Making progress USPS achieving sustainability goals, report shows USPS News Link – 6/11/15 Rural Carrier Lisa Molock turns off case lights at the Waldorf, MD, Post Office, which received a PMG Sustainability Excellence Award last year. The Postal Service is reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving most other federal sustainability goals, according to new data. USPS […]
A Charlotte, NC man says he had a post office for two decades. Then, one day, he found out the post office had given his box to someone else by mistake. Juan Whipple started different businesses and moved often over the years. He got tired of constantly updating his address for family, friends, customers and […]
Forever more Forever status extended to additional stamps USPS News Link – 5/27/15 The Penguins additional ounce stamp The Postal Service will soon extend Forever status to more stamps, including stamps used for mailing postcards, items that weigh more than 1 ounce, and envelopes that require hand sorting. The changes take effect May 31, along with […]
Heroes’ corner Texas rural carrier aids customer USPS News Link – 5/26/15 Shelbyville, TX, Rural Carrier Ronald Wheeler Shelbyville, TX, Rural Carrier Ronald Wheeler recently knocked on a customer’s front door to deliver a package when he heard someone inside calling for help. Wheeler opened the door and found the customer had fallen and couldn’t get […]
Delivering in style Postal uniforms change with the times USPS News Link – 5/22/15 Postal uniforms from two eras. While USPS tests the possibility of redesigning employee uniforms, one publication recently showed how postal styles have evolved over two centuries. The magazine Mental Floss published an illustrated historyof carrier uniforms, beginning with blue-gray cadet-style outfits from the 19th century. […]
Moving into the future Vehicle upgrades a crucial investment, CFO says USPS News Link – 5/21/15 The Postal Service plans to upgrade its delivery vehicle fleet. Replacing the Postal Service’s delivery fleet is necessary to the organization’s future, Chief Financial Officer Joe Corbett told a congressional panel May 21. New vehicles will ensure USPS is able […]
An Oklahoma City postal worker is now the focus of an investigation after he was caught on tape tossing a package onto a couple’s front porch. Clayton Dorris says he was having lunch with his wife when he got a motion alert on his front porch. He was expecting three packages Tuesday, including a cell […]
Profiles in courage Medal of Honor stamp sheets to show living recipients USPS News Link – 5/20/15 The Medal of Honor: Vietnam War stamp sheet. The Medal of Honor: Vietnam War stamp sheet will feature photos of 48 living medal recipients, the Postal Service announced May 20. The names of individuals who received the medal for their service […]
Keep it simple USPS to simplify 20 extra services, effective May 31 USPS News Link – 5/20/15 Employees are encouraged to share the new forms with customers. The Postal Service is simplifying 20 extra services — including return receipt, insurance and certification of mailing — effective May 31. The offerings will be reduced to 10 services. […]
Innovative investments USPS using technology to spur growth, PMG says USPS News Link – 5/18/15 PMG Megan Brennan speaks at the National Postal Forum May 18. The Postal Service is making strategic investments in technology, PMG Megan Brennan told mailing industry leaders May 18. “We’re especially committed to investing in innovation to spur growth and profitability,” […]