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May 11, 2026



US Postal Service says it slashed latest quarterly losses by $1.3 billion

Postal Service hires former UPS logistics exec as chief strategy officer

USPS blasted by residents who 'lost $671k' after strangers 'cashed their checks'

FedEx driver arrested for selling cocaine and 'molly' from delivery truck



May 10, 2026


Mother's Day



Ecommerce May Not Save the USPS

Donations down in 2026 for annual 'Stamp Out Hunger' food drive

Thousands Rally To Support USPS As Agency Running Out of Cash

This letter carrier received the Medal of Honor

Fifty years behind the counter: the legacy of Goulais River postmistress Eileen Rouse



May 9, 2026



Bargaining update posted to Members Only Portal

US Postal Service reduces operating loss to $642M

U.S. Postal Service reports second quarter fiscal year 2026 results

Remarks by Postmaster General David Steiner at the May 8, 2026, USPS Board of Governors Meeting

Two Georgia men sentenced to federal prison for theft of U.S. mail

Arizona Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Fentanyl Pills Through U.S. Mail

Postal Service mailing and shipping awards presented at NPF

USPS floats more financial aid from Congress as way to avoid running out of cash next year

Knoxville Grand Jury To Review Postal Worker Checks Case

Federal workers’ compensation is getting an overhaul

Springfield, Massachusetts postal workers describe asbestos, Legionnaires’ disease and complicit union officials at major distribution center

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 05/08/26



May 8, 2026



When Going Viral Gets You Fired: A Federal Judge Rules the Postal Service Overstepped

USPS OIG – Oversight of the Vulnerability Risk Assessment Tool Process

Bennet, Hickenlooper, Hurd, Neguse Fight for Solutions to Improve USPS Access in Rural Colorado Communities

USPS dedicates its Route 66 stamps

Neither rain nor sleet — nor a handgun: USPS nears rule to allow pistols in mail

USPS retail associate enjoys cosplaying their favorite anime characters

Michigan man accused of threatening, directing racial slurs at mail carrier who asked him to secure dog

Stamp Out Hunger is May 9

The Postal Service is turning waste into revenue and reusable material

Stockton USPS letter carrier killed in crash near Seaport District

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 05/07/26

She helped scammers get fraudulent COVID-19 payments - Georgia carrier was sentenced to three years’ probation and has to pay $512,000

Plano post office under scrutiny amid residents out thousands of dollars after mail stolen ​



May 7, 2026



USPS OIG – Florida 3 District: Delivery Operations in the Miami, FL, Area

Federal Homicide Charges Brought Against Man Who Allegedly Murdered Postal Worker

Virginia joins 21 states in opposing USPS gun mailing proposal

CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN DEMANDS USPS ADDRESS AND RESOLVE POSTAL SERVICE FAILURES

Postal Service Mailing and Shipping Awards Presented at NPF

New Proposal Made on Long-Running Dispute over Division of FERS Supplement in Divorce

Post Office to exit historic Federal Building in Bozeman, Montana

USPS to launch 14 new sorting and delivery centers through July

USPS Acting pricing and costing VP named

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 05/06/26

Former Missouri Postal Employee Pleads Guilty to Embezzling U.S. Mail

Representatives Fight for Solutions to Improve USPS Access in Rural Colorado Communities

US Mail theft: Suspects arrested in Memorial Park post office mail theft operation found with multiple mail and postal keys

U.S. Postal Inspection Service targets illegal game rooms in Houston

Michigan attorney general fights Postal Service rule on mailing guns

Postal worker murder in DeKalb County now a federal death penalty-eligible case, prosecutors say

Michigan man accused of threatening, directing racial slurs at mail carrier who asked him to secure dog Postal Service mailing and shipping awards presented at NPF

OIG: How Are USPS’s Delivery Operations Doing in the Miami Area?

