"... Postal workers and others have expressed concern about comments by President Donald Trump suggesting he might place the USPS under the umbrella of the U.S. Commerce Secretary.
Protestors believe the suggestion is a step toward privatizing the agency, which according to Birmingham Postal Union leader Harry “Traveling Shoes” Turner, has many workers “scared to death” of losing their jobs.
“You got some that’s at retirement. So they know that they can just leave..." Source: www.wbrc.com
"...ROME -- The Italian postal service has seen a huge increase in mail addressed to Pope Francis since his Feb. 14 hospitalization, with some letters clearly written by children, bearing stamps from around the world and simply addressed to the pope at “Gemelli Hospital” in Rome.
Postal workers sort the mail into big yellow boxes, labeled “Papa Francesco ..." Source: abcnews.go.com
"... The elderly victim was in the crosswalk at Broadway when the van turned off 48th Street and plowed right into her at around 5:30 p.m., according to surveillance video obtained by The Post.
The van drove completely over the woman — who buckled...is in critical but stable condition" Source: www.aol.com
"The service plans to cut 10,000 employees in the next 30 days through a voluntary early retirement program... U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy informed members of Congress on Thursday he has signed an agreement with the General Services Administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to cut 10,000 workers and billions of dollars from the U.S. Postal Service budget.
In a letter to Congress, DeJoy lamented that the Postal Service has a "broken business model that was not financially sustainable ...USPS listed such issues as mismanagement of the agency's retirement assets and Workers' Compensation Program, as well as an array of regulatory requirements that the letter described as "restricting normal business practice."" Source: www.foxnews.com
"...MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Piles of packages spilled out of a mail truck early Wednesday morning in South Memphis, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD).
It happened at South Parkway East and South Bellevue Boulevard.
MPD said the spillage of packages happened after the mail truck took a sharp turn. Officers responded just before 4 a.m. to the scene after they received a call about a crash at the intersection. ...
"... Mail carriers are continuing their routes despite many USPS trucks and vans often displaying graffiti that obscures their logos and makes them look unrecognizable as federal government vehicles.
"I think it's dangerous for the postal workers and the community because you can't see who's in here. You don't know that this is a government vehicle at all," said Jasmine Bessard, a former Oakland resident who works near the downtown post office and passes the tagged-up vans almost daily. ..." Source: www.cbsnews.com
"... Royal Mail is to increase the cost of first- and second-class stamps for what will be the sixth time in little more than three years.
From 7 April, the price of a first-class stamp will increase by 5p, or 3%, to £1.70. The cost of the second-class service is going up by 2p, or 2.4%, to 87p.
In a statement Royal Mail blamed the need for price increases on rising costs. ...
"... U.S. House Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., said he was concerned about “persistent mail delays” at the USPS processing facility in Jackson, Miss. ..." Source: www.mississippifreepress.org
"A postal employee was shot and killed at the United States Postal Service Processing and Distribution Center in Tukwila, Washington, on Tuesday... The shooter fled the scene and has not been located as of 7 p.m. local time, according to police.
Tukwila police said they have reason to believe the victim and suspect were acquainted, but the motive for the shooting remains unknown...." Source: www.wbal.com
"A former United States Postal Service supervisor from Compton has admitted to being a serial mail thief...Joivian Tjuana Hayes, 36, of Compton, pleaded guilty Friday to one count ..." Source: www.latimes.com
From the article: "...Washington Post reported, on Thursday.
The newspaper, citing six people familiar with the plans, reported that Trump is expected to issue an executive order as soon as this week to fire the members of the Postal Service's governing board and place the agency under the control of the Commerce Department. ..."
"... Postmaster General is a demanding role made more difficult by the devastating condition I found the Postal Service in when I arrived and the almost unceasing resistance to change — without offering any viable solutions — from stakeholders motivated by both parochial and political purposes. The simplest and most obvious ideas and solutions receive illogical and irrational scrutiny from those that have no responsibility for ensuring the financial viability of the Postal Service. This, combined with industry lobbying, has held the organization back in the past from
making the necessary changes. I have fought against this, and as a result I believe that I can fairly say that my tenure has been one of high expectations and vigorous action.
