{"id":36861,"date":"2024-12-01T11:51:44","date_gmt":"2024-12-01T16:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/?p=36861"},"modified":"2024-12-31T10:48:05","modified_gmt":"2024-12-31T15:48:05","slug":"postal-news-december-2024-click-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/01\/postal-news-december-2024-click-here\/","title":{"rendered":"Postal News December 2024 &#8211; Click Here"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"textstyle7\"><strong>December 31, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_4799716c\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/presidential-actions\/2024\/12\/30\/executive-order-providing-for-the-closing-of-executive-departments-and-agencies-of-the-federal-government-on-january-9-2025\/\">Executive Order Providing for the Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government on January 9, 2025<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/news\/crime\/chicago-man-arrested-in-condominium-burglary-mail-theft-case\/ar-AA1wJ0UU\">Chicago man arrested in condominium burglary, mail theft case<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcchicago.com\/news\/local\/arlington-heights-mail-carrier-lauded-for-quick-thinking-prior-to-garbage-truck-explosion\/3634909\/\">Arlington Heights mail carrier lauded for quick thinking prior to garbage truck explosion<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/townhall.com\/columnists\/dugganflanakin\/2024\/12\/31\/mail-truck-shortfall-the-latest-biden-scandal-n2649751\">Mail Truck Shortfall the Latest Biden Scandal<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/finance-and-economy\/3272847\/usps-increase-shipping-prices-2025\/\">USPS to increase shipping prices in 2025<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketwatch.com\/story\/affinity-bancshares-fall-17-after-termination-of-atlanta-postal-credit-union-merger-11971d96?mod=mergers-and-acquisitions\">Affinity Bancshares Fall 17% After Termination of Atlanta Postal Credit Union Merger<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle7\"><strong>December 30, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_163d0f4e\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.ph\/AzyhY\">Jimmy Carter, Peacemaking President Amid Crises, Is Dead at 100<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2024\/12\/30\/fly-flags-at-half-staff-to-honor-carter\/\">Fly flags at half-staff to honor Carter<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"textstyle8\">|\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/presidential-actions\/2024\/12\/29\/proclamation-announcing-the-death-of-james-earl-carter-jr\/\">Proclamation Announcing the Death of James Earl Carter, Jr.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2024\/12\/30\/heres-how-the-inspection-service-helped-protect-election-mail\/\">Here\u2019s how the Inspection Service helped protect Election Mail<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/newsroom\/national-releases\/2024\/1230ma-usps-stamps-its-approval-on-allen-toussaint-musical-legacy.htm\">USPS stamps its approval on Allen Toussaint\u2019s musical legacy<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox5atlanta.com\/news\/palmetto-usps-center-catches-fire\">Fire reported at troubled Palmetto USPS facility<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/30\/veteran-rights-and-discrimination-are-you-a-victim-of-veteran-discrimination\/\">Veteran Rights and Discrimination: Are You a Victim of Veteran Discrimination?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle7\"><strong>December 29, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_dccad16\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/story\/news\/politics\/government\/2024\/12\/29\/hochatown-oklahoma-fight-continues-to-restore-towns-zip-code-mayor-says\/77020643007\/\">This Oklahoma town&#8217;s fight to reinstate their ZIP code is a fight for identity, mayor says<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/news\/crime\/former-postal-supervisor-in-missouri-pleads-not-guilty-to-stealing-checks-from-the-mail\/ar-AA1wxo56\">Former Postal Supervisor In Missouri Pleads Not Guilty To Stealing Checks From The Mail<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"textstyle8\">|\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/27\/supervisor-at-the-st-louis-processing-and-distribution-center-accused-of-stealing-checks-from-the-mail\/\">Read DOJ indictment at PEN<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedweek.com\/fedweek\/gpo-wep-bill-repeal-ends-long-battle-but-timing-of-next-steps-is-uncertain\/\">GPO-WEP Repeal Bill Ends Long Battle, but Timing of Next Steps Is Uncertain<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle7\"><strong>December 28, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_597d7527\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khou.com\/article\/news\/local\/sw-houston-tornado-damage\/285-10ef08d5-b783-46d3-a34b-61f693d139ea\">Houston letter carrier unharmed as tornado briefly touches down, flipping truck<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wdsu.com\/article\/new-orleans-postal-worker-carjacked-truck-stolen-suspect-arrested\/63294346\">U.S. Postal Inspection Service, NOPD arrest suspect in alleged carjacking of letter carrier<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fordauthority.com\/2024\/12\/usps-postmaster-general-defends-plans-to-expand-ev-fleet\/\">USPS Postmaster General Defends Plans To Expand EV Fleet<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochesterfirst.com\/news\/local-news\/usps-slowing-delivery-to-save-on-costs-nationwide\/\">USPS slowing delivery to save on costs nationwide<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2024\/12\/27\/usps-releases-yearly-report-to-congress\/\">USPS releases yearly report to Congress<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle7\"><strong>December 27, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_767846b5\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/27\/north-carolina-postal-employee-sentenced-to-four-years-in-prison-for-stealing-47-u-s-treasury-checks\/\">North Carolina Postal Employee Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Stealing 47 U.S. Treasury Checks<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/27\/supervisor-at-the-st-louis-processing-and-distribution-center-accused-of-stealing-checks-from-the-mail\/\">Supervisor at the St. Louis Processing and Distribution Center Accused of Stealing Checks from the Mail<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cowboystatedaily.com\/2024\/12\/26\/wyoming-mail-goes-hundreds-of-extra-miles-before-delivery\/\">Wyoming Mail Goes Hundreds Of Extra Miles Before Delivery<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2024\/12\/26\/all-work-all-the-time-not-for-everyone\/\">Here\u2019s how these USPS employees spent their free time this year<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtvm.com\/video\/2024\/12\/27\/phenix-city-postal-workers-find-carrier-trucks-without-batteries\/\">Phenix City postal workers find carrier trucks without batteries<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle7\"><strong>December 26, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_79989039\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/26\/senate-passes-gpo-wep-repeal-and-punts-usps-board-of-governors-nominees-to-president-elect-trump\/\">Senate Passes GPO WEP Repeal and Punts USPS Board of Governors Nominees to President Elect Trump<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/26\/baker-city-or-man-arrested-on-federal-warrant-after-attacking-postal-employee\/\">Baker City, OR man arrested on federal warrant after attacking postal employee<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instituteforenergyresearch.org\/regulation\/another-biden-era-failure-electric-postal-service-trucks\/\">Another Biden-Era Failure: Electric Postal Service Trucks<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.ph\/9toVD\">WaPo: Good mail delivery is essential. So are our letter carriers<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theolympian.com\/news\/nation-world\/national\/article297537083.html\">Men with 36 stolen checks from mail crash into police cars during chase, feds say<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/postal-bulletin\/2024\/pb22666\/html\/cover.htm#ep1390575\">Postal Bulletin 22664: Holiday Season, USPS is Ready for the \u201cReturn\u201d Ride<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle7\"><strong>December 25, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_71e54553\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/25\/merry-christmas-from-pen\/\">MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM PEN!