USPS Shipping labels now have two more barcodes

USPS Shipping labels now have two more barcodes

From the article: "The Postal Service has revised package shipping labels to include two new barcodes. The labels now incorporate two-dimensional Intelligent Mail matrix barcodes, or QR codes. They appear on shipping labels above and below the one-dimensional Intelligent Mail package barcode and contain the same tracking number. “Some packages from mailers — usually clothing, pill bottles and similar items — can result in distortion of label barcodes while being processed on automated equipment..."

Article Reference: usps.com

Alabama | Huntsville postal employee indicted on federal charge for destroying, withholding mail

Huntsville postal employee indicted on federal charge for destroying, withholding mail

From the article: "...The indictment says Alexander Dockery destroyed, detained and delayed letters, postcards, packages and other mail over a six-month period in 2018. Dockery was working as a mail handler at the Huntsville facility at the time. ..."

Article Reference: waaytv.com

Ring Mailbox Sensor is a battery-powered motion sensor that sends you real-time notifications via the Ring app when your mailbox opens

Article Title: Ring Mailbox Sensor is a battery-powered motion sensor that sends you real-time notifications via the Ring app when your mailbox opens

Snippet of Article: "...When connected to Ring Bridge, Ring Mailbox Sensor allows you to receive a real-time notification in the Ring app or via connected Alexa-enabled device whenever your Mailbox Sensor detects motion. ..." Reference: Amazon

Royal Mail CEO confirms cyberattack downed UK postal service

Royal Mail CEO confirms cyberattack downed UK postal service

From the article: "...The admission comes almost a week after Royal Mail first said it was hit by an unspecified “cyber incident” that left the British mail service unable to dispatch items to overseas destinations. “We’ve confirmed that we’ve had a cyberattack...the postal service continues to experience disruption to its international export services following the cyberattack. Royal Mail has yet to confirm when this disruption is likely to end "

Article Reference: techcrunch.com

US postal worker, 71, stabbed to death by repeat offender while walking home in Oakland, California

US postal worker, 71, stabbed to death by repeat offender while walking home in Oakland, California

From the article: "...Dilma Spruill, 71, was walking home, as she usually does, around 12:30 a.m. after sorting mail at a post office and distribution center in West Oakland, her son, Miles Spruill, told KTVU FOX2. "Three houses away," Miles Spruill said. "She was almost home, but she's not coming home."..."

Article Reference: www.foxnews.com

Multifactor Authentication Now Required for LiteBlue Access

Multifactor Authentication Now Required for LiteBlue Access

From the article: "...On Sunday, January 15, the USPS is deploying the MFA (Multifactor Authentication) solution for LiteBlue as an additional security measure to protect employees’ IDs, passwords, and other personal data from unauthorized access and misuse. At this time, employees are required to sign up for MFA to obtain access to LiteBlue. As a part of the MFA implementation, there are a few steps employees must complete. These steps includ..."

Article Reference: npmhu317.blogspot.com

USPS Has Suspended Services Here "Until Late Summer"

USPS Has Suspended Services Here 'Until Late Summer'

From the article: "...In Florida, the Postal Service initially shut down the Auburndale Post Office, Balm Post Office, Downtown Fort Myers Station, Downtown Naples Station, Everglades City Post Office, Fort Myers Beach Post Office, Nocatee Post Office, Pineland Post Office, and the Sanibel Main Post Office on Sept. 27. These nine facilities were just a few of those affected at the time, but they're all still closed. ..."

Article Reference: www.yahoo.com

Postal truck struck by gunfire in West Town

Postal truck struck by gunfire in West Town

From the article: "...CHICAGO (CBS) -- A postal truck was caught in gunfire near a high school in the West Town community Tuesday afternoon. ...A U.S. Postal Service truck ended up being peppered with bullets. ..."

Article Reference: www.cbsnews.com
Crime Infested Areas,postal shooting,America's most dangerous jobs,

APWU/USPS New motor vehicle operator position created

APWU/USPS New motor vehicle operator position created

From the article: "...The Postal Service and a labor union have begun a pilot program for a new career bargaining unit position to transport mail in vehicles that do not require commercial driver’s licenses. The new postal vehicle operator (PVO) level 6 position and qualification standards were created under a memorandum of understanding between USPS and the American Postal Workers Union (APWU). PVOs will be assigned to the motor vehicle services in Oklahoma City, which is currently designated a nonpostal vehicle service site..."

Article Reference: USPS News Link
Postal Vehicle Operator (PVO) level 6 position,APWU,