Your post office’s blue collection box may be going away

Your post office’s blue collection box may be going away

From the article: "...the U.S. Postal Service announced it was installing 10,000 new high-security blue collection boxes in what they described as “high-security risk areas.” USPS said it is continuing the process of evaluating where other enhanced security boxes should go with plans to install several thousand more in the future. ..."

Article Reference: www.al.com

Auctions | Finest mint 1918 Jenny Invert highlights Nov. 8 Siegel auction of Nathanael Greene collection of outstanding U.S. stamps

Auctions | Finest mint 1918 Jenny Invert highlights Nov. 8 Siegel auction of Nathanael Greene collection of outstanding U.S. stamps

From the article: "...The finest example of the famous United States 1918 24¢ carmine and blue airmail stamp with the blue center inverted (Scott C3a), popularly known as the Jenny Invert, will highlight Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries’ Nov. 8 sale of the Nathanael Greene collection of outstanding U.S. stamps. In this case, Siegel is literally saving the best for last because the Jenny Invert will be offered separately as a single lot immediately following the conclusion of the 153-lot Nathanael Greene sale. The Jenny Invert up for bids is mint, never-hinged and comes from the ninth position in the fifth row of the original pane of 100 purchased by William T. Robey on May 14, 1918, at the New York Avenue post office in Washington, D.C. ..."

Article Reference: www.linns.com

Postal Worker Brings Dog to Vet After Snake Bite, Lets Family Know on Doorbell Camera

Postal Worker Brings Dog to Vet After Snake Bite, Lets Family Know on Doorbell Camera

From the article: “This sweet woman took our girl to the vet and left us a note on her phone in our camera to see,” Kelsey Proctor wrote on Facebook of the postal worker's impromptu rescue...

Article Reference: people.com

Record number of mail carriers victims of armed robbery in 2022

Record number of mail carriers victims of armed robbery in 2022

From the article: "...The men and women who deliver mail are under attack. In 2022, mail carriers were victims of a surge in armed robberies in Tampa and across the country as thieves turned stolen checks into cash. ..."

Article Reference: www.abcactionnews.com

Brooklyn postal worker robbed at knifepoint delivering mail

Brooklyn postal worker robbed at knifepoint delivering mail

From the article: "...A mail carrier with the U.S. Postal Service was robbed at knifepoint in Brooklyn, police said Tuesday. The 26-year-old postal employee was making deliveries on Hendrix St. near Pitkin Ave. in East New York on Sept. 30 when a man approached her just before 3 p.m., cops said. “Give me the keys,” the crook demanded as he pressed a knife against the victim’s stomach, police said. ..."

Article Reference: yahoo.com

Man accused of shooting, carjacking mail carrier now faces federal charges

Man accused of shooting, carjacking mail carrier now faces federal charges

From the article: "The man accused of shooting and carjacking a mail carrier in Madison County last month is now facing federal charges, according to reports from WLOS. Investigators said 24-year-old Jaden Isaiah Garay is facing several charges, including attempted murder, carjacking, and assault. ..."

Article Reference: yahoo.com
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Latest round of rural carrier route evaluations maintains attack on US postal workers’ pay

Latest round of rural carrier route evaluations maintains attack on US postal workers’ pay

From the article: "...The United States Postal Service (USPS) completed its second round of route counts under its new Rural Route Evaluated Compensation System (RRECS) last week. The hated compensation system was first launched this spring to disastrous effects for rural letter carriers, resulting in massive pay cuts for around two-thirds of the rural workforce, in some cases by $10,000 or even $20,000 a year. Rural letter carriers at USPS work under a de facto piece rate system. Instead of being paid by the number of hours worked..."

Article Reference: www.wsws.org

USPS character gets his own book | Mr. ZIP's Windy Day

  USPS character gets his own book | Mr. ZIP's Windy Day

The Postal Service’s first licensed children’s book will be released on Oct. 24.

“Mr. ZIP’s Windy Day” is based on the cartoon character adopted by USPS in 1963 to promote the introduction of the Zone Improvement Plan (ZIP) Code.

The book follows Mr. ZIP and his pal B. Franklin, an eagle named for the first postmaster general, Benjamin Franklin, as they make deliveries and face weather challenges.

“USPS Licensing has updated Mr. ZIP for his 60th anniversary. We’re repositioning him for younger generations by giving him new adventures, missions and new friends like B. Franklin,” said Amity Kirby, the organization’s licensing manager.

Additional Mr. ZIP books are planned.

“Mr. ZIP’s Windy Day” was written by bestselling author Annie Auerbach and illustrated by Laura Catrinella.

The book sells for $10.99 and can be preordered from Barnes & Noble, Amazon and Walmart.

Mr. ZIP also graces a new line of phone cases, watchbands and earbud case covers.

