From the article: "...Narcotics detectives disguised themselves as UPS drivers and delivered the package to the addressed residence and left it on the home’s doorstep. When David..."
From the article: "...A United States Postal Service letter carrier is facing theft charges after allegedly asking people along his route to borrow money..."
From the article: "...Items sent using the post office’s overnight or two-day shipping service, Priority Express, should be postmarked by Dec. 23 for Christmas delivery...."
From the article: "...The stamp design released in 2011 was not based on the statue in New York Harbor, as intended, but on a replica outside the New York-New York casino hotel in Las Vegas...."
From the article: "...FedEx employees gave their company an average "3.6" rating for quality. UPS employees, in contrast, scored their company a 3.3, and U.S. Postal workers gave USPS a lowly 2.8...."
From the article: "...Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) said in a Sep. 19 statement that he has serious concerns about the bill because it doesn't protect six day delivery and rural customers...."
From the article: "...a supervisor for the U.S. Postal Service stole a piece of mail from the loading dock..."
From the article: "...a non-profit organization devoted to the advancement and collecting of first day covers. ..."
From the article: "...The Postal Service is going to deliver Amazon packages on Sundays only to customers who live in New York and Los Angeles; eventually the program will encompass a few other big cities like Dallas, Houston, and New Orleans. That seems like it would discriminate against people who live everywhere else, particularly the residents of rural America, who will probably never get Sunday delivery, no matter..."
From the article: "...Management hasn’t proposed it directly to Congress, but everything they are doing is lining the Postal Service up for privatization. ..."
From the article: "... had to fight with the Postal Service to get information about assessed values and other details on the sales. It’s no surprise that the Postal Service would be less than cooperative. As Byrne’s study reveals, many of the facilities were sold at less-than-market value, and it appears that the main beneficiary of most of the sales was the Postal Service’s real estate broker, CBRE...."
From the article: "...The man, identified by Guam Memorial Hospital officials as Roland Reyes, 40, was driving a FedEx delivery van southbound on Marine Corps Drive...."
From the article: "... during a September 2009 appearance on "The Price is Right," when she was able to spin the "big wheel" twice, according to a federal indictment...."
From the article: "...It should come as little surprise that revenues at the Ewa Station have been declining. Several years ago, the hours at the post office were reduced from eight a day to half a day, and then in 2011 they were reduced to just two hours a day, noon to 2 p.m., with no hours at all on Saturday...."
From the article: "...newspapers are looking to Congress and the courts to stop the discount deal the United States Postal Service (USPS) struck with the big direct mailer Valassis...."
From the article: "...The medical examiner in Birmingham, Alabama reports the two-person crew died from blunt force injuries in the crash. Pilots Shanda Fanning of Lynchburg, Tennessee and Cerea Beal, Jr. of Matthews, North Carolina..."
From the article: "... the Postal Service’s plan to re-rank mail processing plants has become public knowledge despite their best efforts to keep the information confidential until September 6, 2013. The confidential nature of the discussions between NAPS and USPS Labor Relations was due to the fact that the Postal Service had not finalized their plans nor had they briefed Area and District Managers...."
From the article: "...inside the Mangum, Oklahoma, Post Office, Jim Ed Bull heads out to load his Ford Ranger with the day's mail. Bull is responsible for the longest mail route in the U.S., 187.6 miles (301.8 kilometers) around and through the tiny towns of Duke and Eldorado in drought-stricken southwest Oklahoma. Bull, a retired high school principal at 72, went back to work for the Post Office and is part of the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. labor force -- those who work past their 65th birthdays. ..."
From the article: "...revenues are increasing. For the first nine months of the year, operating revenue is up $668 million, a 1.3 percent improvement, thanks primarily to more e-commerce. Revenue from shipping and package services is up 7.5 percent over last year. First-class packages are up over 15 percent, and Standard parcels, Parcel Select, and Parcel Return are up almost 20 percent...."
