"... Mark Dimondstein, American Postal Workers Union: We have between now 15,000 and 20,000 people a day who are quarantined, officially quarantined. So, that has an impact on service...."
This Article is From: www.pbs.org
Saturday, January 29, 2022
Why the U.S. Postal Service is experiencing delays
This Article is From: www.pbs.org
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Vaccine Mandate Still a Possibility for the Postal Service
"...While the mandate is no longer pending in court, it remains active through the regulatory process. Labor said even though the mandate is no longer immediately enforceable, it remains active as a proposed rule. “The Postal Service continues to review and evaluate OSHA’s ongoing rulemaking process, and will wait until that process is concluded before determining the appropriate next steps,” said Darlene Casey, a USPS spokeswoman. ..."
This Article is From: www.govexec.com
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
LA Train looting of packages from UPS, FedEx and Amazon (with video)
Thieves in LA are looting freight trains filled with packages from UPS, FedEx and Amazon
"...Union Pacific, one of the country's largest railroad companies, says it may avoid operating in Los Angeles County following the spike in thefts, which it blames on lax prosecution of crimes. The containers and trains are locked, but can be broken into. Union Pacific said last month in a letter to the Los Angeles District Attorney that it saw a 160% year-over-year increase in theft in LA county. The company claims that a December 2020 special directive issued by District Attorney George Gascón that changed how low-level offenses are prosecuted has contributed to the uptick. ..." Reference: www.cnn.com
"...Union Pacific, one of the country's largest railroad companies, says it may avoid operating in Los Angeles County following the spike in thefts, which it blames on lax prosecution of crimes. The containers and trains are locked, but can be broken into. Union Pacific said last month in a letter to the Los Angeles District Attorney that it saw a 160% year-over-year increase in theft in LA county. The company claims that a December 2020 special directive issued by District Attorney George Gascón that changed how low-level offenses are prosecuted has contributed to the uptick. ..." Reference: www.cnn.com
Friday, January 14, 2022
No More Surprise Medical Bills: 5 Things To Know about the No Surprises Act Taking Effect
No More Surprise Medical Bills: 5 Things To Know about the No Surprises Act Taking Effect in 2022
Reference: https://www.hhs.gov/
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New Year. New Law. Beginning January 1, 2022, new federal protections will shield millions of consumers from surprise medical bills. Surprise medical bills – unexpected bills from an out-of-network provider, out-of-network facility or out-of-network air ambulance provider – is common among those with private insurance. Nearly one in five patients who go to the emergency room, have an elective surgery, or give birth in a hospital receive surprise bills, with average costs ranging from $750 to $2,600 per episode.
Learn about how the No Surprises Act can protect you from surprise medical billing. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
The Rolling Stones headline on new British stamps
This Article is From: www.linns.com
Why is the mail running slow? This is what’s behind Charlotte delivery delays
"...If you’ve made the trek to the mailbox for an expected package or letter recently only to be disappointed, you’re not alone. Many around the country..."
This Article is From: www.charlotteobserver.com
U.S. Postal Inspection Service offering $50K reward for help in Vaiden post office robbery
"...The suspect is described as a Black man, medium to slim build, and approximately 5 feet, 5 inches tall. The USPIS advises the public to not apprehend the suspect themselves. If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Houston Division U.S. ..."
This Article is From: www.wlbt.com
Frustration builds in D.C. region over mail delays
"...“It is disappointing that this is happening in the United States of America,” Miller said. Arlington resident Diana Wahl said she received no mail between Dec. 27 and ..."
This Article is From: www.washingtonpost.com
Postal worker spent nearly eight years processing the loss of her grandchildren in a fire that sent four people to prison
"..."I dropped my phone, fell to my knees," Hughes said of the moment she found out Jenks would be released. Indiana laws in 2014 allowed some offenders two days off their sentence for every one day served. In addition, the Indiana Department of Corrections gave Jenks more credit for a program she completed behind bars...."
