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June 10, 2026
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‘Financial Wellbeing’
Postal Service employees can participate in an upcoming webinar that focuses on learning the fundamentals of financial well-being and avoiding the negative effect of financial stress on overall health.
“Financial Wellbeing” will be held on Wednesday, June 10, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern.
Representatives from United Healthcare, a provider of health insurance plans for federal employees, will lead the webinar.
Participation is voluntary, but participants must register before the event. Nonexempt employees must participate off the clock or during authorized breaks.
Employees with questions can email the USPS Benefits and Wellness team.
Milestones
Appointments, awards and retirements
Here’s a look at recent USPS leadership announcements
The Postal Service recently made the following managerial and supervisory announcements:
• Lindsey A. Butler was named safety and health programs executive manager. She previously served as labor relations policies and programs acting director.
• Kyle A. Graham, field statistical programs executive manager, was named statistical programs acting senior director. James B. Stout, statistical reporting and design manager, was named field statistical programs acting executive manager.
The Postal Service recently recognized the following award and retirement:
• William R. Allen, Kentucky-West Virginia District consumer affairs manager, received a Chief FOIA Officer’s Award for his efforts to help the organization respond to Freedom of Information Act requests.
• Joseph G. Hurley, statistical programs senior director, retired May 29 after 42 years of service.
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USPS reports more than 5,200 dog attacks in 2025
Los Angeles and California lead the lists for number of incidents
More than 5,200 dog attacks on Postal Service employees were reported last year, the organization announced last week.
The figures were released as part of the USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign, which began June 1.
Here are the top 20 cities for reported dog bites in 2025, and the number of attacks:
• Los Angeles (70)
• Dallas (50)
• Denver (45)
• Houston (44)
• Chicago (43)
• St. Louis (40)
• Indianapolis (35)
• San Diego (32)
• San Antonio (31)
• Cleveland (30)
• Kansas City, MO (30)
• Cincinnati (29)
• Minneapolis (29)
• Oakland, CA (27)
• Phoenix (27)
• Columbus, OH (26)
• Detroit (24)
• Louisville, KY (23)
• Memphis, TN (21)
• Oklahoma City (21)
Here are the top 10 states for reported dog attacks in 2025, and the number of attacks:
• California (673)
• Texas (358)
• Ohio (287)
• New York (269)
• Pennsylvania (267)
• Illinois (260)
• Florida (183)
• Missouri (182)
• Michigan (174)
• Indiana (159)
The theme for this year’s campaign is “Don’t turn your back on dog bite prevention.”
More on dog bite statistics and this year’s campaign can be found in the organization’s May 28 news release.
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Watch a video about the Stamp Encore winner
The Mister Rogers issue from 2018 was the contest’s favorite
The Postal Service has released a video about its Stamp Encore contest and the stamp that won.
Last summer, customers and USPS employees voted for their favorite from a list of 25 stamp panes released since 1997.
The Mister Rogers stamp, which was issued in 2018, won with overwhelming support.
The stamp honors the host and creative force behind “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” the children’s TV show that aired nationally from 1968 to 2001.
The 2 1/2-minute video shares details on the contest and the Mister Rogers stamp.
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Heat Illness Prevention Program requirements to be released
The Postal Service is preparing to launch this year’s Heat Illness Prevention Program to help employees recognize, prevent and respond to heat-related illnesses while working in hot weather.
The program includes updated training and guidance focusing on proper hydration, early symptom recognition and the importance of preventative measures.
Mandatory Heat Illness Prevention Program training will be available in the Learning Management System through MyHR.
Additional program details, resources and reminders can be found on the Heat Illness Prevention page on the MyHR website and will be shared in a July edition of Postal Bulletin.
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June10Datebook
‘Financial Wellbeing’
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Milestones
Appointments, awards and retirements
Here’s a look at recent USPS leadership announcements
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USPS reports more than 5,200 dog attacks in 2025
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Watch a video about the Stamp Encore winner
The Mister Rogers issue from 2018 was the contest’s favorite
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Brief
Heat Illness Prevention Program requirements to be released