"...The Postal Service is reminding employees and contractors who use ACE desktop and laptop computers to reboot their workstations at least once a week.
Frequent reboots ensure the computer functions optimally, protect against security vulnerabilities and allow for installation of necessary software updates without delays.
The USPS ServiceNow website has more information about rebooting ACE workstations. ..."
"...They also seized large quantities of drugs destined for the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico at ports in Long Beach, Calif., and Houston.
A 29-count indictment was unsealed charging 15, including three women, on drug trafficking and weapons charges. Three charged, Mexican and Guatemalan nationals, remain at large and are considered dangerous. ...“As alleged, this drug trafficking organization imported methamphetamine directly from Mexico and used the U.S. mail, a taco truck, and homes in different Houston neighborhoods to distribute and sell methamphetamine and other dangerous drugs"
"...Kyle Michael Poppiti was publicly reported missing by the Chapin Police Department Sunday afternoon. The 23-year-old has not been seen since Saturday, police said in a news release. Poppiti was last seen after he completed his delivery route for the U.S. Post Office at 1249 Chapin Road, according to the release. ..."
"...AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Several Richmond County residents face prison for stealing mail using U.S. Postal Service master keys. Mail theft is a growing problem across the CSRA as thieves use stolen checks and...Another was a U.S. Postal Service employee accused of keeping a master key and stealing mail from a blue box at a post office on Peach Orchard Road. One man was caught with numerous stolen checks, stolen mail, and various debit cards belonging to other people."
"...USPS is reminding employees of the proper procedure for disposing of old postal equipment and documents.
If there are unwanted postal artifacts at a workplace, the facility’s manager should email photos and a description of each item to the Postal Service historian’s office. Artifacts should not be sent to USPS headquarters in Washington, DC, without approval.
Employees may not take old postal items home, sell them or donate them to a museum, including the National Postal Museum in Washington, DC. ...
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"...She reached out to 11 Investigates’ Amy Hudak after nearly 100 business mailers she paid the post office to deliver were instead found dumped in the lobby of a local apartment building. ...States says she spends tens of thousands of dollars each year in bulk postage to mail marketing fliers for her business. She says those mailers help keep the name of her business top of mind for past and potentially future customers. So, when she got a call that a chunk of her mail wasn’t delivered, she said she felt like her money was stolen. ..."
"...United States 1996 32¢ James Dean stamps with the red omitted from the “USA 32” inscription on each stamp is a newly discovered error. Stamp dealer Stuart Katz recently found the error pane lurking in his stock. ..."
" ...regional processing and distribution center opening in Palmetto...The bad news is that Georgia’s mail delivery rates are still among the worst in the nation.
During the month of March, roughly a third of all letters were not delivered on time.
...."
"...A U.S. Postal Service clerk who struggled to secure her paid leave benefits after donating her kidney in 2024 has won 240 hours of sick leave after Public Investigator wrote about her challenges. The determination came seven days after Public Investigator contacted USPS about Melissa Pauke's case. Pauke, 54, of Marshfield, was inspired to become an organ donor..."
"...Beginning Monday, May 12, USPS will introduce a smaller Priority Mail Express product to allow customers to ship these jewelry and keepsake items in a box more suitable to the size of the shipment.
The new Priority Mail Express box is 9 inches long, 7.25 inches wide and 5 inches high. ..."
"19 Investigates exposed why it took seven months to charge letter carrier ...An arrest warrant was issued Wednesday for a United States Postal worker who was caught on camera — in full uniform — allegedly beating a young girl.
Delilah Cross is the name of the letter carrier who’s seen in the cellphone video. ..."
"...Various media outlets reported in early May that the United States Postal Service’s board of governors plans to appoint David Steiner as the next postmaster general.
Steiner, the former CEO of Waste Management, serves as a board member for FedEx, a major competitor to the Postal Service in the package delivery sector.
The board of governors is scheduled to meet May 9, but there is no mention of a vote ..."
"...UPS Mail Innovations is notifying customers of price increases as it adapts to rate changes from the U.S. Postal Service.
