postalnews.com: June 2013

Sunday, June 30

Royal Mail bosses share £15 million bonus pot as branches struggle to survive
The Mirror Comment
Update: Postal Worker Killed In Maryland Crash Identified
WBAL Baltimore Comment
Rhode Island letter carrier being investigated for missing mail deliveries
Providence Journal Comment
Indiana letter carrier injured in LLV crash, rollover
South Bend Tribune Comment
Saturday, June 29
Postal worker dies in collision in Maryland, ejected from mail truck
Washington Post Comment
OPM moves quickly to implement Supreme Court ruling: limited open season now on for benefits changes
postalnews blog Comment
Video: Postal workers brave extreme heat to get job done
postu.be Comment
Postal worker forgives unknown hit-run driver
KOIN TV Portland OR Comment
Friday, June 28
Video: Louisiana town says its post office has become an eyesore
postu.be Comment
Elderly man drives into Arkansas post office
KHBS TV Fort Smith Comment
Postal worker dies when truck hits home
WRTV Indianapolis Comment
Pony Express springs back to life in Old Sacramento
Sacramento Bee Comment
Thursday, June 27
USPS: A wholly owned subsidiary of Mailers Inc
Save the Post Office Comment
Should grandma still get her checks in the mail? The paper lobby thinks so.
Washington Post Comment
Suspect in Yuba City postal attack turns himself in
Marysville Appeal-Democrat Comment
Western NY postal worker accused of theft
NBC News Comment
Same-sex spouses of federal employees could benefit under high court ruling
Washington Post Comment
Being Postmaster General Isn't What It Used To Be
Colorado River Public Media Comment
Wednesday, June 26
Largest Federal Employee Union Hails Ruling Striking Down Defense of Marriage Act
postalnews blog Comment
Burrus: Discounts and Employee Sacrifices
Burrus Journal Comment
Consolidated Graphics, Inc. Awarded Patent for Three-Dimensional Automated Flat Mailer
postalnews blog Comment
Detroit man claims Postal Service lost baseball cards worth $165K
Detroit Free Press Comment
Two plead not guilty in Yuba City postal beating – third suspect sought
Marysville CA Appeal-Democrat Comment
Does USPS Need $624 Million for New Cars?
Government Executive Comment
Tuesday, June 25
Why We Should Give a Damn About Saving the USPS
It’s not the Postal Service that failed us—it’s Congress.
Folio Comment
Voodoo economics: USPS turns a profit in May thanks to PAEA
postalnews blog Comment
3 hospitalized after postal truck collides with SUV in Michigan
AnnArbor.com Comment
Minnesota rural carrier indicted on mail theft charges
postalcrime.com Comment
PMG announces departure of Government Relations VP Dominguez
postalnews blog Comment
Mail Carrier Carjacked at Gunpoint in California
KTLA TV Comment
Falling ceiling tiles close California post office
Half Moon Bay Review Comment
TSP Won't Give Your Info to the NSA
Government Executive Comment
Monday, June 24
Seeking Out Post Office Murals—First Stop Chapel Hill, North Carolina
National Postal Museum Comment
USPS Dumps Tech Credit
intelisent Postal Affairs Blog Comment
Royal Mail takes £2 million from sub-postmasters, gives it to executives
The Guardian Comment
Helping a consumer after three years of wrong postal deliveries
The Oregonian Comment
Fake sweepstakes letters popping up in mail boxes
WDIV Detroit Comment
More Dental, Vision Insurance Choices for Feds
Government Executive Comment
Alabama congressman would revoke 5th amendment protections for federal workers
Government Executive Comment
North Texas vet cries foul after his service dog is barred from PO
postu.be Comment
Super snail mail
Slow, no delivery blamed on lack of local processing center
Williamsport PA Sun Gazette Comment
Second arrest in postal beating
Marysville CA Appeal-Democrat Comment
Sunday, June 23
Attacks on mail carriers have become more brazen, postal workers say
South Florida Sun-Sentinel Comment
Royal Mail chief in line for almost £1.6million pay for last year
The Guardian Comment
Scandal hit banks are set to share an estimated £30m in fees from the sale of Royal Mail
The Mirror Comment
Yuba City CA Postal Worker Attacked; $50K Reward Offered
KTXL Sacramento Comment
Brands at risk: The OIG looks at the USPS-CBRE contract
Save the Post Office Comment
Saturday, June 22
Postal service worker nabs burglary suspect in New Jersey
Newark Star Ledger Comment
Tweeting by mail: The postcard's stormy birth - latimes.com
Los Angeles Times Comment
Burrus: Postcom is the problem
Burrus Journal Comment
Friday, June 21
Some Online Merchants Severely Impacted by USPS Web Site Issues
eCommerceBytes Comment
Middletown NY suing USPS over post office's chain-link fence
Middletown Times Herald Record Comment
Historic Santa Monica Post Office Closes Next Week
Santa Monica Lookout Comment
Thursday, June 20
Lima mail processing leaving Toledo for Columbus
Lima News Comment
FactCheck.org : Dianne Feinstein’s Husband & the Postal Service
FactCheck.org Comment
USPS Celebrates 150 Years of West Virginia Statehood
postalnews blog Comment
APWU loses PSE arbitration case
APWU News Comment
Issa reaches out to Democrats on postal reform
The Hill Comment
Reading PA mail slowed by post office moves
Reading Eagle Comment
Video: Delaware Postal Worker Honored for Saving Co-worker’s Life
postu.be Comment
Mail vehicle catches fire in Georgia
WRWH Cleveland GA Comment
What Happens to Your Benefits If You Die While Still Working?
