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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More stamp price changes are expected: How expensive could they get?

"...Earlier this summer, the cost of a Forever stamp rose five cents, marking the largest price increase the U.S. has seen on first-class mail.

You may want to stock up now, especially with additional price hikes already on the horizon.

The latest increase, which took effect on July 13, marked a 7.4 percent bump on first-class mail stamps alone. At 78 cents a piece, it may not feel like very long until they reach $1.

The July price hike is the seventh since 2021 — there were two rate increases in 2023 and 2024. Since 2014, stamps have gone up nearly 30 cents each. ..."

   

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USPS shared customer postal addresses with Meta, LinkedIn and Snap

"The postal service took action to ‘remediate’ the issue following a TechCrunch investigation ...On Wednesday, the USPS said it addressed the issue and stopped the practice, claiming that it was “unaware” of it. TechCrunch found USPS was sharing customers’ information by way of hidden data-collecting code (also known as tracking pixels) used across its website. Tech and advertising companies create this kind of code to collect information about the user — such as which pages they visit — every time a webpage containing the code loads in the customer’s browser. In the case of USPS, some of that collected data included the postal addresses of logged-in USPS Informed Delivery customers, who use the service to see photos of their incoming mail before it arrives. ..."    

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Speedy Delivery | Postal worker caught racing Mustang in USPS van, hitting 105 mph

"...According to the traffic report, the van had no plates and the driver appeared to be racing a Ford Mustang.

In the body camera video, the deputy goes on to say, “Yeah. I mean, that Mustang took off. He caught my attention, and then you blew by him, and I was pacing you at like 105.”

Court records identified the driver as Drew Brown, 28. She told officials she worked for the Fremont post office.

Brown waived the case, which is now closed, and paid a $50 fine for the traffic violation after receiving a verbal warning for racing.

A spokesperson for the USPS shared the following statement: “Drew Brown is an employee. It is under investigation and as a matter of policy, we are unable to comment further on a specific individual personnel matter.”..."    

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Labor Contract News: USPS, NALC mediation period ending

"...The mediation period for collective bargaining between the Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will end on July 19. ...NALC represents more than 200,000 employees nationwide."    

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New York: Postal Service investigating report of employee bringing gun to post office

"...U.S. Postal Inspection Service is aware of a recent report of an employee of the DeWitt, NY Post Office possessing a firearm while on postal property. Postal Inspectors responded and are currently investigating. ..."    

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USPS shipping prices to increase in January for Forever Stamps, Priority Mail

"...USPS rate increases were approved in November, but they don't take effect until January 27..."    

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USPS Moving to Implement Energy-efficient Lighting

"...The USPS currently has LEED-certified post offices in Denver, Colo. and Southampton, N.Y., as well as mail processing centers in Greenville, S.C. and Troy, Mich. Other green building initiatives include implementing energy-efficient lighting and HVAC as well as solar photovoltaic systems and fuel cells...."    

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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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Will end of USPS Saturday delivery kill Netflix?

"...I get a lot of Netflix movies — and I get them on Saturdays. This gives me plenty of time to watch them over the weekend and send them back en masse on Mondays. See, I strategically plan my returns and arrivals, and I’m pretty good at it. Ending Saturday mail delivery throws a monkeywrench in those plans...."    

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Hindus laud US Postal Service for Mother Teresa stamp and urge for Diwali stamp

"...USPS announcement says that Mother Teresa “had been a citizen of India since 1948” and she “served the sick and destitute of India and the world for nearly 50 years”. She is buried in Kolkata (India). ..."    

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USPS launched a year-long initiative to increase PO Box revenue

"...Some offices in colder regions promote PO Box rentals as an alternative to keeping areas around mailboxes free of snow. Another district has been working with a customer who realized the USPS Caller/Reserve Service is cheaper than having his own mailroom because mail picked up at the Post Office already is sorted by department...."    

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USPS GOES MOBILE - SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE ON MOBILE DEVICES

"...The features include Track & Confirm, Post Office locator, and the most popular application — ZIP Code lookup. ..."    

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USPS Facility Closure Means Hundreds More Jobs Axed in S. Jersey

"...The US Postal Service is shutting down a Priority Mail facility in Gloucester County -- and with it, wiping out nearly 600 jobs. Officials with the USPS say they're losing too much money..."    

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Burrus: House GOP Takes A 'Cheap Shot' at Our Expense

"...analysis” of the USPS does not reflect the dedication and hard work of 650,000 postal employees, including those represented by collective bargaining agreements, supervisors, postmasters, executives, and the Board of Governors. We are proud to be part of the world’s best postal system, providing the best service and most inexpensive postage. ..."    

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USPS Layoffs? That's a possibility...

"...U.S. Postal Service, then layoffs are a possibility, a top USPS official acknowledged to House lawmakers on Thursday.

"I can't say or guarantee that there wouldn't be layoffs," said Jordan Small, USPS acting vice president..."    

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Postal Service added to GAO high-risk list for poor fiscal health

"...GAO urged the Postal Service to take more drastic measures to cut expenses, including having more employees retire, reducing their benefits and consolidating post offices. The USPS can’t rely on increased revenue through a rebound in mail volume, something that has happened after past recessions but is unlikely to happen this time because of the country’s increased reliance on newer technology, the GAO said...."    

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Public invited to participate in a Bob Hope trivia contest

"...The public is invited to participate in a trivia contest in honor of the 44-cent Bob Hope stamp now on sale at all Post Offices. All entries should be postmarked no later than June 30 and mailed to Customer Relations, USPS, 79 Mid Cape Ter Ste 8, Cape Coral, FL 33991-9998. Be sure to include your name, complete mailing address, and a local phone number. The individual with the most correct answers will receive a collectible Bob Hope stamp image print. In the event of a tie, a drawing will be held to determine the winner...."    

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Celebrating 50 years with USPS

"...Ford Weatherford took a part-time job in 1959, he didn't realize it was the start of a 50-year career with the postal service. Weatherford, 68, of Petal celebrated his 50th anniversary working as a mail carrier in May. He started working with the United States Postal Service by substituting when other workers called in sick....."    

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