"...Postal Service employees across the nation are sharing news and information about the organization on social media through a first-of-its-kind program in the federal government. USPS Zone, which began in 2021, allows Executive and Administrative Schedule employees to post approved content on their personal social media accounts..."
"A recent Florida district court decision is being misreported or may be misinterpreted as holding that the Postal Service’s ban on carrying firearms — either openly or concealed, or storing them on USPS property — is unconstitutional. ...Employees are reminded that carrying or storing firearms, other dangerous or deadly weapons, or explosives — either openly or concealed — on USPS property is prohibited and can result in discipline up to and including removal from the Postal Service, as well as potential prosecution..."
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"On Jan. 17, 2024, the Clerk Division and the Postal Service agreed to temporarily extend previous Memorandum of Understandings (MOU) regarding the jobs audit of Mailing Requirements Clerks (MRCs), Bulk Mail Technicians (BMTs) and specific Executive and Administrative Schedule (EAS) management positions. ...There are two primary goals of the joint committees: 1) to determine which duties that are currently being performed by EAS employees who supervisor MRCs and/or BMTs that are considered bargaining unit work and therefore should be assigned to either BMTs or MRCs, and; 2) to examine the Postal Service’s proposed..."
Snippet of Article: "Organizers of the effort told Al-Monitor they expect hundreds to join in their walkout after securing commitments from individuals at 22 federal agencies. ...calling itself Feds United for Peace...The organizers, who are choosing to remain anonymous ...According to a list obtained by Al-Monitor, those include the Executive Office of the President, the National Security Agency, the Departments of State, Defense, Homeland Security... "
Source: www.al-monitor.com
"He discusses the organization’s holiday performance, Delivering for America and other topics..."
"My name is Theresa Smith — I go by “T” — and I’m the postmaster for Solomons, MD, a very rural, water-driven community with a small-town vibe. Everyone knows everybody else. I come by my love of the water naturally. My father was in the Navy for 35 years..."
"...Vince Cortez, a USPS employee development specialist in Corpus Christi, TX , described his work as a court-appointed special advocate for abused or neglected children in a recent issue of The Eagle. ..."
"The USPS recognizes 10 official holidays...Post offices are closed and mail may not be delivered on these holidays:"
"...a U.S. Postal Service worker was physically assaulted at Rosemont Square in Randolph, Massachusetts, by two male suspects who stole an arrow key ..."
"..."I'm like, this would be such a cool Christmas gift. I'm going to throw it out to the universe. My husband is such a hardworking postal carrier. Let's see if there are any 'Purple Santas' out there who can bless us with some tickets," said Alissa Postal. ...Shortly after she posted on X, a season ticket holder named Andy Sowle, who was a complete stranger to them, responded and gifted his seats, saying, "Thank your husband for all the hard work that goes unnoticed this time of year." "
"Under the agreement, USPS will increase the top range of Executive Administrative Schedule (EAS) salaries by ..."
"...Kansas City, Kan. – Twenty employees at one Kansas City metro post office are under investigation after hundreds of Amazon packages went missing, according to a source who was once employed there. ...Amazon said it had no way of knowing how many packages had been taken. The biggest disruption, so far, has been to people"
"...for consideration to move some mail processing operations from Eastern Maine P&DC to Southern Maine P&DC. This would cause even further delays in mail delivery service to all Maine businesses and residents in eastern and northern Maine. This would only be a temporary move in operations until the rest of the “Delivering for America” plan is implemented. Once the construction of the Regional Processing & Distribution Center in Massachusetts is completed, then all of mail in Maine will be sent to Massachusetts to be processed. This includes all local mail. ..."
"...The United States Postal Service is spending $40 billion to “modernize” the nation’s postal system. That’s going to mean moving some mail processing operations to Denver from Cheyenne, and it could mean losing your local postmark unless you ask for it. ..."