<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2024\/12\/24\/its-important-bangor-postal-worker-stamps-christmas-eve-deliveries-with-holiday-cheer\/\">\u2018It\u2019s important&#8217;: Bangor postal worker stamps Christmas Eve deliveries with holiday cheer<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc6.com\/north-attleborough-postal-worker-delivers-packages-as-buddy-the-elf-for-christmas\/\">North Attleborough postal worker delivers packages as \u2018Buddy the Elf\u2019 for Christmas<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tippinsights.com\/trump-must-reject-usps-electric-boogaloo\/\">Trump Must Reject USPS\u2019 Electric Boogaloo<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wric.com\/health\/new-narcan-by-mail-program-coming-to-hanover-first-shipments-go-out-in-january\/\">New \u2018Narcan by mail\u2019 program coming to Hanover County, VA, first shipments go out in January<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/news\/crime\/fedex-contract-driver-charged-for-alleged-package-dumping-in-florida-woods\/ar-AA1wrmzY\">FedEx contract driver charged for alleged package dumping in Florida woods<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle7\"><strong>December 24, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_721fb4ba\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/24\/biden-commutes-sentence-of-man-that-murdered-a-georgia-postal-employee\/\">Biden Commutes Sentence of Man That Murdered a Georgia Postal Employee<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theblaze.com\/news\/usps-worker-smears-substances-arrest\">Police ignored man&#8217;s claims that postal worker was smearing substances on mailboxes until he put up a camera<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2024\/12\/24\/usps-enters-the-holiday-home-stretch\/\">USPS enters the holiday home stretch &#8211; Across the nation, employees are working to deliver a successful season<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/opinion\/the-postal-grinch-who-stole-rural-coloradans-christmas-opinion\/article_d466d91e-c1b5-11ef-bf9e-27eb50ac530a.html\">The Postal Grinch who stole rural Coloradans&#8217; Christmas<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prospect.org\/power\/2024-12-24-we-already-run-post-office-like-business\/\">We Already Run the Post Office Like a Business<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspsoig.gov\/reports\/audit-reports\/colorado-wyoming-district-delivery-operations\">OIG: Colorado-Wyoming District: Delivery Operations<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle7\"><strong>December 23, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_4d31c33f\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/23\/new-orleans-man-guilty-of-conspiring-to-steal-mail-possession-of-a-usps-mail-key-and-possession-of-stolen-mail\/\">New Orleans Man Guilty of Conspiring to Steal Mail, Possession of a USPS Mail Key and Possession of Stolen Mail<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/12\/23\/tech\/smishing-and-other-scams-could-kill-your-holiday-joy-postal-service-warns\/\">\u2018Smishing\u2019 and other scams could kill your holiday joy, Postal Service warns<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dailyvoice.com\/new-jersey\/hackensack\/postal-worker-among-three-charged-in-maywood-check-fraud-scheme-police-say\/\">Jersey City Postal Worker Stole, Altered Dozens Of Checks From Maywood Post Office, Police Say<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abc7.com\/videoClip\/usps-mail-mechanic-mechanics\/15684553\/\">Elves on Wheels: USPS Mechanics roll into action on tricycles to fix repairs<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npmhu.org\/media\/news\/statement-of-npmhu\">Statement of NPMHU National President Paul V. Hogrogian on Passage of the Social Security Fairness Act<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2024\/12\/23\/usps-marks-more-holiday-milestones\/\">USPS marks more holiday milestones<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.notus.org\/congress\/republicans-are-skeptical-of-trumps-idea-to-privatize-the-postal-service\">Republicans Are Skeptical of Trump\u2019s Idea to Privatize the Postal Service<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globaltrademag.com\/fedex-restructures-fleet-amidst-u-s-postal-service-contract-expiration\/\">FedEx Restructures Fleet Amidst U.S. Postal Service Contract Expiration<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle7\"><strong>December 22, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_1f21a2ba\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/nation-world\/nation-politics\/bill-to-rename-plains-post-office-for-jimmy-and-rosalynn-carter-awaits-presidents-signature\/\">Bill to rename Plains post office for Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter awaits president\u2019s signature<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/general\/general\/postmaster-kevin-celebrates-30-years-running-same-post-office\/ar-AA1whA5u\">Postmaster Kevin celebrates 30 years running same Post Office<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle7\"><strong>December 21, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_65a73622\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/21\/dewitt-ny-post-office-station-manager-indicted-for-stealing-stamps\/\">DeWitt, NY Post Office Station Manager Indicted for Stealing Stamps<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedweek.com\/fedweek\/agency-funding-dod-bill-gpo-wep-repeal-among-last-items-on-congresss-plate\/\">No Shutdown \u2013 Congress Approves Funding at Last Second; GPO-WEP Repealed<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"textstyle8\">|\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedsmith.com\/2024\/12\/21\/wep-and-gpo-bill-passes-in-congress\/\">WEP and GPO Bill Passes in Congress<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"textstyle8\">|\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/blog\/2024\/12\/21\/senate-votes-to-repeal-wep-and-gpo-send-h-r-82-to-president\/\">Senate Votes to Repeal WEP and GPO, Send H.R. 82 to President<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rlsmedia.com\/article\/postal-worker-fatally-struck-tractor-trailer-jersey-city\">Postal Worker Fatally Struck by Tractor-Trailer in Jersey City<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/social-security-fairness-act-senate-vote-passed\/\">Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; bill introduced in 2023 by Congressman Garret Graves (R-LA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2024\/12\/20\/usps-responds-to-calls-to-redeploy-postal-police-amid-crime-surge-against-postal-workers\/\">USPS responds to calls to redeploy postal police amid crime surge against postal workers\u00a0<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">&#8211; USPS emphasized that postal police jurisdiction has always been limited to postal property, citing a 2020 federal court ruling that upheld this interpretation. \u201cContrary to assertions made, neither any court nor arbitrator has contested the Postal Service\u2019s interpretation,\u201d USPIS wrote. \u201cThis conclusion remains unchallenged.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2024\/12\/20\/usps-adjusts-priority-mail-express-refund-policy\/\">USPS adjusts Priority Mail Express refund policy The change applies to packages shipped from Dec. 22-25<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stamfordadvocate.com\/news\/article\/postal-worker-smear-charges-chocolate-jelly-19993929.php\">USPS worker used chocolate sauce, jelly in North Branford mailbox vandalism, warrant says<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle7\"><strong>December 20, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_592de73b\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/20\/senate-passes-westerman-bill-honoring-music-legend-johnny-cash-bill-heads-to-presidents-desk\/\">Senate Passes Westerman Bill Honoring Music Legend Johnny Cash, Bill Heads to President&#8217;s Desk<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/20\/rep-clarke-addresses-the-increase-in-mail-theft-within-her-nyc-district\/\">Rep. Clarke addresses the increase in mail theft within her NYC district\u00a0<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedweek.com\/federal-managers-daily-report\/usps-ig-local-transportation-optimization-initiative-needs-tune-up\/\">USPS IG: Local Transportation Optimization Initiative Needs Tune