Agency News
Do You Want USPS to Bring You Your Drinks?
Another attempt is being made in Congress to allow the Postal Service to ship alcohol directly to consumers.
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.
Retirement
Beware Federal Employees: Mandatory Medicare First Step to Eliminating FEHB Coverage for Retirees?
Postal reform legislation may impact the rest of the federal workforce by changing Medicare eligibility and increasing FEHB costs.
Pay & Benefits
Maloney Proposes Paid Parental Leave for USPS Employees
Recently introduced legislation would expand paid parental leave to USPS employees.
Agency News
Postal Service Loses Far Less Money in Q2 2021 Than in Previous Year
Although it reported a net loss in the second quarter of 2021, the Postal Service's quarterly financial results improved significantly over last year.
Court Cases
Postal Service Mail Carrier Removed for On-Duty Drug Transaction
Postal employees removed after buying drugs from a co-worker all challenged their removals, but only some were successful mitigating the penalty. Which strategy fared the best?
Court Cases
Contractor Indicted for Stealing Over $1 Million from the Postal Service
A federal contractor has been indicted for allegedly stealing over $1 million from the Postal Service via a 3+ year scheme.
Pay & Benefits
Formal Guidance Expected Soon on Emergency Paid Leave Benefit
A Postal Service memo says that OPM will be issuing guidance soon on the new COVID-19 emergency leave benefit for federal employees.
Agency News
USPS Reports Net Income of $318 Million in Q1
The Postal Service has reported a net quarterly profit for the first time in quite a while, but the good news may not last.
Agency News
Another Attempt Being Made to End USPS Pre-Funding Mandate
Another effort is being made in Congress to end the pre-funding mandate for USPS retiree health benefits.
Agency News
COVID-19 Weighs on Postal Service’s FY 2020 Finances
The Postal Service reported a net loss of over $9 billion in FY 2020 amid economic challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic.