"...The “FERS Sick Leave Equity Act” (H.R. 958), introduced by Rep. Jim Moran (D) and Frank Wolf (R), provides Federal Employees Retirement System employees a sick-leave benefit equal to that received by employees under the Civil Service Retirement System. For the purposes of determining an annuity during retirement, the benefit adds unused sick leave to the number of years an employee has worked. ..."
Question: Are there companies that provide mail monitoring services? ...As an individual running a small direct mail service I have a need to monitor the timely delivery of my mailing campaign(s). Specifically I need to know the receipt date of the mail I send out. This will assist me in providing the quality of service I need to provide my customers
Answer: Yes, there are is a multitude of companies that offer Mail monitoring services. We recommend you shop around for companies providing the services you need. We also recommend that you continuously alter the service you use to get a truer perspective of your direct mail program. One company, for example, is US Monitor. US Monitor describes their services as follows:
Take a trip to the "Your Postal Blog" website and check out what Rural Carrier Nick Romey, of Dedham, claims is the world’s largest mailbox. What do you think?
"...DESOTO COUNTY - U.S. Postal Service investigators and DeSoto County authorities have launched a probe into alleged mail theft in the Forrest Lake Cove area of DeSoto County...."
"...10 pounds of marijuana was removed from inside the package and the parcel was repackaged in preparation for delivery. ..."
"...ongoing investigation between the North Louisiana Drug Enforcement Bureau and the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force...."
"...Chief Executive Fred W. Smith said Tuesday that he expected the U.S. economy to improve by late summer or early fall...."
"...The woman went into the Post Office several times Monday to request a $1,200 money order, which she was going to send to a Tennessee woman who had promised to wire..."
"...David Fish and other postal employees said the service has a policy that allows supervisors to let go of temporary employees involved in a vehicle crash. "I'm very disappointed," said Hoover, who added that the decision was made by officials at the postal center in Spokane, Wash. "He was an awesome carrier, an awesome individual."..."
"...The Postal Service projects volume for the year will be down 12 billion to 15 billion pieces, assuming no economic recovery in FY 2009. ..."
"...A mail carrier in San Diego County is accused of stealing dozens of gift cards, debit cards and Social Security documents sent through the mail...."
"...FedEx - the world's second-largest package shipper - also announced it was cutting salaries and bonuses and suspending the company's 401(k) match...."
"...The U.S. Postal Service is the most trusted government agency, according to a new survey by the Ponemon Institute. ..."
"...SARASOTA, FL -- "Keep the mail here! Keep the mail here!" is what about 80 people chanted Thursday morning in downtown Sarasota. The group, made up of USPS workers or family members..."
"...“Now you can design and mail beautiful greeting cards right from your own computer by using CardStore at usps.com,” explained ..."
"...The Postal Service bought the 64 acres of land early last month for $8.1 million. Spokeswoman Marge Oehlke (OHL'-kee) says the planned facility would have had newer technology and increased efficiency. But the Postal Service has put all non-emergency construction projects on hold nationwide..."
"...Potter told the committee: “So, I am proposing to union leadership that we begin talks now to create needed levels of workforce flexibility.” I can only speculate what he means by that, since we have not had any specific discussions on this topic. Rest assured that if there are any discussions in this regard, I will always have the best interests of the members of the NPMHU at the forefront. I have no intention of engaging in wholesale give-backs or concessions to the Postal Service at this time, or in 2011. ..."
"... found the 44-year-old female carrier with several bite marks according to a news release from the U.S. Postal Service. ..."
"...Rep. Jose Serrano, chairman of the House Appropriations subcommittee on financial services and general government, said he is not in favor of the service reduction. "People depend on regular mail delivery and would be greatly inconvenienced by missing a day's delivery... The Postal Service must manage its operations in ways that will not cause consumers to miss out on mail service," Serrano said. Even post office unions are not in favor of cutting work days, according to National Association of Letter Carriers president William Young...."
"...Valentine’s Day is less than two weeks away, but there’s still time to take advantage of Arjang & Company’s exclusive offer to postal employees — 40 percent off its unique watches, plus free shipping. The discount is available at www.pscollectionstore.com. Enter coupon code VAL09 at checkout. Or call 877-774-9682. ..."