OIG Issues Management Alert on Potential Revenue Losses in the APV System



May 6, 2026



Former USPS Supervisor Admits Stealing 89 Checks from St. Louis Mail

Four Defendants, Including Two Former U.S. Postal Service Employees, Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Steal $84 Million in U.S. Treasury Checks

Man accused of killing USPS worker faces federal murder charge

Sharon man, 81, arrested twice after postal dispute involving dog

USPS to launch 14 new sorting and delivery centers through July

Treasure Valley mail carriers dye hair blue for annual ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ food drive

10 years after OPM data breach, identity protection benefits for affected feds start to expire

APWU – Who’s Afraid of Vote-by-Mail?

USPS Management Alert: Revenue Risks of Processing Equipment Investments

Mailin’ it Podcast – No Mail, Low Moral: The 6888’s Courage to Deliver

Postal Unions Send Joint Letter to Congress on Postal Stabilization

USPS OIG – Service Performance During the Fiscal Year 2026 Peak Mailing Season

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 05/05/26



May 5, 2026


Cinco De Mayo



President Renfroe appoints Region 4 national business agent

Postal Service’s Policy on Workplace Harassment

USPS Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 05/04/26

PMG David Steiner highlights USPS progress, growth strategy, and foundational role in American commerce

Agencies delay action on Trump mail voting order amid legal fight over authority

Fund the postal service to protect American voters

Get your kicks with Route 66 stamps

OIG: Service Performance During the Fiscal Year 2026 Peak Mailing Season



May 4, 2026



DHL Group boosts profit despite lower shipment volumes, revenue

Bill Would Block EO Directing USPS to Take on Greater Role in Elections, Coordinate with DHS, Justice Amazon Opens Up Its Logistics Networks To Any Business

House and Senate Democrats Move to Block OPM’s Attempt to Gain Access to Federal Workers’ Medical Records

Urge Congress to Protect FERS and Find a Solution to USPS Funding!

OPM Marks Public Service Recognition Week

Postal Bulletin 22701: Your 2026 Election Mail and Political Mail Guide

Postal Service’s Policy on Workplace Harassment Effective April 30, 2026



May 3, 2026



Postal Worker Who Died After Being Pinned Under Delivery Truck Remembered as Mom of 4 and an 'Angel on Earth'

How a mailbox helps turn donations into dinner for families

It’s National Postal Forum week

42 Of The Weirdest Packages Mailmen Found In Postboxes Or Had To Deliver



May 2, 2026



APWU – IT/AS Tentative Agreement Announcement

UPMA – Emergency Placement Letter Update

Opelousas mail carrier celebrates retirement after 40 years of service

Wagner, Bell Introduce St. Louis Postal Accountability and Reform Act to Hold USPS Accountable for Delayed Mail

Census Bureau Asks Select Households to Respond Now to the 2026 Census Test

Murphy, Barrasso Lead Bipartisan Letter to Advance Zip Code Reform in Congress

It’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Barbie To Be Celebrated With New Stamps

Lower flags for firefighters on May 3

Georgetown mail carrier retires after 32 years community gives heartfelt send-off

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 05/01/26

Postal inspectors, Homeland Security conduct joint operation in Beaufort

Pensacola postal worker indicted on mail theft, destruction and marijuana charges

Postal union president focused on keeping USPS an ‘affordable option,’ amid agency’s financial woes

NPMHU: May Day: The Power We Build Together



May 1, 2026



May Postal Record available

Postal Bulletin explains Election Mail and Political Mail

Hundreds of undelivered letters found dumped in north St. Louis vacant lot

Pricing the Last Mile: Amazon, USPS, and the Fight for Profitability

This postal employee pays it forward

The Household Diary Study: Mail Use & Attitudes in FY 2025

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 04/30/26

Feds detain 2 at Beaufort post office, alleging illegal international weapon shipment

Bipartisan bill targets USPS mail delays in St. Louis region

Postal workers stole more than $4.9M worth of checks, gift cards, credit cards sent in mail

