USPS Found in Violation of Federal Labor Law for Constructive Discharge and Employee Threats

November 28, 2024 Greensburg, Pa.— The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ruled that the United States Postal Service (USPS) violated federal labor law by constructively discharging a letter carrier, Nicolas Montross, after he invoked his contractual rights under a collective bargaining agreement. The ruling, issued November 27, orders the USPS to reinstate Montross, compensate him…

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New Jersey Postmaster Indicted for Sexual Assault

Gabriel Ekram Pagabe Ali, 47, is charged by indictment with sexually assaulting the victim, an employee of the U.S. Postal Service while on duty as a postmaster at the U.S. Post Office in Teaneck.

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USPS OIG Report: Security and Efficiency of New Carrier Scanners and Electronic Locks

Our objective was to assess the functional efficiency of the MDD‑TR and the impact on physical security of collection boxes through the deployment of eLock technology and public awareness campaigns.

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Former Gardiner, Montana postmaster admits stealing post office bank deposits

October 3, 2024 BILLINGS — The former postmaster of the Gardiner post office admitted today to allegations that she stole office bank deposits, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. The defendant, Tanya Lee Holbrook, 42, of Emigrant, pleaded guilty to misappropriation of postal funds and theft of government property as charged in an indictment. Holbrook faces…

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USPS OIG Report: Measuring Performance of Sorting and Delivery Centers

The objective of this audit was to evaluate whether the Postal Service established and met operational goals for the implementation of S&DCs.

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USPS OIG Report: Planning and Deployment of the Matrix Regional Sorter

Our objective was to evaluate the planning, deployment, and initial performance of the MaRS at the Atlanta and Chicago RPDCs. We conducted observations of the MaRS at the Chicago and Atlanta RPDCs in February, April, and May 2024.

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