USPS employees must follow the Hatch Act during election season
The Hatch Act is a law restricting the partisan political activity of civilian, executive branch employees of the federal government, including USPS employees.
Month: May 2024
USPS doesn’t know if it has enough law enforcement protecting mail and employees
The U.S. Postal Service has few processes in place to determine its law enforcement needs, according to a new audit, leaving the mailing agency potentially ill-equipped to manage a surge in crimes aimed at its staff.
Former Richmond postal carrier sentenced to prison for stealing mail
According to court documents, Wendy Lawrence, 40, stole mail, removing gift cards, checks, and other items of value for her own use. Lawrence also dumped mail entrusted to her care. Law enforcement recovered stolen mail from Lawrence’s residence belonging to over 180 victims.
USPS wins two licensing excellence awards
USPS won both categories for which it was nominated in the Licensing International Excellence Awards. The winners were announced last week.
Mail service and Congressional issues in the news – 05/30/24
Mail service and Congressional issues are in the news every day. Below are the latest articles I found.
Latest news on the Delivering For America plan – 05/30/24
These are the latest articles found in the news about the Delivering For America plan
USPS mail thefts and robberies – 05/30/24
Postal worker robberies and other mail thefts are becoming a daily event. These are the ones I found today.
LOS ANGELES POSTAL WORKER RESCUED BY LAFD AFTER BEING TRAPPED IN CONVEYOR BELTS AT CENTRAL AVENUE FACILITY
In a harrowing ordeal that unfolded in Florence yesterday evening, a postal employee was entrapped between two conveyor belts at the 7001 S Central Avenue facility, prompting a rapid response from the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).
USPS OIG – Spring 2024 Semiannual Report to Congress
Our oversight of DFA initiatives plays a critical role in ensuring the public continues to be served. Employing both data analytics and site visits, we have been able to quickly respond to the growing concerns that network changes are causing mail delays in certain geographical areas.
This employee swooped in to help a man after he tumbled into traffic
Tractor Trailer Operator Todd Will was driving recently near the Phoenix Processing and Distribution Center during the morning rush hour when he saw a man fall while crossing a busy street.