In dog bite photo shoot, only the camera snapped

FedEx, UPS pledge to refund customers after Supreme Court tariff decision



April 30, 2026



NALC Bulletin

Cincinnati man pleads guilty to stealing mail intended for bank

USPS letter carriers take pledge to wear a seat belt

USPS Modernization Through Package Equipment Upgrades in May 2026

Retired Bethalto mail carrier builds 700-piece collection of postal figurines, keepsakes

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 04/29/26

Postal Service’s Policy on Workplace Harassment

Nehalem Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing from the U.S. Postal Service

You might be able to accept an offer to attend an event for free - There are exceptions that allow USPS employees to take this kind of gift

UPS ramping up Ground Saver deliveries handled by USPS

Hundreds of undelivered letters found dumped in north St. Louis vacant lot



April 29, 2026



UPS to close 27 additional parcel facilities in 2026

Man sentenced to decade in prison for violent robbery of letter carrier

Man gets 5-year sentence for possessing stolen mail

Suspect in Warren mailman slaying keeps sanctioned defense lawyer

USPS audit finds 26,000 pieces of delayed mail at Suffolk Main Post Office

Postal worker dies after being pinned under USPS truck that flipped in DeKalb County crash

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 04/28/26

Bakersfield Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Wire Fraud and ID Theft

Collision is a reminder to drive safely - A rural carrier was seriously injured after hitting another vehicle head-on

Loved ones mourn postal worker killed in crash

Former Oregon U.S. Postal Service Employee Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing Mail



April 28, 2026



OPM Director responds to letter from House Democrats investigating retirement processing delays

This wrapping paper is its own celebration

This employee aided a customer who had fallen in her home

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 04/27/26

Former Kansas USPS employee pleads guilty to stealing and hiding mail

Pensacola Mail Handler Federally Indicted for Drug and Postal Crimes

‘She was a very nice mail carrier’: Postal worker, mother of 4, killed in crash while delivering mail

Second customer experience pilot begins

FedEx prepares to reactivate grounded MD-11 fleet in May

Special Delivery: Supreme and Dr. Martens' "Postal Supreme" 4-Eye Shoe Is For Your Daily Route



April 27, 2026



Maine lawmakers press USPS over $350K default to rural air carrier

Five Charged with Trafficking Cocaine Through the Mail from Puerto Rico

Former Florida Postal Employee Charged with Theft of Mail

Rep. Kiggans Urges Immediate Reforms at Suffolk Post Office After Scathing Report from USPS OIG

Ukraine’s postal giant reports booming profits despite war risks



April 26, 2026



Indy postal worker charged with stabbing coworker after fight at USPS facility

Commentary: Strife for Letter Carriers at the US Postal Service as union president toes management line Chicago postal worker caught on camera singing, community rallies to buy him a car

D.C. Man Convicted in Armed Mail‑Carrier Robbery Spree



April 25, 2026



Mutual Benefit Association representative training

Bargaining update posted to Members Only Portal

Longtime Bloomfield Mail Carrier Retires, Earns Proclamation From Town

Court clears USPS after manager challenges FMLA leave disruption and RIF

USPS Chief performance officer to retire

Executive order on mail ballots tests limits of Postal Service independence

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 04/24/26

Danbury Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Cocaine Through the Mail from Puerto Rico

Court clears USPS after manager challenges FMLA leave disruption and RIF

Some of the Postal Service’s highest‑stakes responsibilities may be getting harder to carry out

Maine lawmakers press USPS over $350K default to rural air carrier

The USPS Got a ‘Free Lunch’ for Decades. That’s Over Now



April 24, 2026



Rochester man gets prison time for bank fraud scheme involving stolen checks

Sam’s Club rolls out 1-hour express delivery option

U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors To Meet on May 8

Rep. Scholten Introduces Postal Alert and Weather Preparedness Act to Modernize USPS Communications

The Diplomatic Post Office delivers to embassies and consulates in far-flung places

