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12/09/2021

The Postal Regulatory Commission announced today that Michael M. Kubayanda has returned to the agency as chairman. After being re-nominated by President Joseph R. Biden and unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Chairman Kubayanda was sworn back into office today, December 9, 2021, to serve a term through November 22, 2026.

Kubayanda Resumes Role as Postal Regulatory Commission Chairman Posted on December 9, 2021 by postal 12/9/2021 Washington, DC – The Postal Regulatory Commission announced today that Michael M. Kubayanda has returned to the agency as chairman. After being re-nominated by President Joseph R. Biden a...

12/09/2021

Romance Blooms on Postal Service’s New Love Forever Stamps

U.S. Postal Service Love Series Celebrates the Beauty and Delight of Flowers Posted on December 9, 2021 by postal Romance Blooms on Postal Service’s New Love Forever Stamps The Postal Service has captured the delight and exuberance of love since its first stamp in the Love series, issued in 1973. ...

12/09/2021

The Postal Service is discontinuing production of its Priority Mail Prepaid Flat Rate Stamped Envelope.

USPS to end Priority Mail Prepaid Flat Rate Stamped Envelopes Posted on December 9, 2021 by postal Reminder: The Postal Service is discontinuing production of its Priority Mail Prepaid Flat Rate Stamped Envelope. The envelope, which is only sold online at usps.com/postalstore, will remain available....

11/24/2021

USPS: Cyber Monday Is Next Week–Four Weeks Left for Holiday Shopping and Shipping

USPS: Cyber Monday Is Next Week–Four Weeks Left for Holiday Shopping and Shipping Posted on November 24, 2021 by postal WASHINGTON, DC — It’s already late November, and if you’re one of the millions of people shopping for gifts on Cyber Monday, you can count on the Postal Service to get your...

11/24/2021

Michigan NALC Branch President Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $6,600

Michigan NALC Branch President Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $6,600 Posted on November 24, 2021 by postal On November 16, 2021, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan, Kenneth Baumgarner, President of National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch 1147 (lo...

11/24/2021

Michael M. Kubayanda’s term as Commissioner expired 1 year ago, on November 22, 2020. A Commissioner may continue to serve after the expiration of his or her term until a successor is confirmed, except that a Commissioner may not continue to serve for more than 1 year after the date of expiration, a period commonly known as the “holdover year.”

Postal Regulatory Commission Vice Chair Temporarily Assumes Administrative Responsibilities of the Agency Posted on November 24, 2021 by postal Washington, DC – The Postal Regulatory Commission today announced that effective immediately, Vice Chairwoman Ashley E. Poling will assume the administrat...

11/19/2021

Biden to nominate 2 for USPS Board of Governors, oust DeJoy allies Bloom, Barger

11/15/2021

U.S. Postal Service warns vaccine rules could affect deliveries

U.S. Postal Service warns vaccine rules could affect deliveries Posted on November 15, 2021 by postal WASHINGTON, Nov 10 (Reuters) – The U.S. Postal Service raised concerns on Wednesday that the Biden administration’s new rules requiring large employers to require vaccinations or weekly COVID-19...

11/06/2021

OSHA Vaccine Rule Applies to USPS Employees

OSHA Vaccine Rule Applies to USPS Employees Posted on November 6, 2021 by postal On November 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) released the COVID-19 Vaccination & Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) which requires all employers with 100+ employees to ensure their...

11/06/2021

Four of Five Individuals Indicted in Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Conspiracy and for Allegedly Kidnapping a USPS Letter Carrier

Four of Five Individuals Indicted in Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Conspiracy and for Allegedly Kidnapping a USPS Letter Carrier Posted on November 6, 2021 by postal PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A federal indictment unsealed in U.S. District Court today that charges five individuals with allegedly participat...

