Independence Day – History of nation, USPS linked

Thursday, July 4, is Independence Day, the annual holiday that commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Independence Day holds special significance for the Postal Service, whose history is closely tied to the nation’s birth. The organization traces its roots to July 26, 1775, when Benjamin Franklin was appointed Postmaster General by…

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National Postal Worker Appreciation Day – July 1st (via APWU WR Coordinator Gonzalez)

Union Greetings Brothers & Sisters, As we prepare to enter Phase 2 of our Contract Action Campaign I believe, as I am sure you will, that we begin by expressing our appreciation of our fellow co-workers and America’s postal workers. Let me first say Happy National Postal Workers’ Day (July 1) and thank you for…

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