The postal service should be funded

How airmail helped launch modern aviation

Revised Mailing Standards for Firearms

USPS Crackdown: Shipments Rejected as “Unpaid” Amid Stricter Postage Enforcement

How Americans used to get their weather from the post office

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 04/23/26

Congressman Strong Provisions for North Alabama Postal Service Audit and Consideration of Skyline Zip Code USPS Proposes Rule to End Century-Old Ban on Mailing Handguns

Some of the Postal Service’s highest‑stakes responsibilities may be getting harder to carry out

First-Class Mail Delivers Salty, Sunny and Sandy Vibes



April 23, 2026



USPS OIG – New York 3 District: Delivery Operations in the New York, NY, Area

Person injured after 3 tractor-trailers carrying raw chicken, mail collide in Cumberland County

USPS appoints chief logistics officer

Indy postal worker charged with stabbing coworker after fight at USPS facility

Seeking a second job? – Play it safe by adhering to federal ethics rules

Maine island mail carrier to continue service after payment pledge from USPS

The ABC’s of Management Alerts at the OIG

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 04/22/26

Uncovering a Postal Drug Pipeline

PRC Grants USPS Multi-Year Waiver to Address Financial Shortfalls

Ballots found near dumpster in Renton now in U.S. Postal Inspection Service

Election officials urge use of drop boxes amid USPS ballot postmark issues

USPS employees who stole mail are now doing time

Grand Rapids postal carriers learn how to fend off dog attacks

OPM Faces Backlash Over Federal Employee Health Information Proposal



April 22, 2026



Alaska Airlines upgrades Amazon cargo contract

UPS-owned Happy Returns expands network to 10,000 drop-off locations

Inside the Cold Case – What Happened to Kierra Coles?

Maine island air service says it won’t deliver mail because USPS owes nearly $400K

Mail carrier hurt in Fort Lauderdale crash now recovering at home

Ben Franklin’s legacy as first postmaster general lives on at historic Philadelphia site

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 04/21/26

Postal service loses OSHA appeal over asbestos hazards at Oregon facility
Republican states, including SD, defend citizenship lists ordered by Trump as ‘optional’ election help
Why Trump can’t just decree changes to voting by mail – a former federal judge explains how the president’s executive order is ‘a solution looking for a problem’
Missouri attorney general leads court fight to defend Trump’s mail-ballot executive order
USPS van catches fire on Brainerd Road no one hurt, no mail aboard
This triangle-shaped stamp has an unusual purpose
How Americans used to get their weather from the post office
U.S. Postal Service sales associate in Dooly County charged with stealing about 55 money orders
Deliveries canceled: Maine airline says the Postal Service owes it nearly $400k for years of deliveries



April 21, 2026



Canada Post pre-tax loss nearly doubles to $1.1 billion

Australia Post offers eBay sellers in-store printing of shipping labels

Senators demand OPM withdraw plan to access feds’ medical records

There’s still time to apply to be a postal inspector

USPS policies are now at employees’ fingertips

USPS debuts its Figures of the American Revolution issue with an interactive exhibit

Amazon’s USPS deal puts rural shoppers at risk

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 04/20/26

Georgia men sentenced to prison for stealing mail from postal collection boxes

ENSURING CITIZENSHIP VERIFICATION AND INTEGRITY IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS

Feds now investigating ballots found by Renton, WA dumpster

Failure to Launch: Postal Service Not Paying Air Carrier to Deliver to Islands

A rundown of Stamp Encore’s other contestants

UPS-owned Happy Returns expands network to 10,000 drop-off locations

USPS preps phased approach for new package dimension reporting rules

Postal worker released from hospital discusses violent Fort Lauderdale crash

New rules for postal inspectors: The surprising age and fitness requirements you need to meet



