‘Not surprised but greatly disappointed’: Congressional reps address Houston’s ongoing mail delays

‘Not surprised but greatly disappointed’: Congressional reps address Houston’s ongoing mail delays

From the article: "...KPRC 2 is still receiving complaints. A paralegal from northern Virginia reached out to us and said this facility led to her missing a crucial deadline in a federal bankruptcy case in Houston. After covering her story Thursday, we heard from several viewers who are dealing with similar problems. ... “Texans and Americans count on the United Postal Service every day, and it’s downright frustrating when they fail to deliver. Over the past few years, I’ve been in constant contact with them, relaying constituents concerns and pressing them to tackle mail delays as soon as they occur. We hope the postal service can get its act together before we face another nightmare like we saw in January.”"

Article Reference: www.click2houston.com

PSHB virtual seminar TODAY

PSHB virtual seminar TODAY

From the article: "...USPS employees and annuitants may participate in an upcoming virtual seminar on the new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program.

The session will be held Thursday, Sept. 5, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern and from 4 to 5 p.m. Eastern.

PSHB — which takes effect in 2025 — is a new, separate program within the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and will be administered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

USPS employees, annuitants, and eligible family members are required to enroll in this new program. ..."

Article Reference: news.usps.com
PSHB virtual seminar

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
“Hanukkah Forever” stamp, First Day Cover, Stamp Collecting,

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
Penalty Overtime Exclusion Period 2024,2024,APWU,

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
Mail-in ballots raise security questions

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

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
Delay of Mail,

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

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
Beautiful Stories, Impact of Letters,Good Deeds,Good Advice, Love,

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

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

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. ...

"

Article Reference: www.aberdeenlive.news

Braves launch Hank Aaron week as USPS dedicates Aaron stamp

Braves launch Hank Aaron week as USPS dedicates 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
Stamp Collecting, Hank Aaron Stamp,

Investigating internal mail theft: USPS customer believes mail carrier cashed his $3,000 check

Investigating internal mail theft: USPS customer believes mail carrier cashed his $3,000 check

From the article: "...BALTIMORE — Mail theft continues to be a problem. Thieves are targeting collection boxes, doorsteps, even postal workers - assaulting and robbing them of arrow keys used to open communal mailboxes. ..."

Article Reference: www.wmar2news.com
Mail theft,Check Fraud,

France is selling scratch-and-sniff baguette stamps — but local bakers are causing a stink

France is selling scratch-and-sniff baguette stamps — but local bakers are causing a stink

From the article: "...“You just have to rub the stamp here like this with your nails,” Clarisse Briend, a postal worker, told Today. “You can smell the bread, the baguette.” However, Paris’ Leonie Bakery manager Jeanne Barrere says it “smells more like vanilla.” Meanwhile, the bakery’s chief baker, Harlem Gbodialo, likened the scent to a “sugary, fruity aroma” that he couldn’t pin down..."

Article Reference: nypost.com

Take Action Now! | Social Security Administration makes change that will impact millions of beneficiaries

Social Security Administration makes change that will impact millions of beneficiaries

From the article: "...The portal for millions of Social Security beneficiaries to access their online account is changing.

I received an alert in my e-mail last week from the Social Security Administration. Perhaps you have too.

The gist of it is that you will no longer be able to sign in to your online Social Security account using your existing username and password.

To access Social Security online services, you will need to create a Login.gov or ID.me account. If you have a My Social Security account that started before Sept. 18, 2021, you must..."

Article Reference: Yahoo Finance

Express Scripts overcharged postal workers by $45 million, audit says

Express Scripts overcharged postal workers by $45 million, audit says

From the article: "...The findings are likely to intensify scrutiny of the controversial role played by PBMs in the opaque pharmaceutical pricing system. The report, which was released in March but received little if any public attention, examined drug spending between 2016 and 2021 within the health plan that covers more than 200,000 unionized mail carriers and post office workers, as well as retirees. Notably, nearly half of the overcharges stemmed from drug rebates that Express Scripts negotiated with pharmaceutical companies. But instead of passing back 100% of that money to the health plan, as the contract required, the PBM skimmed millions for itself, according to the audit, which was conducted by the Office of Inspector General for the Office of Personnel Management. ..."

Article Reference: www.statnews.com
APWU Health Plan, Express Scripts overcharged postal workers,

Postal worker who was killed while delivering mail remembered as the ‘mother to the neighborhood’

Postal worker who was killed while delivering mail remembered as the ‘mother to the neighborhood’

From the article: "...Police in Chicago are investigating after a United States Postal Service worker was shot and killed Friday. Police said the woman was delivering mail when someone in a car drove by and shot her. Officials are now looking for the person responsible for killing Octavia Redmond...."

Article Reference: www.waff.com

OPM | Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program Overview and FAQ

OPM | Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program Overview and FAQ

From the article: "...The Postal Service Health Benefits Program is a new program that will provide health insurance to eligible Postal Service employees, annuitants, and their eligible family members starting in 2025. ..."

Article Reference: www.opm.gov
Postal Service Health Benefits Program (PSHB), OPM,

USPS has released low-denomination flower stamps

USPS has released low-denomination flower stamps

From the article: "...The designs include tulips, daffodils, peonies and more...The stamps will be:

• One-cent Fringed Tulip, featuring one purple fringed tulip;

• Two-cent Daffodils, featuring two yellow daffodil blossoms;

• Three-cent Peonies, featuring three red peonies;

• Five-cent Red Tulips, featuring five red tulip blossoms;

• 10-cent Poppies and Coneflowers, featuring an array of 10 blossoms — six white poppies and four purple coneflowers — with a touch of greenery.

“These stamps will" ...

Article Reference: news.usps.com

This postmaster helped a customer trying to put out a lawnmower fire

This postmaster helped a customer trying to put out a lawnmower fire

From the article: "...Plymouth, OH, Postmaster Edward Blum recently came upon an older customer trying to extinguish a lawnmower fire by herself. The equipment was engulfed in flames, which were rising higher than a nearby shed. Blum guided the woman a safe distance away and..."

Article Reference: news.usps.com
Good Deeds,Edward Blum,