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…
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”…
The Postal Service has completed the installation of a state-of-the-art solar power generation system at the Los Angeles Processing and Distribution Center. The 13-megawatt direct current system, comprised of approximately 35,000 solar panels that cover 23 acres, makes the facility the largest installation generating electricity through solar energy in Los Angeles. By itself, the system…
USPS is moving mail more efficiently in Los Angeles District, where managers and employees are taking new approaches to overnight mail processing. The district recently boosted its Priority Mail overnight score to a 4-week average of 95 percent, an 11-point increase. The score measures the percentage of on-time Priority Mail overnight parcel deliveries. The improvements…
