Management
DeJoy Promises His USPS Plan Will Still Deliver, Despite Disappointing Numbers So Far
Two years into his plan, the postmaster general claims significant progress while conceding the agency has faced more obstacles than anticipated.
Workforce
More USPS Employees Are Quitting and Workers Are Protesting Understaffing
Postal management has stressed better working conditions for employees, but one protester says, "People are better to their dogs."
Management
The Supreme Court Weighs Whether USPS Can Force Employees to Work Sundays
Former letter carrier says the mandate undermines his religious liberty.
Management
Don’t Expect to Charge Your Electric Vehicle at the Stations USPS Plans to Build
The Postal Service may consider making an exception for its own employees to charge their personal vehicles.
Management
Lawmakers Make a Renewed Effort to Crack Down on Traffickers Sending Opioids Through USPS
The Biden administration should stop giving countries a free pass to avoid fentanyl detection measures, bipartisan pair says.
Management
USPS Is Planning Another Above-Inflation Rate Increase in July
Prices just went up in January, but the Postal Service is seeking an even larger increase this summer.
Management
How IRS Plans to Hire Thousands of Employees
Eric Katz joins the podcast to discuss the IRS strategic plan.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Starts the Process of Booting USPS Employees to a New Health Care Program
Health care premiums will likely go down for feds across the board as Medicare absorbs more costs, Biden administration predicts.
Management
USPS Is Losing a Lot More Money in 2023 Than It Expected
The Postal Service has gotten rising costs under control, but mail volume losses are accelerating.
Workforce
Postal Police Won a Grievance, but They're Unlikely to Patrol
An arbitrator overturned a 2020 memo that confined the postal police force to acting solely as building security guards.
Management
USPS Opens a New Line of Credit With Treasury
The Postal Service has grown its liquidity immensely, but is eligible to borrow up to an additional $5 billion.
Management
Louis DeJoy Laments the Existence of USPS' Regulator
The postmaster general jokes he would be better off without the regulatory commission, which exists to protect Americans from the Postal Service's monopoly.
Workforce
USPS Readies Employees for New Assignments Under Upcoming Consolidations
Letter carriers will not lose their jobs, but will have to relocate locally.
Oversight
Postal Service On-Time Performance Similar in Rural and Urban Areas, Report Finds
Government Accountability Office auditors analyzed on-time delivery performance for four largest USPS mail types by volume from October 2020 to December 2021
Management
The USPS Is Leaving Money on the Table With a Poor Investment Strategy, IG Says
The current approach is also leaving the Postal Service vulnerable to unnecessary risk, the watchdog found.
Management
Mail and Package Volume Dipped During the 2022 Holiday Season, but USPS Delivered More Quickly
The Postal Service also sped up ballot delivery during the 2022 midterms.
Management
USPS Will Make Mistakes and Learn From Them
Eric Katz joins the podcast to discuss Louis DeJoy's managerial process… and his legacy.
Management
The Postal Service Can Continue to Deliver Abortion Pills Anywhere in America, DoJ Says
The Biden administration confirms USPS can continue its existing practice without fear of retribution for employees.
Management
USPS Prepares for a ‘Year of Implementation,’ and the Shaping of Louis DeJoy’s Legacy
The Postal Service chief gives himself an “A,” but doesn’t want you to evaluate him.
Management
USPS Plans to Electrify 75% of its Fleet
After improving its financial outlook and receiving a funding jolt from Congress, the Postal Service will only buy EVs starting in 2026.
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