From the article: "...A mail carrier’s truck was also involved somehow. The truck was parked on Bonnell and had blood on part of the front hood. The mail carrier was not physically hurt, but..."
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From the article: "...the closure of the Glenwood Springs mail-sorting facility in 2011 — a move that the postal service at the time estimated would save $1.2 million per year — has resulted in delays and reflects badly on the agency’s image. ..."
From the article: "...The National Register of Historic Places has designated 2,530 postal buildings as worthy of preservation. Under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the register is administered by the National Park Service as part of a national program “to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America's historic and archeological resources”..."
From the article: "...barring clauses prohibiting layoffs in collective bargaining agreements, and holding employees to the same standards as other federal workers, including the reduction-in-force provisions in place at other agencies...."
From the article: "...Similarly to Issa, Cummings called for the Postal Service to be able to lay off employees, though Issa’s bill goes further in nullifying existing and future collective bargaining agreements. Cummings’ bill would also grant USPS the authority to offer buyout incentives through 2016 -- providing voluntarily separated employees with $25,000 or an extra one-to-two years of credited service...."
From the article: "...Guntersville Post Office was closed this morning and police were called to the scene after liquid spilled from a package and two workers got sick, said Debbie Fetterly ..."
From the article: "...U.S. Postal Service has abandoned plans to offer a financial incentive to bulk mailers that adopt its Full Service Intelligent Barcode program. - See more at: http://www.btobonline.com/article/20130627/DIRECT0202/306279995/usps-scraps-track-and-trace-mail-promotion#sthash.0IL7zetx.dpuf..."
From the article: "...The U.S. Postal Service confirmed on Thursday that its website is experiencing glitches. Online sellers reported problems accessing the site, and sales of some merchants who tied their services to the USPS were severely impacted...."
From the article: "...averages out to about $300 per employee, it is unclear how much each will actually receive. The final amount will hinge on several factors, including how many people file claims, according to a ‘frequently asked questions” section on the website detailing the settlement...."
From the article: "...A pushed-up date to consolidate operations at the Mid-Hudson Processing & Delivery Center could ship hundreds of well-paying jobs away from the mid-Hudson Valley, a representative for the local postal workers’ union said...."
From the article: "...Santa Clara County jail officials are bracing for an earful from opponents of a proposed policy that would bar families and friends from mailing inmates letters and restrict them to sending small postcards only...."
From the article: "... Police are looking for a man dressed as a postal worker after a violent home invasion in Northeast Philadelphia Tuesday morning. ..."
From the article: "...Investigators last night finally removed Marie Youngblood's body and towed away her burned out vehicle, covered with a blue tarp. Youngblood, a US postal carrier, used her personal vehicle on her rural postal route...."
From the article: "...The post office in Mantoloking also reopened recently, while the first of 50 demolitions are scheduled to start next week...."
From the article: "...had purchased a prize-winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million. Although the 14 other members of the so-called "Quad 15" office pool were unaware of her second purchase, the 63-year-old printing plant employee never once thought of keeping the winnings for herself, ABC reported. "It would have been just as easy for her to claim that winning ticket as her own..."
From the article: "...The proposal would increase the starting pay for part-timers to $15 an hour from the current $8.50 an hour. The union will not accept any contract offer calling for active members to pay premiums on their health insurance...."
From the article: "...A bag can be seen next to a mail box against a barricade as onlookers watch the marathon runners pass by..."
From the article: "...Postal Pete began several years ago when Pete ordered his first right hand drive Wrangler. After being impressed with the duties of a mail carrier and the friendliness of his first customer Pete decided to order several more Postal Jeeps and create PostalPete.com specializing in Postal vehicles. Our business has grown over the years but the staff at Postal Pete still shows each and every customer the friendliness and commitment Rosean and Pete have made as a staple in their business. We have served customers in all 50 states, yes that includes Alaska and Hawaii, and have attended numerous Postal Conventions. We enjoy our every day interaction with carriers and strive to offer you the best services for your job. ..."