April 20, 2026



President Renfroe appoints national business agent

Tallahassee Pair Federally Indicted for Mail Theft

Postal IG Issues Alert about Counterfeit Package Labels

USPS policies are now at employees’ fingertips

Savannah men caught on video stealing mail from post office collection boxes

Wisconsin officials warn of million-dollar lottery scam delivered by Priority Mail

TSP Millionaire Count Drops in First Calendar Quarter

NJ Man’s Lawsuit Claiming Missing Mail Led to Financial Collapse Dismissed by Federal Judge



April 19, 2026



Buffalo man arrested on cocaine charge involving USPS shipments from Puerto Rico

Amazon, USPS and the risk of a widening delivery divide in rural America

Postal Ping Pong: Letter Addressed To Woman In Alabama Gets Sent To Man In Wyoming

Canada Post announces 136,000 new addresses to lose door-to-door delivery



April 18, 2026



UPS expands deployment of automated package sensors to improve tracking

This stamp will be born on April 18

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 04/17/26

Faced with possibility of running out of money, US Postal service asks Congress to consider ‘drastic measures’

Postal worker faces terroristic threats, harassment charges in Lackawanna County

Scranton postal employee threatens to kill manager

Will USPS Offer Another VERA in 2026? What to Watch For

She called out her customer’s name and heard a cry for help

Nurse who helped postal worker pinned under van in Medway crash speaks out



April 17, 2026



Six indicted for shipping cocaine, fentanyl via UPS

Uber Eats launches retail returns feature

Fuel surcharges trigger spike in parcel shipping costs

This L.A. mailman retired after 42 years. Hundreds showed up to his farewell party

Postal Workers to Push Back Against Efforts to Minimize and Delegitimize Voting by Mail, Launch in Ad Ohio

Postal Bulletin outlines mail transportation equipment safety

This postal clerk enjoys working in a small-town Post Office

American Airlines marks 100 years since first flight as mail carrier in 1926

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 04/16/26

NALC to hold Collective-Bargaining Conference June 1-3 in Washington, DC

Raleigh Postal Service worker charged for stealing packages containing hemp

FedEx pilots to vote on tentative contract after union endorsement

The Postal Service Should Be Funded Rain, Snow, Sleet, or Stalemate

Stolen Checks for Sale: OIG Investigation Exposes Insider Mail Theft

American service members in the Middle East aren’t getting their packages

USPS imposes strict May 1 deadline on non-domiciled CDL drivers for mail transport



April 16, 2026



Employees say family, heritage and craftmanship fuel their love for lowriders

WATCH: APWU Livestream: Are We Broke or Is There Hope?

As Postal Service Faces Cash Crisis, FedEx and UPS Spend Millions on Lobbying

Miami woman tries to run over Black mail carrier after using racial slur

Massachusetts postal workers form rank-and-file committee: “USPS is a public service, not a profit-making enterprise”

Video – The Post Office Debt Isn’t What You Think

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 04/15/26

Two Former Postal Workers Sentenced for Theft of U.S. Treasury Checks Valued at More Than $4 Million from Kennedy Airport Mail Facility

Long-Time Fugitive Sentenced To 70 Months’ Incarceration for Multimillion Dollar Mail Fraud Scheme

Katy neighbors fed up with mail theft, postal inspector says investigation underway

Plea change hearing for Van Wert postal carrier set for June

He stole business checks and then sold them for cash. This South Carolina mail handler will serve five years in prison

USPS to release stamps honoring National Bird

The 2025 USPS Crisis Was Not A Surprise. Someone Told Us In 1991

OIG Issues Management Alert on Counterfeit Labels



April 15, 2026



Mail carrier rushed to trauma center after Fort Lauderdale crash

OPM Pressed On Impact of Staff Cuts on Retirement Processing, Service

Mailin’ it Podcast – Under the Hood of USPS: Automation, Innovation and AI

NARFE Questions USPS Decision to Suspend FERS Employer Contributions

Postal Service union rolls out ‘American needs Vote by Mail’ ad campaign amid Trump attacks

