SALISBURY — The Salisbury Post Office could be the blueprint for a recently announced United States Postal Service initiative.
The “Dedicated to the Long Haul” initiative honors postal employees who have held the same position for more than 25 years. USPS officials said the initiative offers a unique opportunity to honor the dedication and hard work of its long-serving associates.
Salisbury has 21 team members who have met the goal. Those include eight city carriers, one rural carrier, one vehicle maintenance, three maintenance, six clerks and two supervisors.
The staff said they have experienced many changes in the postal service over those 25 years, namely technological advances and differences in the mail they deliver. But they are still committed to the craft. After all, “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds” is a phrase long associated with the American postal worker.
Mark Wahl, USPS strategic communications specialist, said that the longevity of the Salisbury team is centered around consistency and dedication, like many of the post offices across the country.
“The Salisbury Post Office team directly supports the USPS Delivering for America 10-year plan by reinforcing the role of long-serving employees as key ambassadors in the community,” Wahl said. “One key initiative of the DFA is investing in our employees to enhance community outreach and support local businesses and leveraging the dedication of long-tenured employees to bolster the USPS’s commitment to customer service and community engagement.”