WASHINGTON, DC — 11/04/20 – The Postal Service plans for peak season all year. And while customers may not think about the holidays until the season is upon them, it’s important to know how to properly ship all the gifts on your list. Simple planning will help prevent injuries to Postal Service employees and customers. […]
Meeting to be conducted by live audio webcast WASHINGTON, DC — USPS 11/03/20 – The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors will meet in open session on Nov. 13, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. ET. The Board is expected to discuss the following items: Call to Order and Remarks of the Chairman Remarks of the Postmaster […]
Drug Free Forever Stamp on Sale Today WASHINGTON, DC — 10/27/20 – The U.S. Postal Service today issued the Drug Free USA stamp during Red Ribbon Week, the nation’s oldest and largest drug abuse prevention awareness program, during a stamp dedication ceremony held at Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) headquarters in Arlington, VA. This Forever stamp […]
WASHINGTON, DC — 10/23/20 – The U.S. Postal Service provided new service performance data this week to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform and the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee for the week of Oct. 10 through Oct. 16, 2020. For the week of Oct. 10, the Postal Service reported 85.58 percent […]
What: The U.S. Postal Service joins the Drug Enforcement Administration to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse with the release of the Drug Free USA stamp. The release coincides with Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 23-31, promoting drug abuse prevention. A pictorial postmark of the first-day-of-issue location, Arlington, VA, is available at usps.com/shopstamps. News of […]
USPS News Link – 10/21/20 – The latest Postal Pulse employee survey results show one-quarter of participants feel engaged, a slight decline from last year but an 8-point increase from the first survey in 2015. Engagement refers to how committed employees are to their organization, their role, their manager and their co-workers. The Postal Service […]
WASHINGTON, DC — 10/09/20 – The United States Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) today of price changes to take effect Jan. 24, 2021. The proposed prices, approved by the Postal Service Board of Governors, would raise Mailing Services product prices approximately 1.8 percent for First-Class Mail and 1.5 percent for […]
WASHINGTON, DC — 10/08/20 – It’s that time already? The days have blended this year more than usual due to daily-routine changes courtesy of the pandemic. But now it’s time to focus on happier times ahead over the next few weeks as the holidays get closer, and who isn’t excited to do that? As always, […]
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 […]
WASHINGTON, DC — USPS 9-24-20 – Celebrate the holiday season with Holiday Delights, a new stamp issued by the U.S. Postal Service. Inspired by folk art but with a modern graphic vibe, these charming designs will add a touch of whimsy to your holiday mailings. Illustrator Kirsten Ulve used a traditional palette of red, green and […]