Man accused of killing postal worker arraigned
Derrick Deon Lott Jr., the man accused in Monday’s shooting death of a coworker at a postal facility in Missouri City, was seen by a magistrate judge on Wednesday.
Month: December 2024
Postal Employee Sentenced for Mail Theft
According to court documents, on or about August 25, 2023, WILEY, a mail handler at the New Orleans Processing and Distribution Center, opened a parcel of mail not directed to her and removed two gift cards totaling $210. WILEY later used the stolen gift cards for her own benefit.
Some Tampa Bay area post offices remain closed following back-to-back hurricanes
It’s the busiest time of year for the United States Postal Service but more than a half dozen post offices in Tampa Bay remain closed following damage from back-to-back hurricanes.
Rural Carrier EMA to Decrease to 95.0 Cents Per Mile Effective December 28, 2024
Based on the November 2024 CPI-W release, the Equipment Maintenance Allowance (EMA) for rural carriers will decrease 2.0¢ to 95.0¢ per mile
This season’s 1 billionth holiday mailpiece went to one of Santa’s helpers
When the Postal Service delivered its 1 billionth piece of peak season mail, it fittingly went to the “chief elf” in Santa Claus, IN.
The Postal Service’s electric mail trucks are way behind schedule
Defense contractor Oshkosh had only delivered 93 trucks by November — compared to 3,000 originally expected by now. The delays put Biden’s climate goals at risk.
At labor rally, Schumer commits to Senate vote on Social Security Fairness Act
After growing pressure over the last several weeks, efforts to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset have gained more traction in the Senate.
Trump Administration Might Not Have Power To Kill US Postal Service EVs
Since the Postal Service is an autonomous federal agency with its own governing board, the Trump Administration may have limited control over what it does.
Postal Service audit finds significant problems at Boston facility
An audit conducted by the Postal Service’s inspector general at the Boston Processing and Distribution Center, as well as three delivery units it services, found significant issues, including delayed mail strewn about the floor and packages that were scanned improperly by employees.
Family of slain Texas postal worker mourns in Central Florida
DELTONA, Fla. – Kevin Hines’ family describes him as a loving father and a passionate motivator.