Today I am requesting that you begin the process of identifying a successor for my position as Postmaster General. While you undertake that process, my commitment is to devote my time and energy and being as helpful as possible in facilitating a transition that is the least impactful to the Postal Service and the American people, and that positions my successor and the Postal Service for long-term success. ..." Source: USPS National Press Release
"... The U.S. Postal Service® $1 Statue of Freedom, offering a modern take on vintage patriotic stamp art for use on packages, large envelopes, and other mailings. ..." Source: store.usps.com
"... Another day, another trading card scandal. A former USPS worker has admitted to stealing valuable sports memorabilia, as well as Pokémon...Shelby Dozier, 34, pled guilty to theft of mail by a postal service employee.
Dozier worked in a New Jersey post office " Source: nintendowire.com
"... Michael Murray, 37, of Lynn will be sentenced in February. ...A former clerk for the United States Postal Service in Revere and Melrose admitted on Monday to stealing hundreds of pieces of mail in 2023, authorities announced.
Michael Murray, 37, of Lynn pleaded guilty to one count of theft of mail matter by an employee and one count of theft of government money in federal court, according to the office of U.S. Attorney Leah Foley. He was previously indicted by a grand jury last year. " Source: www.boston.com
"...They’re looking to fill positions for City Carrier PTF at $22.18/hr, City Carrier Assistants at $19.33/hr, Rural Carrier Associate at $20.38/hr, and PSE Clerk at $20.48/hr.
Job fairs are scheduled in Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Mifflin, and York counties. Dates and times are below. ..." Source: www.abc27.com
"...(less applicable taxes and deductions) to eligible full-time career employees who choose optimal retirement or retire pursuant to a Voluntary Early Retirement (VER). Part-time career employees shall be eligible for a prorated amount based on their paid hours. Attached is the January 13, 2025, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which sets forth the terms of this agreement.
To be eligible to retire under a Voluntary Early Retirement (VER), there are minimum ..." Source: NPMHU Local 317
"...The Postal Service recently provided an explanation of the requirements concerning Exam 427, which is taken by clerks who bid for Mailing Requirements Clerk (MRC) and Bulk Mail Technician (BMT) duty assignments. In July of this year, the Postal Service had notified the APWU of revisions to the training program for MRC and BMT assignments. ..." Source: apwu.org
"... The Maintenance PTR Settlement Payout for 2024-2025 will be disbursed to eligible maintenance PTR employees. Provide your EIN to check your eligibility. ..." Source: apwu.org
"... Royal Mail, which dates back to the reign of Henry VIII in the 1500s, is set to be sold to a Czech billionaire in a deal that will keep the institution based in Britain...." Source: www.wral.com
"The U.S. Postal Service said on Thursday it must continue to cut costs and boost revenue or risks requiring a government bailout... The U.S. Postal Service said it must cut costs and boost revenue or risk government bailout..." Source: www.aol.com
"...With millions of packages on the move, the USPS shares safety measures and advice for protecting deliveries this holiday season. ...
With concerns over package thefts growing every year, Smith says the Postal Service allows several different options to keep your deliveries safe.
This includes ..." Source: www.wnep.com
"...a young Army sergeant began a mail route on the city’s western boundary.
Her route was hilly, and required six hours — 329 stops including two churches. More senior mail carriers had taken the shorter routes. That left JoAnn Dowery with the neighborhoods of Ten Hills, Westgate and a stretch of Baltimore National Pike.
She didn’t mind. The historic ..." Source: www.thebaltimorebanner.com
"... changes the agency is implementing as part of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's plan to overhaul its operations and stabilize its finances have also put the Postal Service in a better position this holiday season. USPS has stood up 83 sorting and delivery centers, which consolidate final preparations before mail and packages are delivered, which Colin said has increased capacity.
It has installed 158 new package sorting machines since last year’s peak season and is now delivering 95% of First-Class mail and packages via ground transportation. The Postal Service boasted it can now process 60 million packages per day.
