Express Mail Will Be the Best Overnight Deal in the Country for Most Shippers WASHINGTON, DC — Beginning next week, customers will be able to take advantage of some of the best bargains in the shipping market when the U.S. Postal Service launches new prices for its expedited mail products: Express Mail and Priority […]
Prices to Change May 12 For the first time ever, the U.S. Postal Service is offering volume related or other price incentives for Express Mail, Priority Mail and other shipping services, effective May 12. These incentives are now possible as a result from a change in federal law*, enabling the Postal Service to better […]
Forever Stamp Will Still Get Your Letter Delivered WASHINGTON, DC — The price for a one-ounce First-Class stamp will increase from 41 to 42 cents on May 12. Prices for other mailing services, such as Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services (including single-piece Parcel Post), and Special Services will also change (see chart below). The average […]
Update from American Postal Workers’ Union President William Burrus The increase in postage rates that took effect May 14 has been the subject of numerous news stories purporting to analyze the size of the increase and speculating about the future role of hard-copy communication. In general, these reports seem to accept the fact that inflation […]