USPS updates procedures for handling suspicious mail

In the wake of several incidents earlier this month involving mailed parcels that contained incendiary materials, the Postal Service is emphasizing procedures employees should follow when encountering various types of suspicious mail. The guidelines – issued Jan. 13 in a revised mandatory “Stand-Up Talk” — draw particular attention to steps employees should take when an […]

Donahoe Sworn In as 73rd Postmaster General of the United States

Donahoe Sworn In as 73rd Postmaster General of the United States Partnership with eBay, Expanded Forever Stamp Program Announced WASHINGTON — Patrick R. Donahoe today took the oath of office in front of employees and family members to become the 73rd Postmaster General of the United States and the CEO of the U.S. Postal Service. […]

Postmaster General Reaches Out to Business Mailers

WASHINGTON — Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe today signaled a new direction in continuing to improve customer relations within the mailing industry by consulting with industry representatives on the effective date for new prices and by relaxing some guidelines on implementing Intelligent Mail services. “Working together as an industry we can address continuing economic challenges […]

USPS DUO Moratorium Lifted In January

News from the National League of Postmasters Delivery Unit Optimization (DUO) Moratorium Lifted January 3, 2011 On Friday December 17th the LEAGUE received the latest version of the DUO Guidebook. Earlier we had received information that the moratorium could be lifted as soon as December 5, 2010. To the credit of Postal Headquarters they took […]

USPS introduces brand new product called Critical Mail starting January 2011

Good news for Priority Mail Commercial Plus customers – a brand new product for January 2011 – Critical Mail. This new offering is an attractive marketing tool that will help companies and organizations attract and retain customers. Critical Mail will travel in the automation mailstream, a proven method for fast, consistent time-in-transit delivery performance. To […]

PITTSBURGH USPS CAREER REASSIGNMENT OPPORTUNITIES

PEN has been asked to share the following reassignment opportunities with all postal employees. PITTSBURGH L&DC/STC CAREER REASSIGNMENT OPPORTUNITIES Are you unsatisfied with your current position? Are you interested other Postal opportunities? Is the Pitt L&DC/STC closer to your home than your current office or facility? Are you interested in relocating to the Pittsburgh area? If […]

Congressman Petri Blasts Process for Moving Postal Facility, Requests Audit

Petri Blasts Process for Moving Postal Facility, Requests Audit UPDATE: Click here to see Rep. Petri share his concerns about the proposed closing following the public hearing on Nov. 23. With the U.S. Postal Service considering closing the Oshkosh Processing and Distribution Center and consolidating the work in Green Bay, Rep. Tom Petri has sent […]

Postal Headquarters Announces Expiration of EAS Pay Package

from  National Association of Postmasters November 23, 1010 Below is a copy of a letter from the USPS Vice President of Labor Relations concerning the expiration of the EAS Pay Package (FY-2007-2010). The FY-2010 NPA/PFP payout will be awarded as scheduled in January, 2011. Certain leave provisions for Bereavement, Bone marrow, Stem Cells and Blood […]

USPS Entry Exams Now Online

USPS Entry Exams Now Online

No pencils needed: USPS entry exams now online Paper-and-pencil selection tests for entry-level jobs, Maintenance, and new supervisors are a thing of the past. These tests now are taken online, initiated when applicants apply for jobs at eCareer. To date, job applicants have completed more than 100,000 assessments online. Performance tests that cannot be computerized […]