Management

Two Outgoing Lawmakers Are Jockeying for Slots on the USPS Board

Before exiting Congress, two Democrats are soliciting support for nominations from President Biden.

Management

The U.S. Postal Service Is Poised for Improved Performance in the 2022 Election, Officials Say

USPS has ramped up communications with local officials and will begin "extraordinary measures" to expedite ballot delivery next week.

Workforce

The Postmaster General Tells USPS Employees to Keep Upcoming Workforce Changes ‘in Perspective’

DeJoy says it is a "fool's errand" to try to predict all the changes postal workers will face in the coming years.

Management

The U.S. Postal Service Is Set to Raise Prices, Again

The Postal Services cites inflation for the change, though the increases were long anticipated.

Tech

The Labor Department and USPS Team Up on ID Proofing

A pilot project set to launch in 2023 will see the Labor Department and the Postal Service teaming up to help unemployment insurance applicants verify identities on behalf of participating states.

Management

USPS Is Delivering Ballots Faster in 2022

The Postal Service could improve its tracking, IG says, though the mailing agency has implemented many reforms to improve performance.

Management

USPS Could Lose Its Relatively New Authority to Raise Rates Above Inflation Under a New Bill

Lawmakers question the need for the authority, as well as Louis DeJoy's plans to consolidate mail sorting operations away from post offices.

Management

Why USPS Is Disproportionately Impacted by High Inflation

The Postal Service is expected to pay out $1.1 billion more in cost-of-living adjustments this year.

Workforce

House Sends Package that Includes an IRS Hiring Boost and USPS EV Funding to Biden

The measure aimed at lowering health care costs and fueling the fight against climate change received only Democratic support.

Management

As Pressure Ramps Up Against USPS Reforms, DeJoy Asks Stakeholders to Fall in Line

The Postal Service is facing pushback on its plans to raise rates, shrink the workforce and consolidate mail processing.

Workforce

USPS Plans to Slash 50,000 Positions in Coming Years to Reach 'Break Even' Point

The plan envisions relying solely on attrition. Meanwhile, USPS is delivering election ballots at a much faster clip.

Management

IRS Hiring Surge, USPS Electric Vehicle Funding and Other Takeaways From the Democrats' New Agreement

Many agencies across government would see a funding surge under an agreement struck on Wednesday by Democratic senators.

Management

USPS Ramps Up Electric Vehicles to Half of Its Initial Contract Order

With a new network and cash windfall, the Postal Service is going more electric—including with off-the-shelf options.