NEW NRLCA VIDEO: Hurricane Helene Update
In this video update, Vice President Patrick Pitts discusses the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and the response by USPS and rural letter carriers.
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USPS employees in hurricane-ravaged areas deal with loss—and still make their deliveries
Postal workers are navigating downed power lines, fallen trees, sinkholes, and their own tragic circumstances as they carry mail for devastated communities. When Hurricane Helene touched down in Asheville, North Carolina, last month, Shawntane Duckworth stepped outside and into the storm. So many trees were falling onto her apartment building—more than three-dozen ended up falling … Read more
Rural Carrier close to retirement killed in Greene County crash
TOWN OF ASHLAND – A 62-year-old postal service worker was killed in a crash with another vehicle on County Route 10 in the area of Sutton Hollow Road in the Town of Ashland, the Greene County Sheriff’s Office reported on Monday. Deputies said Gina Hernandez of East Durham was driving a postal service vehicle heading … Read more
Some USPS Operations Temporarily Suspended Ahead of Hurricane Milton
CENTRAL FLORIDA — As Hurricane Milton approaches, and to ensure the safety of customers and employees, the Postal Service is temporarily suspending retail and delivery operations in the specific 3-digit ZIP Code areas listed below. Additional information will be provided in the coming days to keep the public aware of the status of mail and package … Read more
USPS Announces Recommended Mailing and Shipping Dates for 2024 Holiday Season
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service announced its recommended mailing and shipping dates for holiday mail and packages today. The following are recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before Dec. 25. 2024 Holiday Mailing and Shipping Dates for Items Sent to Addresses in the Contiguous United States (Lower 48 States): USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 18 … Read more
USPS makes its pitch to again slow delivery for some mail
The U.S. Postal Service is moving forward with a plan to slow down delivery for a relatively small portion of mail, telling its regulator the changes would save nearly $4 billion annually and better reflect the evolving nature of mail usage. USPS has requested an advisory opinion from the Postal Regulatory Commission on its Regional Transportation Optimization … Read more
NRLCA Statement on Hurricane Helene
Statement from Don Maston, President of the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association, on the Impact of Hurricane Helene on Rural Communities The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene has had a profound impact on the rural communities our carriers proudly serve. As President of the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association, I want to express my deepest … Read more
USPS OIG – Fleet Modernization: Delivery Vehicle Acquisition Status
Background A key facet of the U.S. Postal Service’s Delivering for America plan centers around a nearly $10 billion investment – including $3 billion in federal funds – for modernizing and electrifying parts of its aging delivery vehicle fleet. The Postal Service plans to acquire 106,480 new vehicles between fiscal years (FY) 2023-2028, which includes a mix … Read more
USPS Resumes Retail Operations in South Carolina Post Offices
SOUTH CAROLINA – The following locations in the 3-Digit ZIP Code Areas – 290, 291, 293, 294, 296, 298, 299 will resume normal retail operations, effective Thursday, October 3. Operations were temporarily suspended due to Hurricane Helene. The U.S. Postal Service apologizes for any inconvenience this temporary suspension may have caused our customers. We appreciate the … Read more
The OIG’s Oversight of the U.S. Postal Service’s Delivering for America Plan
Our Perspective The U.S. Postal Service released a 10-year strategic plan, titled Delivering for America (DFA), in March 2021 to address continuing annual financial losses, unmet service performance goals, and diminishing market relevancy as consumer behaviors have changed. Through its DFA plan, the Postal Service intends to realize service excellence and financial sustainability. While progress … Read more