Salinas, city letter carrier Laith Abboud shares his experiences of delivering mail during the holiday season, highlighting both the challenges and rewards of the job.
The USPS faces a tight squeeze. With fewer people using the mail, it’s lost more and more money: $9 billion in the 12 months ending in September alone.
The leave year always begins the first day of the first full pay period in the calendar year. The 2026 leave year begins January 10, 2026 (Pay Period 03-2026), extends for 26 full pay periods, and ends January 8, 2027 (Pay Period 01-2027).