Ethics rules apply both during and after USPS employment | Do you know the guidelines on contracts?

"...It is a crime for an employee to participate in any postal matter that affects the financial interests of the employee, his or her spouse or minor child, or a business or organization where the employee has an ownership stake or other employment. Employees also may not work on any USPS matters with an outside employer with whom they are ..."   
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Fort Worth man, 18, pleads guilty to stealing USPS master key from letter carrier

"An 18-year-old Fort Worth man pleaded guilty to stealing a U.S. Postal Service “arrow key” from a letter carrier, federal prosecutors said. Willis Bender... Bender admitted he received and concealed a stolen “arrow key” — a master key used by the USPS to collect mail deposited in collection boxes, according to plea papers. ..."   
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Mass. man arrested in armed robbery of postal worker caught on camera in NH

"... Baraka Janvier, 18, of Lowell, is slated to be arraigned Wednesday in Nashua Court on a charge of robbery after a USPS postal carrier was brazenly held up at gunpoint on Blacksmith Way in Nashua around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the Nashua Police Department. ..."   
Source: www.boston25news.com

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Jacksonville, St. Augustine USPS workers indicted for mail misconduct

"... United States Postal Service (USPS), face charges of destruction or delay of mail, a serious offense carrying a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison. Duckworth, 43, from Jacksonville, stands accused of embezzling items from the mail, including a retail store gift card and a bracelet, on March 1, 2023. As a U.S. Postal Service employee, Duckworth faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison if convicted. Meanwhile, Engler, 26, from St. Augustine, and Haywood, Sr., 46, from Jacksonville, both face charges of destruction or delay of mail during their employment as Rural Carrier Assistants with USPS. The indictments allege that ..."   
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Bidenomics and the Postal Service | Postal Service proposes fifth price increase to Forever Stamps in two years

"The Postal Service has argued that these price increases are needed to keep up with inflation while clarifying that these prices will be reviewed before they are commissioned.

If approved, the new prices will be implemented starting July 14. ..."   
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Huh? It’s been closed for years (10 years)! Post office relocation notice confuses residents

"KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- The U.S. Postal Service sent a mailer to residents, letting them know their local post office is moving out of a building.

But there hasn’t been a post office in that building in 10 years. It’s sparked confusion for residents and local leaders.

USPS sent the postcard In February, notifying residents the storefront at 6360 Stadium Drive in Oshtemo Township needed to relocate due to a loss of lease. The Oshtemo postmaster has operated out of the facility at 3885 S. Ninth Street in Oshtemo Township ever since the Stadium Drive location closed.

No one knows why the USPS is sending this information out now -- -- said retired USPS manager and National Association of Postal Supervisors Michiana-Area Vice President Kevin Trayer. ..."

   
Source: www.mlive.com

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Warning on mailing checks: ‘No guarantee it won’t be stolen’

"... The national leader of a postal law enforcement group is offering a dire warning regarding mailing checks.

Frank Albergo, national president of the Postal Police Officers Association, told NBC San Diego mail theft, fueled mostly by scammers wanting to get their hands on checks, is a growing problem.

“Walking your check into a post office is no guarantee that the check is not going to be stolen,” he said. ..."   
Source: www.al.com

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