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Local mail carriers will protest their USPS contract offer on Nov. 11 in downtown Kent

Local U.S. Postal Service carriers are not happy with a contract they’ve been offered, so they are planning a public protest in downtown Kent at noon Nov. 11.

Republicans Break Protocol to Kill Social Security Benefits Expansion Bill

A Social Security bill that would have repealed two rules that lower benefits for certain retirees was brought forward by House Reps. Garret Graves, (R-LA) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA).

3 Naugatuck Post Office Letter Carriers Earn Safe Driving Award

NAUGATUCK, CT — Three Naugatuck letter carriers received a "Million Mile Award" from the National Safety Council at a recent post office award ceremony

United States Postal Service Makes Multi-Million Dollar Upgrades To Tulsa Sorting Facility

The United States Postal Service received upgrades at its downtown Tulsa location as part of the agency's "Delivering for America" plan.

USPS Ground Advantage Stars in Holiday Commercial

The USPS kicked off a new TV commercial for the holiday season on November 6, 2024, called “The Holiday Ride.” The 30-second commercial shows postal workers accepting packages in a Post Office, charging up new electric delivery vehicles, and delivering a USPS Ground Advantage package.

USPS mail thefts and robberies – 11/8/24

Postal worker robberies and other mail thefts are becoming a daily event. These are the ones I found today.

The House finally appears set to repeal the WEP and GPO

Lawmakers in the House finally seem set to pass legislation to repeal two controversial tax provisions that affect some federal retirees’ annuity benefits, despite an attempt this week to derail the vote.

A primer on the FERS supplement

The FERS basic retirement benefit often includes a “supplement” to take the place of a Social Security retirement benefit when an employee retires with an unreduced, immediate benefit, but is younger than the age to qualify for Social Security retirement.  

Statement by APWU President Mark Dimondstein on the 2024 Election

The election is over, but the negative and deep ramifications for postal workers, the labor movement and all workers as indicated by Project 2025, the right wing “blueprint” for a Trump administration, is just beginning.

Monuments to Postal History

U.S. Postal Service history is deeply entwined with America’s story. From our beginning, we’ve played a pivotal role in some of the most significant chapters of our country’s growth, binding a nation through communication, infrastructure and commerce.

USPS OIG – Security and Efficiency of the New Carrier Scanners and Electronic Locks

Our objective was to assess the functional efficiency of the MDD‑TR and the impact on physical security of collection boxes through the deployment of eLock technology and public awareness campaigns.

Erie woman charged with assault after chasing mail carrier with knife

According to Millcreek police, the postal carrier was performing his duties around noon on Nov. 5 when he was confronted by a woman holding an opened folding knife above her head and yelling at the worker.
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