USPS OIG Report: Late and Extra Trips at the Los Angeles P&DC

Background Because of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Postal Service faced unforeseen and uncontrollable challenges, including higher package volumes and employee absenteeism. In addition, on July 10, 2020, the Postmaster General implemented operational changes, specifically, eliminating unnecessary late and extra trips outside of regularly scheduled transportation service. This initiative would require mail to be…

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USPS: Los Angeles workers show love for peers

Employees at the Los Angeles Processing and Distribution Center recently sent some love to their counterparts at other Postal Service facilities. The employees shipped banners to processing plants in New York City, Chicago and Detroit. Each banner was printed with a special message — such as “LA is Blowing a Gust of Care Your Way”…

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