The APWU and other postal unions and management associations have asked President Barack Obama to take “immediate action to save almost 100,000 good, middle-class jobs and stabilize the financial condition” of the Postal Service. “A healthy postal system is critical for a healthy U.S. economy,” the organizations wrote [PDF] on Jan. 12. “The financial problems […]
Stamp Price Remains 44 cents; Impact to Retail Customers Minimal WASHINGTON — The first U.S. Postal Service price change in two years will have minimal impact on retail customers who will continue to pay only 44 cents for a stamp. The prices filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission today will become effective April 17. Highlights […]
New Postal Service Pricing Announced – Postal rates going up WASHINGTON — Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe today signaled a new direction in continuing to improve customer relations within the mailing industry by consulting with industry representatives on the effective date for new prices and by relaxing some guidelines on implementing Intelligent Mail services. “Working […]
Press Release Berlin, Germany, Siemens Mobility and Swiss Post have agreed to pursue a joint marketing strategy in the field of postal automation. Both companies will go on the market for post and postal service providers with a new automation solution that converts physical mail into electronic mail. This collaboration is based on Trust-Ebox, the […]
Hold For Pickup service is newly expanded. Previously available only to Express Mail customers, Hold For Pickup now is an option when shipping with Priority Mail, First-Class Mail Parcels and Parcel Select (barcoded nonpresort only). The newly expanded Hold For Pickup options may be requested by online customers — through Click-N-Ship or PC Postage vendors […]
In the annual State of American Business address on Tuesday, Jan. 11, U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas Donohue said he expects the economy to grow by 3.2 percent this year and “pick up steam as the year progresses.” There is widespread support among lawmakers and the business community for R&D, infrastructure rebuilding, […]
Samples of greeting card envelopes bearing prepaid postage and Intelligent Mail barcodes to be used in an upcoming market test. The Postal Service has begun a 2-year test of its Alternate Postage Payment method for greeting cards. This new payment method allows customers to send greeting cards without affixing postage. Greeting card companies producing the […]
Senator Susan Collins Calls For Review Of Federal Workers Comp Program Press Release January 11, 2011 SENATOR COLLINS SHINES LIGHT ON FEDERAL WORKERS COMP WASTE Senator Collins suspects some recipients gaming the system, seeks reforms to bring overly generous federal system in line with states WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Ranking Member of […]
Former Congressman Newt Gingrich seems to think “Forever Stamps” will lead USPS to bankruptcy and a taxpayer ‘bailout.’ Post Office Bait And Switch A new initiative by the U.S Postal Service that appears on the surface to be a good deal for customers is in fact setting the stage for bankruptcy and a future bailout of […]
Press Release January 6, 2011 Authentidate Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: ADAT), a worldwide provider of secure health information exchange, workflow management services and telehealth solutions, today announced that in accordance with its terms, the company’s current contract with the United States Postal Service® (USPS®) for the use of the USPS Electronic Postmark® (USPS EPM®) brand has […]