USPS worker dies at troubled Palmetto mail facility

PALMETTO, Ga. — A United States Postal Service worker died at the Palmetto mail facility, USPS confirmed with 11Alive on Monday. It’s unclear how the employee died, but USPS said that the person was a mail handler assistant at the Palmetto Processing & Distribution Center. “The Postal Service is deeply saddened by the loss of … Read more

Postal employees are now able to reset their LiteBlue MFA

Postal Service employees are now able to reset their multifactor authentication security method, also known as MFA, when they log in to LiteBlue. Employees can do so by clicking on the “Self-Service MFA Reset” link on the LiteBlue login screen and submitting the request. After a manager approves the request, the employee will receive an email with … Read more

USPS Operation Santa Now Open for Letter Adoption

Key Takeaways Letter adoption for USPS Operation Santa opens today, Nov. 17. New emphasis on adopting family letters — including a built-in team option — to help fulfill multiple wishes from the same household. Santa’s Gift Shoppe — powered by Toys“R”Us — is back with a much larger selection of items, making it easy to … Read more

FYI – Blue Cross Blue Shield in TX is reporting a data breach

We just got a letters from BCBS that our info was hacked. I am not sure if it was system wide or specific individuals. This happened in January 2025 and they are just now sending letters.. The information that could have been exposed included Name, address, date of birth and Social Security Number. They are … Read more

General Wage Increase Effective November 15, 2025 for Rural Carriers

In accordance with Article 9.1.A.2, effective November 15, 2025 (PP 25-2025), the basic annual salary schedule (Tables One and Two) shall be increased by an amount equal to 1.4% of the appropriate March 9, 2024, salary schedule. Further, in accordance with Article 9.1.H.2, effective November 15, 2025 (PP 25-2025), Rural Carrier Associates (RCAs) and Assistant … Read more

Postal Service leadership brushes off calls to pause modernization plan, as financial losses continue

David Steiner, who became postmaster general in July, said at the postal agency’s board of governors meeting on Friday that financial performance is USPS’ most pressing challenge. In line with past statements backing Delivering for America, he also said that he does not intend to reevaluate former PG Louis DeJoy’s plan to promote the agency’s financial sustainability. … Read more

U.S. Postal Service Reports Fiscal Year 2025 Results

Operating revenue was $80.5 billion, a 1.2 percent increase, due largely to growth in USPS Ground Advantage and strategic price increases Net loss decreased $542 million compared to prior year while controllable loss increased by $900 million, reflecting lower than expected revenues from our package business Transportation expense reductions of $422 million reflect continued progress … Read more

U.S. Postal Service To Observe Thanksgiving Holiday, Nov. 27

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service will observe the Thanksgiving federal holiday on Thursday, Nov. 27. All Post Office locations will be closed and only Priority Mail Express will be delivered that day. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Friday, Nov. 28. With more holidays just around the corner, customers are reminded … Read more

Want to compare health plans? This tool can help

To help Postal Service employees compare health plans during this year’s open season, the organization offers access to Checkbook’s Guide to PSHB Plans. The online guide has information about all plans available through the new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program. Employees can use the comparison tool to find the right health plan for themselves and … Read more

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