USPS recognized for military employment

The Postal Service has been recognized again as one of the nation’s top employers of veterans. Viqtory, a media and marketing company that produces magazines and websites for veterans and service members, included USPS in its 2020 Military Friendly Awards. The Postal Service earned the No. 2 spot on Viqtory’s list of the top 10…

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USPS: Package security enhancements begin this month

The Postal Service is increasing the safety and security of its collection box procedures. The organization is modifying the long-standing Aviation Mail Security Rule, which was established in 1996 and called for packages weighing 16 ounces or more to be presented in person to a retail associate or letter carrier. The rule was introduced to…

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USPS OIG Report: Postal Vehicle Service Zero Base Reviews

Objective Our objective was to determine whether the U.S. Postal Service’s Postal Vehicle Service (PVS) Zero Base program was properly implemented and meeting goals. The Postal Service has a PVS fleet and drivers who are career Postal Service employees to move mail between processing facilities, inner-city delivery offices, and local businesses and mailers. PVS is…

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USPS: Disability Employment Awareness Month begins

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and the Postal Service is joining agencies across the nation to recognize the contributions and talents of employees with disabilities and to raise awareness about disability employment. The theme for this year’s campaign is “The Right Talent, Right Now.” You can learn more on the U.S. Department of…

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USPS wants employees to share memories of Santa

If you’re a Postal Service employee who has special memories involving Santa Claus, the organization wants to hear from you. Each year, USPS offers Operation Santa, a program that allows employees to aid families in need by “adopting” their letters to St. Nick and granting their holiday wishes. To help promote this year’s program, the…

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APWU Election Committee to take custody of ballots at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 7

VIII. ELECTION PROCESS J. ARTICLE 12, SEC. 5. [in part] To be valid, ballots shall be in the designated box not later than on October 5 at 2:00 p.m. They shall be taken from the designated box at or about 2:00 p.m. on October 5th by the ballot association with at least two (2) members…

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