postalnews.com: June 2012

Saturday, June 30

USPS Reform Headed to House Floor on July 10
Courier Express and Postal Observer Comment
Royal Mail boss gets £1.1m total pay as stamp prices rise by 40%
myfinances.co.uk Comment
Snake shuts down Miami Beach post office
WPTV West Palm Beach Comment
Reducing hours at post offices: A history of transparency problems
Save the Post Office Comment
Special deliveries from the post office
Newsday Comment
Texas grand jury charges postal worker with mail theft
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Comment
Friday, June 29
West Virginia OIC pleads guilty to embezzling $25K
postalnews blog Comment
Reminder: Monday is the deadline for postmaster/mailhandler retirement incentives
postalnews blog Comment
Connecticut man pleads guilty to robbing contract PO
postalnews blog Comment
USPS to cut pay and benefits for supervisors and managers
postalnews blog Comment
USPS Mobile Commerce Promotion begins July 1
postalnews blog Comment
PRC denies APWU’s emergency motion to halt USPS consolidation plans
postalnews blog Comment
Soap salesman gets prison tme for defrauding USPS
Chicago Daily Herald Comment
Thousands of postmasters head for the exit, others play musical chairs
Save the Post Office Comment
Postal changes leave workers waiting
WTHI TV Terre Haute Comment
Thursday, June 28
Corrupt VMF manager gets 18-month prison term
Associated Press Comment
House plans to name some more post offices this week, then take another vacation
Courier Express and Postal Observer Comment
Most Americans Support Plan to Suspend Saturday Mail Delivery, Poll Finds
New York Times Comment
“Campaign Mailing” tags can now be used by PACS, unions, etc.
postalnews blog Comment
Postal Workers Start Third Day of Hunger Strike to Save USPS
Care2 Causes Comment
Arizona postal worker indicted for stealing $76k worth of stamps
KVOA Tucson, Arizona Comment
Postal workers target Washington Post in protests
Washington Post Comment
Wednesday, June 27
Nonprofit group says Issa changed his mind on nonprofit discounts
postalnews blog Comment
USPS Finances Continue to Look Stronger than at Beginning of Year
Courier Express and Postal Observer Comment
After second pit bull attack, Kalamazoo letter carrier hangs up her satchel
Kalamazoo Gazette Comment
The evolving world of the USPS
Tri-County Times (MI) Comment
Tuesday, June 26
“Creative” Ideas Could Save Postal Service, Says Ivy League Professor
Talk Radio News Service Comment
Why Protesting Postal Workers Chose A Hunger Strike
National Public Radio Comment
Things come full circle for letter carrier and the Congressman who screamed at her
Chicago Daily Herald Comment
Why the USPS needs to raise its prices
IRET Congressional Advisory (.pdf file) Comment
Cataloguers push back against postal legislation
BtoB Magazine Comment
Still no sign stolen data was misused, TSP says
Washington Post Comment
NY Relief Postmaster pleads guilty to embezzling $51,161.51
postalnews blog Comment
Monday, June 25
Florida letter carrier in serious condition after fall from mail truck
WINK TV Ft. Myers Comment
Postal Service federal pension contributions 105 percent overfunded
Washington Post Comment
Why Mail Matters: 10% Of Obama Campaign Spending is Postage
Courier Express and Postal Observer Comment
Postal workers plan hunger strike to protest mail service’s financial problems
Washington Post Comment
J.P Morgan Says USPS Service Changes Will Reduce Business Working Capital
Courier Express and Postal Observer Comment
Amazon opposes plan to end Saturday mail delivery
Tech Flash Comment
The union throws the Commission a Hail Mary on the change in service standards
Save the Post Office Comment
Amazon.com pays $1.5M to settle U.S. Postal Service investigation
Puget Sound Business Journal Comment
Sunday, June 24
NH senators raise concerns about post office hours
Associated Press Comment
USPS customer satisfaction rises as UPS and FedEx slide
Three out of four Americans satisfied with USPS, dissatisfied with Congress
postalnews blog Comment
Delivering the mail by boat in Maine
Kennebec Journal Comment
Saturday, June 23
TV station reveals that mail doesn’t always travel in a straight line!
