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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Are your out-of-pocket medical expenses adding up?

Postal Service employees who want to save on future medical expenses have several options to choose from during this year’s open season, which is underway through Monday, Dec. 8. Employees who enroll in a high-deductible health plan may be eligible to contribute to a health savings account (HSA). An HSA allows...

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...

Keep these rules in mind during CFC season

The Combined Federal Campaign offers current and retired federal employees the opportunity to contribute to thousands of charitable organizations locally, nationally and internationally. Several general ethics rules apply to the campaign, also known as the CFC. Donations must be voluntary, all charities must be treated equally, and Postal Service employees...

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...

2025 – 2026 – New Guarantee Year provisions important to rural carriers

There are certain rural carrier provisions that happen around the new Guarantee year and the end of the year.   Pay close attention to anything highlighted, or you may end up being surprised. Guarantee Year The new Guarantee year starts on October 4th, 2025 Carriers are paid overtime for all hours actually worked...

Garrett mail carrier navigates state’s longest route

ACCIDENT — Not many people could handle a nearly 100-mile trip through Garrett County’s country roads almost daily. But for Sue Artice, that’s the norm. The 95 miles and 416 mailboxes Artice navigates — though rain, sleet, snow and gloom of night — is the longest U.S. Postal Service route...

UPDATED RIGHT-HAND DRIVE (RHD) VEHICLE INCENTIVE INSTRUCTIONS

Below please find the updated RHD vehicle incentive instructions and forms in accordance with MOU 8: Right Hand Drive Vehicles.

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...

2025 Pay Dates and Leave Year

The following chart lists the 2025 pay periods. For the convenience of timekeepers, each biweekly pay period appears as two separate weeks, with the beginning and ending dates indicated for each week. The leave year always begins the first day of the first full pay period in the calendar year....
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