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Understanding Tariff Changes: Impact on Mail Volume

International mail volume into the United States collapsed by 80% on Aug. 29 when the Trump administration imposed tariffs on low-cost imports previously exempt under the “de minimis” rule

Texas Mail truck fire

Firefighters responded to a fire involving a mail truck in the driveway near Amberwood Lane. The fire was contained with water applied and no nearby buildings were at risk.

APWU – Postal Service Announces Intent to Cease Off-Site Training Per Diem in Maintenance Craft

During the 2024 contract negotiations, the APWU submitted a proposal to make per diem rights permanent for APWU-represented employees

Ernst, Cortez Masto Stop Subsidies for Political Junk Mail

After 2.3 billion pieces of political mail flooded America’s mailboxes in 2024, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) are introducing legislation to end subsidies that enable this junk mail to be sent at a 40-60% discount.

This postal facility finished first in a pilot program

The Binghamton, NY, Sorting and Delivery Center was the top performer in the first phase of the Postal Service’s Customer Experience Vision Activation 90-day pilot program at four S&DCs across the nation.

USPS carrier caught on camera tossing homeowner’s packages

Rebeck said she posted the video online, not knowing it would garner hundreds of comments from shoppers who resonated with her experience.

This postal employee gave a customer CPR

While delivering mail recently, Lockport, NY, Letter Carrier Brandon Laroach saw a customer having a heart attack.

1000+ St. Louis-area mail carriers could change routes, your deliveries could slow down

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is preparing a major reshuffling of more than a thousand delivery routes across the St. Louis area.

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 11/24/25

Postal crimes are almost a daily event.  These are the ones we found today

NPMHU SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (2026-2027)

The National Postal Mail Handlers Union is pleased to offer the opportunity for career craft members of the National Postal Mail Handlers Union, and members of their immediate families, to apply for scholarship assistance from the NPMHU

FERS and Social Security are Great, but You’re Going to Want a Big TSP

However, nothing is more important to a comfortable retirement than a large TSP balance.

Woman who says she was attacked by postal worker in 2023 discusses latest attack allegations by same worker

Cellphone video shows the moments Madeline Sierra said she was attacked by a postal worker in March 2023.
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