Postal service tight-lipped on closure of Muscle Shoals post office

"...no one is telling the public what the “unsafe conditions” are. Public relations personnel for the postal service say they haven’t been told why the post office has been closed and local employees say they are not allowed to say ..."   
Source: www.shoalsinsider.com

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Why Amazon And Rival Retailers Are Uniting To Defend The U.S. Postal Service

"...The U.S. Postal Service has 157 million delivery points,” McHugh said. “No other organization in America has that kind of reach and penetration. Particularly in rural environments, it’s absolutely essential. In the era of e-commerce, it’s even more crucial. For rural community residents and small businesses, the only way they can afford to get that is through the Postal Service ..."   
Source: www.forbes.com

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San Antonio man who carjacked and shot postal worker gets 20 years for crime spree

"... Sebastian told the judge that on the morning of Feb. 11, 2017, she arrived an hour earlier to a cluster of mailboxes in Spring Branch, north of San Antonio, to deliver mail when “the Holy Spirit” told her to look up. She saw a man, later identified as A’Hearn, put on a “scary mask” in preparation to rob her. The pair struggled over her cellphone, and A’Hearn shot her once in one leg, shattering her femur as the bullet went into her other leg. She had been a postal employee for more than four years. That morning was to be her last day delivering mail. She was about to start a new job with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, she said..."   
Source: www.expressnews.com

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California Postal Worker Found Dead in Truck Amid Scorching Heat Wave

Officials Investigating Death of Postal Worker Found in Truck in Woodland Hills Amid Scorching Heat Wave

"...Peggy Frank of North Hills had worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 28 years and was nearing retirement. She had just returned to work for the first time in months on Friday after suffering a broken ankle ...carrier vehicles have no air conditioning..."   
Source: ktla.com

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US Postal Service scratch-and-sniff stamps

Smells Great! US Postal Service makes history with scratch-and-sniff stamps

"... the United States Postal Service makes history again with the debut of this country's first Frozen Treats Forever Scratch and Sniff postal stamp. “The Frozen Treats stamps offer the latest innovation in stamp design, which means you can add the sweet scent of summer to your cards and letters..."   
Source: www.wdtn.com

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USPS suspends delivery in Cincinnati neighborhood after mailman attack

"...People who live on Hawaiian Terrance in Mt. Airy now have to find a way to get to the post office for their mail after a postal worker was reportedly assaulted there. Cincinnati police said a group of young people attacked the postal worker from behind while he was working in the area earlier this month, punching him to the point the carrier used mace to defend himself. For USPS officials, the recent crime is the last straw, prompting them to suspend delivery service in the area ..."   
Source: www.fox19.com

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Amazon threat to FedEx overblown, it's the postal service that's in trouble, JP Morgan says

"...With a localized pick-up and delivery system beginning within the Amazon ecosystem, the service is not directly comparable to the standard ground offerings of either public carrier but rather the final mile of the USPS," Ossenbeck added. "While UPS and FedEx could face pressure if the capabilities expand into business-to-business or international deliveries, we expect the lost volumes to ..."   
Source: www.cnbc.com

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US Postal worker killed in shooting on Dallas highway

"...A postal truck driver was shot to death early Monday on a highway near downtown Dallas, officials said. The Dallas Police Department said in a news release the shooting happened around 2:20 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 30 near the interchange with Interstate 35E ..."   
Source: www.foxnews.com

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U.S. Postal Service to increase stamp price to 50 cents

"...There will soon be a 50-cent stamp to mail a letter. The United States Postal Service has been authorized to enact price changes—effective January 21st, 2018. The new rate includes a one-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail, Forever stamp, from 49 cents to 50 cents. Postcard stamps and metered letters also have a one-cent increase ..."   
Source: www.kttn.com

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Postal Service responds to complaints of mail problems

