Saturday, August 31, 2024

US Postal Service to Release ‘Hanukkah Forever’ Stamp

US Postal Service to Release ‘Hanukkah Forever’ Stamp

From the article: "...The U.S. Postal Service has announced a “Hanukkah Forever” stamp to commemorate the eight-day Jewish “Festival of Lights.”... A first day of issue dedication ceremony will take place on Sept. 19 ... Get the First Day Cover HERE"


Article Reference: vinnews.com
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Businesses report impact from slow USPS service

Businesses report impact from slow USPS service

From the article: "...BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Downtown Bryan business owners have reported a lack of mail delivery and pickups in the area.

Debbie Jasek, the owner of Brazos Glassworks, says they have increasingly relied on online sales to expand their reach but the United States Postal Services have put a wrench in her small business.

“We have had the reputation of being able to provide [customers] with what they need in a timely manner and that all goes into Jeopardy when the post office breaks down,” she said.

Jasek says she’s been sitting around for days sometimes with dozens of packages scheduled for daily pickups that aren’t coming.

“Even though I had requested to pick up for both of those days. ...




Article Reference: www.kbtx.com

APWU | 2024 Penalty Overtime Exclusion Period

APWU | 2024 Penalty Overtime Exclusion Period

From the article: "...The "Penalty Overtime Exclusion" period for calendar year 2024 will begin Pay Period 26-2024, Week 1 (November 30, 2024) and end Pay Period 01-2025, Week 2 (December 27, 2024). ..."


Article Reference: apwu.org
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Friday, August 30, 2024

Read It Before Liberal Media Has it Removed | Mail-in ballots raise security questions and worries about USPS delays in Kansas

Mail-in ballots raise security questions and worries about USPS delays in Kansas

From the article: "...Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab is protecting the integrity of our elections and has rightly advised voters against mailing ballots. ..."


Article Reference: www.cjonline.com
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USPS offers update on election efforts | The organization outlines plans to repeat its 2020 and 2022 successes

USPS offers update on election efforts | The organization outlines plans to repeat its 2020 and 2022 successes

From the article: "...USPS officials also said that the organization will implement extraordinary measures from Oct. 21 to Nov. 15 to make sure mail-in ballots are delivered close to or on Election Day or by a state’s ballot return deadline. This includes additional pickups, extra deliveries and employing special features on processing equipment to expedite and enhance ballot delivery. “Since late last year, the Postal Service has met regularly with stakeholders across the Election Mail landscape, including state and local election administrators; postal unions and management associations; federal agencies and Congress; the mailing industry; and nongovernmental organizations,” said Adrienne Marshall, the Postal Service’s election and government mail services director. The Postal Inspection Service also described its plans to ensure the secure delivery of all mail-in ballots. ..."


Article Reference: usps.com

Monday, August 26, 2024

Slowing of the Mail | US Postal Service Plans to Change Mail Delivery Times

US Postal Service Plans to Change Mail Delivery Times

From the article: "...U.S. Postal Service (USPS) may slow down delivery times to some customers as it seeks to shave billions from its annual operations expenditure. ... "Depending on location, time and distance, expected time to deliver will increase for some ZIP code pairs," the release reads. Exactly how many zip codes could be affected is not reported. Newsweek has contacted the USPS for clarification via email. ..."


Article Reference: www.newsweek.com
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Monday, August 19, 2024

On Lake Geneva, the mail comes by boat

On Lake Geneva, the mail comes by boat

From the article: "...Known as jumpers, these special carriers leap from the moving boat onto piers to run the mail to mailboxes, collect outgoing mail and then jump back onto the boat, which is moving at 5 mph. The jumpers serve 75 homes along the shore. ... Applicants are also required to have at least one year of experience as an employee of the Lake Geneva Cruise Line, which operates the mailboat. ... USPS resumes normal delivery for the lakeside addresses once the season, which runs mid-June to mid-September, ends. ..."


Article Reference: usps.com

Thursday, August 8, 2024

A letter can have a huge impact | Man writes a final heartbreaking letter to granddaughter and it has left the internet sobbing

Man writes a final heartbreaking letter to granddaughter and it has left the internet sobbing

From the article: "...Grandpa advised her to get a good education and not let anyone's persuasion trick her into making wrong decisions. He told her to avoid temptations and navigate through peer pressure if her friends try to make her take drugs. Only staying true to her beliefs will help her in those situations. "I expect you will get interested in boys and start having boyfriends when you get older. Pick them well and make sure you only go out with boys that are good to you and are interested in you for yourself," the letter further read. ..."


Article Reference: scoop.upworthy.com
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Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Nashville postal worker placed on non-duty status after seen allegedly dumping mail in viral TikTok

Nashville postal worker placed on non-duty status after seen allegedly dumping mail in viral TikTok

From the article: "...A TikTok posted by user Mrs_Denton19 shows what appears to be a USPS worker in Antioch dumping boxes of mail into a dumpster over the weekend. “You gots to be smarter than this! So if yall waiting on something important coming from through the southeast region of Nashville well its in my backyard dumpster,” the user wrote. ..."


Article Reference: www.wsmv.com

Monday, August 5, 2024

Two Former Postal Workers Charged with Stealing

Two Former Postal Workers Charged with Stealing U.S. Treasury Checks Valued at more than $4 Million from Kennedy Airport Mail Facility

From the article: "...Two Former Postal Workers Charged with Stealing U.S. Treasury Checks Valued at more than $4 Million from Kennedy Airport Mail Facility. ..."


Article Reference: www.google.com

Police arrest ex-postal worker in Cobb County | Stolen mail in a stolen car

Stolen mail in a stolen car: Police arrest ex-postal worker in Cobb County

From the article: "Stolen mail was found inside a stolen car. Cobb County police say the woman with the car used to work for the U.S. Postal Service. ...woman identified as 39-year-old Ebony Williams get in the vehicle. "It was a rental car. The rental car company had reported the car as stolen because the person who rented the car did not return the vehicle on purpose ..."


Article Reference: www.fox5atlanta.com

Will the Postal Service do a better job vetting employees than they have the last 3 years?

APWU | Better Staffing, Better Service

From the article: "...While there was considerable progress with a series of Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) regarding Function 1 mail processing staffing, we have not convinced management to increase the complement in retail. Too often this results in temporarily closed post offices due to a lack of proper staffing. Along with all other avenues, we must win the staffing battles in the streets with the support of the public. If you are ready to get more involved in this fight, go to apwu.org/better-postal-staffing. You can also reach out to campaign lead Sam Wood or email staffing@apwu.org. ..."


Article Reference: APWU

Saturday, August 3, 2024

Cults post office to shut just weeks after Peterculter branch closure

Cults post office to shut just weeks after Peterculter branch closure

From the article: "...Another post office in Aberdeen will soon be closing its doors with Cults set to lose its North Deeside Road branch.

Located within Will's Toy Shop, the post office serves Cults and surrounding areas including Bieldside and Milltimber.

The closure comes just weeks after it was announced the Peterculter branch would be shutting further along the A93, sending more customers to the Cults branch. ...

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Article Reference: www.aberdeenlive.news

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Braves launch Hank Aaron week as USPS dedicates Aaron stamp

Braves launch Hank Aaron week as USPS dedicates Aaron stamp

Hank Aaron Stamp
From the article: "...The Atlanta Braves launched Hank Aaron Week on Wednesday when the U.S. Postal Service dedicated a commemorative forever stamp honoring Aaron during a ceremony at Truist Park. ..."


Article Reference: www.espn.com
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