideals of the WPA, a broad-reaching program that provided much-needed jobs during the Great Depression. “It is […]
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. According to the latest “Business Focus” video, approximately how many packages did USPS deliver during the most recent holiday season? a) 8.5 million b) 800 million c) 805 million […]
Who is Rachel Moyer? A Postal Service employee who’ll appear on the “Jeopardy!” episode scheduled to air Thursday, March 9. Moyer, a Charlotte, NC, operations support specialist, said it was an eye-opening experience. After performing well during a June 2015 audition, Moyer remained in the candidate pool until November 2016, when she was called to […]
Rural Carrier Kathy Bullard was delivering mail recently in Amherst, TX, when she encountered a customer who was alone and disoriented. Not wanting to leave the man by himself, Bullard contacted a neighbor who knew the man’s family and was able to reach one of his children. The postal employee stayed with the customer until […]
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“When vehicles come in to be repaired, I make sure the repairs are made to the same standards that I would want for my family members and loved ones.” […]
Read More… from Columbia, MD, Lead Automotive Technician Roland Jones
In a new “Business Focus” video, PMG Megan J. Brennan thanks employees for making safety “a core value for the Postal Service.” She praises employees for working safely throughout several instances of bad weather that affected operations this winter. “Please continue to practice safe work habits,” the PMG says. Brennan also discusses the first-quarter (Oct. […]
It took Michael Forsberg a month to capture the sunset imagery featured on the new Nebraska Statehood stamp. The award-winning wildlife photographer and Nebraska native timed the photograph of sandhill cranes flying over the Platte River to coincide with the large birds’ return to the river following their annual migration. “It required scouting a blind […]
Scanning snapshot. The Postal Service’s national scanning rating was 97.63 percent during the week ending March 3, flat when compared to one week earlier. Dakotas (98.75 percent) topped the districts, while Western (97.94 percent) led the areas. Scanning allows customers to track their packages and mail. It also helps the Postal Service improve efficiency and […]
I was happy to see PMG Megan J. Brennan brought her father to the John F. Kennedy stamp dedication ceremony. The Postal Service is family. […]
“Standard Mail was renamed USPS Marketing Mail to more accurately reflect the content of these products. It supports the customer engagement message of direct mail.” […]
Read More… from Mid-Carolinas District Field Sales Representative Debbie Reynolds
While delivering mail to a Hayward, CA, customer recently, Letter Carrier Eric Brooks heard a faint voice inside the house. Brooks knew the 87-year-old resident was recovering from double-hip replacement surgery and called out to him. The customer told Brooks he had fallen down the stairs. His wife, who was gardening in the backyard, couldn’t […]
The Tucson, AZ, Post Office is using posters of employees’ children to remind them to be safe on the job. The posters are displayed at Tucson’s 12 delivery units in areas frequented by letter carriers before they begin their routes. Each durable poster features photos of children and grandchildren submitted by employees along with messages […]
Women’s History Month, an annual observance of the vital role of women in American history, began March 1. Throughout the month, the Library of Congress, the National Archives and other organizations will encourage the study and celebration of historic achievements by women. USPS employees also can learn about women postal pioneers such as Mary Goddard, […]
Scanning snapshot. The Postal Service’s national scanning rating was 97.63 percent during the week ending Feb. 24, down from one week earlier. Dakotas (98.78 percent) topped the districts, while Western (97.96 percent) led the areas. To see the latest results, go to the Enterprise Analytics site and select “Scanning” on the left hand side, and then “DES […]
I read Link daily. The articles are very informative and helpful. I especially love reading about our heroic employees. […]
When Letter Carrier Shane Arellano recently delivered mail to a 95-year-old customer in West Linn, OR, he was expecting her to greet him at the door as she always did. On this particular day, though, something was wrong. The woman had fallen off her porch, was unable to get up, and — stuck behind bushes […]
“Carriers are always on the move, never stopping until the day is over. But when a customer has a question, I take the time to listen to them to provide the best service I can possibly give.” […]
A stamp honoring the 100th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s birth was dedicated Feb. 20 in Boston, where PMG Megan J. Brennan and others hailed the president’s legacy. “Today, representing the 640,000 men and women of the United States Postal Service, I can tell you that the spirit of public service remains as vital […]
Although Niconar Aldana is frequently away from home, he always knows what’s arriving in his mailbox, thanks to Informed Delivery. The optional, free feature from USPS provides participating residential consumers like Aldana with a digital preview of their incoming mail. Users receive images of the outside of their household’s letter-sized mailpieces before they arrive in their […]
If you fall victim to a cyberattack on your Postal Service computer or mobile device, never try to solve the problem yourself. Instead, notify the CyberSecurity Operations Center (CSOC) immediately and stop using the computer or device. Also, never forward a suspicious message to anyone, including your manager. Instead, attach the original message to a […]
Do you know your blood pressure? What about your body mass index (BMI)? Knowing what’s happening inside your body is important to managing your overall health. During American Heart Month, the Postal Service is reminding employees to get regular health screenings, including blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar level checks. These checkups can help you […]
Boulder, CO, Letter Carrier Jeff Kramer is a true hero for building a ramp to help a 14-year-old dog. […]
“We are in the process of creating a safety culture. We’re doing everything we can to create a safe workplace to protect our fellow team members.” […]
Read More… from St. Louis Network Distribution Center Plant Manager Pam Meehan
Letter Carrier Mark Heighington was delivering mail to an apartment building in Hempstead, NY, last year when he noticed smoke in the hallway, the first sign of a five-alarm fire that took firefighters two hours to bring under control. He ran through the building, knocking on doors to alert residents, one of whom was asleep […]
The image of a snow-covered letter carrier delivering during a recent storm was just what the Wall Street Journal was looking for last week. New Bedford, MA, Letter Carrier John Gomes was braving the cold and snow on his route Feb. 9 when one of his customers, a news photographer, spotted him and took his […]
The Postal Service is expanding Informed Delivery, an optional, free feature that provides eligible residential consumers with a digital preview of their incoming mail. Through Informed Delivery, users receive images of the outside of their household’s letter-sized mailpieces before they arrive in their physical mailboxes. Users can receive these images via email or by accessing their […]
The Postal Service will honor one of the world’s most iconic fashion designers when it releases its Oscar de la Renta stamps Feb. 16. For 50 years, de la Renta (1932-2014) created glamorous, sophisticated clothes that showcased the distinctively feminine attributes of the women who wore them. His innovative designs and close attention to detail […]
Scanning snapshot. The Postal Service’s national scanning rating was 97.72 percent during the week ending Feb. 10, unchanged from one week earlier. Dakotas (98.87 percent) topped the districts, while Western (98.07 percent) led the areas. To see the latest results, go to the Enterprise Analytics site and select “Scanning” on the left hand side, and then “DES […]
Excluding the effects of a $1.7 billion change in its workers’ compensation liability due to fluctuations in interest rates, the Postal Service has posted a net loss of approximately $200 million for fiscal 2017’s first quarter (Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2016). USPS also reported that net income for the quarter was approximately $1.4 billion. Controllable income […]