Agency News
Postal Service Now Going on 12 Years of Losses
The Postal Service has suffered 12 straight years of net losses with the announcement of its FY 2018 financial results.
Postal Service
Stay informed on news and policy developments involving the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), including workforce changes, operational updates, legislative actions, and issues affecting postal employees and retirees. Explore analysis of USPS reform efforts, delivery standards, labor relations, pay and benefits policies, and agency‑wide initiatives that shape the postal workforce. Find clear explanations and timely updates on retirement benefits for former USPS employees, including FEHB, annuities, and Social Security considerations, along with broader developments impacting the Postal Service and its employees.
Agency News
Postal Manager Arrested for Selling Stamps to Fund Gambling Habit
A Postal Service manager has been arrested on charges that he stole over $600,000 worth of stamps to fund his gambling activities.
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Postal Service Proposes Shipping Price Hikes
The Postal Service has taken the first major step towards enacting price increases for its services.
Leadership
How I Met Oprah Winfrey
The author recounts how a postage stamp helped her overcome depression, ultimately leading her to meet Oprah Winfrey.
Agency News
The ‘Unsustainable Path’ of USPS Retiree Health Benefits
How bad is the financial condition of the Postal Service's retirement fund? A new GAO report analyzes the situation.
Agency News
Postal Employee Charged with Racking Up Over $160k in False Disability Claims
A Postal employee has been arrested on allegations that he claimed to be totally disabled, yet spent five days a week running flea markets.
Agency News
Elections, Federal Employees and Arbitrators
With mid-term elections looming, the Hatch Act always comes into play. This Postal Service case may have longer-term implications than most cases.
Agency News
Postal Service Only Loses $1.5 Billion in Q3
Although it continues to suffer large net losses, the Postal Service showed some improvements in its finances for the 2018 third quarter.
Agency News
Coalition Formed to Promote ‘Reliable and Affordable Postal Package Delivery’
The Postal Service has a new advocate: an alliance of businesses that want to keep "reliable postal package delivery services."
Agency News
GAO: Postal Service Lacks Funds to Cover its Future Expenses
A GAO report says the Postal Service will likely face difficult decisions in the near future because of its financial situation.