“To align our pricing with the cost to serve, some account-specific adjustments are necessary,” a May 1 letter to customers viewed by Supply Chain Dive said. “Your UPS sales team will provide information specific to your account.”..."
"...The retirement cuts would have devastating implications for APWU members, including:
Eliminating the FERS Social Security supplement, which allows workers who have earned their retirement the ability to retire before their Social Security benefits begin;
Increasing the FERS annuity contribution rates for all active employees to 4.4%;
Replacing the High-3 FERS annuity calculation with a High-5 calculation, resulting in a reduction in annuity payments.
Also included in the passed were egregious attacks on federal employees, such as:
Charging a filing fee for Merit Systems Protection Board Claims and Appeals, and
Forcing new hires in the federal workforce to choose between at-will employment or paying an increased FERS contribution rate of 9.4%. While this specific proposal does not currently apply to postal workers, it is a dangerous change to eliminate job security and protections from government service.
..."
"...UPS announced the layoffs on Tuesday in its first quarter earnings report. The parcel delivery service said it made consolidated revenues of $21.5bn, compared with $21.7bn about the same time a year ago. Additionally, the company said it would be shuttering 73 leased and owned buildings by the end of June of this year. “The actions we are taking to reconfigure..."
"...U.S. Postal Service has reportedly started helping the Trump administration in its efforts to track down suspected illegal immigrants.
The Washington Post, citing two sources familiar with the matter as well as documents obtained by the Post, reported the U.S. Postal Inspection Service is now participating in a task force at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that seeks to find, detain and deport unauthorized immigrants.
According to the report, immigration officials are looking to access an Inspection Service program called "mail covers," which takes ..."These actions are a key part of ensuring law enforcement has the resources they need to fulfill President Trump's promise to the American people to remove violent criminals from our streets, dismantle drug and human trafficking operations and make America safe again.""
"...The daily route for America’s letter carriers has become increasingly dangerous as armed robberies targeting postal workers continue to plague the federal workforce, and their union is pushing for more protections.
“We’ve had several beat up badly,” said Al Friedman, president of the Florida Letter Carriers Association.
He also pointed out that some of these attacks are part of an organized crime ring"
"...PLEASE NOTE: The incentive checks will be sent to the employee’s office of last appointment. From there, the retiree can pick it up from the office or it will be mailed from the office to the address indicated on the PS 3077-Request to Forward Salary Check form.
Full-time career postal employees who chose optional retirement or retirement pursuant to a Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) as a result of the mutually agreed APWU-USPS One-Time Retirement Incentive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) dated Jan. 13, 2025, will be paid as follows:
$10,000 to be paid on August 15, 2025.
$5,000 to be paid on August 28, 2026.
Part-time employees were also eligible for the incentive and will receive a prorated amount..."
"...Providers of adult beverages, including those that sell in the promo products space, could be able to ship their products directly to consumers through the United States Postal Service under a new bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives...."
"...Find all the information and resources you need to make sure your health benefits are keeping up with your life. You can also check the Resources tab for more information to help make your retirement healthy and stress-free. ..."
"...When officers woke the man behind the wheel, they spotted lockpicking tools, credit cards and a brass key marked U.S. Post Office property, police said. A search of the Jeep also turned up a baggie of methamphetamine, stolen debit and credit cards, and hundreds of pieces of stolen mail from Hemet, Temecula, Murrieta, Winchester, Menifee, South Gate and Compton, police said. Police found EBT, debit, credit and insurance cards. They also found a total of four post office master keys used to unlock mailboxes, police said..."
"...Mail will take center stage in Nashville next week when the National Postal Forum — the mailing and shipping industry’s largest annual conference — gets underway at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center on Sunday, April 27.
At the nearby Grand Ole Opry, country music icons not only grace the stage but pick up their mail there, too.
Every current member of the..."
"...Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night — but maybe booze.
A Florida mail worker was busted drunkenly driving her truck on the wrong side of the road — after someone on her route invited her in to a house party where she did shots, according to police.
United States Postal Service driver..."
"...The organization’s vehicles should not be used:
• To commute between home and work;
• To go on vacation;
• To transport unauthorized persons such as a child, relative or friend; or
• To run personal errands.
