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Privatization of the postal service is not viable

Privatization of the postal service has been a dream for some who see the opportunity for profit, but it would be a nightmare for rural Americans, who would see service cuts, additional delays and increasing costs.

Biden commutes man in Georgia post office murder

Officials said that he then told law enforcement that he decided to kill her because she knew him. Brown stabbed Gaglia 10 times, court documents said.

Postal clerk Pam Wever wraps up 29-year second career

Encouraged to become a postal clerk by postmaster Zeta Barnett, Wever applied and tested with about 250 other applicants for postal jobs in Davenport, beating out a couple other applicants for the West Liberty position of postal clerk, which also could include some door-to-door mail delivery.

NALC Podcast – NALC’s Collective Bargaining History

In this episode of You Are the Current Resident, we dive into NALC's pivotal collective bargaining history with former Chief of Staff Jim Sauber.

UPS Hikes Mail Innovations Rates ~25% In Christmas Eve Surprise Announcement

UPS is putting the blame for the increase directly on USPS, saying Parcel Select increases, eliminating discounts for DDU-entry and other Postal Service actions have put the company in an untenable position.

The annual observance of Christmas has been a federal holiday since 1870

The U.S. Post Office Department issued its first Christmas stamp in 1962. At the time, critics argued a stamp honoring Christmas or any religious event violated the Constitution, which prohibits the government from favoring one religious faith over another.

This DeWitt mailman loves snow so much, he’s turned his yard into sledding trails for the kids

About seven years ago, when his kids were much younger, Lawrence started making snow when Mother Nature didn’t cooperate. Over the years, the vision, and the snow-making machines, grew.

Reps. Cleaver, Bergman Press USPS on Delivery Standards

Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Jack Bergman (R-MI) announced a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, rebuking the United States Postal Service (USPS) leadership for lowering their delivery standards for Fiscal Year 2025

USPS enters the holiday home stretch

The Postal Service has entered the final days of this year’s peak delivery season, with employees across the nation working to ensure customers receive their holiday cards, letters and packages.

USPS Postal Elves Deliver Christmas

On this Christmas Eve, I wanted to share a few articles that show the work and commitment of postal workers across the country.  Merry Christmas to you all

USPS OIG – Colorado-Wyoming District: Delivery Operations

We identified deficiencies in all five areas we reviewed affecting mail delivery and property conditions at the four delivery units.

Postal Worker Stole, Altered Dozens Of Checks From Maywood Post Office, Police Say

A postal worker from Jersey City is among three people charged in a check fraud investigation stemming from reports of stolen and altered checks mailed at the Maywood Post Office, authorities said.
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