Up<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barrons.com\/articles\/ports-post-office-usps-automation-privatization-9eefb8e4\">Ports and the Post Office Are Crying Out for Automation<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/20\/reminder-postal-service-not-affected-by-a-government-shutdown\/\">Reminder: Postal Service not affected by a government shutdown<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/20\/bergman-cleaver-press-usps-on-delivery-standards\/\">Bergman, Cleaver Press USPS on Delivery Standards<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yukon-news.com\/news\/outgoing-dawson-city-postal-worker-ambushed-by-well-wishers-ahead-of-last-day-7720428\">Outgoing Dawson City postal worker ambushed by well-wishers ahead of last day<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2024\/12\/20\/theyve-made-wishes-come-true\/\">USPS employees share their experiences of being in the \u2018Dear Santa\u2019 series<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsjm.com\/2024\/12\/19\/postal-workers-concerned-about-changes-to-mail-service\/\">Postal workers concerned about changes to mail service<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspsoig.gov\/reports\/audit-reports\/network-changes-local-transportation-optimization\">OIG: Network Changes: Local Transportation Optimization<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/postal-service-future-privatization-1.7414824\">The U.K., Belgium and Germany have done it. Should Canada also privatize its postal service?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaticannews.va\/en\/vatican-city\/news\/2024-12\/vatican-inaugurates-new-post-office-in-st-peters-square.html\">Vatican inaugurates new post office in St Peter&#8217;s Square<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-ca\/money\/topstories\/fedex-to-spin-off-its-freight-trucking-business\/ar-AA1wbFvC\">FedEx to spin off its freight trucking business<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/Business\/amazon-strike-lead-delays-delivery-holiday-gifts\/story?id=116940040\">Amazon strike could lead to delays in delivery of holiday gifts<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/news\/us\/the-alabama-women-behind-new-inspirational-netflix-film-six-triple-eight\/ar-AA1wekwl\">Alabama women behind Netflix film \u2018Six Triple Eight\u2019<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; The 855 women who were part of the battalion contributed to the war effort by sorting through a three-year backlog of mail, estimated to be 17 million pieces of mail, that hadn\u2019t been delivered to American soldiers far from home.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/news\/politics\/senate-set-to-vote-on-bill-that-would-expand-social-security-to-millions\/ar-AA1w6Q5I\">Social Security Fairness Act passes key hurdles in the U.S. Senate<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle7\"><strong>December 19, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_4be99fd\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/19\/california-usps-supervisor-arrested-on-complaint-alleging-theft-of-281000-in-checks-from-mail-then-deposited-into-her-bank-accounts\/\">California USPS Supervisor Arrested on Complaint Alleging Theft of $281,000 in Checks from Mail then Deposited into Her Bank Accounts<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/federalnewsnetwork.com\/tom-temin-commentary\/2024\/12\/postal-privatization-brings-more-questions-and-answers\/\">Postal privatization brings more questions and answers<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/constitutioncenter.org\/blog\/the-constitution-and-the-postal-system\">The Constitution and the Postal System<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.govexec.com\/pay-benefits\/2024\/12\/bill-repeal-windfall-elimination-provision-clears-key-senate-hurdle\/401775\/\">Bill to repeal windfall elimination provision clears a key Senate hurdle<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autospies.com\/news\/index.aspx?submissionid=123803\">Biden &#8211; Harris&#8217; $3B Boondoggle<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">: By November 2024 only 93 Electric Mail Trucks Delivered &#8211; Built By Democrat-Donor Oshkosh Defense | Also see\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.ph\/V7rW3\">Washington Post<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">: Defense contractor Oshkosh had only delivered 93 trucks by November \u2014 compared to 3,000 originally expected by now |\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tippinsights.com\/postal-service-biden-cant-deliver-on-evs\/\">Postal Service, Biden Can\u2019t Deliver On EVs<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"textstyle8\">|\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/statements-releases\/2022\/12\/20\/biden-%E2%81%A0harris-administration-announces-historic-investment-to-electrify-u-s-postal-service-fleet\/\">Whitehouse Press Release<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splicetoday.com\/politics-and-media\/dare-to-dream-of-a-new-postal-service\">Dare to Dream of a New Postal Service<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.11alive.com\/article\/news\/special-reports\/postal-problems\/frustrations-georgia-postal-problems-persist-lawmakers-push-solutions\/85-96b62fba-4248-4d34-9430-3a75991cf646\">Employees still concerned over space, backlog of trucks at troubled Palmetto, GA USPS facility<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kbtx.com\/2024\/12\/19\/its-taking-toll-retired-postal-carrier-shares-insight-into-ongoing-postal-service-issues\/\">\u2018It\u2019s taking a toll\u2019: Retired postal carrier shares insight into ongoing postal service issues<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cato.org\/blog\/will-trump-privatize-usps\">Cato: Will Trump Privatize the USPS?<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN: Pres. Trump CANNOT privatize USPS &#8211; Congress would have to do that<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspsoig.gov\/investigative-work\/case-highlights\/fraudsters-dont-stand-chance\">OIG: Fraudsters Don\u2019t Stand a Chance<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspsoig.gov\/reports\/audit-reports\/priority-mail-express-michigan-1-district\">OIG: Priority Mail Express: Michigan 1 District<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle7\"><strong>December 18, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_715b4194\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\">Washington Post editorial:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.ph\/1chYB\">To fix government, the Postal Service is a good place to start\u00a0<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">&#8211; &#8220;To fix government, the Postal Service is a good place to start &#8211; postal reform is one issue on which Mr. Trump\u2019s disruptive instincts might serve the public interest.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/18\/armed-robbery-of-three-postal-workers-leads-to-21-years-in-prison\/\">Armed Robbery of Three Postal Workers Leads to 21+ Years in Prison<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/foxsanantonio.com\/newsletter-daily\/postal-workers-handle-record-volumes-to-deliver-christmas-packages-on-time-holiday-gifts-families\">Postal workers handle record volumes to deliver Christmas packages on time<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/blog\/2024\/12\/17\/schumer-commits-to-senate-floor-vote-at-rally-to-repeal-wep-gpo-hosted-by-narfe-and-allies\/\">Schumer Commits to Senate Floor Vote at Rally to Repeal WEP\/GPO Hosted by NARFE and Allies<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"textstyle8\">| Also see:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/money\/markets\/senate-set-to-vote-on-bill-that-would-expand-social-security-to-millions\/ar-AA1w6Q5I\">Social Security Fairness Act clears key Senate hurdle, heads to final vote<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2024\/12\/18\/usps-had-a-big-moment-in-the-big-apple\/\">USPS had a big moment in the Big Apple &#8211; The organization delivered its 2.5 billionth holiday mailpiece near Rockefeller Center<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/business\/5046207-postal-service-holiday-scams\/\">Postal service warns of \u2018smishing,\u2019 other holiday scams<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.ph\/SmKZP\">A man and his mailbox: How a dispute over rural mail delivery became a federal case<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kfiz.com\/man-busted-after-using-postal-service-to-transport-over-two-pounds-of-cocaine\/\">Man