When on official travel or a detail assignment, USPS vehicles should not..."
"...Under federal ethics guidelines, employees may not use their postal positions or titles for the commercial gain of private organizations. Employees providing such endorsements..."
"Tentative Agreement to cover the 3-year period from May 21, 2024 to May 20, 2027. This Tentative Agreement must be ratified by a majority of the voting membership of the NRLCA to become effective. ...The Tentative Agreement provides for substantial gains in wages and benefits for all classifications of rural carriers. ..."
"Operation Mail Storm, is asking participants to join a "peaceful protest" and "postal uprising..."It's not just a protest - it's a tactical delay. One that drains resources and takes up physical space they cannot ignore," the post reads. ...Operation Mail Storm organizer Gina Luker, on Instagram: "We're flooding the system with handwritten letters - day after day"
" Hong Kong CNN — Hong Kong’s postal service [Hongkong Post] will stop handling packages coming from or going to the United States...Hong Kong, a semi-autonomous Chinese city, in the latest retaliatory move amid an escalating trade war between Washington and Beijing. ..."
"...Michael J. Elston has been appointed the Postal Service’s labor relations vice president.
In this role, he will oversee the organization’s labor-management relations, including contract negotiations, compensation, benefits and ensuring that employee strategies align with the Delivering for America plan.
He will also assist acting Postmaster General Doug Tulino in carrying out the duties of his office.
Prior to this role, Elston served as the USPS Board of Governors secretary..."
"A World War II vet wanted 100 cards before he became a centenarian on Friday — and ended up receiving close to...Gaston Pettigrew mailbox was flooded after the Quebec City resident’s wish was featured on a Facebook page dedicated to military history called Passionmilitaria. ..."
"...Letter Carrier Doriel Carson was delivering mail in Chicago following a recent holiday weekend when she noticed that a customer’s mailbox was overflowing.
Knowing that the woman collects her mail daily, Carson..."
"...A maniac allegedly pistol-whipped a female postal worker in an attempted robbery of a post office in East Harlem, the NYPD said Friday night.
Cops were called to the Hellgate Station post office..."
"...The complaints continue from Eagan, Lakeville and Apple Valley as President Donald Trump flirts with privatizing the U.S. Postal Service. ..."
Snippet of Article: "USPS employees may participate in a webinar that will help explain how the new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program and Medicare work in retirement. ...Participants must register on the webinar website. ...This monthly presentation will assist attendees in understanding how the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program and Medicare work in retirement. Should you keep your PSHB coverage? Should you sign up for Medicare? These are just some questions we will discuss during these virtual sessions."
Source: news.usps.com
"...Effective April 19 (date is tentative), all city letter carriers will begin earning new pay rates that include the following increases pursuant to the terms of the 2023 National Agreement set by Arbitrator Dennis R. Nolan in the interest arbitration award dated March 21, 2025:
For career city carriers:
$978..."
"...The move, which, together with the recent workforce reduction at the agency, is feared to bring delays to mail delivery across the country...cutting staff's working hours by 50 million and closing "unnecessary facilities" has generated $2.5 billion in annual savings, the agency said. ...Delivery times won't exceed the current five-day service standard for First-Class Mail, USPS said."
"Robert M. “Mike” Duncan has resigned from the USPS Board of Governors because of health reasons.
The Postal Service has posted his resignation letter online. ... Mike was tasked with reestablishing the board’s governance and operations after it had gone more than a year without any presidentially appointed governors. ..."
"...Three New York City postal workers allegedly dragged their unconscious coworker into the back of a mail truck where one of the brutes attempted to rape the incapacitated woman during a 2023 work party, according to a new indictment.
Daniel Jean, 38; Kirt Acala, 38; and Edward Chou, 40, have all been indicted on the alleged sexually motivated kidnapping of their colleague — with Jean additionally facing rape charges — which occurred during an after-work birthday party on June 8, 2023 in the East Village, according to the indictment filed in New York State Supreme Court Wednesday. ..."
