Forbes 10/06/20 – The U.S. Postal Service is barring lawmakers from touring postal facilities ahead of Election day claiming potential violations of the Hatch Act, which prohibits federal employees from engaging in partisan activities, raising suspicions about the agency and its lack of transparency as Congress has intensified scrutiny on the USPS and its role […]
USPS News Link – 10/7/20 – USPS and the Internal Revenue Service are encouraging employees to conduct a paycheck checkup to determine whether they need to update their tax withholding for 2020. Updating federal withholding is especially important for employees who had an unexpectedly high tax bill or a penalty this year. Similarly, employees who have […]
Four Union County Men Arrested in Scheme to Steal Mail, Commit Credit Card Fraud and Defraud the United States NEWARK, N.J. – 10/06/20 – Four Union County, New Jersey, men were arrested today for their roles in a conspiracy to steal mail and possess stolen mail, including credit cards and pandemic relief credit cards, fraudulently […]
USPS News Link – 10/05/20 – In a new video message, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy brings USPS employees up-to-date on the organization’s latest activities. DeJoy discusses mail volumes, the use of data to evaluate mail flow, efforts to achieve operational excellence, the ongoing recovery from the recent hurricanes and wildfires, and the organization’s commitment to […]
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – It’s been a difficult and busy year for the U.S. Postal Service, who have been working non-stop since the start of the pandemic. Post Master General Louis DeJoy imposed cost cuts back in August, fueling anger among workers in the industry. Senator Ed Markey, Congressman Richard Neal and other Springfield leaders […]
USPS News Link 10/01/20 – During a visit to Richmond, VA, last week, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy thanked employees for their service and encouraged them to continue helping USPS to become more efficient. At the Richmond Processing and Distribution Center, DeJoy stressed the need to focus on “operational precision, to become the most efficient and […]
WASHINGTON, DC — USPS 10/01/20 – As part of the ongoing preparations by the United States Postal Service for the November election, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy requested the issuance of an internal directive to authorize and instruct the use of additional resources to satisfy any unforeseen demand and ensure that all Election Mail is prioritized […]
WASHINGTON, DC — USPS 10/01/20 – The U.S. Postal Service provided new service performance data today to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform and the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee for the week of Sept. 19 through Sept. 25, 2020. During the seven-day period, Periodicals and Marketing Mail performance rates climbed while […]
BACKGROUND USPS 10/01/20 – The United States Postal Service’s number one priority between now and the November election is the secure, on time delivery of the nation’s Election Mail. In August, the Postmaster General committed to ensuring that additional resources would be made available in all areas of operations beginning October 1 to ensure the […]
October 31, 2020 Ohio mail carrier arrested and charged with delay of mail – PEN USPS Utilizes Extraordinary Measures to Deliver Nation’s Ballots In Final Days of November Election Fact Sheet – PEN USPS Employees Reminded of Hatch Act Guidelines – PEN The Postal Third Rails – postal problems did not just start Documentary Film Reveals How The […]