PMG’s Mailers’ Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC) Receives USPS Partnership for Growth Award

MTAC and the U.S. Postal Service Working Together to Enhance the Value of Mail The U.S. Postal Service recognized the Postmaster General’s Mailers’ Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC) this week for excellence in driving technology, innovation and supporting growth for the mailing industry. Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan and Deputy Postmaster General Ronald A. Stroman presented […]

Postmaster General promotes mail, digital technology at National Postal Forum

ANAHEIM, CA — In a keynote speech today at the National Postal Forum—the annual mailing industry trade show—Megan Brennan, Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer of the Postal Service, promoted opportunities for the mailing industry to leverage the rapid adoption of digital and mobile technology by today’s consumers. “We’ve become a device-oriented culture, with laptops, […]

USPS using technology to spur growth, PMG says

Innovative investments – USPS using technology to spur growth, PMG says The Postal Service is making strategic investments in technology, PMG Megan Brennan told mailing industry leaders May 18. “We’re especially committed to investing in innovation to spur growth and profitability,” Brennan said at the National Postal Forum, the industry’s largest annual conference. One example: […]

Rural US Senators meeting with PMG raises issue of declining mail service standards

May 6, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Heitkamp Brings Together First Meeting of Solely Rural-State Senators to Highlight Needs of Rural America with New Postmaster General Senator Heidi Heitkamp Continues Bipartisan Leadership to Make Sure the Postal Service Works Better for Rural Communities in North Dakota & Across the Country Building on her efforts to improve […]

USPS names Cochrane Acting CMSO, Miskanic Acting CIO

Today, Postmaster General Megan Brennan announced two new detail assignments to the USPS Executive Leadership Team, which consists of eight members. Jim Cochrane will serve as Acting Chief Marketing and Sales Officer (CMSO). With over 40 years of experience, Jim’s understanding of customer requirements, combined with a well-rounded business acumen, will enable him to better […]

APWU: Oregon congressional delegation speaks out against USPS consolidations

Northwest Lawmakers Speak Out Against Consolidations 05/04/2015 – Oregon’s congressional delegation sent a letter to Postmaster General Megan Brennan, requesting a meeting, “as soon as possible,” to discuss consolidation plans and the future of mail delivery standards. Mail processing facilities in Bend and Pendleton are slated to close by the end of April, and the […]

Video: PMG offers update on new vehicles, other projects in latest message

Investing in USPS May 1, 2015 The Postal Service continues making investments for the future, including plans for new delivery vehicles, PMG Megan Brennan says in her latest video message. Fifteen companies are competing to build the vehicles, which are slated to debut in 2017. “These vehicles will be designed with increased cargo space and […]

Senators urge USPS to invest in cutting-edge improvements for fleet of vehicles

April 23, 2015 WASHINGTON –U.S. Sens. Cory A. Booker D-N.J., Brian Schatz D-HI., Gary Peters D-MI, all members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, sent a letter to United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan urging the agency to take steps to modernize their 190,000-strong fleet of vehicles by […]

USPS: Maya Angelou Receives Stamping Ovation

First Lady, Oprah Winfrey, Ambassador Andrew Young, Join Postmaster General in Dedication WASHINGTON — Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Ambassador Andrew Young and other notables joined Postmaster General Megan Brennan in dedicating the Dr. Maya Angelou Forever Stamp today. The ceremony took place before a capacity crowd at Washington, DC’s Warner Theatre. Angelou fans are encouraged […]

PMG Brennan discusses Postal Pulse survey and USPS growth initiatives

In the March Edition of Postmaster General Megan Brennan’s “Business Focus,” the PMG discusses how the Postal Pulse survey will help improve USPS workplaces. The Postal Pulse features shorter questions that will allow USPS to better leverage employees’ feedback. The Gallup organization is administering the 2015 survey, which began March 16 and will continue through […]