USPS updates employees on payroll deductions

January 24, 2023 Postal Service employees who have dental or vision insurance through BENEFEDS did not receive a payroll deduction during the Dec. 31, 2022-Jan. 13, 2023, pay period. Benefits are still active and deductions will resume during the Jan. 14-27 pay period. Employees do not need to take any action or pay a catch-up…

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USPS: Here’s what’s coming in 2023

December 30, 2022 The Postal Service has another busy year in 2023. On Jan. 22, USPS will raise Shipping Services product prices approximately 3.6 percent for Priority Mail service and 6.6 percent for Priority Mail Express service. The organization has announced plans for 23 stamp releases next year, kicking off with Jan. 5 releases of…

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USPS: Follow ethics rules and policies on charitable fundraising in the workplace.

August 18, 2022 The Postal Service is reminding employees that ethics rules and USPS policies restrict charitable fundraising in the workplace. Fundraising at work is only allowed if it is part of the Combined Federal Campaign — the federal government’s official workplace giving effort — that usually runs from September through January. Common examples of…

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USPS: Small CFC contributions add up, video shows

A new Postal Service video encourages every USPS worker to to the charity of their choice during the Combined Federal Campaign. “If everyone gives a little, we can achieve something amazing,” the narrator says. The campaign, also known as the CFC, allows federal workers to contribute to more than 7,000 charities, including groups that focus…

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USPS: Charitable campaign reopens for pandemic donations

The Combined Federal Campaign has reopened so federal employees can contribute to charities during the coronavirus pandemic. Donations can be made from April 20 through June 30. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management, which runs the campaign, also known as the CFC, is offering the special solicitation period to support charities as they face unprecedented…

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USPS: New video highlights CFC

In a new video message, PMG Megan J. Brennan and the leaders of the postal unions and management associations discuss the value of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). “Through the Combined Federal Campaign, we have the ability to reach out to thousands of charitable organizations across the country and have a positive impact on millions…

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Deadline extended – PERF special solicitation now ends Oct. 13

The Postal Employees’ Relief Fund (PERF) has been designated as the charity to receive contributions from USPS employees in a special solicitation through Oct. 13, giving employees more time to offer aid to co-workers affected by the recent hurricanes. In the wake of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, voluntary donations to PERF can help fellow…

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Some charitable solicitation activities are prohibited on postal property

Reminder: Charitable solicitation and sales activities not affiliated with the Postal Service are not allowed on USPS property. Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) activities is the only form of charitable fundraising permitted on postal property. Managers should not allow other on-site charitable or promotional activities by non-postal organizations, including mail or telephone solicitation directed to employees….

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