Amazon in discussions with USPS about future relationship

"...the e-commerce giant is in discussions with the U.S. Postal Service about its future relationship and considering its options before its current contract expires next year. The Washington Post reported Thursday new Postmaster General David Steiner plans to hold a reverse auction in early 2026 that might create more competition within the Post Office for Amazon's business by offering access to postal facilities to the highest bidder, rather than directly to Amazon. It would make the company compete with national retail brands and regional shipping firms. ..."    

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Coronavirus update: Postal Service shares CDC guidance

"...CDC has reported there is very low risk that the coronavirus can be spread from products or packaging shipped from China, due to poor survivability of this type of virus on surfaces. Coronaviruses are generally thought to be spread most often by respiratory droplets, CDC reports. Also, according to CDC, there is no evidence to support transmission of the novel coronavirus associated with imported goods, and there have been no reported cases of the virus in the United States associated with imported goods. The Postal Service is providing this information to employees..."    

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Postal Service wants to remove employees from the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program

USPS Plan to Pull Out of Fed Health Benefits Could Cost Postal Workers

"...it would likely put postal workers at risk of paying higher premiums, incurring more out-of-pocket costs and receiving less insurance coverage for a variety of procedures...."    

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Postal Service challenges OSHA citations at Portsmouth facility

"...Officials say inspectors found untrained or inadequately trained employees at the distribution center performing troubleshooting and voltage testing on or near live electrical equipment and wiring that had not first been de-energized. ..."    

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Postal Service needs makeover, not to be shunted aside as obsolete

"...“The USPS is anything but an anachronism on a slow march to oblivion. It is a national treasure that provides an immense and irreplaceable social service. … We must recognize that the Postal Service can and must remain public if we are to maintain the essential infrastructures of democracy.”..."    

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Bernstock Resigning from USPS

"...The president of shipping and mailing services for the U.S. Postal Service, Bob Bernstock, will resign his position on June 4. Bernstock is currently under investigation for awarding about $5.8 million in no-bid contracts to his former business associates...."    

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Postmaster General renews call for regulatory, Legislative change

"...The OIG report asserts that the Postal Service has paid a disproportionate share of its Civil Service Retirement System pension costs, resulting in a $75 billion overpayment. But even if Congress were to agree with that finding, cautioned Potter, refunding that money would only provide temporary relief to the long-term financial challenges facing USPS...."    

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With the Post Office Losing Billions of Dollars, Where is the Money Coming From to Run Everyday?

DOES USPS WASTE TAXPAYER DOLLARS?

"...the Postal Service has not received taxpayer funds to support its operations since 1982. In fact, though the Postal Service often is described as “quasi-governmental,” it’s required by law to cover its costs.
Don’t let myths about the Postal Service cloud the truth. “Misconceptions about the future of the Postal Service abound,” says PMG Jack Potter. “Dispelling these myths will show we can continue to deliver the mail.”..."    

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Postal Service expected to announce 'significant changes'

"...Officials will also seek greater flexibility in forthcoming union negotiations, including addressing ballooning health-care costs, Potter said. ..."    

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Plane May Have Lost Mail on Flight from Billings to Kalispell

"...A plane contracted by the U.S. Postal Service may have lost up to two bags of priority mail on a flight from Billings to Kalispell, totaling up to roughly 25 pounds of cargo...."    

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Eastern Carolina Post Office Under Investigation

"...The Postal Service's Office of Inspector General anticipates prosecution and disciplinary action taken once the..."    

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Pot charges dropped, political charges still run high

"...After Monday's court hearing, Woerpel, a postal worker known in Hammond circles as "The Mailman," revealed the charges resulted in the U.S. Postal Service suspending him without pay. ..."    

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Postal Service employee accused of embezzling $13,960

"...“The general public can rest assured that the integrity and delivery of their mail remains the highest priority for the Postal Service,” said Gleisner. “Of the thousands of employees who work for the Postal Service, sadly it takes only one or two to tarnish our integrity.”..."    

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Post Office Attempting Snowy Deliveries On Saturday

"...a release issued by the US Postal Service, mail carriers will be attempting to make deliveries where (streets) are safe and passable. If carriers do not have access, they may return later in the day to..."    

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Save Mother Teresa Postage Stamp Campaign begins

Atheist Group Assails Mother Teresa Postage Stamp

"...“Just when you think the atheists and anti-religionists have run out of things to complain about, they attack Mother Teresa, one of the great role models of the last century. We are encouraging anyone who has been inspired by Mother Teresa to join us in writing letters of appreciation to the U.S. Postal Service to counter the ridiculous complaints they are receiving from the FFRF.”..."    

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Postal service, union officials disagree on delivery dates

"...mail carriers are being misinformed by their supervisors that the post office is trimming a day from weekly delivery starting next October, the head of the local postal worker’s union said. Postal officials deny the allegation. ..."    

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At hearing on future of Postal Service, no dearth of despondency

"..."the ability of the Postal Service to deliver mail quickly on six days of the week . . . protects our constituents' quality of life," in addition to facilitating business advertising and product distribution. ..."    

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SOUTHEAST AREA OFFICE GETS ON BOARD WITH PLASTIC RECYCLING

"...the good news is the Memphis Area Office is achieving all of this plastic recycling through a similar cost-neutral effort. That’s good for the environment — and great for the Postal Service’s bottom line...."    

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35 Excessing Notices Go Out to Elmira Postal Workers

"...29 clerks and nine mail handlers got letters today letting them know they should find a new job with the postal service, or the service will find one for them...."    

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Andrews: USPS must explain Logan Twp. closing

"...The U.S. Postal Service has violated federal regulations by failing to provide financial details that justify the planned closing of a mail-processing facility in Gloucester County, according to U.S. Rep. Robert E. Andrews...."    

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