USPS is reinstituting a surcharge this holiday season after opting not to do so last year, with prices increasing between 30 cents and $16 depending on the shipping service and weight selected. ..." Source: www.govexec.com
"... information released by the DOJ, 47-year-old Gabriel Ekram Pagabe Ali sexually assaulted the victim while on duty as a Postmaster at the U.S. Post Office in Teaneck, New Jersey. ... The indictment states that Ali deprived the victim of her right to bodily integrity when he sexually assaulted the victim and forcibly assaulted the victim while she was engaged in official duties. ..." Source: phl17.com
"...Kwaku Alston photographed Betty White in 2010, never guessing his work would become the template for a 2025 commemorative stamp of the star. Alston’s postal worker father would have been proud. ..." Source: www.forbes.com
"... Panaji: A special postal commemorative cover, believed to be the first of its kind in India and among the few worldwide, was released to mark the 18th..." Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
"... A teenager was charged in connection with the armed robbery of a postal worker, Billerica police announced.
The teenager, 15, of Lowell, was arrested and charged with armed robbery while masked, assault and battery, assault with a dangerous weapon, larceny from a person and use of a firearm in a felony. ..." Source: www.masslive.com
"...The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is currently on the hunt for two suspects involved in an armed robbery of a postal worker in Augusta, Georgia, offering a substantial sum for information leading to their apprehension. This high-profile case has led the agency to announce a reward of up to $150,000 for details that can help bring the perpetrators to justice, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta. ..." Source: hoodline.com
"...A US Postal Service worker allegedly tossed about 300 mailers in support of New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean, Jr., into a dumpster outside a Pennsylvania supermarket two weeks ago — and the caught-on-camera incident may have cost her the job.
A security company worker watched as the unidentified woman — who was clad in a USPS uniform ..." Source: www.aol.com
"...The Postal Service has a reminder for employees and contractors: Before you click on a website, make sure it’s real. ...To avoid fake sites, USPS employees and contractors should follow these tips" Source: usps.com
"... Debra Watson, of Chicopee, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer in New Haven to obstruction of mails, according to federal authorities. ..." Source: www.courant.com
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With the World Set, you’ll have access to every country past and present, that’s issued stamps and that Scott has listings for.
The World Set includes an astonishing 450+ countries (past and present). The main countries are as follows, per volume ...
"... A U.S. Mail contract postal worker is accused of throwing 1,000 pieces of mail — including at least one mail-in ballot and 400 political mailings — into the woods Tuesday in Orange County instead of delivering the items just before the Nov. 5 election, according to a new federal criminal complaint.
Ottis Nicole McCoy Jr. tossed the mail into a neighborhood cul-de-sac in Alafaya Woods, authorities said in the criminal complaint filed Friday in the U.S. District Court’s Orlando division. ..." Source: floridapolitics.com
"The term of the 42-month agreement will be May 20, 2023 through November 7, 2026. 1.3% Annual Wage Increases...Effective Nov. 18, 2023 – 1.3% paid retroactively ... Continued COLA's ... Modification of City Carrier Pay Tables ...City Carrier Assistants will receive an additional 1% increase on the effective dates of the three general increases, for a total of 2.3% in November 2023 (paid retroactively), 2.3% in
November 2024 (paid retroactively), and 2.3% In November 2025. ... Multi-Installation Carrier Technician Assignments" Source: NALC
"... 1. Postal Service annuitants who retired on or before January 1,2025 and who are not already enrolled in Medicare Part B. Family members of these Postal Service annuitants are also not required to enroll in Medicare Part B to be covered by a PSHB plan.
2. Postal Service employees who are age 64 years or older as of January 1, 2025. These employees are not required to enroll in Medicare Part B after they retire in order to enroll in a PSHB as an annuitant. Family members of these employees also are not required to enroll in Medicare Part B after the employee retires in order to be covered by a PSHB plan. ..." Source: www.myfederalretirement.com
"The federal health care enrollment period is months away, but you can start preparing now. ..." Click Here To Read More Sourc...
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