This Article is From: www.wdrb.com
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Postal Service: Here’s the price tag for 100% EVs
"...estimates that it could in fact go all-electric if Congress gives it at least $3.3 billion. That is one of the conclusions of a final environmental impact statement that the semi-independent agency released on Friday. ..."
This Article is From: www.eenews.net
Monday, January 10, 2022
U.S. Post Office Becomes First-Class Home
This Article is From: www.thisoldhouse.com
Sunday, January 9, 2022
The story of West Palm Beach’s murderous postmistress
"...murder that, at the time, became a sensation. It was about the murderous postmistress. Lena Marietta Thankful Clarke, 35, had confronted her former assistant, Fred Miltimore, in an Orlando hotel room..."
This Article is From: www.nwfdailynews.com
Saturday, January 8, 2022
Britain's Royal Mail delivers man's letter with only his "life story" as an address
"..."One of the sorters said: 'Look at this this, do you know who it is?'" postal worker Fergus McAllister told CBS News partner network BBC News. "I said 'I know exactly who it's for,' and he said: 'I feel like I know him, too, for his whole life story is on the front."..."
This Article is From: www.cbsnews.com
Monday, December 27, 2021
Federal Election Commission dismisses complaints against USPS chief DeJoy over alleged ‘straw-donor scheme’
"...Federal campaign finance regulators have dismissed two complaints against Postmaster General Louis DeJoy following a legal review that concluded there was no evidence of wrongdoing by DeJoy..."
This Article is From: www.washingtonpost.com
Man guilty of slaying retired Ann Arbor postal worker set to be sentenced at start of new year
"...guilty of slaying a retired Ann Arbor postal worker in his home two years ago is set to be sentenced at the start of the new year. Christopher Michael Cheatham is..."
This Article is From: www.mlive.com
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Thieves make off with mail from post office: Richmond Heights Police Blotter
"...Officers responded at 1:44 a.m. Dec. 16 to a report of two people stealing mail from a mailbox in front of the post office. They located and pursued the suspect’s vehicle briefly, but it sped off and chase was not given for safety reasons. Officers checked the path they traveled and found an empty mail bin..."
This Article is From: www.msn.com
Monday, December 20, 2021
Woman accused of urinating in front of Limestone County deputies after stolen mail found in pockets
"...once deputies located the truck, she refused to follow their commands and instead pulled her pants down and urinated in front of the deputies. As deputies attempted to arrest Davis, she begin to fight them and threw a glass meth pipe, according to LCSO. Deputies located stolen mail in Davis’ pockets and in her truck. The sheriff’s office said she was also found to be in possession of meth. After interviewing Davis, deputies located additional stolen mail. ..."
This Article is From: www.waff.com
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Counterfeit postage stamps becoming a growing problem, Postal Service says
"...One of the red flags for James is the fact that the stamps are being sold below their face value with free shipping.The U.S. Postal Service says it does not sell stamps below the value listed on the stamp. ..."
This Article is From: fox8.com
Monday, December 13, 2021
Global Postal Industry Report 2021 reveals US$21.7bn growth in parcel revenue
"...Holger Winklbauer, CEO of IPC, said, “Posts around the world have rapidly responded to the huge increase in e-commerce volumes throughout the pandemic. As a result, the postal industry continued to sustain growth in 2020 despite accelerating mail volume declines. As demand for e-commerce delivery remains strong, preliminary results for 2021 show that posts continue to benefit from higher packet and parcel volumes.” ..."
This Article is From: www.parcelandpostaltechnologyinternational.com
Saturday, December 11, 2021
Did you know you can legally buy someone's unclaimed mail?
"...how to buy unclaimed packages from Amazon, the US Postal Service and other delivery services. We'll also tell you how to look out for companies that claim to sell mystery boxes but could potentially scam you. Check these websites to find auctions for unclaimed packages..."
This Article is From: www.cnet.com
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