Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan has directed that more United States Postal Service executives can work from home until May 11 because of the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. She issued her directive expanding the number of workers allowed to work remotely on March 17 as the White House was urging all federal agencies to increase teleworking […]
Now that the Board of Governors has enough presidentially appointed members to reach a quorum, the panel has gotten to work on two major objectives: finding a new postmaster general and crafting a long-term strategic business plan. Postal Governor John McLeod Barger said Wednesday at a board meeting that the board has hired the firm […]
11/04/19 USPS News Link – In her latest “Business Focus” video, Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan updates employees on efforts to compete in the package industry, including expanding Sunday and next-day delivery. “Online shopping will continue to increase and customer expectations will continue to evolve, and we are offering expanded shipping solutions to meet the changing needs of […]
October 24, 2019 WASHINGTON — Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan today named Bolivar J. Bueno as chairman of the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee (CSAC), effective immediately. Bueno succeeds Janet Klug, who is retiring. A member of CSAC since 2012, Bueno is a lecturer, creative strategist and expert in building brands. A resident of Kissimmee, FL, […]
Five members of USPS Board of Governors will pick new Postmaster General The prospect of Postmaster General Megan Brennan’s retirement early next year is alarming some postal union leaders, who are concerned that talk of privatizing the service comes at a time when only one of the four major postal unions has a labor contract […]
According to the Washington Post U.S. Postmaster General Megan Brennan plans to retire in January, officials said Wednesday, following months of complaints from President Trump that the Postal Service was losing too much money and should be charging retail giant Amazon more for package delivery. Trump had told aides repeatedly earlier this year that he […]
PMG Megan J. Brennan told congressional leaders Jan. 21 that the Postal Service “[needs] legislation now.” Brennan said USPS has streamlined operations, restructured networks, improved productivity for six consecutive years, grown its package business and stabilized its mail business, but without legislative reform, the organization’s losses will continue. “Our financial challenges are serious, but they […]
Effective April 1, 2015, the Postal Service™ issued its Diversity and Inclusion Statement. This policy reaffirms the Postal Service’s commitment to building and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. The Diversity and Inclusion Statement is available on the Postal Service PolicyNet website: n Go to http://blue.usps.gov. n Under “Essential Links” in the left-hand column, click […]
Public invited to Maya Angelou stamp dedication on April 7 in DC USPS press release WASHINGTON, March 30, 2015 –The public has an opportunity to witness a historic event on Tuesday, April 7 when Postmaster General Megan Brennan will be joined by Oprah Winfrey, Ambassador Andrew Young and other notables in dedicating the Maya Angelou […]
First women: From the beginning, women have shaped USPS March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize the contributions of women to the nation’s progress. Women have been shaping postal history since 1775, when Mary Katherine Goddard was appointed as the first woman postmaster in Baltimore. Goddard served under Postmaster General Benjamin Franklin. Not […]