"...A United States postal worker is facing multiple theft charges, including opening mail that didn’t belong to her, after police said she was caught stealing at a Buc-ee’s in Leeds, Alabama.
While in custody for shoplifting at the store, police searched 39-year-old Amber Beard’s purse and car and found stolen merchandise, a multitude of checks, credit and debit cards, and Alabama drivers’ licenses not belonging to her, as well as U.S. mail addressed to several people in the Birmingham area.
While in custody, Beard told officers she works for USPS. ..."
"The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has announced it recently received reports of the seeds being delivered to residents across the state through the United States Postal Service.
According to the authorities, the seeds were identified as tomato and onion seeds and tested negative for harmful compounds. ...Recipients should not plant the seeds. ..."
"...The Houston neighborhood first received a notice about the mailbox changes on March 13. The USPS warned the community that if they didn’t comply by March 27, their mail would be returned to the sender. ...Within hours of KHOU interviewing community members, the USPS confirmed that the letter was sent out in error."
"... In one case, Rho received nearly $300,000 in kickbacks. In another, Rho met a representative of a trucking company in a parking lot several times to receive cash.
The case has drawn additional scrutiny due to connections to a deadly 2022 crash in Weld County, where a postal service contractor's truck killed a family of five. While no allegations link Rho to bribery involving the company responsible for that crash, court documents reveal Rho...Investigators determined the truck did not have working brakes or proper insurance, and the driver did not have a valid license.
Rho later represented the Postal Service during a deposition related to the lawsuit over the fatal collision. Family members of the crash victims told 9NEWS they were unaware of Rho's connection to their case"
"“Apparently, the department that delivers parcels said that the mail for SW17 is piled up to the ceiling," Claire said. ...The spokesperson added: “This meant 99 per cent of items are successfully delivered to customers on the first or second delivery attempt. ..."
"... The Postal Inspection Service spotlights USPS-related swindles
Public awareness is a critical aspect of every law enforcement operation, and here at the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, we are committed to providing the American public with the information and tools necessary to protect themselves and secure the country’s mail. The annual National Consumer Protection Week is a pivotal part of this outreach, and this year, we are focusing on imposter scams. ..."
DeJoy asked for help reviewing "almost 31,000 retail centers and the future difficulties we will face in their renewal because of ownership consolidation, urban development, and general increases in rental rates when decades long leases expire."..."The United States Postal Service is asking DOGE for help in cutting costs and reforming the agency...Counterfeit postage: DeJoy said the service is "combating an estimated one-billion-dollar problem with counterfeit postage" and said it needs "additional innovative solutions" to address the issue. ..."
"...DeJoy said the organization has spent the last four years transforming from a “battered government bureaucracy” that experienced financial losses into a higher quality service, but it is still not achieving its goals.
“Last night I signed an agreement with the General Services Administration and DOGE representatives to assist us in identifying and achieving further efficiencies,” DeJoy said. “This is an effort aligned with our efforts, as while we have accomplished a great deal, there is much more to be done. We are happy to have others assist us in our worthwhile cause.”
The Postal Service is an independent agency that has remained untouched by DOGE’s presence in other departments, until now...."
"...A FedEx plane’s engine suddenly burst into flames shortly after taking off from Newark Airport Saturday morning — prompting an emergency landing as onlookers watched in horror. Wild video showed the Boeing 767-3S2F racing back to the tarmac as flames spewed ..."
"...Fifteen dealers will offer more than 1.2 million postage stamps from around the world to collectors at the Norwalk Stamp Club show on Saturday, March 8. The show runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The annual gathering at the Norwalk Senior Center at 11 Allen Road has been a staple for the past 64 years, according to Bill Armstrong, the club president, a lifelong collector.
“This year’s show features a ..."
"...On March 20, postal workers and allies across the country will take to the streets to stand together and say Hands Off Our Public Postal Service! The APWU’s Day of Action will join postal workers and the public against these threats of privatization and political interference on the public Postal Service. ..."
"Denmark's state-run postal service, PostNord, is to end all letter deliveries at the end of 2025, citing a 90% decline in letter volumes...Fifteen hundred workers facing losing their jobs, out of a workforce of 4,600. ..."
