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Thursday, March 19, 2026

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PMG testimony to House committee available

Steiner addresses USPS financial challenges during hearing

Postmaster General David Steiner testified before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on March 17.

The title of the hearing was “Oversight of the Postal Service: The Financial Future under Postmaster General Steiner.”

The postmaster general’s written testimony is posted on the USPS Newsroom website.

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Federal ethics regulations prohibit USPS employees from engaging in outside employment that conflicts with or affects their postal duties.

Are you looking for a second job?

Federal ethics rules limit the options for USPS employees

The Postal Service is reminding employees that they can seek second jobs, but certain types of supplemental employment are not permitted.

Federal ethics regulations prohibit USPS employees from engaging in outside employment that conflicts with or affects their postal duties.

Additionally, Postal Service employees cannot:

• Work for a commercial mail receiving entity such as the UPS Store, Mail Boxes Etc. or FedEx Office Print & Ship Center;

• Receive compensation from an outside source for teaching, speaking or writing about matters related to their official USPS duties;

• Receive compensation from any foreign government;

• Perform consulting work — solo or for a company — on postal operations, programs or procedures; or

• Work in any capacity for a commercial entity such as Amazon, UPS, FedEx or DHL that delivers mailable matter that could otherwise be sent via U.S. Mail.

An employee can work for an Amazon subsidiary that does not deliver mailable matter — such as Whole Foods or Twitch — but the employee must obtain prior approval from the USPS Ethics Office.

Also, if your supplemental employment involves appearing before, dealing with or making a representation to the Postal Service or any other federal agency on behalf of another person or business, you must contact the ethics office before taking any action.

Employees also cannot do any selling, fundraising or outside business activity while on duty, in uniform, at USPS facilities or using postal equipment.  

Employees with questions can email the ethics office or call 202-268-6346. The Ethics Blue Page contains additional information.

Here’s why 2026 is a banner year for stamps

The ‘Mailin’ It!’ podcast explores a lineup that celebrates the nation

The latest episode of “Mailin’ It!,” the USPS podcast, discusses why 2026 is a landmark year for stamps.

The guest is Lisa Bobb-Semple, USPS stamp services director.

The 29-minute episode was released March 17 and is available on Link and other postal websites, as well as most podcast platforms.

Mail

Threads of meaning

Reader finds inspiration in Harriet Powers stamps, dedication

Email us your feedback. Your comments could be included in our “Mail” column.

March 26, 2026
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‘Pre-Retirement — PSHB’

Postal Service employees may participate in a webinar on health care in retirement, including the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program, Medicare and supplemental plans.

The session, “Pre-Retirement — PSHB” will be held Thursday, March 26, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern.

Representatives from Government Employees Health Association, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the discussion.

Participants must register before the event on the webinar website.

Participation is voluntary. Nonexempt employees must participate off the clock or during authorized breaks.

Employees with questions can email the USPS Benefits and Wellness team.

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Central Area, Massachusetts-Rhode Island lead in scanning

A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.12 percent during the week ending March 13, down 0.5 percent from one week earlier.

The data was collected March 18.

Central led the four areas with a rating of 97.31 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 96.97 percent rating.

Among the 50 districts, Massachusetts-Rhode Island, part of Atlantic Area, ranked first with a 98.32 percent rating, while Puerto Rico, part of Southern Area, ranked last with a 94.14 percent rating.

Scanning data allows customers to track their mail and packages, which helps USPS deliver excellent service, boost loyalty and drive revenue.

To see the latest data, go to the Informed Visibility website and select “Customer Experience,” followed by “DES 2 Scan Performance.” Postal Service employees must request Informed Visibility access through eAccess.

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