Does your mailbox need an extreme makeover?

By Anne Murray, Postmaster Fort Myers/Cape Coral

"...The Fort Myers/Cape Coral Consumer Advisory Council will judge the entries for creativity and compliance with postal regulations. Two winners will be announced on April 16-one each from Fort Myers and Cape Coral. The winning photos will be on display in the Page Field and Cape Coral Central Post Offices during May. The winning mailboxes will be featured on postage stamps and the owners will receive two sheets of First-Class mail customized postage stamps...."    

This Article is From: www.northfortmyersneighbor.com

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APWU Presidents Make a Difference From Legislative Conference to Capitol Hill

"...The Employee Free Choice Act, which would give workers greater freedom to choose to form unions and bargain for a better workplace, was introduced in the Senate (S. 560) and the House (H.R. 1409) on March 10. Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Rep. George Miller (D-CA) introduced the bill, which is the top legislative priority of the APWU and the labor movement. It currently has 222 sponsors in the House and 39 in the Senate...."    

This Article is From: www.apwu.org

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Bronx Letter Carrier Arrested in $90 Million Tax Refund Scam

"...OIG Special Agents, along with Postal Inspectors, FBI and IRS agents, arrested a Bronx letter carrier and two accomplices, in the crack-down of a massive tax-refund scheme to defraud the IRS out of more than $90 million. At the time of arrest, the carrier had 75 bogus refund checks in his possession. The scam worked like this..."    

This Article is From: www.uspsoig.gov

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Early outs, again?

"...There is a strong rumor out there that there will be another VER coming soon. At this point it is just that, a rumor, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the Postal Service, in an effort to continue downsizing in response to reduced volumes, announces another VER...."    

This Article is From: www.postmasters.org

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CATALOGS BY MAIL A BIG HIT WITH GARDENERS

"...It’s likely the presence of these catalogs in the mailstream will increase. According to USA Today, gardening is on the rise. The number of people growing vegetables in 2009 will jump more than 40 percent compared to two years ago. Vegetable seed sales are up by double digits at the nation’s largest seed sellers...."    

This Article is From: liteblue.usps.gov

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Collecting stamps of Ottoman and Turkish vintage

"...Postal services have existed for millennia as part of the need to provide communications for the rulers of countries or empires so large that it took days to cross. Systems were set up with horses kept at various stages somewhat like the famed Pony Express in the United States in modern times and men would ride as fast as possible over a set route..."    

This Article is From: www.hurriyet.com.tr

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Heavy smoke at Westfield Post Office

"...The United States Postal Service has an investigative unit on the scene, and the local fire department is assisting in the investigation. The post office is open for business, the roof is okay, but the basement is closed to employees...."    

This Article is From: www.mycentraljersey.com

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Post office to cut jobs, operations in Athens

"...The U.S. Postal Service plans to cut 17 positions and move some operations out of the Athens post office, which has been without a postmaster since the end of January. The post office will hold a public meeting in two weeks to explain its plan to move mail-processing operations from Athens to a postal service processing and distributing center in Duluth, post office spokesman Michael Miles said..."    

This Article is From: onlineathens.com

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Postal Hike To Favor Direct Mailers, Disadvantage Newspapers

"...the NAA filed comments with postal regulatory commission. The NAA expects the commission to determine if the rates are illegal in a few weeks. If the commission declines to comment, the NAA plans to file a complaint, explained Boyle.
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This Article is From: www.editorandpublisher.com

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Seabiscuit Stamped Envelope

Famous racehorse memorialized by USPS on stamped envelope

"...The United States Postal Service has announced that concurrently with the standard postage stamp increase to 44 cents, they will also release, on May 11, a Seabiscuit Stamped Envelope showcasing the champion racehorse printed on a 44-cent stamped envelope commemorating his win against the Triple Crown Winner, War Admiral. ..."    

This Article is From: www.willitsnews.com

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J.P. Morgan and U.S. Postal Service Expand Cash Management Relationship

"..."The USPS cash collection and concentration system is one of the largest and most complex in the world," said Robert Pedersen, Treasurer, USPS. "By consolidating our cash management service, we have greater insight into our daily working capital and have improved cash forecasting capabilities."..."    

This Article is From: www.finchannel.com

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US Postal Service Says Winning Share Amid Shipping Decline

"...Market share for USPS' priority mail service registered about 15% as of Sept. 30, the close of the agency's 2008 fiscal year. Reblin contended that the percentage has gone up since then, although he added that the gains haven't been quantified yet...."    

This Article is From: money.cnn.com

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Postal Service draws criticism for $1.2 million home buy

"...The 8,400-square-foot, six-bedroom home on Lake Wateree, about 30 miles north of Columbia, is likely to be the last million-dollar home purchased by the Postal Service. A $1 million cap on homes eligible for the relocation program took effect in February, Frey said...."    

This Article is From: cnn.com

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USPS Employee -vs- Employer Benefit Contributions

President Obama FY 2010 Budget has postal employees picking up larger portions of benefit expenses. Below you will find a copy of Table S-6 of the of "Mandatory and Receipt Proposals" of the 2010 Budget. Click the image to enlarge.


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Postmaster starts stamp club

First meeting for people who are interested is set for March 26 in Aumsville

"...The first meeting of the Aumsville Stamp Club is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26 at the Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center, 555 Main St., Aumsville. The meetings will be held the last Thursday of the month. People who are interested in philately from Mill City to Scio are invited to the meeting, or can contact Aumsville Postmaster Raymond Berg at (503) 749-1133 or raymond.p.berg@usps.gov for more information...."    

This Article is From: www.statesmanjournal.com

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Savannah’s New Postmaster

"...in Savannah history continues to be made as the city sees its first African American Postmaster. When you visit the Fahm Street Post Office branch you will probably see Barbara King working alongside mail clerks and doing what’s necessary to stay ahead. King started her career with the U.S. Postal Service in Birmingham, Alabama 23 years ago...."    

This Article is From: www.wsav.com

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Postal Service, museum in dispute over photos

"...it was ironic that the Postal Service, which was a full governmental agency when the murals were painted, would charge to produce an image of artwork created with tax dollars. The Postal Service, which now operates without federal support, told the museum in a letter that it had the right to restrict access to its property...."    

This Article is From: www.philly.com

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USPS National Reassessment Process

Here is a great "Flash" presentation by the Colorado APWU on the Postal Service National Reassessment Process

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USPS Missing Package...

Oh where, oh where has my package gone?

"...The post office people I'm NOT cool with are those working in the Providence, R.I., mail processing facility and since I know you're just dying to know why I'll tell you: They appear to be holding my daughter's Valentine package hostage...."    

This Article is From: www.seacoastonline.com

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USPS Unveils Black History Month Stamps

"...the Postal Service chose the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of African American History for the unveiling. The hope is these stamps will deliver you here to learn their backstories...."    

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