"Artists can begin submitting entries in August for a chance to win $2,000 in each category...The annual competition produces collector stamps...The state agency will begin accepting entries Aug. 29 and continue through Sept. 26 at its headquarters at 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive S.E., Salem, OR 97302. Entries may be mailed or if artists prefer hand delivery, they must call 503-947-6314 to make arrangements. ...For more information on contest rules and to order stamps and art prints Contest organizers ask that artists use the “Recommendations for Packing Artwork” on the contest rules page when submitting their entries."
"... A KENTUCKY congressman is demanding answers after residents were left without mail for weeks, causing chaos as bills, medications, and essential deliveries were missing.
US Rep. Morgan McGarvey toured Louisville’s main post office but blasted the United States Postal Service for a lack of transparency. ..."
"USPS will offer an informational webinar throughout the year...USPS employees may participate in a webinar that will help explain how the new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program and Medicare work in retirement.
The session, “PSHB and Medicare in Retirement,” will be...Participants must register before each event on the webinar website."
"...In his latest video message for employees, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy discusses recent developments involving the Postal Service .... available on Link and other postal websites and will be shown to employees throughout the organization this week...."
"...To enroll in a Medigap Part G policy as a USPS annuitant, you need to first ensure you are enrolled in Medicare Part B, then contact a Medigap insurance company directly during your Medigap Open Enrollment period (the six months following your 65th birthday when you first enroll in Medicare Part B) to compare plans and choose the one that best suits your needs; you can do this by calling the company, visiting their website, or contacting a broker to get quotes and apply for coverage..."
"The delays, which began during the holiday season, have continued into the new year causing customers to deal with delays and lost packages. ...According to Rep. Shreve, the USPS explained the delays by linking the recent transition from a smaller center to the larger, 1.2 million square foot center on Brookville Road. ..."
"...The decision comes after union members voted to reject a proposed bargaining agreement 63,680 to 26,304, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) announced last month. Shortly after, the postal service confirmed that negotiations would be reopened for 15 days. The NALC represents 295,000 active and retired letter carriers..."
"President Donald Trump is preparing to dissolve the leadership of the U.S. Postal Service and absorb the independent mail agency...under the control of the Commerce Department. ..."
"...it is time for me to start thinking about the next phase of my life, while also ensuring that the Postal Service is fully prepared for the future.
“The Postal Service has ironclad plans to reduce costs by over $4 billion annually, raise revenue by over $5 billion and adjust its operating network to integrate the delivery of all mail and package categories, achieving service standards that make modern-day sense and compete in the marketplace,” DeJoy added. “We are well on our way with these necessary changes, and I have been developing a leadership team..."
"...Anti-terrorism contraband agents posted at the Chicago International Mail Branch last weekend intercepted eight shipments containing 161,860 fraudulent stamps that violated trademark laws, according to US Customs and Border Protection. ...If real, the stamps would be worth more than $118,000.
The federal agency, which routinely inspects packages on arriving and departing international flights, said the postage was snatched after agents spotted its poor quality, low invoice value, routing and the “extraordinary” effort to conceal the lot."
"...State leaders are saying a backup at the postal service sorting center in Birmingham is the root of the problem. ...They haven’t received any of their bills, tax documents, or bank statements in 10 days. John said spotty deliveries have been happening since October. ..."
"...The recently announced Voluntary Early Retirement and One Time Retirement Incentive has generated many questions from our members. The NPMHU and the Postal Service have jointly agreed on a series of questions and answers to assist our members with understanding the options that are being offered.
Memorandum of Understanding
Re: One time Retirement Incentive
Questions and Answers
1. Who is eligible for the Retirement Incentive?
Answer: Employees in the NPMHU bargaining unit who..."
"...the resolution, H. Res. 70, would express the sense of the House of Representatives “that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.”...the Postal Service is constitutionally obligated to serve every single American business and household. USPS employs over 640,000 men and women..."
"...In October 2024, the U.S. Postal Service announced proposed changes to how it collects and distributes outgoing mail that would lengthen the delivery service standards for much of the country’s First Class Mail. Before implementing the plans, the Postal Service is required by law to seek an advisory opinion from the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC).