The licensed products range from $24.99 to $29.95 and are available at Affinity Bands.

Reference: USPS News Link via NPMHU Local 317

World Post Day

World Post Day

From the article: "...World Post Day, an annual commemoration of mail’s role in the everyday lives of people and businesses, as well as its contribution to global social and economic development, is observed Oct. 9. This year’s theme is “#TogetherForTrust: Collaborating for a safe and connected future.” The theme was chosen to address the digital divide among the world’s post offices..."

Article Reference: usps.com

Fly flags at half-staff to honor Feinstein

Fly flags at half-staff to honor Feinstein

From the article: "...Biden has ordered U.S. flags flown at half-staff to honor U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, who died today. Flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment. ..."

Article Reference: usps.com
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Police: Man found dead near Montevideo post office

Police: Man found dead near Montevideo post office

From the article: "Authorities have ruled a man's death "suspicious" after he was found with a stab wound. ...The Montevideo Police Department said a postal worker found the man's body around 6:30 a.m. ..."

Article Reference: bringmethenews.com

Write to Santa Today! USPS Operation Santa

Write to Santa Today!

From the article: "...Letters for USPS Operation Santa Now Being Accepted... Write a letter to Santa! It may seem too soon, but he starts early. USPS Operation Santa is now accepting letters. Send yours today! The earlier the better. USPS Operation Santa is the beloved 111-year-old program run by the U.S. Postal Service. Letters are accepted from everywhere in the country and can be adopted by anyone who has successfully registered. The letters travel to Santa's U.S. satellite workshop, where they are opened and reviewed, personal information is redacted, and the letters are uploaded to the USPSOperationSanta.com website. USPS Operation Santa provides an online channel where people can safely and securely help children and families have a magical holiday when they otherwise might not — one letter to Santa at a time. Letters need to include first and last names and a complete return address: street address, apartment number (if applicable), city, state and ZIP Code. The regular or business-size envelope must have a First-Class Mail postage stamp to travel through the Postal Service processing systems. The envelope needs to be addressed to: SANTA CLAUS, 123 ELF ROAD, NORTH POLE 88888. Letters received without last names and correct return addresses cannot be uploaded. Also, letters should be legible and include specific gift details — Letters to Santa need to be postmarked by Dec. 11. The website will open for letter adoption on Nov. 20. For more information, visit USPSOperationSanta.com. "

Article Reference: businessinsider.com

In Memorial to the Saudi Attack on America Sept. 11, 2001

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Article Title: In Memorial to the Saudi Attack on America Sept. 11, 2001

GOD BLESS AMERICA! WE WILL NOT FORGET!

Source: Federal Employee News

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Another Alabama postal facility is being shut down

Another Alabama postal facility is being shut down

From the article: "...Just a few weeks ago, the USPS warned that certain customers in Alabama would be experiencing a disruption to their postal service. On Jan. 13, the agency announced that it had temporarily suspended operations at its post office in Jack, Alabama. The Postal Service decided to close this facility because it had "sustained structural damage due to recent tornadic activity," according to a local news release. ...The USPS has not provided any additional information about the Jack Post Office since, and it's still listed as "temporarily closed" online. Now, another Alabama facility is being shut down."

Article Reference: bestlifeonline.com

USPS Postal Inspector Reveals How to Mail Checks to Avoid Theft

USPS Postal Inspector Reveals How to Mail Checks to Avoid Theft

From the article: "...While it's now common to pay your bills online or sign up for autopay, some of us still prefer to mail checks. With whichever approach, though, there are always some associated risks: Hackers can gain access to your information online, but thieves can also swipe physical checks right from the mail. If you're paying checks the traditional way, you'll want to pay attention to new tips from a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Postal Inspector, namely those that will help keep your hard-earned money safe and sound. ..."

Article Reference: bestlifeonline.com
How to Mail Checks to Avoid Theft

Are you calling in for unscheduled leave properly? It is important for your job protection

Are you calling in for unscheduled leave properly? It is important for your job protection

From the article: "..."Requesting postal unscheduled leave with the postal call in number is by use of the usps Interactive Voice Response system (IVR) at 877-477-... Simply use and answer the prompts for your postal call in/out number request. This is the official means of how to call in sick at the post office. The postal service often reminds employees that the sick call number through the Interactive Voice Response system is the official and preferred method of sick leave unscheduled call in and call out for reporting unsceduled absences at the post office for employees. Be responsible with your sick leave. "

Article Reference: Postal Newsgroup
Are you calling in for unscheduled leave properly?

