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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.

TSP: USPS Cyber Attack Doesn’t Pose a Threat to Your TSP Account

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 11, 2014 10:09 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The Thrift Savings Plan released a statement in response to the recent news about the cyber attack on Postal Service computers that compromised employee and customer data.

Is a Postal Service Early Out Pending?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeOct 8, 2014 6:41 AM Categories Q&A Leave a comment

Is a Postal Service early out/buy out pending?

Half of Senate Makes Request to Block Postal Facility Closures

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 15, 2014 11:23 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

50 Senators sent a letter to members of the Senate Appropriations Committee requesting that any future legislation prevent the Postal Service from closing or consolidating any more mail processing facilities in FY 2015.

Adding Federal Service to State Retirement System

By Ehren ClovisAug 14, 2014 6:35 AM Categories Q&A, Retirement Leave a comment

Can a former federal employee add federal service time to a state employment system?

How to Locate the Salary of a Postal Service Employee

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 1, 2014 5:09 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

How do you locate the latest salary of an individual Postal Service employee? This article provides a basic overview of the process.

Customer Service at USPS: ‘Today is Not Your Day’

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 7, 2014 11:49 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Image of customer service sign at Florida post office

Want to increase the public’s perception of your agency’s commitment to providing a favorable experience? One Postal Service employee is trying a new approach with a sign: “Today is not your day.”

Postal Reform Act Passes House Committee

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 25, 2013 10:20 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Postal Reform Act of 2013 has passed the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

GAO: USPS On Unsustainable Fiscal Path

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 17, 2013 3:04 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

According to the GAO, the Postal Service is continuing to struggle financially and is on an unsustainable path absent Congressional assistance.

GAO: USPS Must Continue Six Day Delivery Schedule

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 21, 2013 4:30 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

According to a new GAO report, the Postal Service must continue providing six day mail delivery under the Continuing Resolution.

GAO: USPS Facing ‘Critical Shortage of Liquidity’

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 14, 2013 9:10 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

According to a new GAO report, the Postal Service now faces a “critical shortage of liquidity that threatens its financial solvency and ability to finance needed capital investment.”

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