New service standards for First-Class Mail and Periodicals went into effect October 1 to improve service reliability as part of the agency’s 10-year Delivering for America plan Holiday peak season preparations continue across the USPS network with the installation of high-speed package processing equipment; 80 of 112 planned machines installed to date WASHINGTON, DC — […]
Holiday peak season preparations include installing high-speed package processing equipment across USPS network; 75 of 112 new package sorting machines installed to date Improved service and network performance are elements of the agency’s 10-Year Delivering for America plan WASHINGTON, DC — 10/08/21 – The U.S. Postal Service reported service delivery performance scores through the end […]
USPS – 10/08/21 – The Postal Service’s job fairs are attracting hundreds of applicants for seasonal and career positions as the organization ramps up for the busy winter holidays. More than 500 people applied for jobs at a recent fair at the Milwaukee Main Post Office. “We were hoping for around 100 people the first […]
WASHINGTON, DC — 10/07/21 – It looks to be another odd year for holiday celebrations. The biggest question likely on most minds is, do we make merry in person or virtually? No matter your plans, the Postal Service is ready to do its part to handle your special holiday greetings and gifts. But we also […]
Despite Weather and Labor Challenges, USPS on Track for a Fourth-Quarter Improvement in Service Performance Ahead of Peak Season, New First-Class Service Standard Service performance improvements since fiscal third quarter occurring across all mail categories Holiday peak season preparations include installing high-speed package processing equipment across USPS network; 65 of 112 new package sorting machines […]
USPS – 9/17/21 – On October 1, the Postal Service will implement new service standards for First-Class Mail and Periodicals. These new service standards will increase delivery reliability, consistency, and efficiency for our customers and across our network. Most First-Class Mail (61 percent) and Periodicals (93 percent) will be unaffected by the new service standard […]
USPS – 9/16/21 – The health and safety of the Postal Service’s 650,000 employees who work every day to ensure that vital mail and packages are timely delivered to the American people, remains our highest priority. We will continue to take measures to protect the health and safety of our Postal workers that, given the […]
USPS – 9/15/21 – To help customers better prepare for a new Market Dominant price adjustment schedule, the Postal Service will not raise prices on Market Dominant products, including Forever stamps, in January 2022. Instead, the next Market Dominant price adjustment is scheduled to happen in July 2022. Beginning January 2023, Market Dominant price adjustments […]
Postal Service worked quickly to address damage and restore service in Louisiana, Gulf Coast and Atlantic areas impacted by Hurricane Ida Even with impact from Ida, USPS continued progress on network and operational initiatives and preparation for higher delivery demands of the 2021 holiday peak season 57 of 112 new package sorting machines now installed, […]
USPS seeking great people to deliver for local communities and our nation during the busiest time of the year for mail and package deliveries Job seekers can find and apply for thousands of open seasonal positions by visiting www.usps com/hiring. Search for a position in your state and join our team Seasonal roles offer fast-paced, rewarding […]