Via John P. Richards, President – Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter of the APWU In 1945 a movie titled, They Were Expendable, was released. The subject matter was about the PT (Patrol Torpedo) boats that were used in WW II which were expected to be sacrificed in combat with the Japanese enemy. Those small boats and…
The Postal Service is continuing ongoing outreach efforts to explain mailing requirements and services before the 2020 elections. USPS General Counsel Thomas J. Marshall sent a letter last week to local and state election officials and state party officials across the nation that highlights key aspects of Election Mail delivery processes and explains the requirements….
More than a dozen states are considering allowing voters to cast their ballots by mail or have already done so this primary season as physical distancing and stay-at-home orders make conducting traditional elections difficult. The coronavirus pandemic has prompted many states to postpone their primaries until late summer. In several of these states, governors and…
June 9, 2016 With national, state and local primaries wrapping up and the November 8 general election on the horizon, the Postal Bulletin’s latest issue highlights Election Mail and Political Mail. Franked Mail, the Hatch Act, vote-by-mail, the differences between Election Mail and Political Campaign Mail and frequently asked questions are included. The issue also…
Many states nationwide have adopted policies such as “No Excuse Absentee Voting” and “Vote-by-Mail.” These alternatives to voting at a polling station on Election Day provide the Postal Service™ with an opportunity to increase First-Class Mail® volume and revenue, and enhance the value of mail. Leading up to the mid-term election on November 4, 2014,…
