USPS OIG Report: Service Performance – First‑Class Single Piece Letter Mail

Objective Our objective was to evaluate service performance for First‑Class Single Piece (FCSP) letter mail nationally and in 17 selected districts. This report responds to a congressional request regarding concerns of low service performance in these districts in the last month leading up to the November 2020 general election. The OIG addressed issues on election…

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September is National Preparedness Month – Is your postal facility secure?

September 8, 2021 During National Preparedness Month in September, the Postal Service is reminding employees and contractors to help keep USPS workplaces safe and secure. Employees should always secure entry points when not in use, wear their postal photo ID badge and watch for individuals not wearing badges. To further protect workspaces: Secure unattended USPS…

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USPS Now Hiring Seasonal Employees Nationwide for 2021 Holiday Season

September 8, 2021 USPS seeking great people to deliver for local communities and our nation during the busiest time of the year for mail and package deliveries Job seekers can find and apply for thousands of open seasonal positions by visiting www.usps com/hiring. Search for a position in your state and join our team Seasonal…

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PMG visits Dallas: DeJoy touts hiring efforts, strategic investments

September 8, 2021 Postmaster General Louis DeJoy met and heard from USPS employees and stakeholders in Dallas as he promoted hiring efforts and investments that are key to preparations for the 2021 holiday season, the organization’s busiest period for mail and package deliveries. DeJoy’s visit included an address to the National Association of Postal Supervisors…

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USPS: Postcard rate now includes larger size

September 7, 2021 Mailers spoke, USPS listened. On July 28, the Postal Regulatory Commission approved an increase in the maximum size limit for postcards that fall under the Commercial Presorted or Automation First-Class Mail postage rate. The new limit took effect Aug. 29. The move is a response to business mailers who sought more room…

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USPS Tops Forbes Annual “America’s Best Employers By State” Survey

September 7, 2021 WASHINGTON, DC — Americans like working for the U.S. Postal Service and are likely to recommend the Postal Service as an employer to others, based on the findings of the 2021 America’s Best Employers By State survey published by Forbes. Forbes partnered with market research company Statista for the annual listing compiled…

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USPS OIG Report: Vehicle Parts Pricing

Objective Our objective was to assess if the management of Postal Service vehicle parts agreements is consistent with pricing requirements. In fiscal year (FY) 2020, the Postal Service used about 255,000 delivery vehicles to distribute mail to 160 million delivery points across the nation. While about $292 million was spent on vehicle parts through 16…

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USPS: National Suicide Prevention Week – Sept. 5-11

September 3, 2021 National Suicide Prevention Week, an annual observance that highlights the importance of mental health care and early intervention, is Sept. 5-11. The week includes World Suicide Prevention Day, which is always held Sept. 10 and aims to bring attention to global efforts to prevent suicides. To help raise awareness, the USPS Employee…

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