Postal News Archives October 2024

NALC and USPS Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

10.19.2024 – NALC reports: “NALC has created a comprehensive summary of the terms of the tentative agreement reached with the United States Postal Service. Article 16 of the NALC Constitution requires agreements to be ratified by a mail referendum vote among eligible NALC members. The ratification balloting process will take place over the coming weeks. The terms of the agreement are not effective unless ratified.” – Reddit Contract Mega Thread – Associated Press – USA Today – CBS News – Carriers showing displeasure with contract on NALC Facebook post – US postal workers outraged after poverty contract announced for city letter carriers – NALC Votes No website created by carrier – GovExec: More than 200,000 postal employees are in line for a 5% raise spread over 3 years – Comments

10/31/24

Consolidation threatens to rip ‘service’ out of Postal Service
Employee group is miffed by the new Postal Service insurance program’s Medicare Part D coverage
18-year-olds sentenced for robbing USPS workers across DFW
USPS recognizes metro Atlanta driver who surpasses 1 million miles without accident

10/30/24

IG Raises Concern about Customer Support in Postal Health Care
Local postal carrier honored by Eastwood Neighborhood Association

10/29/24

Florida postal worker allegedly dumped political mail, ballot in the woods
How Medicare Part D will work in upcoming USPS insurance program
Federal News Network: Some USPS letter carriers rally for ‘no’ vote on union’s tentative contract | ‘Pissed off’: Rank-and-file Letter Carriers insulted by USPS’ offer | Comments
USPS to mail voters: Send in your ballots now

10/28/24

Postal manager stole drugs, let coworker snort cocaine
Growing opposition among US postal workers to sellout contract | Union reaches deal with USPS, but some mail carriers are against it | Comments

10/27/24

Mail truck overturns in Belair Road crash
US postmaster general: Seeing 99% performance from postal service

10/26/24

Former postal manager sentenced to six years for stealing drugs from the mail

10/25/24

Contract postal worker accused of tossing political mail in Orange County
Hollingsworth retires after 31 years
USPS Medicare Part B Will Have a Big Financial Impact
Florida postal worker stabs landscaper to death in argument over parking spot: cops

10/24/24

Ballots damaged after USPS mailbox lit on fire in Phoenix
USPS is delivering ballots quickly and on time
USPS Ending FSAFEDS Participation | Inspira Financial Chosen to Replace FSAFEDS

10/23/24

Argument between postal worker, lawn care professional led to deadly stabbing
USPS postal worker seen dumping mail into dumpster

10/22/24

Save the Post Office: The Postal Service issues new service standards for rural areas
DELIVERED WITH LOVE: USPS carrier supported after wreck
USPS says it has caught up with Bend mail delivery after delay

10/21/24

Woman hit and killed by USPS vehicle in East Aurora on Sunday morning
USPS service performance in Houston sees significant decreases during FY 2024
Bryan-College Station residents urge higher intervention in response to continuous mail delays

10/20/24

USPS officials working with FEMA to reopen Florida facilities

10/19/24

Chicago: Postal workers demand better safety, charge we’re working in a combat zone

10/18/24

NALC and USPS Reach Tentative Agreement, Will Release Details to Branch Leaders After Oct. 19 Executive Council Meeting | USPS News Link | Real or hoax? Letter says 1.3% a year for 3 years: side 1 | side 2 | Comments
Letter carrier bargaining in deep freeze

10/17/24

Benching the Postal Police Force has undermined the Federal Emergency Response Framework
USPS facing post office shutdowns and backlog of mail from Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Price postal workers deliver love and hope for co-worker
NALC President Renfroe hints contract agreement with handshake emoji on X (Twitter) | Eventual contract will be compared to UPS contract | Comments

10/16/24

Drug-sniffing police dogs are intercepting abortion pills in the mail
50 years of service: Bourbonnais postal carrier enjoys delivering mail
USPS accused of retaliation and harassment after employee raised racism allegations
Man accused of shooting postal supervisor at least 5 times, mostly in the back

10/15/24

Sen. Ossoff Introduces Major Legislation to Strengthen Congressional Oversight over Postmaster General, USPS
Postal employee who shot boss 5 times at St. Paul post office had mental health issues
Map shows where USPS wants to change mail delivery times
Farmers blame delays by USPS for birds dying during shipments
USPS cost-saving program has impacted mail service in Wisconsin

10/14/24

Letter carriers picket at Bloomington USPS | Postal workers rallying today in Minneapolis | Chicago | Eugene
Portland community mourns beloved postal worker killed in stabbing
Postal employee shoots coworker at St. Paul post office | Shot multiple times | USPS workers react to shooting
USPS trucks underwater in New Port Richey after Hurricane Milton

10/13/24

Postal worker drives truck into house, flees scene and is arrested

10/12/24

Tigerton man indicted for assaulting postal carrier with shotgun
USPS employees in hurricane-ravaged areas deal with loss-and still make their deliveries

10/11/24

Resuming Florida mail delivery will take time
NM streets will be quieter, cleaner when USPS electric mail trucks arrive
Burien residents honor retiring postal carrier with special farewell on her final route

10/10/24

Bryan-College Station residents express outrage over USPS: ‘Here we are with nothing’
USPS facing heavy mail backlog after Hurricane Helene, most Georgia locations reopened
Off-duty postal worker dies after brutal knife attack | 2nd suspect turns self in
USPS denies responsibility after truck carrying mail kills five people

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