Postal Reform Close, But Prices To Rise
Postal reform legislation gained U.S. Senate approval by a wide margin last week, setting up President Joe Biden to quickly sign the measure.
Grassley Calls On Biden To Embrace American-Made Liquid Fuels Over China-Dependent Electric Vehicles
WASHINGTON – Today, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) led several of his colleagues in urging President Joe Biden to continue utilizing liquid fuel vehicles in the federal fleet, including vehicles used…
Post offices losing master keys, audit finds; one stolen in Baton Rouge aids crime wave
The recent nationwide rise in mail thefts comes two years after a federal audit criticized the U.S. Postal Service for failing to adequately protect mailbox keys.
USPS Moves to Loosen Some Ethics Rules for Employees
The USPS has moved to loosened some of the ethical restrictions on outside activities its employees, saying that it has concluded that some of them are “unduly restrictive” especially given…
Live scorpions found in package labeled ‘chocolates’; ‘scorpion enthusiast’ pleads guilty
The illegal smuggling occurred between September 2017 and March 21, 2018, without a required import-export license from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
NALC releases new COVID-19 guide
NALC strives to keep letter carriers informed and as safe as possible. To help letter carriers navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, a new COVID-19 guide that includes current tools and procedures…
USPS efforts to find tractor-trailer operators continues
The Postal Service is continuing a pilot program to add more tractor-trailer operators, who play an important role in the organization by transporting mail and packages from processing and distribution…
Thomas J. Blum named acting USPS Labor Relations vice president
Thomas J. Blum has been named acting Labor Relations vice president. He will report to Doug A. Tulino, deputy postmaster general and chief human resources officer.
Audio – AWOL employees, absent without leave, is a vexing problem for the Postal Service
It’s bad enough when employees don’t show up for work. For the Postal Service, it’s a perpetual problem. Managers can plan and budget for vacations, even contingencies like sick days.
U.S. lawmakers seek review of USPS next-generation delivery vehicle contract
A group of five House Democratic lawmakers on Monday asked a federal watchdog to review if the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) complied with environmental regulations in its next-generation delivery vehicle…