busted after using postal service to transport over two pounds of cocaine<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckscountyherald.com\/news\/durham-dogged-by-awful-postal-service-lease-at-grist-mill\/article_a477a7fc-bca5-11ef-a07d-57c6c2d49a02.html\">Durham dogged by &#8220;awful&#8221; postal service lease at grist mill<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/opinion\/beltway-confidential\/3263240\/trump-idea-privatize-us-postal-service-bad\/\">Don\u2019t privatize the postal service<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/18\/st-paul-man-pleads-guilty-to-armed-robbery-of-postal-employees\/\">St. Paul Man Pleads Guilty to Armed Robbery of Postal Employees<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/mail-carriers-share-thoughts-line-110012926.html\">Mail carriers share thoughts on new line of mail trucks with duck-like features:<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\"> &#8216;The goofiest thing in the world when you first look at it&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle7\"><strong>December 17, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_48551c62\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wymt.com\/2024\/12\/17\/postal-worker-charged-with-drug-trafficking\/\">Kentucky postal employee charged with drug trafficking<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/alisondurkee\/2024\/12\/16\/can-trump-privatize-the-postal-service-what-to-know-as-president-elect-says-hes-looking-at-usps-changes\/\">Can Trump Privatize The Postal Service? What To Know As President-Elect Says He\u2019s \u2018Looking At\u2019 USPS Changes<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/newfoundland-labrador\/canada-post-strike-ends-1.7412306\">Disgusted Canada Post strikers maintain picket line until the last minute before returning to work<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/politics-news\/trump-biden-signal-emerging-fight-future-postal-service-rcna184451\">Trump and Biden signal emerging fight over future of Postal Service<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jns.org\/biden-renominates-labor-lawyer-accused-of-anti-israel-ties-to-usps-board\/\">Biden renominates labor lawyer, accused of anti-Israel ties, to USPS board<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/video\/us-postal-service-delivers-7-billionth-package-in-commerce-city\/\">US Postal Service delivers 7 billionth package in Commerce City<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/philadelphia\/video\/southwest-philadelphia-postal-workers-share-peek-inside-facility-shipping-deadline-reminders\/\">Southwest Philadelphia postal workers share peek inside facility, shipping deadline reminders<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wdsu.com\/article\/new-orleans-postal-worker-carjacked-truck-stolen\/63205325\">Postal worker carjacked in New Orleans, delivery truck stolen<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wyomingpublicmedia.org\/2024-12-17\/bipartisan-lawmakers-raise-rural-impacts-of-postal-reforms\">Bipartisan lawmakers raise rural impacts of postal reforms<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/news\/nation-world\/national\/article297200444.html\">Postal worker hits police car trying to flee, then is found with stolen mail, feds say<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nalc.org\/news\/nalc-updates\/update-from-ballot-committee-on-contract-ratification-election\">NALC: Update from Ballot Committee on contract ratification election<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle7\"><strong>December 16, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_373652be\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedweek.com\/fedweek\/agency-funding-dod-bill-gpo-wep-repeal-among-last-items-on-congresss-plate\/\">Agency Funding, DoD Bill,\u00a0<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedweek.com\/fedweek\/agency-funding-dod-bill-gpo-wep-repeal-among-last-items-on-congresss-plate\/\">GPO-WEP Repeal<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedweek.com\/fedweek\/agency-funding-dod-bill-gpo-wep-repeal-among-last-items-on-congresss-plate\/\">among Last Items on Congress\u2019s Plate<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/trump-allegedly-studying-privatizing-usps-210712028.html\">Trump Allegedly Studying Privatizing USPS, But He Might Run Into Legal Issues<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; it would take an act of Congress to actually privatize the USPS<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/pay-cut-usps-union-members-003809273.html\">&#8216;It&#8217;s a pay cut&#8217;: USPS union members call on workers to vote &#8216;no&#8217; on contract<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\">From August 2020:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/uk-germany-others-have-privatized-their-postal-service-would-it-work-us-1524729\">The U.K., Germany and Others Have Privatized Their Postal Service, Would it Work in the U.S.?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\">From April 2016:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cato.org\/tax-budget-bulletin\/privatizing-us-postal-service\">Privatizing the U.S. Postal Service<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\">From October 2024:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ablison.com\/pros-and-cons-of-privatizing-usps\/\">Pros and Cons of Privatizing USPS<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wgrz.com\/article\/news\/local\/usps-letter-carriers-push-back-tentative-contract-agreement-wny-buffalo\/71-eeecf39c-84ba-4bfc-be97-41f5259f606c\">USPS letter carriers are pushing back against a tentative contract agreement<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/news\/nation-world\/national\/article297167484.html\">Fired postal worker threatens to \u2018shoot somebody\u2019 when he was denied benefits, feds say<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/newsroom\/national-releases\/2024\/1216-usps-announces-more-stamp-subjects-for-2025.htm\">USPS announces more stamp subjects for 2025<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspsoig.gov\/reports\/audit-reports\/timeliness-first-class-mail-southeast-florida\">OIG: Timeliness of First-Class Mail in Southeast Florida<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle7\"><strong>December 15, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_ebf09be\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-in\/news\/world\/with-over-100-billion-in-losses-trump-2-0-may-privatize-us-postal-service\/ar-AA1vRmTp\">With over $100 billion in losses, Trump 2.0 may privatize US Postal Service<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"textstyle8\">&#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">HEADSup<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"textstyle8\">&#8211; A President does not possess the authority to unilaterally privatize USPS since USPS was created by Congress<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pjmedia.com\/rick-moran\/2024\/12\/15\/privatize-the-postal-service-its-not-as-easy-as-you-might-think-n4935143\">Privatize the Postal Service? It&#8217;s Not as Easy as You Might Think<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegazette.com\/article\/keep-busy-love-what-you-do-91-year-old-cedar-rapids-postal-worker-retires-after-65-years\/\">\u2018Keep busy. Love what you do.