What: The Postal Service celebrates the many ways we appreciate the natural world with a virtual event on Facebook and Twitter to introduce the Enjoy the Great Outdoors stamps. These Forever stamps will be released June 13 in panes of 20. News of the stamps is being shared with the hashtag #GreatOutdoorsStamps. These stamps will be […]
The following message is from Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan: USPS News Link 6/3/20 – The past several days have been very difficult for a nation already wrestling with the coronavirus pandemic. The recent and tragic events out of Minneapolis have given rise to large protests throughout the country in which, as is their right, […]
WASHINGTON, DC – 5/29/20 – Today the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) released a letter that is being sent to local and state election officials and state party officials around the country. This letter highlights key aspects of Election Mail delivery processes — and ways to help educate the public on what to expect when using […]
USPS News Link – 5/21/20 – The Postal Service now has a mission statement that describes the organization’s history, its duties and its status as an essential part of the federal government. In April, the USPS Board of Governors adopted the mission statement — the first in the Postal Service’s history — as part of […]
WASHINGTON, DC — 5/12/20 – The natural beauty of American gardens is being celebrated by the U.S. Postal Service by issuing stamps that feature gardens ranging from botanical to country estate and municipal gardens. All the gardens featured on the 10 stamps are open to the public. The American Gardens Forever stamps are available for […]
USPS News Link – 5/11/20 – USPS is reminding employees about special flag requirements for two holidays this month: • Peace Officers Memorial Day, which honors police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, is Friday, May 15. Postal Service facilities are required to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff this day. […]
WASHINGTON, May 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors will meet in open session on May 8, 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 General and CEO Approval of Minutes Committee Reports Quarterly Financial Report Quarterly Service […]
USPS News Link – 5/01/20 – The Postal Service has modified its Hold Mail service to assist business customers during the coronavirus pandemic. If a carrier must return mail to a Post Office because the business customer’s box is full or the business isn’t open for an extended period, USPS will hold the mail until […]
As the weather begins to warm up, the Postal Service is reminding employees of ways to prevent heat-related illnesses during the coronavirus pandemic. Employees exposed to hot and humid conditions are at risk of heat illness. It’s important to remember to stay cool and safe. Because the coronavirus can spread between people in close proximity to each […]
USPS News Link – 4/23/20 – The Postal Service is reminding employees to avoid taking photos or videos of their workplace to share on social media, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. During this challenging time, employees may want to post images of the inside or outside of the facility where they work, and share workplace […]