11/04/2021

Former Letter Carriers Vice President Pleads Guilty to Operating Overtime Kickback Scheme in the Allentown Post Office

Former Letter Carriers Vice President Pleads Guilty to Operating Overtime Kickback Scheme in the Allentown Post Office Posted on November 4, 2021 by postal PHILADELPHIA – Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Joseph Whitbeck, 56, of Tamaqua, PA, pleaded guilty to...

10/13/2021

Two U.S. Postal Service employees are dead after a shooting at a Memphis postal facility, authorities said. The suspected shooter, who was also a USPS employee, died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound,

USPS Manager, Supervisor, including postal worker suspect, dead after shooting at Memphis facility Posted on October 13, 2021 by postal Two U.S. Postal Service employees are dead after a shooting at a Memphis postal facility, authorities said. The suspected shooter, who was also a USPS employee, die...

10/13/2021

President Biden nominates Postal Regulatory Commission chair Kubayanda for full term

President Biden nominates Postal Regulatory Commission chair Kubayanda for full term Posted on October 13, 2021 by postal WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve in key roles: Michael Kubayanda, Nominee for Commissioner, Postal Re...

08/19/2021

DeJoy’s blueprint for overhauling the U.S. Postal Service, “Delivering for America,” was unveiled in March and has a 10-year timeline—so the controversial executive could conceivably stay put for a decade.

How long will Biden keep PMG DeJoy at the Postal Service? Posted on August 19, 2021 by postal Postmaster General Louis DeJoy didn’t mince words when asked during a congressional hearing six months ago how long he planned to keep his job. “A long time. Get used to me,” he said. “As far as my ...

08/19/2021

NALC: Letter Carriers Backpay and COLA update

NALC: Letter Carriers Backpay and COLA update Posted on August 19, 2021 by postal Most eligible city letter carriers will receive retroactive pay pursuant to the 2019-2023 National Agreement on their August 20 paychecks. Backpay for some former city carrier assistants that were converted to career s...

06/17/2021

On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law the S. 475 Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. This law establishes June 19th of each year as a Federal holiday. President Biden then declared it would be observed beginning June 18, 2021, as the 19th falls on a Saturday.

APWU demanding USPS recognize Juneteenth as a paid Holiday Posted on June 17, 2021 by postal On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law the S. 475 Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. This law establishes June 19th of each year as a Federal holiday. President Biden then declared it w...

06/17/2021

USPS to continue regular operations on Juneteenth Holiday June 18-19. USPS says its not enough time to stop operations

USPS to continue regular operations on Juneteenth Holiday June 18-19 Posted on June 17, 2021 by postal The Postal Service will continue regular operations June 18-19. President Joe Biden signed legislation on June 17 that makes June 19 — also known as Juneteenth — a federal holiday commemorating...

06/03/2021

Postmaster General was Urged to ‘Immediately Step Aside’ when North Carolina AG Backed Probe Into Campaign Finance Fraud Allegations

FBI investigating Postmaster General Louis DeJoy in connection with his political fundraising Posted on June 3, 2021 by postal The FBI is investigating Postmaster General Louis DeJoy in connection with campaign fundraising activity involving his former business, according to people familiar with the...

05/18/2021

Rachel Maddow reviews the damaging impact of Louis DeJoy as postmaster general under Donald Trump

Hope for repairing Trump, DeJoy damage to post office as new board members are seated Posted on May 17, 2021 by postal Rachel Maddow reviews the damaging impact of Louis DeJoy as postmaster general under Donald Trump and talks with Amber McReynolds, a newly confirmed, Biden-nominated member of the U...

05/18/2021

The U.S. Postal Service announced two additions to its 2021 stamp program.

USPS Announces Additions to the 2021 Stamp Program Posted on May 17, 2021 by postal WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Postal Service today announced two additions to its 2021 stamp program. The new stamps feature the North American river otter and St. Nick — Santa Claus, one of our most recognized and b...