postalnews blog Comment
Susan Collins questions USPS service reductions in Maine
postalnews blog Comment
Kucinich to Host “Hunger Strike to Save the Postal Service”
postalnews blog Comment
Friday, June 22
Michigan letter carrier goes after owners of dog that attacked her
WOOD TV Grand Rapids Comment
The U.S. Postal Service’s ‘Plan to Return to Profitability’
Interview with PMG Pat Donahoe
Knowledge@Wharton Today Comment
U.P.S. Is to Put 150 Plastic-Body Trucks Into Service
New York Times Comment
DMA: Direct Mail Gets Most Response, But Email Has Highest ROI
Chief Marketer Comment
OIG says it found 33 excess city carrier routes in ten districts
postalnews blog Comment
Audio: Interview with USPS Chief Sustainability Officer Tom Day
Federal News Radio Comment
Opportunity knocks: The Postal Service invites postmasters to replace themselves
Save the Post Office Comment
Changes coming for postalnews.com comments
postalnews blog Comment
Thursday, June 21
Letter carrier pleads guilty to workers comp fraud
postalnews blog Comment
Illness sidelines USPS Chief Information Officer Burgoyne
postalnews blog Comment
Collins, Carper critical of BOG attitude on reform legislation
Postcom Comment
Video: Rough Roads May Drive No Postal Delivery
KWTX TV Waco Comment
Valassis acquires Brand.net online advertising platform
Press release Comment
Waiting by the mailbox? USPS sets new, slower delivery service standards starting July 1
Lewiston Sun Journal Comment
Burrus: Be careful what you ask for
Burrus Journal Comment
Wednesday, June 20
USPS plant closures in jeopardy? No.
postalnews blog Comment
Did the USPS Lose Revenue When Its Systems Went Down?
Courier Express and Postal Observer Comment
First-class Mess: Saving the U.S. Postal Service
Knowledge@Wharton Comment
Turning up the heat: The DC Hunger Strike
Save the Post Office Comment
Tree limb narrowly misses hitting postal worker
Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier Comment
Marketplace audio: With USPS cuts, mail would move more slowly
postalnews blog Comment
Longtime postal worker indicted in theft of mail
South Florida Sun-Sentinel Comment
Americans Like the U.S. Postal Service More than McDonald's
Chicago Magazine Comment
Tuesday, June 19
1 in 5 bills passed by Congress are post office name changes
Cafferty File - CNN.com Blogs
(and I'm guessing the rest were probably resolutions to take yet another vacation?) Comment
Deadlines loom for Postal Service retiree health benefit prepayments
Government Executive Comment
JC Penney uses direct mail to target consumers
postalnews blog Comment
USPS Delivered 30% of FedEx Ground Shipments in FedEx’s Fiscal Fourth Quarter
Courier Express and Postal Observer Comment
Customer attacks customer at Florida PO
Hernando Today Comment
Postal boxes fade into the blue
Lancaster New Era Comment
Mitt Romney and the 33 page USPS change of address form
Dazzled by convenience store sandwich, gullible candidate repeats story some guy made up...
The Atlantic Comment
Monday, June 18
PostalOne!, and Partnerships
intelisent Postal Affairs Blog Comment
Canada post: Mail delivered later as postal jobs merged
CBC News Comment
Postal Vision 2020 v2.0; USPS Strategy Opportunity as a “Platform”
WhatTheyThink Comment
An explanation of early outs and buyouts
Federal Times Comment
Update on USPS.com web outages
intelisent Postal Affairs Blog Comment
Sunday, June 17
Busy week at the PRC
The union complains, the Postal Service shares numbers on POStPlan, and the senator sends a letter
Save the Post Office Comment
USPS web sites down
postalnews blog Comment
Hurry It Up, Key Senator Tells Postal Regulatory Commission
Dead Tree Edition Comment
Saturday, June 16
Move mailboxes to curb? Residents rebel
Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel Comment
Florida Postal Worker Sentenced For Stealing Gift Cards From Mail
postalnews blog Comment
New Jersey postal worker indicted on theft charges
postalnews blog Comment
Illinois Governor Signs Law to Strengthen Mail Carrier Safety
postalnews blog Comment
Friday, June 15
PRC to Expedite Decision on APWU Complaint
APWU News Comment
Creating a digital reputation for the US Postal Service
Post & Parcel Comment
OSHA Finds DBCS Ergonomic Risk Hazards at Kalamazoo
APWU News Comment
The myth of the Postal Service's finances
Des Moines Register Comment
PMR opportunity for retiring Postmasters
postalnews blog Comment
Mississippi postal worker admits mail theft
postalnews blog Comment
$100,000 Reward offered for info in postal worker's 2010 death
KGO TV San Francisco Comment
Report: Direct Mail Response Rates Down, But Much Better Than Digital Channels
MultiChannel Merchant Comment
Casey Calls on USPS Inspector General to Resume Stalled Audit of Processing Center Closures in PA
Press release Comment
Collins, Durbin square off over postal reform
Washington Post Comment
USPS Destroys Package & Freaks Out Over Subsequent Leak Of "Mysterious" Gluten-Free Flour
The Consumerist Comment
Thursday, June 14
Common Questions About Post Office Closures
Congressional Research Service Comment
Acting as a Neutral Delivery Platform Could Rejuvenate USPS
EcommerceBytes Comment
Historic Post Offices: An Inventory of the Legacy
Save the Post Office Comment
Who’ll sell you stamps in future?