Houston rural letter carriers frustrated after learning paychecks will be delayed

Houston rural letter carriers frustrated after learning paychecks will be delayed

From the article: "HOUSTON - Rural letter carriers in Houston are frustrated after learning many of them will not be receiving their full paychecks this Friday. In a memo sent to them through their National Rural Letter Carriers Association app, the organization stated they learned of a Postal Service payroll error this pay period affecting more than 45,000 rural carriers across the country. In an emailed statement, the union said it was 54,000 workers. ..."

Article Reference: www.fox26houston.com

Mail thief caught on camera using postal master key in Chicago condo building

Mail thief caught on camera using postal master key in Chicago condo building

From the article: "...can be seen early Friday morning methodically checking each of the six mail slots and taking out the mail before closing it back up. Saturday night CBS 2 spoke with a woman who lives there. She says her building and neighborhood are now on high alert. ..."

Article Reference: www.cbsnews.com

They are destroying the Postal Service | USPS workers speak out on restructuring program, wage cuts, electronic monitoring

They are destroying the Postal Service | USPS workers speak out on restructuring program, wage cuts, electronic monitoring

From the article: "First, to clarify something the article said: the president doesn’t appoint the Postmaster General, nor can he remove him. Only the governing board can do this. ...We can’t keep new hires. They find out how hard the work is Some were able to retire as they had the age and time in. ...This is not a place to make a career like it used to be. And let me not forget: the union does not take care of us! Complaints are ignored and union reps nearly always side with management! Everything the union does is kept in secrecy."

Article Reference: www.wsws.org

Cleveland postal inspectors watching for illegal drugs in U.S. mail after recent bust

Cleveland postal inspectors watching for illegal drugs in U.S. mail after recent bust

From the article: "...Last month, the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida announced 17 people were charged with drug trafficking after allegedly shipping thousands of kilograms of methamphetamine and fentanyl across the country, including by mail. 19 News requested a synopsis of any similar incidents over the last year in the Cleveland area, but the United States Postal Inspection Service would not divulge any information without a formal records request...."

Article Reference: www.cleveland19.com
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USPS Reduction in Force (RIF)?

USPS begins issuing layoff notices to some employees

From the article: "...“NAPS will be monitoring the RIF Timeline to ensure that [impacted employees] are getting every opportunity to be placed prior to the RIF date of September 9, 2023,” the group told its members earlier this month. USPS called NAPS' allegations "not accurate," saying it first notified the association of its plan in February. At the time, the Postal Service said only its staffing changes "may result in employee impacts requiring a reduction in force to be administered." ..."

Article Reference: www.govexec.com

The Early Retirement Option You Didn’t Know Existed for Postal Workers

The Early Retirement Option You Didn’t Know Existed for Postal Workers

From the article: "USPS Disability Retirement (also known as Federal Disability Retirement) is a benefit available to career FERS employees with at least 18 months of service and a medical condition that prevents them from fully performing their job. This benefit has completely changed the lives of so many postal workers– if you are struggling in your job, keep reading to see if you qualify for this benefit. ..."

Article Reference: www.federaldisability.com

USPS begins second wave of new RPDCs

USPS begins second wave of new RPDCs

From the article: "The Postal Service has notified stakeholders about the locations of seven more Regional Processing and Distribution Centers (RPDCs). While not identified as such, this is the second wave of RPDCs. The first wave of twelve RPDCs was announced months ago (as discussed in this post), so we now know the locations of 19 RPDCs — about a third of the ultimate number. The new RPDCs are:..."

Article Reference: www.savethepostoffice.com

Major Mail Processing Equipment Relocations Nationwide

Major Mail Processing Equipment Relocations Nationwide

From the article: "We learned that the Postal Service intends to solicit volunteers from Electronic Technician (ET), Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic (MPE), and Maintenance Mechanic (MM) employees with the goal of getting individuals to participate on the MPE machine removal/ relocation teams. Participation will be strictly voluntary, and selection will be based on geographical location and training. Volunteers will be expected to work 10 hours a day and six days a week, maximum, and overtime will be paid in accordance with Article 8 of the National Agreement. The volunteers will first be solicited from those facilities scheduled to have a machine removed and/or relocated by the local facility. If additional volunteers are needed, solicitation will be expanded to other facilities. ...The removal and/ or relocation of machines is set to begin in August 2023 in Atlanta, GA, followed by Charlotte, NC. It is anticipated that additional sites will be identified where the subject machine’s removal/relocation teams will be utilized."

Article Reference: apwu.org
Mail Processing Equipment Relocations

Slow delivery: Retired Long Island postal worker collects big lottery prize a year after drawing

Slow delivery: Retired Long Island postal worker collects big lottery prize a year after drawing

From the article: "Retired postal worker Genine Plummer took nearly a year to claim a $1,000 A Week For Life prize she won playing New York Lottery’s CASH4LIFE. The Islip woman purchased her winning ticket back in May 2022. But she didn’t realize she had..."

Article Reference: greaterlongisland.com