PRC Advisory Opinion on Oct. 2024 USPS Service Standard Changes, Warns of ‘Significant Negative Impact’

"...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. "    

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Former N.J. postal worker admits stealing $100K in sports memorabilia from mail

"...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 ..."    

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USPS delays disrupting small businesses and online sellers

"...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. ..."

   

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USPS to sell redesigned money orders | The new look will enhance current security features

"...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.    

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NYC postal worker pistol-whipped by thug attempting to rob post office: cops

"...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."    

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2024 Announced USPS New Prices Took Effect Jan. 19, 2025 | 3.2% - 9.2% Increases

"...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. ..."    

This Article is From: news.usps.com

More Reading: What was the postal worker COLA increases? 1.3% ; TAGS: Worker Pay vs. The Corporation.
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Secret Service Needs to Step-Up Its Game | America Fears President-Elect Donald Trump Will Not Be Safe at His Inauguration

Rasmussen Poll Finds 55 Percent Fear Trump Unsafe at Inauguration

"...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. ..."

   

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USPS Board of Governors Elects New Leadership

"...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. ..."    

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Wilmington neighbors complain of tampered, damaged USPS packages

"...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..."    

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Postal Mail Handlers and USPS Agree to 'One Time Retirement Incentive' | Voluntary Early Retirement or Optimal Retirement

"...The NPMHU and the USPS have reached an agreement on the terms of a One Time Retirement Incentive. The parties have agreed that the Postal Service will make lump sum incentive payments totaling $..."    

This Article is From: National Postal Mail Handlers Union Local 317


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Get a unique Valentine’s day stamp from this local ‘Sweetheart City’ | Loveland, Colorado

"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.”..."    

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This 13-year-old student is sending a handwritten letter to someone in every state

"...“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..."    

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Why this Virginia post office adds a 'special heart-shaped postmark' every Valentine's Day

"..."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 ..."    

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Social Security Fairness Act Signed into Law | Who Is Affected By The Social Security Fairness Act And What To Do Next

Who Is Affected By The Social Security Fairness Act And What To Do Next

"...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. ..."    

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USPS national day of observance for Jimmy Carter; Delivery, retail services and office activity suspended Jan. 9

"...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."    

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Woman accused of stabbing postal worker over spot in NYC deli line has history of knife violence

"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."    

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USPS annual calendar shows the 2025 payroll schedule

"...Postal Service employees will have 26 paydays this year.

The calendar that accompanies this article shows the paycheck dates. Every month will have two paydays, except for January and August, which will have three each.

The 2025 federal holidays that USPS observes are also shown..."    

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Stamp Collecting | 'A global symbol': Israel Postal Company creates official stamp dedicated to the Mossad

"...A new postal stamp has been created to commemorate 75 years since the establishment of the Mossad Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations, the Philatelic Service of the Israel Postal Company announced last week. ..."    

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Disposal of political flyers being investigated by USPS

"...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 "    

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Postal worker in North Carolina sentenced 4 yrs for stealing treasury checks worth $750K

"...Zerion Marcos Franklin, a US postal worker located in North Carolina, sentenced 4 years in prison for stealing $750K in treasury checks. ..."    

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