\u2019 91-year-old Cedar Rapids postal worker retires after 65 years<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/detroit\/news\/social-security-fairness-act-chuck-schumer-senate-vote\/?intcid=CNM-00-10abd1h\">Social Security Fairness Act takes big step towards passage<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle7\"><strong>December 14, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_41062a6\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/14\/former-nyc-letter-carrier-convicted-of-threatening-to-shoot-and-kill-employees-of-the-new-york-state-department-of-labor\/\">Former NYC Letter Carrier Convicted of Threatening to Shoot and Kill Employees of the New York State Department of Labor<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbc4i.com\/news\/local-news\/columbus\/columbus-man-guilty-of-armed-robbery-of-postal-workers-imprisoned\/\">Columbus, OH man guilty of armed robbery of postal workers imprisoned<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleynews.com\/bethlehem\/bethlehem-christmas-city-postmark-still-going-strong-u-s-postal-service-says\">Bethlehem Christmas City postmark \u2018still going strong,\u2019 U.S. Postal Service says<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctpost.com\/news\/article\/north-branford-mailbox-usps-smear-charges-19979123.php\">Postal worker arrested in North Branford, CT for smearing &#8216;unknown substance&#8217; on mailboxes, police say<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/most-packages-ve-seen-19-001416554.html\">\u2018The most packages I\u2019ve seen in my 19 years\u2019: USPS works to meet holiday rush<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspsoig.gov\/reports\/audit-reports\/review-highway-contract-routes-contract-logistics-enterprise-acquisition\">OIG: Review of Highway Contract Routes in the Contract Logistics Enterprise Acquisition Resource System<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/crime\/general\/fedex-employee-steals-12-000-in-jewelry-from-package-and-sells-it-tennessee-cops-say\/ar-AA1vPMXu\">FedEx employee steals $12,000 in jewelry from package and sells it, Tennessee cops say<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle7\"><strong>December 13, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_9dfc44a\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wkbn.com\/news\/local-news\/youngstown-news\/federal-prosecutors-oppose-bond-for-suspect-in-warren-postal-worker-case\/\">Federal prosecutors oppose bond for suspect in murder of Warren, OH letter carrier<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.13abc.com\/2024\/12\/13\/several-toledo-post-office-mailboxes-closed-off-effort-combat-postal-crime\/\">Several Toledo, OH post office mailboxes closed off in effort to combat postal crime<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithsonianmag.com\/smithsonian-institution\/kids-send-thousands-of-letters-to-santa-each-year-heres-what-really-happens-to-them-180967542\/\">Kids Send Thousands of Letters to Santa Each Year. Here\u2019s What Really Happens to Them<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/12\/12\/us-news\/mailman-stabs-co-worker-inside-nyc-apartment-sources\/\">Mailman stabs co-worker inside NYC apartment as cops discover gruesome blood trail<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wkrg.com\/mobile-county\/usps-worker-dumps-several-packages-on-semmes-roadside-witnesses-say-what-we-know\/\">Alabama USPS worker dumps several packages on Semmes roadside, witnesses say<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/postal-bulletin\/2024\/pb22665\/html\/updt_004.htm#ep1486754\">PB 22665: Handbook EL-903 Revision: 2022-2025 Agreement between USPS and the National Postal Mail Handlers Union<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2024\/12\/13\/usps-operation-santa-deadline-is-dec-16\/\">USPS Operation Santa deadline is Dec. 16<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/postal-bulletin\/2024\/pb22665\/html\/cover.htm#ep1389558\">Postal Bulletin 22665: Ice and Snow\u2026Take It Slow<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ca.finance.yahoo.com\/news\/canada-govt-moves-put-end-153319915.html\">Canada gov&#8217;t moves to put an end to postal workers&#8217; strike<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle7\"><strong>December 12, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_36035886\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/12\/u-s-house-of-representatives-passes-rep-lauren-boeberts-bipartisan-zip-code-bill\/\">U.S. House of Representatives Passes Rep. Lauren Boebert&#8217;s Bipartisan Zip Code Bill\u00a0<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/12\/usps-delivering-exceptional-service-through-holiday-seasons-busiest-week\/\">USPS delivering exceptional service through holiday season\u2019s busiest week<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspsoig.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/reports\/2024-12\/uspsoigoralstatementdec2024.pdf\">Statement of IG Tammy Hull \u2013 Oversight of The United States Postal Service \u2013 Hearing before the Committee on Oversight and Accountability<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0(PDF)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dispatch.com\/story\/news\/courts\/2024\/12\/12\/us-postal-service-carrier-mail-columbus-ohio-robbery-anthony-williams\/76947103007\/\">Columbus man sentenced to prison for robbing U.S. Postal carrier at gunpoint<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/12\/former-west-virginia-usps-employee-sentenced-for-federal-mail-crime-after-guilty-plea\/\">Former West Virginia USPS Employee Sentenced for Federal Mail Crime after Guilty Plea<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freightwaves.com\/news\/lawmaker-congress-will-claw-back-most-evs-in-postal-service-contract\">Lawmaker: Congress will claw back most EVs in Postal Service contract<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcboston.com\/news\/local\/boston-usps-audit-findings\/3575646\/\">Postal Service audit finds significant problems at Boston facility<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clickorlando.com\/news\/local\/2024\/12\/11\/pushed-me-to-be-better-family-of-slain-texas-postal-worker-mourns-in-central-florida\/\">\u2018Pushed me to be better:\u2019 Family of slain Texas postal worker mourns in Central Florida<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khou.com\/article\/news\/crime\/missouri-city-texas-usps-shooting-update\/285-0c110a19-8ebc-42f4-b037-27c241e27b37\">Bond set at $2 million for man accused of killing co-worker at Missouri City USPS facility<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.ph\/G0ve3\">The Postal Service\u2019s electric mail trucks are way behind schedule<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2024\/12\/12\/usps-marks-a-merry-milestone\/\">USPS: This season\u2019s 1 billionth holiday mailpiece went to one of Santa\u2019s helpers<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yellowhammernews.com\/rep-dale-strong-usps-is-in-decline-and-its-time-for-accountability\/\">Rep. Dale Strong: USPS is in decline \u2013 and it\u2019s time for accountability<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/federalnewsnetwork.com\/agency-oversight\/2024\/12\/doge-supporting-lawmakers-call-on-usps-to-privatize-some-operations-rein-in-electric-fleet\/\">DOGE-supporting lawmakers call on USPS to privatize some operations, scrap electric fleet<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle7\"><strong>December 11, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_217f40b3\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/11\/oral-statement-of-postmaster-general-louis-dejoy-before-the-house-committee-on-oversight-and-accountability\/\">Oral statement of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy before the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/11\/nalc-and-other-unions-rally-to-urge-senate-to-pass-social-security-fairness-act-h-r-82\/\">NALC and other unions rally to urge Senate to pass Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82)\u00a0<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supplychaindive.com\/news\/us-postal-service-louis-dejoy-congressional-hearing\/735164\/\">USPS softens service targets as DeJoy takes heat from Congress<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.govexec.com\/pay-benefits\/2024\/12\/opm-extends-postal-open-season-enrollment-and-beefs-customer-service\/401557\/\">OPM extends postal open season enrollment and beefs up customer service<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.11alive.com\/video\/news\/special-reports\/postal-problems\/postmaster-general-covers-ears-while-georgia-lawmaker-criticizes-postal-service\/85-01df6ea7-c053-46a0-b5dc-bc8e139d7a26\">PMG covers ears while Georgia lawmaker criticizes Postal Service<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; don&#8217;t blame him<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indystar.com\/story\/news\/2024\/12\/11\/indianapolis-usps-distribution-center-brookville-road-arlington-avenue-post-office-traffic\/76883805007\/\">&#8216;Trucks as far as the eye can see.