Thursday, August 8, 2024
Take a look at the Postal Service’s new fleet
A video discusses how the vehicles will help USPS grow
In a new video, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy discusses the Postal Service’s upgraded delivery fleet, which begins rolling out this year.
The video also features comments from Jocelyn Freitas, senior fleet operations specialist; Michael Bacon, the Atlanta Vehicle Maintenance Facility manager; Atlanta Postmaster Falonda Woods; and letter carriers Yoaly Munguia and Adrienne Wiley.
The new vehicles’ improved safety features and the role the upgraded fleet plays in the Postal Service’s sustainability strategy are also addressed.
The five-minute video is the third installment in “The Plan in Action,” a five-part series on Delivering for America that will be released throughout the summer.
August 15, 2024
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‘Medicare Advantage’
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar to learn more about Medicare, including how Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans work with Medicare parts A and B.
The session, “Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Drug Plans for Retirees,” will be held Thursday, Aug. 15, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern.
Representatives from the American Postal Workers Union health plan will lead the discussion.
The plan is open to all eligible postal employees, and the discussion is not restricted to bargaining unit employees.
Participants must register before the event on the webinar website.
Participation is voluntary. Nonexempt employees must be off the clock or on authorized breaks.
Employees who have questions can email the USPS Benefits and Wellness team.
August 15, 2024
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Pinback Buttons stamp ceremony
The Postal Service will dedicate its Pinback Buttons stamps on Thursday, Aug. 15, in Hartford, CT.
The ceremony, part of the Great American Stamp Show, will be held at 11 a.m. at the Connecticut Convention Center, located at 100 Columbus Blvd.
The speakers will include Shibani Gambhir, the Postal Service’s sales intelligence support vice president.
Attendees are encouraged to RSVP online.
WestPac Area, Minnesota-North Dakota District on top in scanning
A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.19 percent during the week ending Aug. 2, down 0.20 percent from one week earlier.
The data was collected Aug. 7.
WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.61 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 96.35 percent rating.
Among the 50 districts, Minnesota-North Dakota, part of Central Area, ranked first with a 98.39 percent rating, while Georgia, part of Southern Area, ranked last with a 92.50 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.