USPS licenses ride-on vehicle for kids

The Postal Service and Kid Trax, a top toymaker, have created a licensed USPS ride-on vehicle for children. The vehicle, which looks like a mail delivery truck, is geared toward kids ages 3 to 5 and will be available for purchase through Amazon and the Kid Trax website, beginning July 13. The suggested retail price…

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USPS: Verify eligible family members for FEHB

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management is requiring all federal agencies to verify eligible family members who are enrolled in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB). This means that the Postal Service, the Office of Personnel Management and insurance companies that offer FEHB plans can request proof of family member eligibility from an employee…

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USPS: How to discard used aerosol cans

July 2, 2021 The Postal Service is reminding employees that waste aerosol cans must be stored and disposed of properly. These cans are a potential safety and environmental hazard because they may contain unused chemical products and propellant. Aerosol cans that contain unused liquid or propellants must never be disposed of in the regular trash….

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Labor Custodian Seeks Mutual Swap From Atlanta to Virginia

Hi, my name is Tanesha Roberts and I’m currently a Labor Custodian and a Maintenance Steward at the Atlanta P&DC. I’m looking to do a mutual swap so that I can return to Virginia (Chesapeake, Norfolk, Newport News, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, or Richmond). My seniority date for this office is September 14, 2019. My off…

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All USPS employees must protect the mail

June 30, 2021 The Postal Service is reminding employees that it is of the utmost importance to protect the sanctity of the mail.When people send and receive mail through USPS, they trust that their mail will be treated with respect and arrive safely. Damaging, delaying, tampering with or destroying mail of any kind violates the…

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USPS marks its 50th anniversary

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service marks its 50th anniversary as an independent agency today. On July 1, 1971, the U.S. Post Office Department became the U.S. Postal Service, a transformation made possible by the Postal Reorganization Act of 1970. This law transformed the Post Office Department from a cabinet level agency to an independent…

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Postal Bulletin: A U.S. Passport is Your Key to International Travel

The U.S. Department of State’s Passport Services Directorate issues U.S. passports to traveling Americans. Passports are a request to foreign governments to permit you to travel, and also allow you to re-enter the United States. A passport book or card is proof of identity and U.S. citizenship. U.S. citizens can use each as follows: The…

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