USPS Video: PMG lauds holiday success, test kit deliveries

January 26, 2022 In his latest video message, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy thanks employees for their work during the recent holiday season. The Postal Service accepted more than 13.2 billion letters, cards, flats and packages between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, up from 12.7 billion during the same period one year earlier. DeJoy also reports…

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APWU Pittsburgh Retiree Record – January 14, 2022

Via John P. Richards, President – Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter of the APWU In this issue: Gala Holiday Party Prizes–Prizes–Prizes The Major Award Pittsburgh Retiree Record – January 14, 2022

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PMG rings Nasdaq opening bell Dec. 27

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy rang the opening bell at the Nasdaq stock exchange Dec. 27. During brief remarks, DeJoy discussed the Postal Service’s work to deliver holiday mail and packages, as well as USPS Operation Santa, the annual program that allows people to “adopt” letters to help Santa Claus fulfill the holiday wish lists of…

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Service Performance Holds as Postal Network Continues To Operate Smoothly

December 16, 2021 USPS has accepted 6.5 billion mail pieces and packages for delivery since Nov. 25 Average days to deliver a mailpiece across the network: 2.7 days WASHINGTON, DC — The United States Postal Service reported new service delivery performance metrics showing service performance holding for First-Class Mail, Marketing Mail and Periodicals through the…

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USPS: Postage refund policy adjusted for holidays

December 16, 2021 The Postal Service has adjusted its postage refund policy for Priority Mail Express packages and envelopes sent from Dec. 22-25. Under the adjusted policy, postage for Priority Mail Express will not be refunded unless the first delivery attempt or delivery occurs more than two delivery days after the acceptance scan. To submit…

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USPS: Season’s busiest week begins (video)

Dec. 13 kicks off what is expected to be the busiest week of the year for the Postal Service, the peak of peak season. Nearly 2.3 billion First-Class Mail pieces, including greeting cards and packages, are expected to be processed and delivered this week. The organization, which is encouraging customers to use usps.com for at-home…

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USPS announces holiday hours

The Postal Service has announced holiday hours for Post Offices and blue collection boxes: • Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Some Post Office locations may have extended hours leading up to the holidays, while others may have limited hours on Friday, Dec. 24. There are currently no plans for limited hours on Friday, Dec….

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PMG DeJoy says USPS is prepared (video)

November 23, 2021 In his latest video message, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy says the Postal Service is in good shape for the coming holiday season. “We told the country and our customers that we are ready for their holiday mail and packages,” DeJoy says. “I am proud to say that we are all delivering on…

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