Manchester Union Leader Comment
TSP executive director gives update on data breach
Federal News Radio Comment
Pasadena postal workers push back against planned closure
Pasadena Star-News Comment
Swiss postal workers protest lay offs & attacks on wages
UNI Global Union Comment
Wednesday, June 13
NALC proposes commission to help USPS 'work smarter'
Government Executive Comment
Shyam Das named arbitration chair for next NALC-USPS pact
postalnews blog Comment
APWU Files Complaint to Stop USPS From Implementing Consolidation Plan on July 1
APWU News Comment
Flat tubs to carry warning
postalnews blog Comment
Donahoe rules out USPS digital mailbox, but ID services on radar
Post & Parcel Comment
Editorial: Save post offices, expand their duties
"deeply misguided U.S. Postal Service managers continue to plot to carve up and cut back this essential agency"
Capital Times Comment
Tuesday, June 12
Postal Service Audit Blasts San Diego Mail Carriers for Inefficiency
San Diego Reader Comment
Postal Service to ‘Look Like Greece’ Without Aid, Donahoe Says
Bloomberg Comment
Do Small Businesses Need the USPS Anymore?
American Express OPEN Forum Comment
Murkowski to USPS: Step Up War on Drugs in Southeast Alaska
Press release Comment
Major shutdown leaves Norway with just 29 post offices
Views and News from Norway Comment
Monday, June 11
Update: carrier suspended pending investigation into dog's death
WCPO TV Cincinnati Comment
For the Postal Service, can “digital” be more than a bad word?
Federal Times Comment
Editorial: USPS needs better leadership to restore it to sound fiscal footing
Buffalo News Comment
Its future uncertain, Geneva post office caught in red tape
Preservationists seek clear rules on buying historic buildings, but U.S. Postal Service hasn't delivered
Chicago Tribune Comment
Direct-mail advertisers test sophisticated QR-code tactics
Northern Nevada Business Weekly Comment
Sunday, June 10
New POStPlan FAQ
USPS Human Resources (.pdf file) Comment
Man says he watched as mailman killed his dog
WAVE TV Louisville Comment
Saturday, June 9
Video: USPS program helping small businesses
postalnews blog Comment
Postmaster refuses to meet with city council on cluster mailboxes issue
Prairie Village (KS) Post Comment
Last IRT taken out of service
postalnews blog Comment
Friday, June 8
Connecticut: Two Postal Workers Arrested for Assault
Monroe, CT Patch Comment
APWU, USPS Settle Dispute, Protect Maintenance Work
APWU News Comment
Rural postmasters face 'life-changing' decision
Federal Times Comment
APWU Seeks to Stop Consolidations Until PRC Issues Opinion
APWU News Comment
Rural Post Offices Brace For Reduction In Hours
Vermont Public Radio Comment
Obama nominates Stephen Crawford to USPS Board
postalnews blog Comment
Postal Service’s enormous deficit must be addressed
The Villager Comment
Wanted: More details on USPS consolidation plan
Government Executive Comment
Bicycling stamps promote healthy lifestyle
Press release Comment
Thursday, June 7
Free the Post Office
Save the Post Office Comment
Video: Congressman Calls for Immediate Removal of Postmaster General
postalnews blog Comment
Postal commission clarifies role on contentious closure issues
Government Executive Comment
New indictments filed against confessed post office killer
WMC TV Memphis Comment
Video: Authorities Reopen 30-Year-Old Case Of Kimball MN PO Bombing
CBS Minnesota Comment
Wednesday, June 6
Letter Carriers’ Annual Food Drive Collects 70 Million Pounds of Food for the Hungry
Press release Comment
National Preservation Trust says “haphazard” USPS process endangers thousands of historic post offices
postalnews blog
see also The National Trust joins the fight to save the post office Comment
NALC calls Carper petition, website “misleading”
postalnews blog Comment
Federal prosecutors decline to take Postal Regulatory Commission case
Federal Times Comment
Tuesday, June 5
The PRC wants your opinion on POStPlan, but does the Postal Service want the PRC's?