From the article: "...Can Americans beat the austerity agenda of Wall Street Republicans and compromise-prone Democrats? Can we prevent deep cuts to essential services? Can we preserve the commons in the face of a full-frontal assault from politicians and pundits who are ever at the ready to attack the public sector and public employees on behalf of their crony-capitalist patrons?..."
From the article: "...the Department of Commerce is a bit miffed that USPS filed objections on its own, possibly without communicating with the DOC...."
From the article: "...there has been some confusion over possible federal involvement in the case. Mail theft is a federal crime and can be prosecuted by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the law enforcement arm of the U.S. Postal Service...."
From the article: "...“These closures will eliminate jobs, harm communities, and delay mail delivery every day — Monday, through Saturday,” he said. The consolidations will drastically curtail local mail sortation and will virtually eliminate overnight delivery...."
From the article: "...The victim then walked into the post office at 59th Place and Southwest 70th Street with a bullet hole through his shoulder, Landa said. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue treated the wound on-scene, according to Landa...."
From the article: "...“We have received reports that district managers have threatened to terminate Level 6 PSEs if they do not ‘voluntarily’ reduce to Level 4 PSEs, so they won’t show up in PSE Compliance Reports,” Strunk said. “This is shameful...."
From the article: "...A Fed Ex screw up this week led to police arresting a Baltimore man on distribution and smuggling charges, and the end of a major marijuana ring. ..."
From the article: "...Today, the USPS is introducing a new set of stamps featuring five of America’s most legendary muscle cars...."
From the article: "...“The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) today continued its tradition under the leadership of Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe of shooting itself in the foot,” Nader said...."
From the article: "..."We think by eliminating overtime and by looking at some of the flexibilities we have with the part-time workforce, and potentially working with the unions on some buyouts, we'll easily hit that."..."
From the article: "...In response to an APWU request, the Postal Service has agreed to postpone any mode conversions of Postal Vehicle Service work to Highway Contract Routes (HCRs) at least until March 4, when an arbitration decision on the issue is expected, APWU President Cliff Guffey has announced. The agreement applies to California..."
From the article: "...The APWU has received reports that some retiring union members are receiving confusing and sometimes inaccurate information regarding their last day of work. ..."
From the article: "...When Jason Jones saw that one of his typically friendly customers hadn’t picked up his mail in days and left no footprints on his snow-laden stoop, the postal worker started to worry. ..."
From the article: "...The House bill, which never left committee, would have deferred near-term payments on retiree health care benefits, allowed the agency to move to a five-day delivery week and created an independent board to recommend facility closures. ..."
From the article: "...The National Association of Letter Carriers and the U.S. Postal Service announced Friday that the three-person interest arbitration panel chaired by arbitrator Shyam Das had concluded its work and issued an award that sets the terms of a new 4.5-year labor contract PR Newswire (http://s.tt/1yjpQ) ..."
From the article: "...Businesses in the area were forced to close early on Thursday when water was shut off, and some customers avoided the area over the weekend. Parts of a nearby parking garage at the main downtown post office were flooded and an estimated 50 vehicles belonging to employees or the Postal Service were submerged...."
From the article: "...been complaining about long lines at post offices, delayed mail and returned mail. Williston, Watford City, Ray and Tioga have been among the most affected communities. ..."
From the article: "...“Mitch Cade has demonstrated superb leadership as the Senior Plant Manager in the Suncoast District. While some might tend to relax at the end of a long career, Mitch pushed harder than ever to ensure that Suncoast had a successful holiday season,” said District Manager Nancy Rettinhouse. “Mitch is truly one of those managers who would never ask someone to do something that he would not be willing to himself. His operational expertise, combined with his phenomenal work ethic, will be missed in the Suncoast District. On behalf of the Suncoast District postal employees, I wish Mitch the very best in the next chapter of his life.”..."