"...Why does Lake Charles mail have a Baton Rouge postmark. That is, why do letters mailed in Lake Charles have to go to Baton Rouge before being delivered in Lake Charles? A couple of test mailings we sent on Wednesday, December 13th arrived on Saturday the 16th, so it does seem to lengthen delivery times ..."   
Source: www.kplctv.com

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Postal Service severing ties with overseas agents

"...The United States Postal Service has decided to end sales of U.S. stamps through a network of more than a dozen overseas agents. The agents receive a discount, a percentage of face in the low double digits, but were obligated to sell the U.S. stamps at face value as converted into euros plus value-added tax (VAT) ..."   
Source: www.linns.com

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48222 zip code is the only floating post office in the U.S.

A Mail Boat Stays Afloat

"...A narrow street dead-ends at the Detroit River, where a black-and-white boat bobs in the water, emblazoned with a Postal Service eagle. This is the mail boat J.W. Westcott II, the only floating ZIP code in the United States. The little boat’s ZIP code, 48222, is reserved for mail addressed to the freighters that ply the Great Lakes ..."   
Source: www.nytimes.com

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2nd case of explosive device mailed to Bay Area home concerns postal inspector

"...The victims in East Palo Alto told ABC7 News they don't know why their family was targeted, but the package was labeled as if it came from a local jewelry store. "What's most suspicious about it is it's a jewelry store box and none of us had ordered anything like that, but it is something that would pique someone's interest they would want to open it ..."   
Source: http://abc7news.com

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Swedes Watch Postal Thieves Board Moving Mail Truck From Car

"...The cameras provided a live feed of the PortNord truck. That's how Larsson was able to watch as two men leapt onto the moving truck from the hood of a car traveling behind it, entered the cargo area and rummaged through the load. The truck was going 80 kph (50 mph) when the thieves boarded it, he told The Associated Press Friday ..."   
Source: www.usnews.com

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Price of First-Class Stamp to Hit 50 Cents

"... said it would raise stamp prices and other shipping rates next year, shortly after warning of a dwindling cash cushion and skipping payments into a retiree fund for the fifth straight year..."   
Source: www.wsj.com

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Unique, First-of-a -Kind Stamps Mimic Sports Ball Textures

USPS Textured Stamps

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service will soon release first-of-a-kind stamps with the look — and feel — of actual balls used in eight popular sports. Available nationwide June 14, the Have a Ball! Forever stamps depict balls used in baseball, basketball, football, golf, kickball, soccer, tennis and volleyball. A special coating applied to selected areas of the stamps during the printing process gives them a texture that mimics the feel of a: • baseball’s stitching; • golf ball’s dimples; • tennis ball’s seams • soccer ball or volleyball’s textured panels; and, • the different raised patterns of a football, basketball and kickball. News about the stamps is being shared on social media under the hashtag #Haveaballstamps. The first-day-of-issuance ceremony will be held at 8 a.m. CDT, Wed., June 14, at the 117th U.S. Open Championship in Hartford, WI. The ceremony will be part of the U.S. Golf Association’s Flag Day celebration. The Postal Service is honored to be part of this special tribute to those who serve or have served in the military. Nearly one of seven postal employees served in the military.    
Source: http://about.usps.com/news/national-releases/2017/pr17_024.pdf

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Following Postal Issue in Richmond, DeSaulnier Acts by Amending Postal Reform Bill

"... Congressman DeSaulnier’s amendment would require the United States Postal Service (USPS) to provide Congressional offices with at least 10-days of advance notice regarding any closure, sale, movement, or reduction of operations of a post office in their district. H.R. 756 is expected to be voted on in the House of Representatives in the near future..."   
Source: eastcountytoday.net

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Well-known downtown Springfield mailman marries fellow postal worker

"...Cephas “Smokey” Stover married his longtime girlfriend Bonita Wipert of 26 years, in a small ceremony in Springfield attended by family and friends ..."   
Source: www.springfieldnewssun.com

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FERS and Social Security: Get ready to retire now (Part 1 of a Series of tips)