&#8217; Holiday mail hits traffic around USPS distribution center<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.govexec.com\/management\/2024\/12\/house-piles-criticism-dejoys-postal-overhaul-plans\/401577\/\">House committee piles on criticism of DeJoy\u2019s postal overhaul plans<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/news\/us\/u-s-postmaster-general-defends-postal-service\/ar-AA1vCUZE\">U.S. Postmaster General defends postal service<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/11\/former-missouri-letter-carrier-admits-stealing-gifts-cards-from-the-mail\/\">Former Missouri Letter Carrier Admits Stealing Gifts Cards from the Mail<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.click2houston.com\/news\/local\/2024\/12\/10\/usps-employee-who-shot-coworker-to-death-at-missouri-city-facility-identified\/\">USPS employee who shot coworker to death at Missouri City facility identified<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.click2houston.com\/news\/local\/2024\/12\/10\/usps-gun-policy-explained-following-deadly-shooting-at-missouri-city-postal-facility\/\">USPS gun policy explained following deadly shooting at Missouri City postal facility<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/11\/florida-postal-employee-pleads-guilty-to-stealing-mail\/\">Florida Postal Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing Mail<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtkr.com\/investigations\/2-postal-employees-accused-of-stealing-over-1-million-worth-of-business-checks\">Postal employees accused of stealing over $1M in business checks<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oversight.house.gov\/release\/hearing-wrap-up-usps-must-achieve-financial-self-sufficiency-and-improve-service-for-all-americans\/\">Hearing Wrap Up: USPS Must Achieve Financial Self-Sufficiency and Improve Service for All Americans<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nalc.org\/news\/nalc-updates\/new-projected-pay-tables-entire-tentative-agreement-and-summary-of-changes-now-available-online\">NALC: New projected pay tables, entire Tentative Agreement, and Summary of Changes now available<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/newsroom\/national-releases\/2024\/1211ma-usps-announces-ceremony-for-lunar-new-year-stamp.htm\">USPS announces ceremony for Lunar New Year stamp<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle7\"><strong>December 10, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_24975831\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/10\/georgia-postal-employee-collecting-workers-compensation-benefits-sentenced-to-federal-prison-for-defrauding-pandemic-relief-program\/\">Georgia postal employee, collecting workers\u2019 compensation benefits, sentenced to federal prison for defrauding pandemic relief program<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/09\/alabama-usps-employee-sold-arrow-key-for-2500-00-was-recruited-by-sean-donnell-white-for-theft-of-mail\/\">Alabama USPS Employee Sold Arrow Key for $2500.00<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; Was recruited by Sean Donnell White for Theft of Mail &#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abc13.com\/post\/1-employee-killed-another-custody-workplace-shooting-usps-processing-facility-missouri-city-officials-say\/15634930\/\">1 employee killed, another in custody in workplace shooting at Missouri City, TX postal facility<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oversight.house.gov\/release\/comer-opens-hearing-on-oversight-of-the-u-s-postal-service\/\">Comer Opens Hearing on Oversight of the U.S. Postal Service<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/autos-transportation\/us-postal-service-chief-defends-plan-buy-rising-number-evs-2024-12-10\/\">US Postal Service chief defends plan to buy rising number of EVs<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kfdm.com\/news\/local\/teens-gunman-accused-of-trying-to-steal-mail-truck-couldnt-shift-into-gear-to-drive-away#\">Teen gunman accused of trying to steal mail truck, couldn&#8217;t shift into gear to drive away<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/10\/usps-a-special-organization-seeks-special-skills-from-under-the-hood-right-to-the-mailbox\/\">USPS: A Special Organization Seeks Special Skills From Under the Hood\u2026 Right to the Mailbox<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stories.uspsoig.gov\/fall-semiannual-report-to-congress-2024\/index.html\">OIG: Fall Semiannual Report to Congress 2024<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oversight.house.gov\/hearing\/oversight-of-the-u-s-postal-service\/\">USPS IG Hull to Testify Before House Oversight and Accountability Committee Postal Hearing<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; December 10 &#8211; 10am ET<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/09\/usps-office-of-inspector-general-releases-video-spotlighting-agencys-work-during-the-2024-general-election\/\">USPS Office of Inspector General Releases Video Spotlighting Agency\u2019s Work During the 2024 General Election<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wvtm13.com\/article\/runaway-mail-truck-attalla-police-alabama\/63139981\">Runaway mail truck stopped by Attalla, AL police officer&#8217;s &#8216;rolling roadblock&#8217;<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.c-span.org\/video\/?540422-1\/us-postmaster-general-testifies-postal-service-oversight\">PMG Testifies on Postal Service Oversight &#8211; Watch LIVE Today at 10am ET | C-SPAN3<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/5-billionth-holiday-package-delivered-000525399.html\">5-billionth holiday package delivered in southwest Missouri<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/crime\/general\/video-man-steals-from-postal-service-truck-in-koreatown\/ar-AA1vyGSd\">Video: Man steals from postal service truck in LA&#8217;s Koreatown<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle7\"><strong>December 09, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_3053c00f\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/09\/senator-hassan-presses-postmaster-general-dejoy-about-plan-to-move-mail-processing-out-of-new-hampshire\/\">Senator Hassan Presses Postmaster General DeJoy about Plan to Move Mail Processing Out of New Hampshire<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/09\/sen-blumenthal-questions-pmg-dejoy-on-the-future-of-unused-or-underutilized-postal-service-sites-in-connecticut\/\">Sen. Blumenthal Questions PMG DeJoy on the Future of Unused or Underutilized Postal Service Sites in Connecticut<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supplychainbrain.com\/articles\/40798-postal-service-head-says-aging-trucks-need-upgrades-as-trump-eyes-ev-plans\">Postal Service Head Says Aging Trucks Need Upgrades as Trump Eyes EV Plans<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeslive.co.za\/motoring\/news\/2024-12-09-trump-may-cancel-us-postal-service-electric-mail-truck-contract-sources\/\">Trump &#8216;MAY&#8217; cancel USPS electric mail truck contract<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; he should cancel it<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/njtoday.news\/2024\/12\/09\/mail-carriers-are-losing-their-grip-on-the-middle-class-american-dream\/\">Mail carriers are losing their grip on the middle-class American Dream<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wkbn.com\/news\/pennsylvania\/lawsuit-accuses-pittsburgh-usps-managers-of-violating-whistleblower-laws\/\">Lawsuit accuses Pittsburgh USPS, managers of violating whistleblower laws<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"textstyle8\">| Also see PEN&#8217; article\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/06\/department-of-labor-seeks-back-wages-damages-from-us-postal-service-for-allegedly-firing-a-worker-who-raised-safety-concerns\/\">here<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.c-span.org\/video\/?540422-1\/us-postmaster-general-testifies-postal-service-oversight\">PMG Testifies on Postal Service Oversight &#8211; Watch LIVE On December 10 | 10am ET | C-SPAN3<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle7\"><strong>December 08, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_166b59f8\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/08\/video-piles-of-mail-dumped-on-memphis-street\/\">Video: Piles of mail dumped on Memphis street<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wyff4.com\/article\/lawmakers-raise-concerns-about-postal-service-overhaul\/63126558\">Lawmakers raise concerns about Postal Service overhaul<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uppermichiganssource.com\/2024\/12\/08\/several-usps-mail-carriers-robbed-gunpoint\/\">Several USPS mail carriers robbed at gunpoint<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tillamookheadlightherald.com\/community\/giving-season-clatskanie-postal-workers-reap-cookie-rewards\/article_2f1323a2-92f0-5b1e-81c5-bc3e1dc5e5ee.html\">Giving Season: Clatskanie Postal Workers Reap Cookie Rewards<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/news\/us\/this-year-round-santa-claus-post-office-is-real-and-even-young-adults-write-to-him-santa-i-have-met-this-girl-or-this-boy-what-do-i-do-now\/ar-AA1vslWF\">This year-round Santa Claus Post Office is real and even young adults write to him: \u2018Santa, I have met this girl or this boy. What do I do now?