7/30/25 – Yesterday, Reps. Jack Bergman (MI-01), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Chris Pappas (NH-01), and Andrew Garbarino (NY-02) announced the launch of a new bipartisan caucus aimed at improving the postal service. The Congressional Postal Service Caucus will focus on improving on-time delivery rates, protecting postal employees, and stopping harmful facility consolidations that reduce access in rural and underserved areas. “I’m […]
Benjamin Gregory Shirley Assaulted Postal Employee Attempting to Obtain Fentanyl GRAND RAPIDS – 7/30/25 – U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Timothy VerHey announced that Benjamin Gregory Shirley, age 41, of East Lansing, Michigan, was sentenced today to 15 months in prison for assaulting a postal employee. According to court records, Shirley arranged […]
Defendant spent thousands of dollars in stolen proceeds at casinos BOSTON – 7/30/25 – The former Postmaster for the Seekonk Post Office pleaded guilty today to stealing over $19,000 through no-fee money orders. Bethany LeBlanc, 48, of Seekonk, pleaded guilty to one count of theft of government money. U.S. District Court Judge Leo T. Sorokin […]
2025 No. 3 – July 25, 2025 (pdf) NPMHU – 7/28/25 – You are reading the third Contract Update produced and distributed by the NPMHU during the course of 2025 negotiations. These updates, along with the Union’s magazine and monthly bulletins, will keep mail handlers throughout the country informed and involved in the issues raised […]
WASHINGTON — 7/24/25 – On Pioneer Day, Congressman Burgess Owens (UT-04) introduced the Saratoga Springs Post Office Act, legislation that will transfer roughly 20 acres of unused federal land to the U.S. Postal Service for the construction of a new post office in Saratoga Springs, Utah. The bill ensures the facility is built and operational […]
WASHINGTON—7/24/25 – Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing titled “An Update on Mail Theft and Crime.” During the hearing, members examined the pervasiveness of mail crimes, especially theft, and examined ways Congress can support the United States Postal Service (USPS) in addressing serious mail crimes and supporting mail carriers. Members also analyzed […]
NALC President Brian L. Renfroe testifies before Congress on urgent need to protect letter carriers from crime 7/23/25 – Today, NALC President Brian L. Renfroe testified before the House Subcommittee on Government Operations at a hearing on mail theft and crime. In his opening remarks, President Renfroe set the tone with a clear message. “To […]
David Steiner Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer David (Dave) Steiner is the 76th Postmaster General of the United States and Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Postal Service. He was appointed by the organization’s Board of Governors and began his tenure on July 15, 2025. In his role as Postmaster General, Steiner also serves […]
WASHINGTON—7/23/25 – Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) delivered opening remarks at today’s hearing titled “An Update on Mail Theft and Crime.” In his opening statement, Subcommittee Chairman Sessions highlighted the prevalence of mail theft and its negative effect on Americans across the country. Subcommittee Chairman Sessions also urged Congress to help the […]
Signed, Sealed and Delivered for 250 Years USPS marks a milestone with two new stamp releases WASHINGTON — In celebration of two and a half centuries of continuous service, the U.S. Postal Service today unveiled two stamp releases at its headquarters building. The two stamp designs capture the essence of USPS, one honoring its deep-rooted […]
