Management
USPS sees some signs of a turnaround while losing $2B during recent busy season
The overall loss doubled in the first quarter of fiscal 2024, but the Postal Service doubled its profits in the part of its business that officials can control.
Management
Cost-cutting measures will coincide with new goals to slash emissions, USPS says
The Postal Service has laid out new plans to cut its carbon footprint significantly by 2030.
Oversight
USPS’ feud with its regulator escalates yet again
The Postal Service is so far declining to turn over information related to its operational and workforce reforms, while accusing the watchdog of killing new business deals.
Pay & Benefits
Postal union leader: Stop the misallocation of Civil Service Retirement System pension costs
COMMENTARY | "The failure to uphold the promise to fix the unfair pension allocation is hurting the Postal Service’s ability to recover from the pandemic," writes the president of the National Association of Letter Carriers.
Management
USPS must halt rate hikes, bipartisan group of lawmakers say
The House members made their demand the day after the latest price increases went into effect.
Management
USPS struggles with theft as it begins ordering charging stations for forthcoming EVs
A review praised the mailing agency for ensuring the chargers would work.
Workforce
USPS’ workforce is very diverse. Its management is less so.
Historically disadvantaged groups fare worse than white colleagues in getting promoted to higher-level positions, new audit finds.
Management
Mail delays spike during USPS' busiest season
The Postal Service is delivering mail on time at its lowest rate since mid-2021.
Management
USPS paid for unused air mail transport due to incorrect forecasts, OIG says
The Postal Service didn’t accurately plan the weight capacity of its operations with one air transport supplier, according to a new report, often paying shipping costs for unused capacity on flights.
Management
USPS acknowledges some risks to its new, less-staffed holiday season approach
The Postal Service is cutting its seasonal hiring by nearly two-thirds.
Management
USPS looks to raise rates for packages, too
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy continues an aggressive pricing strategy despite concerns over volume losses.
Management
USPS loses $6.5B in FY2023 and says another year in the red is coming
The losses come despite postal management initially projecting it would break even for the year.
Management
USPS significantly ramps up payouts for those who help convict mail thieves
The Postal Service touts progress in crime crack down despite pushback from watchdogs and employee groups.
Management
How the U.S. Postal Service is doing cloud 'right'
The United States Postal Service CIO explained her agency started its cloud journey early and maintains a business objectives focus for migrations.
Management
USPS looks to raise rates for fifth time under DeJoy
The higher rates are helping to offset accelerated declines in mail usage.
Oversight
USPS says mail theft is getting worse, but its plans are so far incomplete and yielding few results
The mailing agency must flesh out its strategies to address rising crime rates, Postal Service watchdog says.
Oversight
Report: DHS, USPS failing in their requirements to screen for opioids in the mail
A 2018 law aimed at preventing drug producers from shipping their goods through the mail is not being implemented, IG says.
Tech
Senators push for USPS identity proofing to thwart AI-generated deepfakes
The U.S. Postal Service already offers identity proofing services for some government agencies.
Management
USPS will not institute a surcharge this holiday season after slashing its need for temporary workers
Postal Service predicts "competitive advantage" over private shippers who will charge customers more during the holidays
Management
New, consolidated USPS facilities are operating smoothly, but not yet delivering on improved working conditions
The Postal Service opened its new facilities before bathrooms and break rooms were built.
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