Postal News Archives October 2024

10/09/24
‘Mail was coming up missing’: Former Houston USPS carrier indicted in $1 million mail theft, check fraud scheme
Boston City Council slams USPS for ditching emergency hearing on late mail over body’s perceived ‘political agenda’

10/08/24
Bethel’s postmaster packs up more than 50 years with the Postal Service
USPS Announces Recommended Mailing and Shipping Dates for 2024 Holiday Season
Some USPS operations temporarily suspended ahead of Hurricane Milton
62-year-old postal worker killed in Ashland crash
Australian government taps postal vans to track remote network coverage
USPS seeks higher borrowing limit from Treasury in 10-year plan update

10/07/24
Kamala Harris’ Snail Mail Problem
USPS makes its pitch to again slow delivery for some mail
DeJoy: Our operating practices… reflect a Postal Service designed for three decades ago
Letter carriers protest for higher pay, benefits and safety measures in Concord

10/06/24
Cat rescued from USPS truck in Midtown Manhattan
In 2025, FEHB enrollees will see largest health premium increase in over a decade | Comments
NALC: Contract Negotiations Update | Comments

10/05/24
USPS OIG: Fleet Modernization: Delivery Vehicle Acquisition Status
‘A lot of pain’: USPS mail carrier, expectant father, paralyzed after tree falls on truck
Postal Workers Hold Nationwide ‘Day of Action’ in 90 Cities

10/04/24
Congressman Connolly leads bipartisan letter to postal board urging action to ensure safe and secure postal operations
Mail carrier paralyzed when tree falls on vehicle during Helene
USPS mail carrier arrested for shoplifting at Buc-ee’s
Japan Post Hikes Postal Charges as Mail Usage Plummets
Car crashes into Yarmouth Post Office
GPS device in stolen mail leads authorities to suspected thief’s home

10/03/24
Postal worker left threatening notes, shot family dog, charges say
Middle Georgia postal workers protest working conditions
NALC and USPS agree to MOU on adjusting routes at S&DCs
Upgrades showcased at USPS Terre Haute facility
Workers at Pensacola USPS office demand better conditions and staffing

10/02/24
Postal workers, community members rally in Eagan for better service from USPS | Iowa: Our customers deserve better | Gates, NY | Fayetteville, NC | Huntsville

10/01/24
Chicago: 15-year-old charged with murder of USPS mail carrier
USPS truck catches fire in Hermon
Fact Check: Harris received endorsement from NALC postal union, not USPS
How Helene is affecting USPS, voting in Buncombe County
USPS Letter Carrier: Why I’m Not Running for Local Union President (At Least Not Yet) | Comments
Police investigating death of Colchester postal worker after crash
Top Kansas election official doubles-down on USPS criticism ahead of election