USPS News Link – 4/21/20 – In areas where local and state governments have ordered or directed people to wear face masks, Postal Service employees should comply. Additionally, any USPS employee who is unable to achieve social distancing in his or her workplace should wear a face covering. The new policy takes effect April 21 […]
Stole Mailed Items Worth More Than $50,000 ALBANY, NEW YORK – John R. Elbayeh, aka Jean Elbayeh, age 44, of Albany, was sentenced today to time served (about 6 months in jail), to be followed by 2 years of supervised release, for stealing Apple iPhones, gold coins, small gold bars and other valuable items from […]
USPS News Link – 4/20/20 – The Postal Service has established a COVID-19 Supplies Command Center to ensure USPS facilities have supplies to keep employees safe and meet facilities’ cleaning needs during the coronavirus pandemic. While facilities should continue to order supplies following standard procedures and using local buying where available, the center is working […]
USPS News Link – 4-17-20 – USPS has adjusted service commitments for some products due to the coronavirus pandemic. Effective April 17, Priority Mail’s two-day and three-day service commitments will be extended to three days and four days, respectively. Customers will continue to receive improved product tracking and as much as $50 in free insurance. […]
USPS News Link – 4/15/20 – The Postal Service is reminding employees of the rules about accepting gifts from outside sources during the coronavirus national health emergency. “As the men and women of the Postal Service deliver through this pandemic, we are incredibly proud and grateful for their dedication, but we aren’t the only ones. […]
The following is from the National Rural Letter Carriers Association – Your National Board and NSS representative(s) have received numerous concerns pertaining to carriers working in close proximity in offices across the country. Your National Board agrees that the social distancing recommendations of the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are important measures which […]
BOSTON — Times are tough and there are people looking to take advantage of the rough situation. The Postal Inspection Service told Boston 25 News, there are several scams that people need to be aware of that are targeting people in fear of COVID-19. The Postal Inspection Service’s Public Information Representative Donna Harris said, “There’s […]
USPS – 4/10/20 – “The men and women of the United States Postal Service provide an essential public service and bind the nation together as a part of the country’s critical infrastructure. At least six days per week, and in some instances seven, Postal Service employees accept, process, transport, and deliver vital mail and packages […]
The U.S. Postal Service told News 8 it is not requiring employees to wear a mask, citing guidance from the Centers for Disease Control. SAN DIEGO — A San Diego letter carrier criticized the U.S. Postal Service’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak after a second employee tested positive for the illness. The postal service said […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Brayden Trauernicht has always known his dad was a postman, but it wasn’t until just recently he understood how essential his job really is. Due to social distancing laws in effect, the post office was deemed an “essential service.” Brayden saw other people working from home, but wondered why his dad […]