The PRC issued its advisory opinion on the case on Friday, Jan. 31, strongly criticizing the Postal Service’s plans. ...The overwhelming majority of commenters noted they were concerned about the impact of slower mail service to themselves, their businesses, and their communities. ... APWU underscored the impact the proposed service standard changes would have on rural communities. "
"...Shelby Dozier, 34, of Bronx, New York, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to the federal charge of theft of mail by a postal service employee, the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of New Jersey said in a news release.
Dozier was hired as a sorting clerk at the Clifton Main Avenue ..."
"...LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Missing mail and parcels parked at post offices across Louisville are leaving Kentuckians waiting and wondering what’s going on with the United States Postal Service system.
Cristine Scanlan is a seamstress based in Kentucky who specializes in colonial clothing and relies heavily on USPS for things she can’t get in your average store. ..."
"...The Postal Service will introduce redesigned money orders in February.
The new design will enhance already strong security features to further deter counterfeiting and other fraudulent activities.
The current — or “legacy” — money orders will be sold until stock is depleted.
The redesigned money orders feature a new bank routing number and are red, white and blue, replacing the green, yellow and purple design of the current money orders.
The new money orders will be..."
If a customer suspects fraud, they should call the Postal Inspection Service at 877-876-2455. If a customer believes that they have been given a fake money order, they should call the Money Order Verification System at 866-459-7822 or go to the Check Money Order Status page on usps.com.
"...A maniac allegedly pistol-whipped a female postal worker in an attempted robbery of a post office in East Harlem, the NYPD said Friday night. ... he struck a 51-year-old female in the head with the weapon and demanded money."
"...The changes raise shipping services prices approximately 3.2 percent for Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express, 3.9 percent for USPS Ground Advantage and 9.2 percent for Parcel Select. ..."
"...President-elect Donald Trump may have survived two assassination attempts while on the campaign trail last year, but a majority of voters in a new Rasmussen Reports poll say they're concerned he won't be safe at his inauguration on Monday.
According to the survey, 55% of likely U.S. voters say they are worried about Trump's safety at his swearing-in ceremony, including 31% who say they are very concerned. ..."
"...On Nov 14, in its fourth and final meeting of 2024, the Postal Board of Governors elected fellow governor Amber F. McReynolds to serve as chair of the Board. She also currently chairs the Board’s Election Mail committee. Additionally, the governors elected Derek Kan to serve as vice chairman. ..."
"...That’s led Brunsink to believe it’s someone within the postal service who is tampering with deliveries.
“It’s not porch pirates that are coming and doing it. We have cameras set up..."
"This Valentine’s Day, you can send your loved ones a letter and get a collector’s stamp and postmark from Colorado’s own “Sweetheart City.”...For the 79th year, the city of Loveland will stamp and send 100,000 valentines from all over the world in their program known as the “Valentine Re-mailing Program.”..."
"...“We process millions and millions of images of mailpieces every single day and rarely is the mail addressed to me, so I was flattered that I had somebody who not only had great handwriting but also had an interest in what we do here at the REC,” said Barbara Batin, the center’s recently retired manager, who read Henry’s letter.
“I was so impressed. I thought this is phenomenal that there is a 13-year-old in Rhode Island who loves to write to people,” she said.
In his letter, Henry asked questions about the..."
"..."We are the only Valentines in the United States," said Kathy Fajna, a clerk at the Valentines Post Office. ...every year in the weeks before February 14, Fajna hosts children from around the area, as well as adults from Virginia, North Carolina, and other states.
"Some of the people come in with motorcycle groups and Corvette clubs," Fajna said.
For true lovers of Valentine's Day, the 23887 post office is an important ..."
"...more than 2 million Social Security beneficiaries had their retirement incomes reduced because of two programs: the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). The Social Security Fairness Act, which was signed into law on Sunday, eliminates this benefit reduction. ..."