OPM Must Identify How It Will Protect Privacy of Federal Employee and Retiree Health Data

If you have a USPS vehicle, follow the rules

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 04/14/26

Commentary: FedEx and UPS need to move up the e-commerce food chain

UPS expands deployment of automated package sensors to improve tracking

San Diego couple admit to 2-year mail theft spree

Former California Mail Carrier Arrested for Stealing Checks and Credit Cards from the Mail to Pay for Gambling and Personal Expenses

Former Placerville, CA Postal Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing and Tampering with the Narcotic Medications of United States Military Veterans

Blog post clarifies postmark process and postal possession

Complaints mount as rural Maine mail delivery gets more erratic

As Postal Service Faces Cash Crisis, FedEx and UPS Spend Millions on Lobbying

Woman accused of racist assault of Black mail carrier in Miami, police say



April 14, 2026



FedEx CFO John Dietrich resigns

USPS OIG – Management Alert: Emerging Counterfeit Label Trend

Postal Service EV Rollout Continues Despite Headwinds

20-year-old man injured in stabbing at USPS facility on Indy’s southeast side

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 04/13/26

USPS Board of Governors Announces Cash Conservation Plans Process

Postal worker hospitalized after collision with double-parked truck in Brownsville

This employee turned his love of cars into a fight against cancer

Man critically injured in stabbing at southeast Indianapolis postal facility

USPS Faces Urgent Demand for Automotive and Electronic Technicians

Lawmakers seek assurances from USPS regarding mail-in ballots

2 arrested, stolen mail recovered after U-Haul chase across Carrollton, TX



April 13, 2026



Federal retirement backlog leaves thousands of postal workers without benefits

Letter carriers to take seat belt pledge on April 21

Letter carrier reports being shot by pellet gun in Warren, OH

OIG: Audits Look at USPS Delivery Operations in Norfolk and Lynchburg, VA, Area

Basins, ponds at USPS sites must be maintained

Postal Inspector Hiring Portal Coming Soon - April 14-23



April 12, 2026



Boston man sentenced for role in mail theft scheme

Package thieves arrested in Chicago apartment mail room

NRLCA Statement on the Postal Service Suspension of Employer FERS Contributions

Chelsea Man Sentenced for His Role in a Mail Theft and Check Fraud Scheme

US Postal Service warns employees of "cash crisis", suspends pension contributions

USPS Is Running Out of Money. Here’s How It Could Affect Your Mail

USPS to Suspend FERS Payments to OPM in Cash Saving Move Man dead,

USPS worker injured after car crash in Montgomery County NALC:



April 11, 2026



Bargaining update posted to Members Only Portal

USPS worker pinned under mail truck after Massachusetts crash lucky to be alive, fire chief says

Amazon to scale up drone delivery in 2026, CEO says

USPS OIG – Virginia District: Delivery Operations in the Norfolk and Lynchburg Areas

These stamps were 250 years in the making

Long Beach postal clerk intervenes in IRS scam after woman tries to mail $25,000 in cash

The ‘Lady Mailman’ of the nation’s capital dies

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 04/10/26

Tinkering with stamp prices won’t save the Postal Service

Senator Rounds discusses OIG visit and Postal Service issues

She helped save two children from an apartment fire. This letter carrier saw smoke and alerted residents

What to Know About the U.S. Postal Service’s ‘Severe Financial Crisis’

