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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.

Postal Worker Accused of Feeding Nails to Dog on Her Route

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 2, 2017 5:01 PM | Updated: Jun 7, 2017 9:49 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A north Alabama mail carrier was arrested for animal cruelty for allegations that she fed meatballs laced with nails to at least one neighborhood dog.

Tentative Agreement Announced to Give Postal Employees a Pay Raise

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 2, 2017 11:23 AM | Updated: Jun 7, 2017 9:49 AM Categories Agency News, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The National Association of Letter Carriers recently announced a tentative agreement that would give pay raises and COLAs to a number of Postal employees.

Budget Proposal Calls for Big Cuts to Reform Postal Service

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 30, 2017 11:10 AM | Updated: Jun 2, 2017 8:54 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Trump Administration’s 2018 budget proposal outlines significant suggested cuts to the Postal Service in an effort to restore its financial solvency.

Postal Service Posts $562 Million Loss in Q2

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 10, 2017 2:33 PM | Updated: May 13, 2017 10:11 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Postal Service reported a $562 million net loss in the second quarter of fiscal year 2017.

Postal Service Employee Fakes Having Cancer to Work From Home

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 30, 2017 8:37 AM | Updated: May 3, 2017 8:27 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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A Postal Service employee admitted to faking a cancer diagnosis in order to work from home and claim over 100 days of sick leave.

Two Former Postal Employees Sentenced to Prison for Workers’ Comp Fraud

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 8, 2017 9:29 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Two former Postal employees were recently sentenced to prison for fraudulently obtaining federal worker’s compensation benefits.

What are the Worst Cities for Dog Attacks on Postal Employees?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 6, 2017 8:08 PM | Updated: Apr 12, 2017 11:18 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Postal Service has released its annual ranking of the worst cities for dog attacks against Postal employees in 2016.

Former Postal Worker Guilty in $1.2 Million Scam

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 29, 2017 1:56 PM | Updated: Jun 20, 2017 12:23 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A former Postal Worker has admitted to participating in a scam that cost the federal government about $1.2 million.

Postal Employee Charged with Stealing His Co-Workers Identities

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 29, 2017 9:52 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A Postal employee from New Jersey has been charged with stealing the identities of other Postal workers to file fraudulent insurance claims.

Postal Service Letter Carrier Convicted of Access Device Fraud and Identity Theft

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 18, 2017 5:44 PM | Updated: Aug 9, 2018 6:18 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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A Postal Service letter carrier has been convicted of identity theft and access device fraud.

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