Management
Despite Calls for His Resignation, New USPS Leader Pledges More Sweeping Changes
While some employees and lawmakers are sounding alarms over Postal Service reforms, stakeholders are taking a wait-and-see approach.
Management
USPS Denies It's Giving the Trump Administration Undue Influence
Postal Service stresses its independence as lawmakers say the administration is "inappropriately insert[ing]" itself into the agency's operations.
Management
After Months of Negotiations, Postal Service Reaches Agreement for $10B Loan From Treasury
Congress authorized the loan in March, and USPS has since said additional relief is necessary.
Management
Senate Republicans Propose Bailout Funds for Homeland Security Department, But Not Postal Service
Money would help DHS agencies avoid furloughs.
Management
USPS Tests More Mail Delivery Changes as Lawmakers Push Back
Critics of reforms under the new postmaster general say he is no longer treating the agency as a public service.
Pay & Benefits
Looking to Cut Costs, New USPS Leader Takes Aim at Overtime and Late Trips
Postal Service acknowledges some mail delays are likely, but says ultimately the system will be more efficient.
Management
Viewpoint: COVID-19 Exposes Why the Postal Service Needs to Get Back into the Banking Business
Millions of Americans are financially excluded from the banking system, which makes them even more vulnerable during the current crisis.
Management
Bipartisan Senate Bill Would Provide $25 Billion to Postal Service
As losses during pandemic mount, senators pitch emergency funds to not "let so vital an agency fail."
Oversight
Analysis: The Postal Service Is Steadily Getting Worse — Can It Handle a National Mail-In Election?
Postal delays and mistakes have marred primary voting, and after years of budget cuts and plant closures, mail delivery has slowed so much that ballot deadlines in many states are no longer realistic.
Management
Postal Service Police Release Masks Seized En Route to Protesters
The masks were being distributed by an activist organization to limit the spread of COVID-19 during protests against police brutality.
Management
How the Postal Service Helped Stamp Identity on America – and Continues to Deliver a Common Bond Today
The United States Postal Service plays a vital role in U.S. civic life, one that helped shape American society more than 250 years ago and continues to characterize it today
Management
Wonder How You’re Going to Go Back to Work? Watch the Postal Service
Having helped many of us stay safe at home during the pandemic, USPS is establishing the protocols we may need to return to work and school.
Management
USPS Board Nominees Vow to Protect Agency but Offer Little Expertise on Postal Issues
Board of governor appointees offered few details, say they have a lot to learn about Postal Service operations.
Management
Pressure for USPS Funding Ramps Up as Budget Outlook Worsens
Postal Service also clashes with local officials over how to protect workers.
Workforce
USPS Tests New Ways to Protect Employees From Coronavirus
Agency is seeking to ensure safety as many of the 17,000 workers it has quarantined return for duty.
Management
GovExec Daily: Postal Leadership and Financial Issues
Michael Plunkett joins the podcast to examine the financial troubles and management changes at USPS.
Management
USPS Board Again Loses Its Quorum Amid Further Leadership Turmoil
Turnover in the top ranks comes as House Democrats renew push to give cash-strapped Postal Service financial relief.
Management
USPS Sees Revenue Increase in Second Quarter, Warns Worst Is Yet to Come
Census mailing and package increases helped the Postal Service, but the agency says the bottom will soon fall out.
Management
New Postmaster General Met With Tepid Response From Mailers, Employees
Outsider appointment comes just days after postal board’s most experienced member resigned in protest.
Workforce