Human Resources
Postal Employee Ordered to be Removed for Violating Hatch Act
A Postal Service employee has been ordered to be removed from her job for running in two partisan elections.
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
Former Postal Employee Sniffed, Poked Holes in Packages Looking for Pot
A former Postal Service mail handler has pleaded guilty to a unique scheme to steal marijuana from packages mailed from states where it is legal.
Court Cases
Postal Service Snafu Leads to Multi-Million Pay Day for Artist
The Postal Service made a costly mistake when it infringed an artist's copyright by placing his depiction of the Statue of Liberty on a stamp without his agreement.
Agency News
Analyzing and Reorganizing Federal Agencies
A proposal to reorganize federal government would impact many agencies and employees. Here is a summary of how agencies would be impacted.
Agency News
Postal Service Reports Net Loss of $1.3 Billion in Q2
The Postal Service reported a significant net loss for the second quarter of its fiscal year.
Agency News
Lance Armstrong and the Postal Service
Former cyclist Lance Armstrong has agreed to pay the United States $5 million to settle a lawsuit around a sponsorship agreement he had with the Postal Service.
Agency News
Trump Forms Task Force to Avoid a ‘Taxpayer Funded Bailout’ of the Postal Service
President Trump signed an executive order to establish a task force to study the ailing finances of the Postal Service and make suggestions for reforms.
Agency News
Dog Attacks on Postal Workers Decline in 2017
Which cities are the worst for dog attacks on Postal workers?
Pay & Benefits
Postal Service Reform Legislation Introduced in Senate
Legislation has been introduced in the Senate to make significant reforms to the Postal Service in an effort to stop its growing financial losses.
Court Cases
Postmaster Removed for Unacceptable Conduct
An 18-year postal employee who had worked his way up to Postmaster Grade 21 tried unsuccessfully to have his firing overturned by the appeals court.