The US Postal Service says during the holidays it delivers three times the amount of packages it usually does. And when boxes are left unattended on doorsteps they become prime targets for thieves. Diana Figueroa had expensive audio equipment for her boyfriend stolen right off her porch. “I get there and there’s no package at […]
Whatever It Takes: Part Two The Postal Service’s second holiday ad has made its TV debut. Like the first commercial, the new ad highlights improved Priority Mail offerings and features USPS employees singing how they will deliver packages this holiday, despite the obstacles they face. According to Marketing Executive Director Betty Su, “This ad showcases […]
CLEVELAND, Ohio — With the holiday rush in full swing, theU.S. Postal Service has announced it will process mail in Cleveland and deliver parcels throughout northern Ohio on two Sundays: Dec. 8 and Dec. 15. The USPS is expecting a higher than normal mail volume on Mondays during the holidays “Normally, we do not […]
The Ethics Office wants employees to know that complying with the Federal Standards of Ethical Conduct — which apply all year long — is especially important during the holidays, when employees often participate in seasonal activities while on the job. “Employees who aren’t aware of the rules could find themselves in an uncomfortable and embarrassing […]
USPS has released the recommended mailing dates customers should follow to make sure members of the armed services and others serving overseas receive holiday packages in time for the holidays.To ensure timely delivery of holiday packages and cards by Dec. 25 to Air/Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office, or Diplomatic Post Office (APO/FPO/DPO) addresses overseas, […]
Shipping and Mailing Guide available in English and Spanish WASHINGTON — It’s coming to a mailbox near you, a personal 2012 Holiday Shipping and Mailing Guide courtesy of the U.S. Postal Service. 140 million guides are in the mail — 10 million in Spanish covering 143 ZIP codes — providing clear and concise information on […]