EEOC: Resource Document for Military Service Members & Veterans Facing Employment Discrimination

EEOC Press Release – November 10, 2022 WASHINGTON- The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today released a resource document, “Protections Against Employment Discrimination for Service Members and Veterans,” describing federal protections from unlawful employment discrimination against service members and veterans. The document, jointly-authored by the EEOC, the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Federal…

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USPS: Military veterans reminded to submit photos

October 7, 2022 The Postal Service is asking military members and veterans to join dozens of others who have already submitted photos of themselves for an upcoming Veterans Day video. The deadline for submissions is Oct. 15. Submissions should be sent to Marty Mieras, military program specialist, at martin.m.mieras@usps.gov and should include the veteran’s name,…

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USPS Announces Shipping Dates for Holiday Military Mail

October 5, 2021 WASHINGTON, DC — Making sure those serving in the nation’s armed forces and diplomatic service receive their presents and care packages in time for the holidays is a priority of the U.S. Postal Service. Plan ahead and mail your holiday cheer early to friends and loved ones serving abroad. To send packages…

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USPS wins wounded veteran employer award

The Postal Service was recently recognized for its contributions as an employer of wounded military veterans. USPS received the Wounded Veteran and Military Caregiver Employment Award during a virtual awards ceremony on Nov. 18. The award, presented by the Hiring Our Heroes initiative, is awarded to a company or organization that demonstrates leadership in addressing…

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USPS announces military shipping deadlines

The Postal Service is offering suggested mail-by dates for customers who want to send holiday letters and packages to diplomatic and military service members overseas. The dates are listed in an Oct. 9 news release, along with details on ordering free military care kits and guidelines for addressing packages to Army/Air Post Offices, Fleet Post…

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USPS: News for service members

USPS has released the latest issue of Mail Call, a quarterly newsletter for employees who served in the military. The issue features stories about veterans and career and retirement information, along with a list of veterans’ coordinators for each Postal Service district. Source: USPS News Link  

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