WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — In a keynote video address this week to partnership groups composed of Postal Service leaders and the nation’s commercial mailers, USPS Postmaster General and CEO Louis DeJoy said the Postal Service is a different organization now than when he arrived more than two years ago. Continue reading “I am honored to represent the Postal Service as we dedicate a Christmas stamp that features one of the most revered images in the world — the Virgin Mary holding her infant child, Jesus,” said U.S. Postal Service Organization Development Vice President Jenny Utterback, who served as the dedicating official. “It’s a beautiful piece of art, with particular meaning this time of year. I choose my holiday cards with care, sign them with love or best wishes, and may write a personal note inside. Holiday cards are a special way to connect with family and friends. The stamp on the envelope holds significance as well.” Continue reading NEWARK, N.J. – A former U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employee was sentenced to 13 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining unemployment insurance benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Continue reading For years, APWU has been fighting to end the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), which dramatically reduce the Social Security benefits of many retirees. Continue reading The 26th biennial convention of the American Postal Workers Union was held August 15-18, 2022 in National Harbor, MD. The convention, the highest governing body of our union, discussed, debated and voted on many resolutions regarding collective bargaining demands, constitutional reforms, and political priorities for the union. Continue reading RALEIGH, N.C. – Yesterday, a jury in the Eastern District of North Carolina found defendants Chad Cline and BJ Trucking Company, Inc. liable for $1,679,086 worth of unauthorized fuel purchases under United States Postal Service contracts, in violation of the False Claims Act. The jury also found that while BJ Trucking was insolvent and owed a substantial debt to the United States, it transferred $439,015 to company insiders—including to Defendant Doug Cline—in violation of the Federal Debt Collection Procedures Act. This jury verdict will allow the recovery of more than $5 million to the government in addition to civil penalties to be determined by the judge. Continue reading NORTH POLE , Sept. 15, 2022 The US Postal Service today unveiled its “Holiday Elves” Forever stamps. The Holiday Elves stamps are se-tenant, which means they work together both as a single scene or as individual images. Artist Don Clark first sketched his design and then created the final illustration digitally. Antonio Alcalá was the art director. The stamps evoke the holiday spirit, featuring a colorful digital illustration of elves preparing toys on a winding conveyor belt in a snow-laden forest. Like many beloved Christmas traditions—including Santa Claus himself—elves did not become a well-established part of the holidays in America until the 19th century. In the 20th century, as elves became firmly rooted in American Christmas lore, they eventually took center stage in beloved holiday television specials, films and books. Continue reading NEWARK, N.J. – A Hudson County, New Jersey, woman today admitted stealing numerous cell phones from mail that passed through the United States post office where she was employed, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger, announced. Continue reading WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The United States Postal Service announced critical investments in personnel, technology and the postal network footprint that have been made in advance of the 2022 holiday season. Continue reading WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — With the release of this vibrant stamp, the U.S. Postal Service celebrates NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope as it continues its epic mission to reveal the cosmos as never seen before. A dedication ceremony for the stamp was held today at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum. Continue reading
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Postmaster General DeJoy Addresses Nation’s Commercial Mailers
Postal Service Issues New Christmas Stamp
NJ Postal Worker Sentenced To 13 Months In Prison For Unemployment Fraud
Postal Retirees Deserve Better: Urge Congress to Pass H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act
APWU Convention Adopts Resolution to Remove Postmaster General DeJoy
Jury Finds Trucking Company Defrauded USPS, Verdict Will Result in Judgment of Over $5 Million
USPS Introduces Holiday Elves Forever Stamps
New Jersey Postal Worker Admits Stealing Cell Phones from Mail
USPS Announces plans for 2022 holiday season
U.S. Postal Service Issues James Webb Space Telescope Stamp
