USPS: 5 spooky TV and movie addresses

To help get you in the mood for Halloween, here’s a look at five eerie addresses from TV shows and movies. 1. 1313 Mockingbird Lane. Herman, Lily, Grandpa, Eddie and Marilyn — the family on the 1964-66 sitcom “The Munsters” — lived in a multi-level Victorian home at this address in Mockingbird Heights, a fictional…

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USPS Employees reminded of Hatch Act rules – No endorsements

The Postal Service wants employees to know about the Hatch Act’s rules on misusing their government positions. The Hatch Act is a law that prohibits postal and other federal employees from engaging in partisan political activity while on duty, while wearing a uniform, while on federal property, or while inside a federal vehicle. Under the…

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Lawsuit seeks to nullify APWU Cleveland Local’s election of officers

On September 28, 2018, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, the Department filed suit against the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) Local 72 (located in Cleveland, Ohio). The lawsuit seeks to nullify the union’s April 29, 2018 regular election of officers. The complaint alleges that the union…

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Suspicious packages arrest: PMG praises employees, law enforcement

Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan is praising USPS and Postal Inspection Service employees and calling for continued vigilance following the Oct. 26 arrest of a suspect in connection with the suspicious packages sent to high-profile figures this week. Brennan issued the following statement: Over the past week, the men and women of the U.S. Postal…

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USPS looking to hire 200 local employees in Reno Area

October 25, 2018 RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – The US Postal Service is looking for more than 200 employees in Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Truckee and South Lake Tahoe. Recruiters will be on-hand to guide prospective employees from the application process to on-the-spot interviews at a hiring event for three days at the Reno Main Post…

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USPS hiring in Tampa Bay Area ahead of the holiday season

By Kelly Bazzle – October 23, 2018 The U.S. Postal Service is looking to fill open positions leading up to the 2018 holiday season. The Suncoast District of USPS is accepting online applications for a variety of temporary positions that may lead to permanent positions, as well as multiple holiday season positions. Many of the…

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USPS offers safety reminder, tips on suspicious mail

The Postal Service is reminding employees how to deal with suspicious mail and packages. Although these incidents are not common, USPS wants employees to recognize suspicious items by paying attention to characteristics such as these: Shape. Is the item lopsided or uneven? Rigid or bulky? Appearance. Are there unusual stains or discolorations? Does it have…

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Latest Postal Bulletin previews USPS plans for 2018 holiday delivery season

The Postal Bulletin’s Oct. 25 issue previews the Postal Service’s plans for this year’s peak holiday delivery season. The publication also includes the latest updates to USPS policies, procedures and forms. Source: Postal Bulletin 22505

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