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Watch the Postal Service’s holiday TV ad
‘Delivering Since 1775’ celebrates the organization’s 250th anniversary
A new holiday TV commercial from the Postal Service offers a nod to the organization’s 250th anniversary this year.
The 30-second ad, titled “Delivering Since 1775,” juxtaposes images of contemporary mail carriers with black-and-white archival footage of their counterparts from previous eras.
“Two hundred fifty years ago, a promise was made to connect families and friends, near and far,” a narrator says. “How we delivered has changed, but our purpose hasn’t — especially during the holidays. It’s the peace of mind knowing that your love arrives.”
The new commercial, which began airing Nov. 3, is part of a campaign that also includes mailpieces and print ads.
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CFC charity fair to be held Nov. 12
The event will focus on organizations for veterans and others
The Postal Service will host a Combined Federal Campaign Veterans Day Charity Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
The virtual event will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern and will feature several charities that reflect the campaign’s many causes for November, including Entrepreneurs Scholarship Program, Girls on the Run, Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Houston Food Bank, Make a Wish, Meals on Wheels, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Salvation Army, United Negro College Fund and Wounded Warrior Project.
The event is open to all employees. Nonexempt employees may participate only off the clock or during authorized breaks.
The MyHR website’s events calendar has the Zoom link and passcode needed to participate in the event.
Participants can sign up, search for and donate to the participating charities through the Combined Federal Campaign website or mobile app.
The campaign, also known as the CFC, is the federal government’s workplace charity drive. The latest campaign began Oct. 1 and runs through Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Participation in the CFC is voluntary.
Employees with questions can email the Postal Service’s CFC team.
Veterans Day is next week
The annual holiday honors those who served in the military
Veterans Day, a national holiday that honors people who have served in the armed forces, is Tuesday, Nov. 11.
The holiday originated as Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919, marking the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday in 1938.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day to honor all those who served in American wars.
There were 15.8 million veterans in the United States in 2023, according to the most recent U.S. Census data. The USPS workforce includes about 68,000 veterans.
To mark Veterans Day this year, the Postal Service will mail a certificate of appreciation and lapel pin to the home address of employees who are known to be veterans.
Additionally, on Nov. 4, the organization released a Veterans Day video message featuring Postmaster General David Steiner and other speakers.
Employees who have questions can email the USPS military team.
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Central Area, Michigan 2 District on top in scanning
A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.09 percent during the week ending Oct. 31, down 0.18 percent from one week earlier.
The data was collected Nov. 5.
Central led the four areas with a rating of 97.35 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 96.9 percent rating.
Among the 50 districts, Michigan 2, part of Central Area, ranked first with a 98.53 percent rating, while Alaska, part of WestPac Area, ranked last with a 94.75 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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Watch the Postal Service’s holiday TV ad
‘Delivering Since 1775’ celebrates the organization’s 250th anniversary
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CFC charity fair to be held Nov. 12
The event will focus on organizations for veterans and others
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Veterans Day is next week
The annual holiday honors those who served in the military
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Central Area, Michigan 2 District on top in scanning