"...A national day of observance has been declared Thursday, Jan. 9, to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29 at age 100. The Postal Service will suspend regular mail delivery, retail services and office activity on Jan. 9. ...USPS facilities — including headquarters in Washington, DC, and area and district administrative offices — are included in the national day of observance and will be closed, except as needed for limited package delivery service. Local managers will advise employees on staffing levels to maintain limited package delivery operations and prepare for the resumption of regular activities Friday, Jan. 10."
"was arrested at least five times before she allegedly carried out the ruthless killing Thursday, law enforcement sources told The Post. ...Postal worker Ray Hodges was fatally stabbed...The repeat offender — who has been described by cops as a transgendered woman — now faces murder charges for the brutal knifing of Ray Hodges, an on-duty USPS letter carrier who was grabbing lunch at the deli at 168 Lenox Ave."
"...political flyers dumped into the trash in Monroe County.
“It was surprising because..one, she shouldn’t be dumping here, and two, she had a postal uniform on and postal hat,” said Blue Line Security Guard Mike. ...He says the mail was dumped last week into this trash can at the end of the parking lot.
“I observed the car "
"...Zerion Marcos Franklin, a US postal worker located in North Carolina, sentenced 4 years in prison for stealing $750K in treasury checks. ..."
"...Benita D. Randle, 42, was indicted on one federal charge of theft of mail by a U.S. Postal Service employee earlier this month. She pleaded not guilty to that criminal charge on Thursday.
According to a federal indictment, on Oct. 31, 2023, Randle stole nearly 90 checks from mail that had been entrusted to the Postal Service for delivery. She reportedly stole the checks while employed as a supervisor at the St. Louis Processing and Distribution Center. ..."
"...2025 is set to begin in a few days, there will be several changes to the United States Postal Service (USPS), including cost increases and potential delivery time changes. Newsweek has broken down all the major changes you need to know ahead of the new year. ..."
"1.5 percent increase in total revenue, including investment interest...The report also includes introductory comments from Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and Roman Martinez IV, the USPS Board of Governors chairman during fiscal 2024, and can be found on usps.com’s About USPS page. ...The Postal Service remains committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities we serve at all levels of the organization. We will remain focused on our efforts to continually enhance the diversity of our organization through targeted recruitment, expanding employee development opportunities, and enhancing leadership development and our corporate succession planning programs."
"...DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - A man is in custody after authorities said they received multiple reports of package thefts in the area of Weatherly Cir. SW. in Decatur.
According to Decatur police, after authorities responded to the area, they were able to locate the suspect’s vehicle.
After a brief foot chase, officers took the suspect into custody. Police said they were able to recover packages and mail for around 40 different victims on Friday. ..."
"...MESA, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) - Police in Arizona say four UPS workers are facing felony charges for stealing thousands of dollars worth of electronics and household goods while working at a warehouse. ...They were booked into the Maricopa County Jail."
"...Trump feuded with the mail agency in his first term. Privatizing it could shake up consumer shipping and business supply chains. ...Trump’s specific plans for overhauling the Postal Service were not immediately clear. "
"The United States Postal Service's (USPS) constitutional mandate is outlined in the Postal Clause, which is Article I, Section 8, Clause 7 of the Constitution ... Establish post offices and post roads: Congress has the power to establish post offices and post roads, including designating existing buildings and routes.
Designate mail routes: The USPS has the authority to designate mail routes.
Regulate the mail: The USPS has the power to carry, deliver, and regulate the mail.
Designate non-mailable materials: The USPS can designate certain materials as non-mailable.
Criminalize abuses of the postal system: The USPS can pass laws that criminalize abuses of the postal system, such as mail fraud and armed robbery of post offices.
A big day in the history of the United States Postal Service ...
The USPS's mission is to serve the American people by providing reliable and efficient postal services to all communities. The USPS also aims to bind the nation together through the exchange of personal, educational, literary, and business correspondence...."
"...union leader says striking postal workers in his shop are not at all happy about a labour board decision that will force an end Tuesday to a month-long strike.
Craig Dyer said Monday that the members he had spoken with were "very confused, very angry that the government will take away the rights to negotiate a collective agreement."
The Canada Industrial Relations Board ordered a return to work..."