Members: “Our nation’s largest civilian fleet should serve as a global leader in efficiency and innovation” May 7, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressmen Jared Huffman (D-CA), Gerald Connolly (D-VA), and Mark Takai (D-HI) yesterday sent a letter to the United States Postal Service (USPS) urging an investment in a modern and efficient Postal Service fleet as they […]
Washington, DC – Today the Postal Regulatory Commission issued Order No. 2472 approving the Postal Service’s price adjustments for Standard Mail, Periodicals, and Package Services. The prices are scheduled to take effect May 31, 2015. In Order Nos. 2378 and 2398, the Commission remanded the price adjustments for Standard Mail, Periodicals, and Package Services to […]
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 […]
May 6, 2015 SOUTH PORTLAND, ME — Dan Foley’s odds of winning “Survivor” keep getting better. The 48-year-old postal worker from Gorham survived the 12th episode of the season Wednesday night. He’s now one of just six people left competing for the show’s $1 million prize. He came very close to being voted off on […]
From The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC): Moran speaks at letter carriers convention (KMAN-AM) Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) spoke at the recent Kansas State Association of Letter Carriers convention. The speech was covered by Manhattan, KS radio station KMAN-AM, and the senator also reported on his visit in his newsletter. In lieu of […]
The following is a question from PostalReporter.com reader: I would like to know what has happened to our mail processing equipment? APC’s and 80lb. hampers have disappeared. Plants in the Atlanta (Georgia) area (Boggs Rd. and North Metro) are having problems finding enough equipment to move the mail. What has management done? With plants closing […]
May 4,2015 It’s been more than two weeks since the U.S. Postal Service stopped processing mail in Pocatello and began rerouting it to Salt Lake City. Local News 8 investigates whether mail is taking longer to arrive. Luke Jones reports. video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player Source: Investigating mail delivery delays | Video – Home
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]