..Move could impact up to 150 jobs at local processing center and makes no sense in face of high gas prices Postal Service Considering Moving Mail Processing Machines from Utica; Decision Could Lower USPS Productivity and Delay Local Mail Service May Result in Job Losses Or Longer Commutes For Up to 150 Employees; Closing Would […]
Social Awareness Stamps Encourage Conservation WASHINGTON — A recognized sustainability leader and innovator, the U.S. Postal Service continued a 50-year tradition today with the issuance of its latest social awareness stamp: Go Green. The sheet of Forever stamps features 16 actions anyone can take to make a positive impact on the environment. The stamps and […]
Birmingham, Alabama Postal Service Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor and Two Vendors Charged in Billing Fraud April 12, 2011 BIRMINGHAM – A vehicle maintenance supervisor for the U.S. Postal Service and two maintenance vendors have been charged in federal court with conspiracy to defraud the Postal Service of more than $300,000 in a billing kick-back scheme, announced […]
Multi-year Series Marks Historic Events during 150-Year Anniversary CHARLESTON, SC — The U.S. Postal Service today issued the first of an annual series of Forever Stamps that recognize key events of the Civil War — America’s bloodiest conflict, which began 150 years ago today at Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor. The first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony took […]
According to Zumbox: While the USPS continues to struggle, postal services around the world have been quietly transitioning to digital delivery – including the Swiss Post, and now New Zealand. Today’s announcement validates Zumbox as the digital mail technology provider leading the seachange in how consumers interact with their mail around the world. While it […]
Columbia, SC—–United States Attorney Bill Nettles announced the indictment of five additional United States Postal Service employees. Mr. Nettles added that these indictments follow five indictments from the Florence area and are part of an ongoing sweep targeting fraud by Postal workers in claiming unemployment benefits. Lisa Hawkins, age 46, of Eutawville, South Carolina, was […]
Washington, DC – The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) launched the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) Open Season which will run from April 4 to June 24, 2011. This is the first FLTCIP Open Season since 2002. “The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program gives enrollees security and peace of mind as […]
Postmaster General, Governors, Testify before House Committee WASHINGTON — The tentative labor agreement the U.S. Postal Service has reached with the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) is a “responsible” pact that is the “best possible outcome we could have achieved” under current law, Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe testified today before the House Committee on […]
Pembroke Pines FL — Today the South Florida District of the U.S. Postal Service announces that the Edison Center Finance Unit, 760 NW 62 Street, Miami, and the Miami International Airport Finance Unit, airport terminal fourth floor, Miami, permanently will close on Friday, June 3, 2011. As a self-supporting government enterprise, the Postal Service receives […]
Carrier Praised for Exceptional Diligence During Burglary FREMONT, California — The two young burglars at Fremont’s Gibraltar Drive thought they were prepared, mid-day, with a car positioned, motor running. After grabbing jewelry, irreplaceable family heirlooms and other valuables, they dashed down the street and hopped into their get-away car, failing to notice someone who would […]