A large online retailer is testing Parcel Return Service (PRS) to determine if USPS should handle more shipments from customers who want to return the company’s merchandise. During the test — which will be conducted in Florida — the retailer will evaluate the Postal Service’s ability to scan PRS shipments and stage them for pickup. […]
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honored Chief Sustainability Officer Tom Day this week for leading the Postal Service’s response to climate change. Day received a 2016 Climate Leadership Award for overseeing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 20 percent by 2020. “Thomas Day has demonstrated exemplary action and dedication to responding to climate change,” the award’s […]
Streator, IL, Letter Carrier John Barickman was delivering a package recently when he saw smoke billowing from a neighboring home. After noticing the fire was coming from the basement, Barickman ran to the front of the house and helped an older man escape. Barickman tried to go into the house to help others, but it […]
Peyton Manning is a five-time NFL MVP — but those aren’t the only letters he’s known for. The longtime quarterback is a prolific letter writer who regularly pens notes to congratulate fellow players on awards and other milestones. “An email is not acceptable. A handwritten letter is what you must write,” Manning told The Los Angeles […]
Retailers are poised to collect a lot of green this St. Patrick’s Day. Consumer spending for the March 17 holiday is expected to reach $4.4 billion, the National Retail Federation reported this week. Greeting cards will be one of the most popular items, representing 11 percent of all purchases. Almost 7 percent of total sales […]
Denise Rosin, Pontiac, MI: Thanks to the “patriotic postman,” Pensacola, FL, Letter Carrier Glenn Corbett. You make me proud to be part of the Postal Service. […]
Today’s hero is featured in a full-length article. […]
Protect any personally identifiable information that can be used alone or with other data to identify, contact or locate someone. The CyberSafe at USPS site on Blue offers tips to keep personally identifiable information safe at home and at work. […]
“[The Postal Service] is a national treasure. It’s worth preserving for the next 240 years.” […]
USPS is giving employees more time to complete the Postal Pulse survey, extending the deadline to Monday, March 28. “The Postal Service wants to ensure everyone’s voice is heard,” said Employee Engagement Executive Director Kelvin Williams. “To ensure we get a true depiction of our current work environments, we’re giving employees another two weeks […]
Rainsville, AL, Rural Carrier Tanya Lyons was delivering mail recently when she spotted a doghouse on fire near a mobile home. Lyons knew the homeowner probably was sleeping, so she repeatedly knocked on the door and windows until he answered. Together, they pulled the doghouse away from the chained pet and extinguished the flames. “It […]
Nancy Reagan enthusiastically supported efforts to honor her husband — including the Ronald Reagan stamps issued by the Postal Service. The former first lady, who died this week at 94, helped the Postal Service unveil the image of its first Reagan stamp, a 37-cent commemorative, in 2004. When the curtain fell away from the oversized […]
The Postal Service’s ranks now include a rising star in the supply management sector. Michael Raezler, a purchasing and supply management specialist at headquarters, is included on this year’s “30 Under 30” list from the Institute for Supply Management and ThomasNet.com, a supplier resource site. The list is part of the institute’s efforts to encourage […]
President Obama has invited a Texas fourth-grader to the White House after she wrote him a letter to express her concerns about the homeless. Daniella Hillan passed a homeless person on the street while shopping with her mom last year. When she got home, she decided to ask Obama for help. “Can you make a […]
After a home on her route was recently burglarized, Morganfield, KY, City Carrier Assistant Brenda Walters provided police with a description of a man she had seen at the residence earlier that day. The man was later arrested with jewelry and weapons in his possession. Walters was credited with helping law enforcement apprehend the burglar. […]
Employees who need a duplicate W-2 form can use PostalEASE to print or request a reprint. Employees may also request a duplicate form by calling the employee self-service line at 877-477-3273 and selecting option 1. […]
I love “Heroes’ corner.” […]
“I’m proud to work for an organization where I can help fulfill all my customer’s mailing needs while bringing smiles to their faces.” […]
Read More… from Birmingham, IA, Retail Associate Billie Jo Wiley
Not everyone is dropping the letter-writing habit. When Cindy Land’s daughter joined the Army recently, the young woman was allowed to call home once a week but she couldn’t text or email. To keep in touch, mother and daughter began exchanging letters. “It was a way to visit, and it seemed more personal, knowing that […]
A marketing firm recently added First-Class Mail to a major campaign, generating $980,000 in new revenue for the Postal Service. Kentuckiana District Sr. Sales Executive Joe Warren brokered the sale after he discovered the firm was about to launch several major promotion projects. (Businesses aren’t named in sales stories to protect the Postal Service’s competitive […]
Postal Service computer workstations, desk areas and offices often contain important information that must be kept safe. Here are some tips to prevent USPS information from being stolen or misused: Use your workstation for business purposes only. Erase whiteboard walls that contain or reference sensitive information. Collect sensitive information sent to printers in a timely […]
The Postal Service is celebrating the University of Alabama’s national football championship with a commemorative envelope and four collectible matted prints. Each envelope is available for $10, and each matted print sells for $25. Checks and money orders should be made payable to Postmaster and mailed, along with a completed order form, to Carol Brekle, […]
The Postal Bulletin’s latest issue highlights mail transport equipment (MTE), including trays, sleeves, sacks, pallets, tubs, hampers and cages. USPS loses millions of dollars annually when MTE is staged unnecessarily or removed from the postal network. Employees can help by protecting MTE and keeping it moving through the system. The March 3 Postal Bulletin also […]
Today’s hero is featured in a full-length article. […]
After completing a test in the Learning Management System, select “Stop Test” at the top of the screen, log off and wait for the system to refresh. If you’ve passed, select “Confirm Complete” to receive credit. If you don’t receive credit, select “Start Now” to try again. Test access is limited, so do your best […]
“Our machines have to run efficiently. When they’re not working properly, it costs USPS money. It’s a challenge sometimes, but I enjoy it.” […]
Read More… from Baltimore P&DC Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic Ron Hornischer
“Postal parade” was an awesome story that brought tears to my eyes. We are postal proud. […]
Employees across the nation are taking the Postal Pulse survey, although USPS leaders hope many more will participate before next week’s deadline. Leading the nation is Dakotas District, where 32.97 percent of employees have participated in the survey. Northern New England District (30.03 percent) ranks second, followed by Greater Michigan District (29.5 percent). The areas […]
The national scanning performance for the week ending Feb. 26 was 97.15 percent, up from the previous week. Western (97.64 percent) led the areas. Southern (97.21 percent) and Eastern (97.2 percent) each rose one spot to take second and third place, respectively. Forty-four districts exceeded 97 percent. Portland (98.15 percent) and Arkansas (98 percent) finished […]
Highland Park, IL, Letter Carrier Joanna O’Donnell was delivering mail recently when she approached a townhouse and smelled gas. When O’Donnell knocked on the door and didn’t get a response, she notified the complex manager and continued on her route. The manager alerted the fire department, which evacuated the community. Firefighters then shut off the […]