United Postmasters and Managers of America: EAS Salary 2024

December 20, 2023 UPMA has agreed to the new salary ranges as attached. The top of the ranges will increase by 4.7%, and, as in the last few years, UPMA insisted that the bottom of the range increase by the same dollar amount as the top. Also, the increased AL Carry Over and AL Exchange…

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USPS OIG Report: Processing and Delivery of Veterans Affairs Medicine

Background The U.S. Postal Service provides a critical service to the American public by delivering essential items such as prescription medications and medical supplies. U.S. Veterans depend on this critical service for reliable and timely delivery of their medications. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, over 330,000 Veterans receive a prescription in the…

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USPS Holiday Newsroom tracks latest mail numbers

December 19, 2023 The Postal Service has a running tally of the holiday season’s mail and packages. The annual online counter returned Nov. 25, displaying the latest number of letters, cards and packages that USPS has accepted since Thanksgiving. The seasonal tab also factors in two of the busiest days of the season — Black…

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USPS: Fly flags at half-staff on December 19 to honor O’Connor

December 15, 2023 President Joe Biden has ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, Dec. 19, to honor Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, who died Dec. 1. Flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset on Dec. 19. To fly the flag at half-staff, hoist the flag to the…

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USPS: TSP contribution cap to rise next year

December 14, 2023 The Internal Revenue Service recently announced the 2024 contribution limits for the Thrift Savings Plan, or TSP. Postal Service employees can contribute up to $23,000 in 2024, an increase of $500 from this year. Employees over the age of 50 can take advantage of the TSP catch-up option if they wish and…

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Postal Bulletin: Don’t Get Left Out in the Cold — Prepare for Winter Weather

Winter storms can bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain across the entire United States and its territories. Even Hawaii gets snow in the Big Island, and major cities as far south as Atlanta and Dallas have been paralyzed by snow and ice. Thousands of people are injured or killed every year in traffic accidents related…

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