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USPS and the American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO, have reached a tentative negotiated agreement. Upon ratification by the union’s membership, which will take several weeks, the agreement will run through Sept. 20, 2027. “This is a fair and responsible agreement that serves the best interest of our employees, our customers and the future of the … Read more
Our hearts go out to the communities of London and Somerset, Kentucky, who are facing the devastating aftermath of recent tornadoes. The destruction has been widespread, with many families—including several postal employees—suffering unimaginable losses. Among those impacted are KYRLCA Member Robert Frost and his wife, Shonda Frost, a retired rural carrier, who lost their home … Read more
The postal worker was employed as an electronic technician at the Palmetto Regional Processing and Distribution Center. PALMETTO, Ga. — In response to inquiries from 11Alive, the United States Postal Service has confirmed the death of one of its employees at the mega mail facility in Palmetto. According to USPS, the postal worker was employed … Read more
Official Obituary of Kyle Michael Poppiti In Loving Memory of Kyle Michael Poppiti May 30, 2002 – May 31, 2025 With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Kyle Michael Poppiti, age 23, who left this world far too soon on Saturday, May 31, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with mental health. Born … Read more
There were more than 6,000 reports of dog attacks on Postal Service employees last year, the organization announced last week. Here are the top 20 cities for reported dog bites in 2024, and the number of attacks: • Los Angeles (77) • Houston (65) • Chicago (57) • St. Louis (47) • Cincinnati (44) • Dallas (43) • Kansas City, MO (40) • Cleveland (40) • San Diego (35) • Denver (34) • San Antonio (32) • Philadelphia (32) • Detroit (32) … Read more
The TSP has added details to previously announced changes regarding the available lifecycle L funds and an upcoming option for in-plan conversions of funds from traditional tax treatment to Roth status. After the close of markets June 27 the lifecycle L 2025 fund will have its final valuation and it will merge with the Income … Read more
KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. (WAVY) — A mail carrier in Kill Devil Hills was charged in connection with the death of an elderly man after hitting him with her vehicle on May 19, according to the Kill Devil Hills Police Department. Amy Hudler, 53, was driving a 2021 Mercedes-Benz mail carrier vehicle when she proceeded … Read more
The federal personnel agency has launched an online system for processing retirement applications, ending a paper-based method that had remained largely unchanged for decades. The rollout is one of the more tangible changes from a larger effort to modernize government operations under the Department of Government Efficiency, a high-profile initiative championed early on by Elon … Read more
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) – A Grand Junction man who worked for the United States Postal Service (USPS) died late last week. The worker has been identified as 59-year-old Dan Workman, who was a letter carrier from Grand Junction and a nine-year veteran of the USPS. According to the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch … Read more