Presidential Proclamation: Fly flags at half-staff to honor Pope Francis
All Postal Service facilities should fly the U.S. flag at half-staff to honor Pope Francis, who died April 21.
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Postal Service prepares for papal tour
USPS will keep the mail moving when Pope Francis embarks on a six-day U.S. tour Sept. 22, although some customers might experience service interruptions in the cities he visits. “The Postal Service is taking measures to continue moving the mail,” said Chief Operating Officer David Williams. “Extra security measures when moving, delivering and picking up … Read more
USPS: Papal Visit Service Disruption Alert for NYC, DC and Philly
Updated September 11, 2015 New York City and Washington DC At this time, only minimal/limited delays to deliveries and collections in the immediate areas of events are expected. If events change or more significant impacts are identified, this information will be updated. Philadelphia Due to the Papal visit and related events in Philadelphia, a large … Read more
Feds: No mail service Pope weekend in eight Philadelphia zip codes
The U.S. Postal Service is suspending mail delivery and pickup in eight city zip codes on the Saturday of Pope Francis’ visit. Two federal agencies, the Social Security Administration and the IRS, said their Center City offices also will be affected on the Friday before the pope arrives, Sept. 25, and the Monday after he … Read more
Acts of God, Civil Disorder and the USPS
Philadelphia P&DC Plant Manager Judy “The Heretic” Herrick recently issued an edict to all employees – Craft and EAS alike (see: Bizarre Memo on Postal Attendance Concerning Philadelphia Papal Visit). Because of security concerns, the City of Philadelphia and the United States Secret Service are expecting major impacts to vehicular access in and around the … Read more
Bizarre Memo on Postal Attendance Concerning Philadelphia Papal Visit
Apparently, a Papal Visit trumps the collective bargaining agreements of all unions as it relates to seniority, requests for leave and basic employee privacy. The following is a reprint of the memo posted at employee entrances at the Philadelphia P&DC on August 19, 2015 (the picture below is a bit blurred) Date: August 19, 2015 … Read more