FERS and Social Security: Get ready to retire now

My Social Security

If you arethinking of retiring it is time to start prepping for this action. This will be the first short article in a series of articles to help you make the transition as easy as it should be. Like most things in life, like buying a new car, knowledge is the key to the most informed decision. Let's start with Social Security. The first step we recommend is to sign up for a 'My Social Security' account at: https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/. With a 'My Social Security' account you can get a good idea/estimate of what amount you will receive in social security payments at full retirement age, at age 70 and at your early retirement age. Signing up for a 'My Social Security' account will put the tools and information you need at your fingertips. Besides getting your estimated benefits you can view your earnings record as well. This is an important step in making sure that Social Security has an accurate accounting of the wages you have earned toward figuring your Social Security pay. Upon reviewing your earnings history and in the event you see something was omitted in error or something is reported inaccurately, you can contact Social Security to rectify the situation before retirement instead of freaking out at the last minute. We strongly recommend you sign up now to ease your transition.

   
Source: Postal News Network

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Postal carrier shot at in Southwest Miami-Dade

"...Police said two black men dressed in hoodies jumped over the home’s fence and got into a black SUV and fled. According to officials, that is when the shots were fired. “He also witnessed the passenger extend half of his body outside of the vehicle, turn around and take a shot at him,” said Ivan Rodriguez of the U.S. Postal Inspector Service. 'Apparently, the suspects fleeing believed that the carrier, perhaps, was en route, chasing them or what have you.' ..."   
Source: wsvn.com

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New union contract arbitration ensures near stagnant pay, Higher health insurance cost for postal workers

Postal worker share of health insurance premiums to rise 3% (Career employees represented by the union) over life of contract

New union contract ensures pay raises, COLAs for postal workers

"...'We were unable to stop management’s demand that employees pay a greater share of health insurance premiums,' Dimondstein said. The portion of health care premiums paid by employees will increase 1 percent per year for the next three years ..."   
Source: federalnewsradio.com

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Postal Annex connected to drug smuggling ring

Snippet of Article: "...The complaint shows smugglers would first sneak the drugs in from Mexico. The drugs include oxycodone, methylphenidate (Ritalin), hydrocodone, hydromorphone, amphetamine, and alprazolam (Xanax)...."

Source: www.10news.com

'Postal Annex'

Driver hits, kills postal service driver after running red light

"... Police say the driver of a log truck ran a red light and crashed into a U.S. Postal Service delivery truck, killing the postal service driver..."   
Source: www.cbs46.com

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NLRB Hearing: Testimony Addresses USPS Plans To Move Work from Public Post Offices to Staples

"...Tabbita’s testimony established that the USPS’s deal with Staples constituted contracting out of bargaining unit work. During Tabbita's testimony, the NLRB General Counsel introduced several documents that the Postal Service and Staples insisted were confidential and, for the second and third day in a row, the hearing was temporarily closed to the public while the documents were discussed ..."   
Source: www.apwu.org

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Bad Management: Postal Workers say there is more to the story after assault

Postal workers respond to workplace assault

"...MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) - Some postal workers are expected to speak out about what they call bad management at the United States Postal Service Office downtown ..."   
Source: www.wbrc.com

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US Senate hearing on USPS

"...U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs is set to hold a full committee hearing on the subject of “Laying Out the Reality of the United States Postal Service” on 21 January ..."   
Source: postandparcel.info

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Lafayette man sentenced for shooting at postal worker

"...Sonnier was arrested and charged with one count of attempted first-degree murder and one count of attempted second-degree murder after he shot at least once at a U.S. Postal Service vehicle which was occupied by a worker. The postal employee was not injured ..."   
Source: www.theadvertiser.com

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More 'postal support employees' have been attaining permanent status at U.S. Postal Service

"... As a "postal support employee," she said she never knew when she'd work or how many hours. She never knew if her pay would cover her bills. To make ends meet, the single mother of three had to take a second job...."   
Source: www.baltimoresun.com

