U.S. Postal Service Files Notice with PRC for New Mailing Services Pricing

April 10, 2023 USPS has notified the Postal Regulatory Commission of mailing services price changes to take effect July 9. The proposed changes include: • Letters (1 ounce): 63 cents (current), 66 cents (planned) • Letters (metered 1 ounce): 60 cents (current), 63 cents (planned) • Domestic postcards: 48 cents (current), 51 cents (planned) •…

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USPS OIG Report: Manual Plant Verified Drop Shipments – Atlantic Area

Background The Plant Verified Drop Shipment (PVDS) process enables payment and mail verification at an originating U.S. Postal Service facility for mail that a customer transports to a destination Postal Service facility. Mailings can be paid and verified using manual processes and forms rather than electronic methods. Such manual processes require Postal Service employees at…

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USPS: There are rules on outside employment

April 10, 2023 USPS wants to remind employees that there are rules regarding employment outside the Postal Service. If you have a second job or own an outside business, remember that postal time, equipment and resources cannot be used to serve another employer. There’s also a conflict if the outside job prevents you from adequately…

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