Agency News
Postal Employee Cooks Steak on His Dashboard in the Summertime Heat
A Postal employee cooked a steak on the dashboard of his truck to demonstrate how hot it gets in the summer heat.
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
USPS Loses $2.1 Billion in Q2 2019
The Postal Service saw its net losses increase over last year according to its latest financial report.
Agency News
Another Attempt to Let USPS Ship Alcohol
One Congresswoman is devoted in her efforts to allow the Postal Service to ship alcoholic beverages. How likely is this to happen?
Pay & Benefits
Legislation Introduced to End USPS Pre-Funding Mandate
Legislation has been introduced to do away with the USPS pre-funding requirement for retiree benefits in an effort to turn around the agency's ailing finances.
Agency News
Dog Attacks on Postal Employees on the Decline
The number of dog attacks on Postal employees has declined over the last two years according to new data from the Postal Service.
Agency News
Bill Would Require A/C in All Postal Trucks
Should all Postal delivery vehicles be required to have air conditioning? One Congressman is pursuing it after an employee died from heat exhaustion last summer.
Agency News
Postal Service Loses $1.5 Billion in Q1
The Postal Service's financial losses continued in the first quarter of FY 2019 in which it reported a net loss of $1.5 billion.
Human Resources
Legislation Reintroduced to Provide Appeal Rights to Postal Employees
Legislation has been reintroduced to extend MSPB appeal rights to some Postal employees.
Agency News
Task Force Recommends No More Pay Bargaining for USPS
The Postal Service Task Force suggests changes such as reforming pay and adding new revenue streams to shore up the agency's ailing finances.
Court Cases
16 Postal Workers Sentenced for Accepting Bribes to Deliver Cocaine through the Mail
A group of 16 Atlanta area postal workers were sentenced to prison for taking bribes to deliver packages of cocaine for drug traffickers.