Federal retirement backlog leaves thousands of postal workers without benefits



April 10, 2026



Troubled Postal Service moves to raise stamp prices, conserve cash

PRC GRANTS USPS MULTI-YEAR WAIVER TO ADDRESS FINANCIAL SHORTFALLS

U.S. Postal Service Recommends New Prices for July

Lowriders stamps get a prime spot at USPS HQ

The Inspection Service begins taking applications April 14

Cesar Chavez Post Office To Get New Name After Sex Abuse Allegations

Postal unions respond to the USPS decision to suspend FERS contributions

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 04/09/26

NALC statement on USPS’s temporary suspension of FERS contributions

Strained Postal Service Proposes Price Increases and Delays Retirement Funds

Amazon to scale up drone delivery in 2025, CEO says

OIG: Give Us Your Thoughts on USPS Workforce Composition Changes

Meet some of the people who shaped the American story

Former Chicago postal worker accused of stealing checks and forging signatures

2 arrested in Southern California in connection to Clovis Post Office robbery



April 9, 2026



USPS to shift some volume as it installs new sortation equipment

To Confront USPS’ Pending Insolvency, Keep US Posted Urges Congress to Incorporate Key Reforms into Any Financial Relief

USPS Pricing and costing vice president to retire

OPM wants federal workers’ medical records

Audit Finds Mixed Results from USPS ‘Relief’ Supervisor Initiative

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 04/08/26

Baton Rouge man pleads guilty to mail theft, bank fraud

Trucking company owners sentenced in Postal Service kickback scheme

NALC to participate in House field hearing on protecting democracy and vote-by-mail

USPS Board of Governor’s Decides to Temporarily Suspend the USPS Employer Contributions for the FERS Retirement System

USPS begins cash conservation plan - Temporarily suspends payments to FERS Retirement System

Trump's Personnel Agency Is Asking for Federal Workers' Medical Records

Former Morrisville postmaster pleads guilty to over $118K in theft

OPM to FEHB carriers: Cut costs, MAHA style

‘The System Screwed Up’: Atlanta Murder Suspect Walked Free for 18 Months Until He Allegedly Killed U.S. Postal Worker In Nearby Suburb



April 8, 2026



Georgia USPS Employee at the Center of a $54M Pandemic Relief Fraud

Orleans Parish Resident Sentenced to 144 Months for Assault on a Postal Employee and Felon in Possession of a Firearm

Trucking company owners sentenced in Postal Service kickback scheme

Little Rock Man Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Robbery of a Postal Employee

Former rural carrier sentenced to prison and $650,000 in restitution - workers’ comp fraud

USPS to shift some volume as it installs new sortation equipment

4 sentenced to combined 99 years in prison for US Postal bribery scheme

Former Postal Service employee sentenced for mail theft

Louisiana man sentenced to 12 years in prison for assaulting letter carrier

Arkansas man gets 10 years in prison for armed robbery of USPS worker



April 7, 2026



Postal Service can proceed with 8% parcel surcharge, regulator says

Amazon cuts USPS volume by 20% in new deal, averting major revenue loss for Postal Service

Montgomery, AL Woman Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Conspiracy Involving Stolen Mail and Bank Fraud Four Sentenced to Combined 99 Months in Federal Prison for US Postal Bribery Scheme

OIG: A Mail Carrier Claimed She Was Disabled, but the Evidence Told Another Story

Trump’s mail-in ballot executive order reveals why DOJ is pushing for state voter data

Senator Baldwin Demands Answers From USPS on Mail Delays, Staffing Shortages Across Wisconsin

Postmarks and Postal Possession

USPS OIG FY 2027 Congressional Budget Justification

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 04/07/26



April 6, 2026



War in Iran: Amazon, UPS, FedEx, USPS add temporary fuel surcharges to offset extra costs

USPS raised nearly $2 million for the Combined Federal Campaign

From Pro Skater to Postal Worker: Life After Skateboarding

Police: Beware of fraudulent SMS messages on your phone! They are “disguised” as postal services for delivering packages



April 5, 2026


Easter Sunday



OPM Prioritizes Prevention and Wellness in FEHB and PSHB Programs

Customers of Just Send It Mail Agency in Silverthorne, CO, Urged to Respond to Investigation of Possible Mail Mishandling

The Decline of Snail Mail: Postal Service's Annual Loss Doubles

He heard yelling and stopped to investigate This letter carrier helped a customer who had fallen and hit her head

