Senator Baldwin Raises Concerns Over USPS Operational Changes That Could Delay Mail Service In Wisconsin

Posted on February 17, 2024February 17, 2024 by 21cpw

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Senator Baldwin Raises Concerns Over USPS Operational Changes That Could Delay Mail Service In Wisconsin [Oshkosh, Wisconsin, February 15, 2024] – Senator Tammy Baldwin has reached out to the Postmaster General expressing concerns about the significant operational changes within the United States Postal Service (USPS) that are affecting Wisconsin, particularly with the…

USPS OIG Report: Flats Cost Coverage

Posted on July 5, 2023 by 21cpw

Background Flat-shaped mail, or “Flats”, refers to large envelopes, magazines, and other flexible, rectangular mail that meet certain criteria. The Postal Service processes Flats using automated mail processing equipment and manually, as necessary. Each class of U.S. mail is legally required to cover its costs. The Postal Service has been challenged with processing Flats in…

USPS has announced key network infrastructure investments, operational changes

Posted on April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 by 21cpw

April 27, 2021 The Postal Service has announced key network infrastructure investments to meet the evolving mailing and shipping needs of the American public and business customers ahead of the 2021 holiday season. The initiatives — part of Delivering for America, the organization’s 10-year plan to achieve financial sustainability and service excellence — will include:…

USPS: New district managers announced

Posted on March 19, 2021March 19, 2021 by 21cpw

The managers of the Postal Service’s newly configured districts were named last week. The districts, part of Retail and Delivery Operations, focus on the acceptance and delivery of mail and packages. Under a plan announced this month, the 67 districts will be consolidated into 50. The new territories will align closely to state borders and…

USPS: Dock Employees Supervision Change Notice to APWU, NPMHU

Posted on January 13, 2021January 20, 2021 by 21cpw

Dear Mark, This is in further reference to he Postal Service’s previous correspondence (copies enclosed), concerning the implementation of a new organizational structure that separates Logistics from Mail Processing and Maintenance. The most recent notice was dated January 8. As previously informed, all Expeditors and Ramp Clerks will report to a designated Logistics management official….

USPS OIG Report: Late and Extra Trips at the Richmond, VA, P&DC

Posted on January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 by 21cpw

Background We conducted this audit of late and extra trips at the Richmond Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) in Sandston, VA, to provide Postal Service management with timely information on operational risks. On July 10, 2020, the postmaster general announced operational changes. Specifically, the Postal Service would eliminate unnecessary late and extra trips outside of…

Postal Regulatory Commission wants answers

Posted on January 8, 2021January 9, 2021 by 21cpw

The Postal Regulatory Commission wants answers. Check out the first of its information requests for the annual compliance review. They’re all about bad on-time service performance and getting more details about management’s explanations and justifications. PRC to USPS: Please explain how the Postal Service took into account the COVID-19 pandemic and the expected increase in…

USPS OIG: Top 10 Postal Stories of 2020

Posted on January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 by 21cpw

It’s that time again for our top ten postal stories of the year! While we do this every year, 2020 saw more than its fair share of important news stories about the Postal Service. Well let’s face it, it saw more than its fair share of front page news stories in general. Here’s our countdown,…