Feb 05 Lifting a ban imposed a day earlier, US Postal Service flip-flops on Hong Kong-China packages By Zen Soo, Associated Press The Postal Service gave no reason for the reversal Wednesday, but said it would work with Customs and Border Protection to implement a collection process for the new China tariffs to avoid delivery disruptions. Continue reading
Oct 19 Mail carriers and USPS reach tentative contract that includes raises and air-conditioned trucks By David Sharp, Nick Perry, Associated Press Some 200,000 mail carriers have reached a tentative contract deal with the U.S. Postal Service that includes backdated pay raises and a promise to provide workers with air-conditioned trucks. Continue reading
Oct 02 Watch 5:35 Postal workers union sounds alarm about USPS staffing, service and election preparedness By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant Postal workers are warning of what they call 'substandard performance' by the U.S. Postal Service. The American Postal Workers Union is calling for the public’s help in demanding improved staffing, better customer service and more opportunity for public input. It… Continue watching
Sep 16 Postmaster general claims USPS is prepared for flood of mail-in ballots By David Sharp, Associated Press Postmaster General Louis DeJoy says he’ll work with state election officials to address concerns about mail-in ballots after they warned of persistent problems during the primary season. Continue reading
Jan 09 U.S. Postal Service touts performance during 2022 midterm elections By Associated Press The U.S. Postal Service says it delivered more than 54 million ballots during the midterm elections, with nearly 99 percent of ballots delivered to election officials within three days. Continue reading
Jun 06 WATCH: Jill Biden unveils postage stamp honoring Nancy Reagan By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Jill Biden has helped unveil of a new U.S. postage stamp honoring Nancy Reagan, a predecessor as first lady. The Republican Reagan died in March 2016 at the age of 94. Continue reading
Apr 28 States demand more electric delivery vehicles from the U.S. Postal Service in new lawsuits By David Sharp, Associated Press California and 15 other states that want the U.S. Postal Service to buy electric-powered delivery vehicles are suing to halt purchases of thousands of gas-powered trucks. Continue reading
Apr 11 Watch 5:40 U.S. Postal Service gets boost to overhaul its finances and modernize By Geoff Bennett, Ebony Joseph The U.S. Postal Service has secured a major victory that will keep it afloat and address service delays that have plagued the agency in recent years. President Biden on Monday signed a sweeping bill into law that will overhaul the… Continue watching
Feb 24 WATCH: House oversight committee holds hearing with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy By News Desk and Associated Press The House Committee on Oversight and Reform held a hearing on Wednesday to examine legislative proposals seeking to improve the financial condition of the U.S. Postal Service. Continue reading
Dec 24 Watch 4:31 During a tough year, viral video captures spontaneous moments of joy For many Americans, 2020 has been a long, difficult year. But this holiday season, one video is spreading joy and warming hearts for millions of its viewers. Stephanie Sy explains. Continue watching