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USPS sets higher salary caps for management-level employees in 2024
January 2, 2024
UPMA has added about 8,000 new members since November 2021 but also saw about 3,000 of its members retire during the same period. “We’re moving the needle, but it’s an uphill struggle. It’s against the wind,” Carley said. https://federalnewsnetwork.com/pay/2023/12/usps-sets-higher-salary-caps-for-management-level-employees-in-2024/?readmore=1
EAS Salary 2024
December 20, 2023
UPMA has agreed to the new salary ranges as attached. The top of the ranges will increase by 4.7%, and, as in the last few years, UPMA insisted that the bottom of the range increase by the same dollar amount as the top. Also, the increased AL Carry Over and AL Exchange amounts are now…
Perham Post Office Renamed in Honor of Fallen Guardsman
November 28, 2023
https://lptv.org/perham-post-office-renamed-in-honor-of-fallen-guardsman/
Richton to see new postmaster sworn Tuesday
November 28, 2023
https://www.wdam.com/2023/11/19/richton-welcome-new-postmaster-monday/
A History of the Postal Service … for Kids!
November 14, 2023
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/a-history-of-the-postal-service–for-kids-301971687.html PDF
This year’s official Santa Claus postmark has been chosen. Here’s how you can get it.
November 14, 2023
https://www.courierpress.com/story/news/local/2023/10/31/how-do-i-get-this-years-santa-claus-indiana-postmark/71397787007/
I’ve been with the post office for 20 years and actually began my career as a role carrier substitute, and I’m now a postmaster in Rogers, Arkansas. So it’s been great to me,” said Carla Biggerstaff, the Rogers postmaster.
November 10, 2023
https://www.4029tv.com/article/usps-in-search-of-new-employees-to-fill-office-vacancies/45770831
PMG DeJoy addresses UPMA convention
October 3, 2023
USPS Will Ship More Free COVID-19 Tests: Here’s How to Order Them
October 3, 2023
Tina Young Becomes the First African American Woman to Serve as Postmaster for Sulphur Springs Texas
August 25, 2023
Congress dedicates Krakow, WI Post Office to former long-serving Postmaster Bud Brzezinski
August 22, 2023
U.S. Postal Service Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Results
August 22, 2023
USPS unveils plan to slash air shipments by 90% over two years as part of cost-cutting effort
August 22, 2023
Postmaster Discovers She Won Lottery a Year Later
July 14, 2023
Retired Postal Worker Discovers She Won Lottery a Year Later, Claims Lottery’s $1,000 A Week For Life Prize https://atlantablackstar.com/2023/07/08/retired-postmaster-discovers-she-won-lottery-a-year-later-claims-1000-a-week-for-the-rest-of-her-life/
Heroic efforts made by Santa Ysabel postmaster
July 14, 2023
The USPS Santa Ysabel postmaster is encouraging others to be CPR certified after stepping up to save a customer. https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/heroic-effort-made-by-santa-ysabel-postmaster/509-2db65e6f-dea0-4de7-a17d-307ffb8df87a
PRC Releases Report and Dashboard Analyzing Postal Service’s FY 2022 Finances | Postal Regulatory Commission
July 14, 2023
Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Expand Consumer Choice, Increase Market Access for Local Breweries & Wineries
July 14, 2023
UPMA would like to thank representatives Newhouse and Wexton for introducing the USPS Shipping Equity Act. UPMA fully supports the bill, and we look forward to working with Congress to enact this much-needed reform. https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-legislation-expand-consumer-choice-increase-market
Tracking the Postal Service: An Update on the Delivering for America Plan May 17, 2023 10:00 am EDT
July 14, 2023
USPS Ground Advantage Reduces Prices, Simplifies Shipping Solutions and Improves Service Reliability
July 14, 2023
The U.S. Postal Service today established proposed published pricing for its new product offering, USPS Ground Advantage. Pending favorable review and comments from the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), USPS Ground Advantage would launch on July 9. At launch, USPS Ground Advantage would provide a simple, reliable and more affordable way to ship packages up to…
Postmaster General and CEO Louis DeJoy’s Remarks During May 9, 2023, Postal Service Board of Governors Meeting
July 14, 2023
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Yosemite Postmaster Retirement Celebration
