The Great Postal Boycott Must End
The growing postal boycott of the U.S. is the latest proof that eliminating the de minimis tariff exemption on goods valued $800 or less is a shortsighted policy
Nearly 30 Countries Suspend Postal Services to US
International postal services began suspending shipments to the US on Friday, with almost 30 countries joining by Tuesday.
USPS OIG – Comparing Experiences in EV Fleet Acquisition and Deployment
For more than a decade, the Postal Service has needed new delivery vehicles to replace its iconic Long-Life Vehicles (LLVs) and Flex-Fuel Vehicles (FFVs).
Hats Off to 250 Years of USPS Letter Carrier Style and Purpose
WASHINGTON — As the U.S. Postal Service proudly marks its 250th Anniversary, an often-overlooked yet iconic element of the organization’s rich history takes center stage: the evolution of the letter carrier’s hat.
APWU – Maintenance Division Wins Arbitration Award Protecting Employees in ‘Pending Qualification’ Status
The APWU has won a major national arbitration decision protecting the rights of Maintenance Craft employees. On August 13, Arbitrator Margo R. Newman ruled that positions awarded to promoted employees who are in “pending qualification” (PQ) status to receive additional training are not vacant duty assignments and therefore cannot be unilaterally reverted by the Postal Service. … Read more
Humanitarian Elie Wiesel Is Honored with a Stamp
The U.S. Postal Service honors Elie Wiesel (1928-2016) with the 18th stamp of its Distinguished Americans series
Malone to serve as applied engineering VP
The Postal Service has named Linda Malone as applied engineering vice president, a role she has held on an acting basis since June.
4th ward Gloversville supervisor found in violation of Hatch Act
Gloversville 4th Ward Supervisor Charles Potter resigned from his custodial position with the United States Postal Service after he was found to be in violation of the Hatch Act by soliciting political funds for a local event.
These colors paint the history of USPS
USPS and the Pantone Color Institute have worked together to showcase seven colors to celebrate the Postal Service’s 250th anniversary.
Westfield mail carrier arrested for DUI after crash in East Longmeadow
EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – A Westfield mail carrier is facing drunk driving charges after striking a pedestrian and a building in East Longmeadow on Tuesday.