Top stamp stories of 2021

"... Reports of new U.S. errors were covered by Linn’s throughout the year and even included a new find on a 1967 stamp. This tagging-omitted 20¢ George C. Marshall stamp (Scott 1289b) was discovered by Henry Gitner and was one of two new errors he found this year. Late in the year, the mainstream media began reporting endlessly on supply chain issues with products coming into the United States. This unfortunately has affected the importing of stamp hobby supplies..."   
Source: www.linns.com

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...and more from the WTF

Judges in the United Kingdom advised to say 'postal operatives' instead of 'postmen'

"... Judges in the United Kingdom have been advised to refer to postal workers as "postal operatives" instead of postmen in a bid for the court system to move towards inclusive, gender-neutral language. ..."   
Source: nine.com.au

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A Year After A Postal Worker Crashed Into Their Car, West Garfield Park Couple Still Waiting For USPS To Pay For Their Damages

"... It was caught on camera: a postal worker damaged a car on the West Side, and simply drove away. One year later, the owners of the car still haven’t been reimbursed, so they turned to the Morning Insiders for help. CBS 2’s Jim Williams reports it was bad enough that a postal worker..."   
Source: cbslocal.com

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US postal workers’ union proposes tentative agreement with cuts to real wages, keeps two-tier system

"... Postal workers have seen their real wages, benefits, job security and work conditions deteriorate over the past two decades, with major concessions included in each successive contract. A two-tier system was established in 2011, creating a section of Postal Support Employees (PSE) who are paid significantly less and do not receive a number of benefits. Thousands of post offices and warehouses have shuttered, while workers have been forced to take on greater volumes of work at risk to their health and safety. ..."   
Source: www.wsws.org

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Postal worker admits in court to delaying mail in New Orleans

"... several customers on his route complained to the Bywater post office station manager that their mail was delayed or missing. Court records indicate the offenses took place from July 2019 to Jan. 21, 2020. ..."   
Source: www.msn.com

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Postal Service’s backdoor bailout

"... What we do know is revenues on packages climbed $3.9 billion this year over last thanks to the pandemic-induced online shopping. But the Postal Service still lost $6.9 billion and expects to lose $160 billion over the next decade. It faces still more spending, for new trucks, mail-handling centers and equipment, and new employees, to accommodate its emphasis on packages. Volume on first-class mail, the Postal Service’s most profitable product, has declined by about half since 2006. But rather than downsize to reflect this, the Postal Service has decided to..."   
Source: www.washingtonexaminer.com

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USPS issue alert about scam that could impact your personal information

"... A warning tonight from the U.S Postal Service and area law enforcement to stay alert for a new scam that’s sweeping the nation. It’s a scam aimed at stealing your identity and your money. It’s called the “change of address scam”..."   
Source: www.pahomepage.com

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