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. ..."