05/18/2021

Heritage breeds of livestock are pre-industrial farm animals whose unusual appearances and remarkable qualities take us back to our nation’s agrarian roots

USPS: New Heritage Breeds Forever Stamps Honor Genetic Diversity in Farm Animals Posted on May 17, 2021May 17, 2021 by postal MOUNT VERNON, VA — Heritage breeds of livestock are pre-industrial farm animals whose unusual appearances and remarkable qualities take us back to our nation’s agrarian r...

05/13/2021

Douglas Tulino Appointed USPS Deputy Postmaster General

Douglas Tulino Appointed USPS Deputy Postmaster General Posted on May 12, 2021 by postal Will report to Postmaster General and CEO Louis DeJoy WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Postal Service announced today Douglas Tulino, a 41-year veteran of the service, has been appointed deputy postmaster general, re...

05/13/2021

All-Star Baseball Player Yogi Berra Celebrated on USPS Forever Stamp

All-Star Baseball Player Yogi Berra Celebrated on USPS Forever Stamp Posted on May 12, 2021 by postal Beloved by fans across the country, Yogi Berra (1925-2015) was one of the best Major League Baseball players of his era. Berra won a record 10 World Series with the New York Yankees and was inducted...

04/27/2021

postal management informed the APWU of management’s intent to pursue consolidations and operational mail moves in 18 facilities nationwide

APWU Opposes USPS Plans to Reinstitute Plant Consolidations and Closures Posted on April 27, 2021 by postal On Tuesday April 27, 2021 postal management informed the APWU of management’s intent to pursue consolidations and operational mail moves in 18 facilities nationwide. These proposed changes a...

04/27/2021

U.S. Postal Service Accelerates Key Network Infrastructure Investments to Meet Customers’ Evolving Mailing and Shipping Needs Ahead of 2021 Holiday Season

U.S. Postal Service Accelerates Key Network Infrastructure Investments Posted on April 27, 2021 by postal to Meet Customers’ Evolving Mailing and Shipping Needs Ahead of 2021 Holiday Season Accelerated investments include the procurement of 138 package sorters to be operational ahead of 2021 peak ...

04/16/2021

Eight people were shot and killed in a late-night shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, and the shooter killed himself, police said.

8 dead in shooting at FedEx facility in Indianapolis Posted on April 15, 2021April 16, 2021 by postal INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Eight people were shot and killed in a late-night shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, and the shooter killed himself, police said. Several other people were injured T...

04/16/2021

U.S. Senate panel to consider USPS Board of Governors nominees April 22nd

U.S. Senate panel to consider USPS Board of Governors nominees April 22nd Posted on April 15, 2021April 16, 2021 by postal The U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee will hold an April 22 hearing on President Joe Biden’s three nominees to serve on the U.S. Postal Board of G...

04/15/2021

Online Vendor Pleads Guilty to $5 Million USPS Postage Fraud Scheme

Online Vendor Pleads Guilty to $5 Million USPS Postage Fraud Scheme Posted on April 14, 2021 by postal SAN DIEGO ­– Cuong H. Nguyen pleaded guilty in federal court today to conspiring to engage in a wide-ranging postage counterfeiting, forging, and tampering scheme that, over the course of multip...

04/15/2021

An Asian postal workers is talking about his horrifying experience of getting stabbed multiple times while walking home from work in San Francisco

Asian postal worker stabbed 5 times in San Francisco Posted on April 14, 2021 by postal SAN FRANCISCO — An Asian man is talking about his horrifying experience of getting stabbed multiple times while walking home from work in San Francisco’s Bayview over the weekend. His attack was just one of s...

03/26/2021

Milwaukee WI USPS hiring tractor-trailer drivers at $23.74 an hour plus benefits

Milwaukee WI USPS hiring tractor-trailer drivers at $23.74 an hour plus benefits Posted on March 26, 2021 by postal MILWAUKEE, WI — During the months of March and April, the Milwaukee Processing and Distribution Center, 345 W. St Paul Ave, is hiring Tractor Trailer Drivers. “We’re looking for ...