Local students see the past come alive at the Central Arkansas post offices



April 4, 2026



Real estate agents are finding creative ways to use the mail

Lawsuits say new role for U.S. Postal Service in elections is unconstitutional

This former police officer continues his service with career change

Tomball Takedown as Harris County Cops Collar Suspect in Postal Worker Heist

California election experts sound alarm as rejected ballots quadruple

Mail Ballot Issues Leave Thousands of California Votes Uncounted

Bernese mountain dog's special bond with the mailman couldn't be more wholesome

OIG Audit Finds Results and Gaps in New USPS Relief Supervisor Positions



April 3, 2026


Good Friday



Rural letter carriers oppose executive order targeting vote by mail

San Jose man pleads guilty to robbing US postal letter carrier

Amazon to apply 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on fulfillment

Markey, Mass. Congressional Members Push for Postal Service to Fix Severe Delays in Mail Delivery

Is the USPS Broke or Is There Hope? Join the APWU Livestream on USPS Finances and the Future of Our Public Postal Service

USPS Proposes Rule to End Ban on Mailing Handguns

Senators Push Back on SSA Interpretation of Back Payments under GPO-WEP Repeal Law

USPS resumes service to Lebanon

The USPS VP received a Pros to Know award from a supply chain publication

Automatic machine gun last seen at Detroit USPS before getting lost in the mail

Lawsuits say new role for U.S. Postal Service in elections is unconstitutional

Rep. Johnson tours Sioux Falls USPS facility and discusses issues

They waved at the neighbors while robbing them: Marysville mail thieves strike at least 5 times

Macon Mailroom Bust: Two Postal Workers Nabbed, Two More On The Run

U.S. Postal Inspection Service warns public about new wave of scams powered by artificial intelligence

Tomball Takedown as Harris County Cops Collar Suspect in Postal Worker Heist

Possible Health Insurance Changes Again



April 2, 2026



APWU – Statement from President Jonathan Smith on Anti-Voter Executive Order

USPS Modernization Through Package Equipment Upgrades in April 2026

Do you know about EAP?

Police Arrest Volcano Man in Connection with a Post Office Bomb Threat Investigation in Kea‘au

Federal and Postal insurance programs may see changes in health care coverage next year

USPS OIG – Relief Supervisor Utilization

NALC honors 9 heroic letter carriers at its annual awards ceremony

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 04/01/26



April 1, 2026


April Fools Day



April Postal Record available

Seattle man sentenced for mailing fentanyl pills

Canada Post gets okay to end home delivery in cost move

New Orleans man indicted for assaulting postal carrier

Seattle Man Sentenced for Mailing Fentanyl Pills to Omaha

Amazon introduces faster delivery with new 1-hour and 3-hour options

USPS announces stamp issues for World Stamp Show

USPS Parcel Dimension Compliance

San Jose Man Pleads Guilty to Robbing and Assaulting a U.S. Postal Service Letter Carrier

USPS enhances security for direct deposit

Trump issues second executive order on elections, giving U.S. Postal Service unprecedented control over mail voting

Trump orders Postal Service to limit mail ballots to voters on new DHS-approved lists

Wild turkeys attacking postal workers, residents say

4 USPS employees arrested in connection to Macon mail theft investigation, sheriff's office says

USPS Worker Arrested After Dumping Mail Into Woods in Charles County, Charged With Littering

USPS Package Tracking Access Control Implementation (Effective Wednesday, April 1, 2026)

USPS Announces Stamp Issues for World Stamp Show

USPS Opts For Phased Rollout Of New Dimension Rule, Delaying Non-Compliance Fee To 2027

‘Mail with Mr. ZIP’ gets a second season

IRS’ move away from paper checks has delayed tax refunds for nearly 1.5 million Americans

Senator Markey Calls for Reversal of USPS Postage Rate Hike to Cover Trump-Induced Gasoline Cost Increase, Urges Transition to Electric Fleet

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 03/31/26