<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u2019<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/08\/a-chicago-mail-carrier-wrote-this-christmas-delivering-an-enduring-holiday-anthem\/\">A Chicago mail carrier wrote &#8216;This Christmas,&#8217; delivering an enduring holiday anthem<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle7\"><strong>December 07, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_7ec43a3e\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/07\/youve-exhausted-my-patience-hawley-presses-usps-for-answers-behind-new-postal-plan-harms-to-rural-america\/\">\u2018You\u2019ve Exhausted my Patience\u2019: Hawley Presses USPS for Answers Behind New Postal Plan &amp; Harms to Rural America<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/07\/video-just-55-postal-inspectors-in-texas-as-not-so-merry-mail-bandits-strike\/\">Video: Just 55 postal inspectors in Texas as not-so-merry mail bandits strike<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/07\/usps-invites-media-to-tour-beaumont-pdc-on-thursday-december-12\/\">USPS invites media to tour Beaumont P&amp;DC, on Thursday, December 12<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/07\/usps-operation-santa-last-call-for-letters\/\">USPS Operation Santa Last call for Letters<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/07\/pacific-post-office-hosts-letter-writing-campaign-for-operation-santa\/\">Pacific Post Office hosts Letter Writing Campaign for Operation Santa<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/07\/former-pennsylvania-apwu-secretary-treasurer-charged-with-one-count-of-embezzling-union-funds-and-three-counts-of-filing-false-lm-reports\/\">Former Pennsylvania APWU Secretary-Treasurer charged with one count of embezzling union funds and three counts of filing false LM reports<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ttnews.com\/articles\/postal-service-trump-ev\">Postal Service Head Says Aging Trucks Need Upgrades<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.ph\/45icN\">Postal Service EV Order In Jeopardy, Report Says<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; Pres. Trump isn&#8217;t a fan of battery powered vehicles&#8230;neither are we.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle7\"><strong>December 06, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_3bc1bc1b\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/06\/department-of-labor-seeks-back-wages-damages-from-us-postal-service-for-allegedly-firing-a-worker-who-raised-safety-concerns\/\">Department of Labor seeks back wages, damages from US Postal Service for allegedly firing a worker who raised safety concerns<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/06\/video-sen-rosen-demands-answers-from-postmaster-general-on-mail-delivery-delays-in-northern-nevada\/\">Video: Sen. Rosen demands answers from Postmaster General on mail delivery delays in Northern Nevada\u00a0<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedweek.com\/fedweek\/open-season-extended-through-december-13-for-postal-employees-retirees\/\">Open Season Extended through December 13 for Postal Employees, Retirees<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/autos-transportation\/trump-may-cancel-us-postal-service-electric-mail-truck-contract-sources-say-2024-12-06\/\">Trump may cancel US Postal Service electric mail truck contract, sources say<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.govexec.com\/management\/2024\/12\/gop-senator-dejoy-i-will-kill-your-plan-reform-usps\/401495\/?oref=ge-featured-river-top\">GOP senator to DeJoy: I will &#8216;kill&#8217; your plan to reform USPS<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/mail-stolen-within-us-postal-service-report\/\">More mail being stolen from within the U.S. Postal Service<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.11alive.com\/article\/news\/special-reports\/postal-problems\/senator-jon-ossoff-presses-postmaster-general-georgia-postal-workers-death-mail-delays\/85-4fc53d95-7db3-4a4b-8418-5e8e160757f2\">Senator Jon Ossoff presses postmaster general on Georgia postal worker\u2019s death, mail delays<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stwserve.com\/the-fed15-navigating-pshb-retirementinsights-for-postal-employees-and-women-nearing-retirement\/\">Navigating PSHB &amp; Retirement\u2014Insights for Postal Employees and Women Nearing Retirement<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.komonews.com\/news\/local\/west-seattle-mail-theft-usps-truck-postal-inspection-service-spd-locked-mail-truck-package-thief-42nd-avenue-sw\">Seattle police warn of holiday mail thefts after series of brazen USPS truck break-ins<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/federalnewsnetwork.com\/workforce\/2024\/12\/usps-sets-lower-targets-for-on-time-mail-drawing-ire-from-lawmakers\/\">USPS sets lower targets for on-time mail, drawing ire from lawmakers<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/pets-and-animals\/wildlife\/this-little-piggy-went-to-beech-grove-pot-bellied-pig-chases-postal-worker\/ar-AA1vm25a\">This little piggy went to &#8230; Beech Grove? Pot-bellied pig chases postal worker<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/townhall.com\/columnists\/georgelandrith\/2024\/12\/06\/deeply-disappointed-in-usps-n2648673\">Deeply Disappointed in USPS<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-au\/news\/other\/cracked-under-the-pressure-alarm-sounded-as-postal-worker-suicides-quadruple\/ar-AA1vo9Ld\">\u2018Cracked under the pressure\u2019: Alarm sounded as postal worker suicides quadruple<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/news\/crime\/usps-mail-carrier-charged-with-dui-in-forsyth-county\/ar-AA1vo3Hc\">USPS mail carrier charged with DUI in Forsyth County, GA<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/news\/us\/a-growing-alabama-city-continues-to-fight-for-a-post-office-four-years-after-losing-it\/ar-AA1vodRG\">A growing Alabama city continues to fight for a post office four years after losing it<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle7\"><strong>December 05, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_881da43\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/05\/opm-has-extended-open-season-for-the-postal-service-health-benefits-program\/\">OPM has extended Open Season for the Postal Service Health Benefits Program<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/05\/video-sen-ossoff-questions-postmaster-general-louis-dejoy\/\">Video: Sen. Ossoff questions Postmaster General Louis DeJoy<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/05\/louisiana-postal-employee-pleads-guilty-to-pandemic-relief-program-fraud\/\">Louisiana Postal Employee Pleads Guilty to Pandemic Relief Program Fraud<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/komonews.com\/news\/local\/west-seattle-mail-theft-usps-truck-postal-inspection-service-spd-locked-mail-truck-package-thief-42nd-avenue-sw\">Woman steals trays of mail from locked USPS truck in West Seattle<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ajc.com\/politics\/ossoff-says-dejoys-postal-service-leadership-continues-to-disappoint\/UODDLNHI35GDBOJOWBR6CQI5DA\/\">Ossoff says DeJoy\u2019s Postal Service leadership continues to disappoint<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nalc.org\/news\/nalc-updates\/statement-from-ballot-committee-on-contract-ratification-election\">NALC &#8211; Statement from Ballot Committee on Contract Ratification Election<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/federalnewsnetwork.com\/open-season\/2024\/12\/opm-extends-open-season-for-enrollees-in-new-postal-insurance-program\/\">OPM extends Open Season for enrollees in new Postal insurance program<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/05\/charges-filed-in-the-armed-robbery-of-a-postal-maintenance-worker-and-multiple-high-volume-thefts-of-mail\/\">Charges Filed in the Armed Robbery of a Postal Maintenance Worker and Multiple High-Volume Thefts of Mail\u00a0<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/05\/dc-mail-bandit-that-left-interesting-message-i-love-you-daddy-charged-for-multiple-thefts\/\">Video: DC mail bandit that left interesting message &#8216;I love you daddy&#8217; charged for multiple thefts<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsgac.senate.gov\/hearings\/oversight-of-the-united-states-postal-service-understanding-proposed-service-changes\/\">Watch Today 10am ET &#8211; Oversight