Thursday, July 17, 2025
Steiner begins tenure as postmaster general
In a letter to employees and a video, he praises USPS and describes his priorities
David Steiner began his tenure as the nation’s 76th postmaster general this week, expressing pride in the Postal Service, its employees and the organization’s public service mission.
“I believe strongly in the role of the Postal Service as a pillar of America’s democracy and economic infrastructure, in the important support and services we provide at every business and residence, as a positive and competitive force in the marketplace, and in our enduring mission to bind the nation together,” Steiner wrote in a July 17 letter to employees.
The USPS Board of Governors selected Steiner, the former president and CEO of Waste Management, for the role in May.
He succeeds Doug Tulino, who served as acting postmaster general following the retirement of Louis DeJoy in March. Tulino has now resumed his role as deputy postmaster general and chief human resources officer on a full-time basis.
In his letter to employees, Steiner wrote that his priorities include continuing service improvement, operating in a financially self-sustaining manner, and strengthening the Postal Service’s reputation, brand and culture. “I intend to be a strong advocate for you and your work, and for our customers, and I am confident that together we will shape a stronger future for the United States Postal Service and a stronger future for you and your loved ones,” he wrote.
USPS has also released an all-employee video message from Steiner.
A banner day for the Postal Service
The organization has added special anniversary-themed signage at its headquarters
The Postal Service has added two giant banners to its Washington, DC, headquarters building to help mark the organization’s 250th anniversary.
The banners, which are each eight stories tall, feature the Eagle in Flight symbol that USPS created for this year’s anniversary activities. The symbol depicts an eagle about to take wing, perched atop the words “USPS 250” in the traditional postal colors of red, white and blue.
Each banner hangs on a different end of the front side of the building, facing L’Enfant Plaza SW.
Next week, the building will be the site of the dedication ceremony for the Postal Service’s new 250 Years of Delivering stamps and the “Putting a Stamp on the American Experience” prestige booklet.
USPS has also sent retail kits with special anniversary-themed signage to Post Offices and other retail units to help promote its milestone nationwide.
Additionally, the Postal Service will commemorate its anniversary with special activities and releases throughout the year, including a coffee table book, a new edition of “The United States Postal Service: An American History,” branded merchandise, a special episode of the “Mail with Mr. ZIP” YouTube series, and more.
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July 24, 2025
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‘Thriving with Arthritis’
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar to learn management and treatment options for arthritis and resources that may help ease symptoms.
The session, “Thriving with Arthritis,” will be held Thursday, July 24, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern.
Representatives from Kaiser Permanente, 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.
Atlantic Area, Massachusetts-Rhode Island District on top in scanning
A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 96.92 percent during the week ending July 11, down 0.38 percent from one week earlier.
The data was collected July 16.
Atlantic led the four areas with a rating of 97.25 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 96.59 percent rating.
Among the 50 districts, Massachusetts-Rhode Island, part of Atlantic Area, ranked first with a 98.34 percent rating, while California 1, part of WestPac Area, ranked last with a 91.72 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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Steiner begins tenure as postmaster general
In a letter to employees and a video, he praises USPS and describes his priorities
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A banner day for the Postal Service
The organization has added special anniversary-themed signage at its headquarters
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‘Thriving with Arthritis’
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Atlantic Area, Massachusetts-Rhode Island District on top in scanning