July 14, 2023
John Reynolds, Yosemite’s beloved Postmaster, has retired after 40+ years of service. https://sierranewsonline.com/yosemite-postmaster-retirement-celebration/
Americans favorable of many federal agencies, especially Park Service, USPS, NASA
July 14, 2023
As President Joe Biden and the new Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives face off over the debt ceiling and government spending, more Americans say they have favorable than unfavorable opinions of many agencies and departments of the federal government. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/03/30/americans-feel-favorably-about-many-federal-agencies-especially-the-park-service-postal-service-and-nasa/
PRC Initiates Public Inquiry Proceeding to Gather Information on Changes to the Postal Network
July 14, 2023
The Postal Regulatory Commission today established Public Inquiry Docket No. PI2023-4 (PI2023-4) to provide a forum to gather information, provide transparency, and learn more about the Postal Service’s Delivering for America strategic initiatives that may have a significant impact on the postal community. https://www.prc.gov/press-releases/prc-initiates-public-inquiry-proceeding-gather-information-changes-postal-networ
USPS vows no layoffs in its ongoing network consolidation effort
July 14, 2023
The Postal Service is telling its 635,000-employee workforce that an ongoing effort to consolidate its delivery network won’t result in layoffs. https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2023/04/usps-vows-no-layoffs-in-its-ongoing-network-consolidation-effort/
U.S. Postal Service shrinks forecast losses as it raises prices
July 14, 2023
The U.S. Postal Service said on Thursday it has cut projected losses through 2031 by more than half after winning financial relief from Congress, instituting regular price hikes and adopting reforms. https://www.reuters.com/business/us-postal-service-shrinks-forecast-losses-it-hikes-prices-2023-04-27/
An offer USPS couldn’t refuse
July 14, 2023
An offer USPS couldn’t refuse
Postal Service Spotlights Endangered Species
July 14, 2023
The stamps showcase photographs of endangered animals found within the 50 states and U.S. territories, as well as two North American species living near U.S. borders. https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2023/0419ma-postal-service-spotlights-endangered-species.htm
06/02/23
PRC Releases Report and Dashboard Analyzing Postal Service’s FY 2022 Finances | Postal Regulatory Commission
06/02/23
Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Expand Consumer Choice, Increase Market Access for Local Breweries & Wineries
05/12/23
Tracking the Postal Service: An Update on the Delivering for America Plan May 17, 2023 10:00 am EDT
05/12/23
USPS Ground Advantage Reduces Prices, Simplifies Shipping Solutions and Improves Service Reliability
05/12/23
Postmaster General and CEO Louis DeJoy's Remarks During May 9, 2023, Postal Service Board of Governors Meeting
05/12/23
Yosemite Postmaster Retirement Celebration
05/12/23
Americans favorable of many federal agencies, especially Park Service, USPS, NASA
05/12/23
PRC Initiates Public Inquiry Proceeding to Gather Information on Changes to the Postal Network
05/12/23
USPS vows no layoffs in its ongoing network consolidation effort
05/12/23
U.S. Postal Service shrinks forecast losses as it raises prices
05/12/23
An offer USPS couldn’t refuse
04/28/23
Postal Service Spotlights Endangered Species
04/18/23
PSHB Fact Sheets
04/17/23
Updates On USPS Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
04/10/23
US Postal Service to Honor Ponca Chief Standing Bear on a Stamp
04/10/23
OPM Releases Interim Final Rule for the New Postal Service Health Benefits Program
04/10/23
USPS Celebrates Spring with Tulip Blossoms Forever Stamps
04/10/23
Insurers sought for US Postal Service health plans
04/10/23
Sales pitch PMG encourages leads from employees
04/10/23
Meet Taylor Patterson: Carrollton OH's new postmaster
04/10/23
Special Exemption Extension
04/10/23
2022 CFC Results
04/10/23
USPS Files Notice with PRC for New Mailing Services Pricing
02/20/23
Proposed Changes to Articles of Incorporation and the National Bylaws are posted
02/10/23
USPS Notifies Postal Regulatory Commission of Intent to Replace Existing First-Class Package Service Product with USPS Ground Advantage
