Reminder: Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) until Dec. 21 at 11:59 p.m. EST. The Postal Service extended the deadline last week. FSAs allow users to set aside money pretax to pay for health and dependent care expenses. For 2016, the maximum amount that employees can contribute to FSAs has increased to $2,550, […]
PMG Megan J. Brennan and the Executive Leadership Team thank employees for their dedicated service in a new holiday video. “In thousands of facilities across this country, everyone is working hard to make the season a success,” Brennan says. “I’d like to thank you for serving our customers and our communities so well.” The Postal […]
USPS is limiting the domestic shipping of mailable motorized balance boards, also known as “hoverboards,” that contain lithium batteries. The decision was made “out of an abundance of caution” and is in line with major retailers and the airline industry, the Postal Service said in a statement. USPS will ship hoverboards using only Standard Post/Parcel […]
Sa’fyre Terry reminds me so much of my granddaughter. I was moved and compelled to send a card. Thank you for telling her story. […]
“Mail is much more effective than email at getting your message across.” […]
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The Postal Service doesn’t forward Form W-2s, Wage and Tax Statements. Make sure USPS has your current mailing address by Dec. 22 to ensure timely receipt of your 2015 Form W-2. Change your mailing address on LiteBlue or by using an employee self-service computer kiosk, completing PS Form 1216, or calling the Human Resources Shared […]
Garden Grove, CA, City Carrier Assistant Sarah Burnett was delivering mail recently when a woman ran out of a house crying because her husband was having a heart attack. Burnett instructed the woman to call 911. Following the 911 operator’s instruction, Burnett performed CPR on the man until emergency responders arrived. They credited Burnett with […]
USPS letter carriers and rural carriers are applauding the #PostalProud initiative’s emphasis on careful, accurate delivery of mail and other packages. “I’m accountable for delivering every piece on time. That’s what #PostalProud is all about,” said Lakehurst, NJ, Letter Carrier Tracy Rosell. #PostalProud is a new, ongoing effort to promote core USPS principles. While the […]
The Postal Service sold its 1 billionth Breast Cancer Research stamp in early December, underscoring the success of the organization’s efforts to fund the fight against the disease. The semipostal stamp has raised more than $80 million since its introduction in 1998. “With the Breast Cancer Research semipostal stamp, Americans have used the power of the […]
The Postal Service is making progress reducing its environmental footprint — and receiving recognition for it. The Environmental Protection Agency recently honored USPS for reducing waste at 22 facilities across the country, including its Washington, DC, headquarters. The award was given through WasteWise, an EPA program to promote sustainable management practices. USPS also was awarded special […]
Before J.J. Abrams awakened the force, the Postal Service did. USPS issued commemorative “Star Wars” stamps in 2007, about two years after George Lucas’s second film trilogy ended. The 15 stamps are no longer available from USPS, but they’re part of the organization’s long tradition of celebrating cultural icons. The stamps — which depict characters […]
The Postal Service expects Dec. 14 will be the year’s busiest mailing day. More than 612 million mailpieces are expected to be accepted and processed, including a 7 percent increase in packages. “We prepare for this day year-round,” said PMG Megan Brennan. “The Postal Service is ready to serve our customers, and they can count on […]
Dogs like Keira and Kala deserve love. […]
Memphis, TN, Letter Carrier William Pankins was delivering mail recently when a distressed man ran out of a house choking. Unable to dislodge the food from the man’s throat, Pankins called 911. Emergency responders arrived and helped the man breathe again. He credited Pankins with saving his life. […]
“The best thing customers can do is mail early. It … helps us get their packages delivered on time.” […]
Effective Dec. 18, credit cards will no longer be accepted for the purchase of gift cards. USPS is changing its card acceptance policy for gift card purchases and will allow only debit cards with personal identification numbers. Retail Digest’s Dec. 8 edition has more information. […]
The Postal Service has kicked off its annual program to help fulfill the holiday wishes of children and families in need. Through Operation Santa, volunteers visit select USPS facilities to respond to letters addressed to Santa Claus. Individuals and groups can also “adopt” a letter and grant the child’s holiday wishes. “This is the season […]
The USPS mobile app that allows users to take photos of the “Peanuts” gang is a hit with customers and employees alike. “The app allows me to share holiday magic with multiple generations — from my 73-year-old parents to my 10-year-old daughter,” said Kentuckiana District Marketing Manager Alisa Zanetti. “It’s been great to snap a […]
The Postal Service and talk show host Rachael Ray have joined forces again, delivering a holiday home makeover for a Connecticut military family. Adam Lynch, his wife and two young sons have moved across the nation for years while he served in the Air Force. After so much moving, the family’s holiday décor was limited to a […]
Postal Service customers and employees can add some color to their holidays this season. For years, Sycamore, OH, Postmaster Earl Musick — a freelance cartoonist — has created a coloring page to hand out to children and customers during the holidays. Musick started sending the page to Ohio Post Offices to help spread holiday cheer. […]
The Postal Bulletin’s latest issue highlights Motor Vehicle Safety Month, which USPS recognizes in December to bring attention to safe driving. A crash occurs in the United States every five seconds, according to National Safety Council data cited in the article. Many of these accidents occur during the workday or while commuting to and from […]
I loved the “Happy reunion” story. It was very inspiring and uplifting. Postal employees are wonderful people. […]
Ocean City, NJ, Letter Carrier Tina Callen was recently delivering mail when a woman suddenly suffered a heart attack. Callen instructed a nearby neighbor to call 911. Callen stayed with the woman until emergency responders arrived. The woman was taken to a hospital, where she was treated. […]
Customers are counting on USPS to deliver positive experiences during the holidays. Brighten their season by delivering packages and letters correctly, making the proper delivery attempts for parcels or mailpieces requiring signatures, and accurately scanning every barcode. […]
“Number one: It’s convenient. Number two: You can just cross it off your list.” […]
Sacramento District led the nation in scanning scores during the week ending Dec. 4. Sacramento (97.51 percent) surged seven spots from last week, topping the districts. It was followed by Greater Boston (97.49 percent), which rose from fifth place, and Sierra Coastal (97.39 percent), which was up from sixth. Western (96.67 percent) once again finished […]
Employees are embracing the #PostalProud initiative to promote delivering with care, treating customers with courtesy and other core USPS principles. Several facilities are showcasing employees who are enthusiastic about #PostalProud, which began last week. For example, employees at the Elizabeth, NJ, Post Office were recently photographed holding letters that spell out #PostalProud. “We wanted to […]
Mobile Delivery Devices (MDDs) have revolutionized the way USPS does business, Acting Chief Information Officer Randy Miskanic says. “MDDs have dramatically improved core functions of the Postal Service,” Miskanic writes in the latest edition of CIO Review, a journal for technology professionals. Because the new devices offer improved scanning capabilities, it now takes fewer than […]
PMG Megan Brennan recently appointed Gary Shapiro as the Postal Service’s judicial officer, a role he’s filled on an acting basis since October. The judicial officer serves as chairman of the Postal Service Board of Contract Appeals, which decides contract disputes between USPS and its suppliers. The judicial officer also issues decisions involving postal laws and […]
The Postal Service is offering customers coupons to receive $1 off the purchase of holiday greeting cards. The in-store coupons are available at participating Post Offices through Saturday, Dec. 26. USPS is also offering a variety of gift cards this holiday season, including cards from Old Navy and other retailers. […]