Talkin’ about the box: PO Boxes offer revenue opportunities Cutting workhours, budgets and programs are important steps in helping the Postal Service overcome its economic challenges. But revenue generation — and more of it — is an equally important factor as USPS moves toward a more secure financial future. That’s why increasing PO Box revenue […]
To help close revenue gap: USPS price change request expected to generate $3 billion in FY 2012 Facing a projected deficit of nearly $7 billion next fiscal year, the Postal Service continues to aggressively pursue its action plan — outlined by PMG Jack Potter in an announcement March 2 — to help USPS close a […]
Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services and International Security which oversees the Postal Service, released the following statement reacting to the Postal Service’s announcement earlier today that it would be increasing postage costs: “Today’s announcement by the Postal Service underscores the serious financial crisis […]
From USPS – July 6, 2010 As outlined in the Postal Service’s action plan presented on March 2, price changes are one of a series of solutions that we are pursuing to become financially sound. Later today, we will file with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) a price change proposal for our Market Dominant products, […]
Steven M. Dettelbach, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, today announced that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Terry L. Lambert, 51, of Clinton, Ohio, with theft of mail by a postal employee and unauthorized opening of mail by a postal employee. The indictment alleges that from as early […]
USPS launches online change-of-address campaign At moving time, who needs another errand on their “to do” list? No one, of course. That’s why all employees can help customers save time and simplify their moves by encouraging them to make change-of-address transactions at usps.com — the convenient, safe and secure way to change addresses. Internet Change […]
Trust: It’s in the Mail U.S. Postal Service Named ‘Most Trusted Government Agency’ WASHINGTON — When it comes to safeguarding personal information, Americans continue to trust the U.S. Postal Service above all other government agencies. For the sixth consecutive year, the Postal Service has been named the “Most Trusted Government Agency” by the premier privacy […]
US Labor Department’s OSHA proposes $77,500 in fines against US Postal Service for electrical hazards at Portland, Ore., mail processing facility SEATTLE – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited the U.S. Postal Service for alleged willful and serious violations of safety standards at the Portland, Ore., Processing and Distribution […]
Rural carriers in three districts now have easy and convenient access to automated job bidding. As of June 18, rural carriers in the Northland (Minnesota and Wisconsin), Central Illinois and Tennessee districts must use automated bidding. The online process will be extended to all rural carriers by the end of fiscal year 2010. Rural carriers […]
BENEATH THE SPIN • ERIC L. WATTREE Postal Service Employee Abuse Spur Call for Citizen Action Group Do you know the names of any of the 29 coal miners who died in Montcoal, West Virginia on April 5, 2010, or what has happened to their families since that needless tragedy? Can you tell me the […]