Save the Post Office Comment
USPS concerned about GSA recommendation to cut federal agencies' mail usage
Post & Parcel Comment
VERA and postponing annuity – Ask The Experts
Federal Times Comment
Amazon Expands Parcel Lockers to 20 Locations in New York City
Courier Express and Postal Observer Comment
What Ails PostalOne!?
intelisent Postal Affairs Blog Comment
Truck drivers come to blows over mail at Des Plaines post office
postalnews blog Comment
Ex-mail carrier sues post office over sexual harassment
Johnstown, PA Tribune Democrat Comment
“Going Postal” in Iraq
TIME Comment
Alaska Senator tells PMG to fill vacant jobs in Skagway
postalnews blog Comment
NAPUS: Two Alternative Separation Dates for Special Incentives for Postmasters May Be Offered
Additional Postmaster Jobs Will be Posted From June 6 Through June 12
NAPUS Comment
Monday, June 4
Jeff Williamson Named USPS Pricing VP
postalnews blog Comment
APWU, USPS Hold Informal Discussions on Early-Outs, Incentives
APWU News Comment
PRC to Review USPS Proposal to Cut Post Office Costs and Operations
postalnews blog Comment
POStPlan: Estimating post office revenues
Save the Post Office Comment
APWU: PSEs to Be Eligible for Health Insurance Soon
APWU News Comment
Self styled “Inventor of Email” to speak at postal conference
Alleged "huckster" said to have contract to advise USPS
postalnews blog Comment
Overnight Single-Piece First Class Mail Ends July 1; Could be a Problem for Billers and Consumers
Courier Express and Postal Observer Comment
Is your TSP account secure?
Federal Times Comment
House must deliver on postal reform
POLITICO Comment
How legislation would rein in workers’ compensation
Federal Times Comment
Postal Reform Goes Quiet
Atlanta Journal Constitution Comment
Sunday, June 3
PostPlan – Why Didn’t the Postal Service Measure Any Impact on Demand?
Courier Express and Postal Observer Comment
National Postal Museum Announces Launch of Centralized Gateway to World’s Greatest Philatelic Research
postalnews blog Comment
Why Does the Postal Service Cling to a Money-Losing Monopoly?
Dead Tree Edition Comment
Contract carrier gets probation for stealing holiday card money
Austin Daily Herald Comment
Saturday, June 2
POStPlan: How to save $500 million without really trying
Save the Post Office Comment
Police: Pot mailed to postal worker
Vineland NJ Daily Journal Comment
Pointless Postal Posturing
Dennis Ross's "mindless posturing is irresponsible"
Chief Marketer Comment
Embattled US Postal Service gets help from rural America
Chicago Tribune Comment
SEC Said to Select Postal Inspector General for Watchdog Probe
Bloomberg Comment
Friday, June 1
Could the USPS Swing the Presidential Election?
Courier Express and Postal Observer Comment
Forever Stamps celebrate Disney Pixar characters
postalnews blog Comment
POStPlan: New lists, maps, financials, and more
Save the Post Office Comment
Ohio rural carrier sentenced for unemployment fraud
Coshocton Tribune Comment
Georgia Woman: $150 Gift Card Stolen from Mail
"nearly a dozen people had come forward that same day reporting things turned up missing from their mail..."
WMGT TV Macon Comment
Video: Honolulu NALC treasurer admits to stealing $80K from union
Hawaii News Now Comment

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