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Postal Service continues downsizing

USPS moves Heights station in ongoing downsizing

"...In 2013, the Postal Service unveiled plans to move or consolidate six Houston stations: Memorial Park at 10505 Town And Country Way; Julius Melcher at 2802 Timmons; Greenbriar at 3740 Greenbriar; University at 1319 Richmond; Medical Center at 7205 Almeda and Southmore at 4110 Almeda. By late 2014, the Yale Street station and downtown's Houston General Post Office at 401 Franklin were for sale, but the Southmore station had been spared ..."   
Source: www.chron.com

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Top 6,035 Complaints and Reviews about USPS

"...Consumer Complaints & Reviews of the United States Postal Service ..."   
Source: www.consumeraffairs.com

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USPS Downsizing?

Report Predicts Major USPS Downsizing - But Is It on Target?

"... Postal officials aren’t planning any major job reductions this year and seem to have backed off of earlier plans to implement significant cuts in the coming years..."   
Source: deadtreeedition.blogspot.com

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Going postal: The surprising stock that's doubled this year

"... With a 135 percent rise this year, the third-best-performing stock in the broad S&P 1500 index is an unexpected name: Stamps.com..."   
Source: www.cnbc.com

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USPS answers some questions about dozens of recent break ins to community mail cluster boxes

USPS answers some questions about recent mail theft

"...We've been hearing from frustrated and angry viewers all week about dozens of recent break ins to community mail boxes, many of them in the Summerlin community ..."   
Source: www.ktnv.com

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Sign-Up Now! Detailed Images of Your Incoming Mail from the Postal Service

Detailed Images of Your Incoming Mail from the Postal Service

"... Participate in this new USPS service enhancement test and get images of the mail that will be placed in your mailbox each day. Black and white images of your actual letter-sized mail pieces, processed by USPS sorting equipment, will be provided to you each morning. Flat-sized pieces, such as catalogues or magazines, may be added in the future. Participation is limited to certain ZIP Codes ™ at this time. See the FAQs for more details...."   
Source: realmail.usps.com

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U.S. Postal Service Warns Washington Newspaper: No Marijuana Ads In The Mail

"...The U.S. Postal Service sent a letter Nov. 27 to the Chinook Observer in Long Beach, Wash., saying it's illegal to mail a newspaper with medical or recreational weed ads ..."   
Source: www.wweek.com

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Convicted mail bomber found in Beaver County hospital

"... McFadden was charged with sending a bomb-rigged jewelry box to a woman in New York whom he had not seen in 14 years, according to published reports at the time of his arrest in 1985. The 3-inch pipe bomb exploded Oct. 8, 1985, while being processed at the Postal Service bulk mail center in Marshall..."   
Source: triblive.com

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PRC Invites Public Comments on Postal Service Metrics

"...The PRC asks for interested parties to file comments with it by December 14 on the following ..."   
Source: www.dmnews.com

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Cartoon: Central Massachusetts Mail Delivery Delays Due to Moving Mail Processing

Landgren cartoon: Slow mail day

"...Don Landgren cartoon about Massachusetts mail delivery delays ..."   
Source: www.heraldnews.com

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Management’s New BEM Motto: Run to Failure!

"...In revising the MS-1 Handbook, Operation and Maintenance of Real Property, management is attempting to eliminate a substantial number of Maintenance Craft jobs. In the process, it will make the postal facilities less safe, less comfortable, and less efficient. The Postal Service intends to replace current procedures with a Building Automation System that remotely monitors building equipment, reduces workhours, eliminates required preventive maintenance, and runs machines to failure ..."   
Source: www.apwu.org

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OIG Recommends Putting a Hold on Plant Closures

"...predictions that lower service standards would wreak havoc on mail delivery were substantiated in a “Management Alert” issued by the USPS Office of Inspector General (OIG) ..."   
Source: Federal Employee News

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