of the United States Postal Service: Understanding Proposed Service Changes<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/05\/usps-advances-strategy-for-package-consolidator-agreements\/\">USPS advances strategy for package consolidator agreements<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/05\/usps-releases-report-on-2024-election\/\">USPS releases report on 2024 election<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nalc.org\/news\/nalc-updates\/senate-back-in-session-ask-your-senators-to-bring-h-r-82-to-the-floor\">NALC: Ask your senators to bring H.R. 82 to the floor &#8211; would repeal WEP and GPO<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.notus.org\/congress\/postal-naming-destruction-least-controversial-thing-congress-does-becoming-controversial-post-office\">\u2018Postal-Naming Destruction\u2019: The Least Controversial Thing Congress Does Is Becoming Controversial<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wave3.com\/2024\/12\/05\/new-video-released-robbery-louisville-mail-carrier-usps-asks-tips-search-suspects-continues\/\">New video released of robbery of Louisville mail carrier<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/opinion\/editorials\/3249756\/mail-in-voting-needs-national-standards\/\">Mail-in voting needs national standards<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wreg.com\/news\/local\/piles-of-mail-scattered-on-memphis-street\/\">Piles of mail dumped on Memphis street<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle7\"><strong>December 04, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_31b47866\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/04\/philadelphia-man-sentenced-to-four-years-in-prison-for-mail-theft-scheme-altering-stolen-checks-and-money-orders\/\">Philadelphia Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Mail Theft Scheme, Altering Stolen Checks and Money Orders<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle8\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nlrbedge.com\/p\/12022024-united-states-postal-service\">USPS Challenges Constitutionality of NLRB Make-Whole Remedy<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/sacramento\/news\/amazon-prime-sued-over-slower-deliveries-to-low-income-neighborhoods\/\">Amazon sued over slower deliveries to low-income neighborhoods<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/newsroom\/releases\/osha\/osha20241121\">Department of Labor petitions federal court to force US Postal Service to comply with subpoenas in employee whistleblower investigation<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mystateline.com\/news\/local-news\/rockford-post-office-could-be-renamed-to-honor-slain-mailman-jay-larson\/\">Rockford post office could be renamed to honor slain mailman Jay Larson<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kcrg.com\/2024\/12\/03\/91-year-old-cedar-rapids-postal-worker-retires\/\">91-year-old Cedar Rapids letter carrier retires<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/us\/us-house-hold-oversight-hearing-struggling-postal-service-2024-12-03\/\">US House to hold oversight hearing on struggling Postal Service<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nalc.org\/news\/nalc-updates\/penalty-overtime-exclusion-period-24\">NALC: Penalty Overtime Exclusion Period<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspsoig.gov\/reports\/semiannual-reports-to-congress\/fall-2024-semiannual-report-congress\">OIG: Fall 2024 Semiannual Report to Congress<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedsmith.com\/2024\/12\/03\/how-to-reduce-your-medicare-part-b-premium-surcharge\/\">How to Reduce Your Medicare Part B Premium Surcharge<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2024\/12\/04\/lower-flags-for-pearl-harbor-day\/\">Lower flags for Pearl Harbor Day<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2024\/12\/04\/mr-zip-appears-in-a-new-holiday-special\/\">Mr. ZIP appears in a new holiday special<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/money\/companies\/amazon-sued-by-dc-attorney-general-for-allegedly-excluding-neighborhoods-from-prime-delivery\/ar-AA1vgx4X\">Amazon sued by DC attorney general for allegedly excluding neighborhoods from Prime delivery<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle5\"><strong>December 03, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_6a57c376\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/03\/usps-releases-2024-post-election-analysis-report\/\">USPS releases 2024 Post-Election Analysis Report<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle6\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/federalnewsnetwork.com\/agency-oversight\/2024\/12\/usps-delivered-mail-in-ballots-faster-in-2024-than-in-recent-years\/\">USPS delivered mail-in ballots faster in 2024 than in recent years<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3248039\/postal-service-calls-election-deadline-changes-ensure-ballots-arrive-on-time\/\">Postal Service calls for election deadline changes to ensure ballots arrive on time<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realclearinvestigations.com\/articles\/2024\/12\/03\/waste_of_the_day_postal_services_new_scanners_are_missing_1075966.html\">Waste of the Day: Postal Service\u2019s New Scanners Are Missing<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/crime-reports\/suspect-pointed-gun-at-postal-worker-and-ran-away-according-to-st-matthews-police\/article_b3cde222-b0f5-11ef-891b-87b79b0b0e4c.html\">Suspect pointed gun at postal worker and ran away, according to St. Matthews Police<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle5\"><strong>December 02, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_73bd5b95\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2024\/12\/02\/prc-provides-hearing-attendance-and-viewing-information-for-operational-and-service-standard-changes-related-to-the-delivering-for-america-plan\/\">PRC Provides Hearing Attendance and Viewing Information for Operational and Service Standard Changes Related to the Delivering for America Plan<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle6\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wkbn.com\/news\/local-news\/youngstown-news\/prosecutors-to-decide-if-they-will-seek-death-penalty-in-warren-postal-worker-murder-case\/\">Prosecutors to decide if they will seek death penalty in Warren postal worker murder case<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/opinion\/article_6d5f3e76-b0eb-11ef-88af-e3b687623af4.html\">The Postal Service is beyond the president\u2019s help<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stories.uspsoig.gov\/happiness-isnt-a-crime-is-it-no-but-fraud-certainly-is\/index.html\">OIG: Happiness Isn\u2019t a Crime, Is It? No, but Fraud Certainly Is<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.licenseglobal.com\/heritage\/the-changemakers-the-united-states-postal-service\">The Changemakers: The United States Postal Service<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedsmith.com\/2024\/12\/02\/survivor-annuity-benefits-decision-could-impact-federal-employees-with-similar-claims\/\">Survivor Annuity Benefits Decision Could Impact Federal Employees With Similar Claims<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keepingposted.org\/assets\/pdf\/e-n-2024\/eretiree-newsletter-122024.pdf\">Open Season Ends Dec. 9<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle6\">\u00a0(PDF)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2024\/11\/26\/pshb-virtual-seminar-29\/\">Dec. 3rd: PSHB virtual seminar<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/open-season\/pshb-questions-and-answers\/\">PSHB Quick Facts from NARFE<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/blog\/2024\/11\/26\/important-information-for-pshb-annuitants-regarding-drug-coverage\/\">Important Information for PSHB Annuitants Regarding Drug Coverage<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/blog\/2024\/11\/26\/urge-senate-leadership-to-bring-the-social-security-fairness-act-h-r-82-s-597-to-a-floor-vote\/\">Urge Senate Leadership to Bring the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82\/S. 597) to a Floor Vote<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle5\"><strong>December 01, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_1bd1f2b3\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebaltimorebanner.com\/community\/local-news\/a-surprise-thank-you-for-a-longtime-mail-carrier-in-baltimore-MDC3ZI2ZYNAZ3K6VIYV5MVQQVQ\/\">She delivered mail to Baltimore for decades. 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