USPS has released a new Hanukkah stamp that features a warm, elegant illustration of a holiday menorah in the window of a home. “Starting today, this beautiful image of remembrance, light and love will travel on letters and packages to millions of households and businesses throughout America and around the world,” said Chief Operating Officer […]
USPS has announced its holiday schedule for Post Offices: • Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Post Offices nationwide will be open Saturday, Dec. 24, but many will shorten retail lobby hours and close at noon. Post Offices will be open regular hours Saturday, Dec. 31. Mail delivery will be unaffected. Revised hours will be […]
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8, and the Postal Service is reminding employees of available online resources to help them process and deliver ballots and Political Mail. The Election 2016 Blue site has an interactive map that allows employees to find the names and contact information for each state’s election and political mail coordinators. Lists […]
Twenty USPS managers and supervisors are advancing to the next round of competition in the Engagement Leader of the Year Awards. In the latest round, the Postal Service’s seven areas and all vice presidents at USPS headquarters were each invited to choose leaders that meet the award criteria, which focus on fostering employee engagement. Area […]
“If we are to share a successful future, then clear, honest communication is critical.” […]
A customer’s signature — required for a change-of-address request — must be complete and legible. Review the request with the customer to make sure it’s properly completed. […]
I am glad USPS dedicated the Joseph Curseen Jr. and Thomas Morris Jr. memorial for the family and community. […]
Mail Handler Assistant Jason Huffmaster was at home in Fayetteville, AR, recently when his neighbors ran outside seeking medical help for their 11-month-old baby. The infant was in respiratory arrest due to dry drowning — a delayed response to inhaling water that can strike children long after bathing or swimming. He performed CPR on the […]
The Postal Service’s mantra in October: Fund the fight, find a cure. Employees raised awareness of breast cancer throughout the month by selling Breast Cancer Research stamps, organizing community events and celebrating co-workers affected by the disease. “It’s always nice to inspire the community,” said South Elgin, IL, Postmaster Brian Keane. He encouraged employees to […]
Customers rely on the mail to connect with family and friends and conduct business — and in some cases, to break curses. The Hilo, HI, Post Office regularly receives packages from tourists who fear they’ve run afoul of Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes. According to legend, Pele curses tourists who leave with the island’s […]
The founders of an athletic clothing company in Portland, OR, say USPS has been critical to their success. Julie Krasniak and Jeremy Dunn started The Athletic three years ago to sell sport socks online. Krasniak was skeptical the socks would sell — until the first batch sold out in two hours. “In one day, we […]
A new video in the Postal Service’s “Shipping Tips” series offers guidance on properly mailing military packages. The 2-minute segment includes tips on shipping to an out-of-country military Post Office. The video also informs viewers that by shipping to an Army Post Office or Field Post Office, customers use domestic prices. Customers are encouraged to […]
To see the article about the tribute to the men who passed away in the 2001 anthrax attacks makes me remember why I wanted to work for USPS. Capital Metro Area VP Linda Malone said, “The Postal Service is, first and foremost, a family.” That’s how I feel, too. […]
“When the Postal Service began offering flu shots free at work, it was a win for everyone.” […]
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Reminder: Many employees are required to take the Customer Interaction and Successful Complaint Resolution online course. To determine if you’re required to take the course, log into the Learning Management System and see if the course is listed as mandatory in your learning portal. The course number is 10025915. The completion date is Monday, Oct. […]
An Elsberry, MO, man’s day recently went to the dogs when he was trying to wrangle his three little pooches for a trip to the groomer. One got away and the man fell while trying to catch the escapee. Letter Carrier Billy Lanning heard the man’s cries for help but couldn’t lift him on his […]
Sophia Kraft might be small, but she’s a big fan of USPS. The 3-year-old New Jersey girl loves mail so much, she dresses as a letter carrier and regularly visits the Sewell Post Office with her mom, Jennifer Kraft. Sophia even makes pretend deliveries with help from postal employees who play along. Last week, Postmaster […]
USPS recently expanded its Surface Visibility (SV) program by deploying 5,000 cellular scanners to postal vehicle service drivers. These scanners use GPS and geo-fencing technology to track mail movement — including arrivals and departures — and to simplify drops and pickups at detached mail units, mailer sites and freight houses. The cellular scanners are replacing […]
The Postal Service’s national scanning rating was 97.43 percent during the week ending Oct. 21, up from the previous week. Forty-one districts and four areas met or exceeded the national average. Dakotas (98.91 percent) finished first among the districts for the fifth consecutive week, while Western (97.87 percent) led the areas for the second week […]
If you were unable to attend the Postal Service’s recent Cybersecurity Awareness Fair, you can participate in the event virtually. The CyberSafe at USPS team is offering downloadable materials from the first-of-its-kind event, which featured interactive presentations and exhibits on a variety of cybersecurity topics. The information is available on the CyberSafe at USPS Blue […]
In the digital age, a British blogger is helping people rediscover the beauty of letter writing. Shaun Usher has published “Letters of Note: Volume II,” a sequel to his 2014 bestseller showcasing notable letters, postcards and other mailpieces. The new book, which was released this month, contains 125 letters that span centuries and places. Highlights […]
The Postal Service has announced additional price changes to take effect next year, after the end of the holiday season. The changes, which USPS filed Oct. 19 with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), include adjustments to Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes and Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelopes. The current and new prices are: Small flat-rate […]
“I’m responsible for keeping the floors clean and safe for our employees and customers. That’s why my work matters.” […]
I love the Link mobile app. […]
Brenda Miller recently had a certified letter for a customer who was routinely at home at delivery time, so the rural carrier was concerned when she knocked on the door and got no answer. She heard noises, though, so she looked through a window and saw the customer on the floor. Miller opened the door […]
Most employees can’t view external videos on postal computers. However, employees can watch videos posted inside the firewall by visiting USPS-TV on Blue. […]
The Postal Service has released Florentine Madonna and Child, a Christmas stamp showcasing a 15th-century painting that depicts the Virgin Mary gazing at the Christ child. The stamp was dedicated Oct. 18 at the National Postal Museum in Washington, DC. Capital Metro Area VP Linda Malone, who spoke at the dedication ceremony, said the stamp […]
Employees across the nation are completing the Postal Pulse survey, although USPS leaders want to see the numbers rise as the Nov. 4 deadline approaches. The latest participation rates show the national leader is Caribbean District, where 41 percent of employees have completed the survey. Albany (35 percent) ranks second among the districts, followed by […]
USPS employees are continuing to restore service in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, which has caused major flooding throughout the Southeast. Most facilities that were closed after the storm have now reopened, although some sites remain shuttered in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. In these communities, retail and delivery operations have been moved […]
For a few days last week, one Postal Service facility in Los Angeles resembled Santa’s workshop. Employees at Westchester Station busily painted the dock, polished the floor and made other improvements. The reason: Westchester has been selected as one of the sites for this year’s holiday TV campaign, which is now in production. Several scenes […]