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Rural Carrier Jeffrey Ballenger was on his route in Belleville, IL, recently when he noticed mail accumulating in a customer’s mailbox. The customer, a 93-year-old veteran, usually picked up his mail every day. Ballenger knocked on the man’s front door but got no response. The Postal Service employee then shared his concern with the customer’s … Read more
WASHINGTON—Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced a markup will take place on Wednesday, April 30th at 10:00 a.m. ET to consider budget legislation to advance President Trump’s agenda to provide tax relief for American families and small businesses, rein in wasteful spending, and reduce the federal budget deficit … Read more
In 1989, the AFL-CIO declared that April 28 would be celebrated each year as “Workers’ Memorial Day” to remember workers who were injured or died on the job and renew the fight for safety and protections at work. The date is intentional – April 28 is the day that the Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of … Read more
WASHINGTON — On July 26, 1775, the Second Continental Congress established a postal system for the United Colonies and appointed Benjamin Franklin as the first postmaster general. The U.S. Postal Service today announced two stamp issues to celebrate its 250th anniversary — one of which is only available in an exclusive booklet. The 32-page booklet … Read more
In this video, President Don Maston discusses the contract negotiations process and the 3-year Tentative Agreement reached between the NRLCA and USPS.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service is celebrating 250 years of continuous and reliable delivery to the American people. Before the invention of telegraphs, telephones and televisions, the Postal Service was created and has evolved to serve the nation through decades of technological, cultural and economic changes. As the organization’s anniversary approaches, USPS honors its … Read more
The wife of Sinarda Tyler, a rural carrier in Groton, CT, has an Instagram account dedicated to video clips of Tyler dressed for the 25 days leading to Christmas — often featuring a punny T-shirt, colorful leggings and festive gear that he also wears while making his deliveries. “We do a little story and put it … Read more
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Wednesday, the Florida House unanimously passed a bill that would hold dog owners who are deemed dangerous more accountable if their dog hurts someone or another animal. This bill was named after Pamela Rock, who was killed after being attacked by five dogs in Putnam County.
Saturday, May 10th marks the 33rd anniversary of the largest one-day food drive in the nation – the National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive. Letter carriers are in the communities they serve every day and often come face to face with a sad reality for far too many, hunger. Each year on the … Read more