USPS has rules — designed to protect both the Postal Service and employees — that prohibit the communication of confidential, proprietary, and non-public information, as well as information that would violate anti-lobbying laws. These rulers are important, in times such as these, when legislative action has dominated discussions concerning the Postal Service. USPS wants its […]
According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global outlook on the Postal Services Industry. Global postal services industry continues to falter under the growing prominence of digital alternatives. With mail volumes continuously declining, postal industries in several countries are on the verge of reporting costs […]
1/13/12 HAZLETON – U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, PA-11, sent a letter to two high-ranking officials with the United States Postal Service asking that the post office in the Borough of Shickshinny reopen as quickly as possible. The Shickshinny post office was damaged and closed during the flooding associated with Tropical Storm Lee in September 2011. […]
Congressman Higgins Requests Meeting with U.S. Postmaster General January 12, 2012 Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) wants answers from the United States Postal Service and he’s going to the top. Frustrated by the lack of data to justify closings and drastic job cuts in Western New York, the Congressman is asking the U.S. Postmaster General for […]
The APWU is warning union members of risks associated with a management campaign to encourage career Clerk, Maintenance and Motor Vehicle Craft employees to volunteer for reassignments to the Letter Carrier Craft. “Transferring to another craft is an important decision. I encourage union members to think long and hard before they make such a major […]
Reassignment Opportunities to the City Carrier Craft January 3, 2012 Mr. Cliff Guffey President American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO 1300 L Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005-4128 Dear Cliff: As a matter of general interest, the Postal Service will initiate an awareness campaign regarding bargaining unit reassignment opportunities to the city letter carrier craft. The program […]
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POSTAL SUPERVISORS January 5, 2012 Mr. Fang Wong National Commander American Legion Post Office Box 1055 Indianapolis IN 46206 Dear Commander Fong, National Headquarters 1727 KlNG STREET, SUlTE 400 ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314-2753 Phone (703) 836-9660 As an organization that represents the interests of our nation’s veterans, we would like to bring […]
Customer service basics Delivering a positive customer experience Customer Experience Essentials USPS is launching a new initiative to give employees resources and tips to help provide a positive experience for every customer in every transaction or contact with the Postal Service. The “Delivering a Positive Customer Experience” campaign will focus on the basics of good […]
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service has launched a new mobile application for iPhone users that allows them to use the device’s camera to scan barcodes on shipping labels for quick, easy and convenient tracking of their packages and other mail. The application stores the label numbers so customers can easily recheck the status of […]
Provides comments challenging agency’s proposal at public meeting in Brewer Press Release from the Office of Senator Olympia J. Snowe (R-ME) WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine) this evening expressed her strenuous opposition to the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) controversial proposal to consolidate the Eastern Maine Processing and Distribution Facility’s mail […]