20-year-old man injured in stabbing at USPS facility on Indy’s southeast side
A man was injured in a stabbing Saturday night, April 11 at a USPS facility on the southeast side of Indianapolis, according to a police report.
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Letter carriers (rural and city) to take seat belt pledge on April 21
USPS letter carriers across the country will take a pledge on Tuesday, April 21, to make wearing a seat belt a priority.
The Inspection Service begins taking applications April 14
The Postal Inspection Service is accepting applications through its hiring portal from Tuesday, April 14, through Thursday, April 23.
U.S. Postal Service Recommends New Prices for July
The U.S. Postal Service today filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of mailing services price changes to take effect on July 12. The new rates include a 4-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp from 78 cents to 82 cents.
USPS begins cash conservation plan
The Postal Service has informed the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) of its intention to temporarily suspend its employer’s contributions for the defined benefit portion of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) to conserve cash and preserve liquidity due to its ongoing, severe financial crisis.
Statement from NRLCA President Don Maston on the Postal Service Suspension of Employer FERS Contributions
Let me be clear: this was a unilateral action by USPS management, and not something negotiated with the NRLCA. Rural carriers should be aware that this does not impact TSP contributions or matching funds.
OPM wants federal workers’ medical records
The regulation would require 65 insurance companies that cover more than 8 million Americans — including federal workers, retired members of Congress, mail carriers, and their immediate family members — to provide monthly reports to OPM with identifiable health data on their members.
Postal Service can proceed with 8% parcel surcharge, regulator says
The Postal Regulatory Commission on Monday approved the U.S. Postal Service’s request to add an 8% surge for transportation-related expenses on parcel products. The change will be effective April 26 through Jan. 17, 2007.
Amazon Strikes Deal With USPS That Maintains 80% of Package Volume
USPS has a roughly $80 billion budget, and Amazon represented $6 billion in annual revenue to the agency, according to two people familiar with the business arrangement.
OPM Prioritizes Prevention and Wellness in FEHB and PSHB Programs
The US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released its Plan Year 2027 Carrier Call Letter for the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) and Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Programs, outlining a clear shift toward prevention, wellness, and long-term health outcomes.