FedSmith.com Comment
Wednesday, June 19
Indictment: Plot To Rob Denver Postal Worker Was Planned For Days
CBS Denver Comment
OIG: USPS management not worried about Accenture's "absence of business ethics", or "risk of fraud"
Federal Times Comment
Florida: USPS manager lied to get $106,000 in disability
Tampa Tribune Comment
Texas postal worker accused of taking money from greeting cards
McAllen Monitor Comment
National Envelope may shut down within weeks
Dallas Business Journal Comment
Postal Service begins consolidation of Asheville NC facility
Black Mountain News Comment
Mail services resume for many areas affected by Black Forest fire
Colorado Springs Gazette Comment
Tuesday, June 18
Video: Postal employee killed in workplace accident in Brooklyn Center MN
postu.be Comment
Police: Long Island NY postal worker killed after colliding with another vehicle in Lloyd Harbor
News12.com Comment
USPS Gets Express Mail Package To Post Office At 11:45, Says ‘Good Enough’
Consumerist Comment
Some notice delays following Salem mail processing center closure
Salem Statesman Journal Comment
Man Charged For Allegedly Punching Postal Worker, Attempting To Steal Mail Bag
WBNS-TV Columbus, Ohio Comment
Candidates Nominated for APWU Election of National Officers
APWU News Comment
Massachusetts mailman accused of stealing debit card and pin, then spending $4,000
Gloucester Times Comment
What's left to save at the U.S. Postal Service?
The Oregonian Comment
North Carolina postal robber remains elusive
Henderson Daily Dispatch Comment
An End to Postal Deliveries at Your Customer's Front Door?
eCommerceBytes Comment
Postal Reform Bill Riles Unions, Reduces To-the-Door Delivery
eCommerceBytes Comment
Monday, June 17
USPS Clerk Who Stole Medication From Veterans Gets Probation
The Chattanoogan Comment
Burrus: Propaganda
"Never before in the history of collective bargaining has so much been surrendered while claiming astounding success."
Burrus Journal Comment
Government Snooping Revelations Should Give The Postal Service A Huge Opportunity
Forbes Comment
Happy 50th Birthday, ZIP Codes!
MPA@UNC Blog Comment
Rare U.S.-Cuba talks to explore resuming mail services
Reuters Comment
“gopost” gets seal of disapproval in San Francisco
"...one of the most ludicrous urban design proposals in ages" San Francisco Chronicle Comment
Postcom’s nine principles of postal reform
postalnews blog Comment
USPS struggling to cut fuel use in aging vehicle fleet
Post & Parcel Comment
Betrayal without remedy: The unwinding of the Postal Service
Save the Post Office Comment
Video: Postal Worker Helps Bust Domestic Lottery Scam
postu.be Comment
Letter: Postal Service needs to stop ‘strong arm tactics’
Shore News Today, Cape May NJ Comment
Postal Service to boost spending on sustainable products
Federal Times Comment
Sunday, June 16
The Ed Show Video: USPS remains under attack
postu.be Comment
Death penalty, mental issues to be argued in Henning postal workers' murder case
Memphis Commercial Appeal Comment
Saturday, June 15
USPS gags Chicago letter carrier who complained about racist frat boy "prank"
postalnews blog Comment
Burrus: Postal Reform on the Move
Burrus Journal Comment
Newark's Lautenberg Post Office may be sold: Is the Senator rolling over in his grave?
Save the Post Office Comment
APWU: Another Biased Report Calls for Privatizing Mail Processing
APWU News Comment
Video: New Program in Chicago Sets Up Safe Havens For Postal Carriers Who Encounter Danger
postu.be Comment
Friday, June 14
Issa’s Draft Bill ‘Deeply Disturbing,’ APWU Says
postalnews blog Comment
Man faces up to 20 years for possession of $1 million in fake money orders
New York Daily News Comment
Congressman Issa’s summary of his new “reform” bill
postalnews blog Comment
Texas man indicted in murder of rural carrier
CBS Houston Comment
NALC: Flawed Issa ‘discussion draft’ has major problems
NALC welcomes chance to discuss reform proposal with Rep. Issa
National Association of Letter Carriers Comment
USPS agrees to $17 million discrimination settlement
Federal Times Comment
USPS goes all-in on agile software development
Federal Computer Week Comment
Thursday, June 13
Connecticut Congresswoman to Introduce ‘Protect Overnight Delivery Act’
APWU News Comment
Issa rolls out new postal reform plan
The Hill's On The Money Comment
Minnesota postmaster charged with theft of postal funds
postalcrime.com Comment
Canadians Support Postal Banking, Oppose Privatization and Deregulation
CanadaPostNews.com Comment
USPS to Bronx: Drop dead- the GPO must go
Save the Post Office Comment
Letter carrier is victim of racist "prank" involving University of Chicago Phi Delta Theta frat boys
Chicago Sun-Times Comment
Postal mix-up delays IRS payment
Tampa Tribune Comment
NSA surveillance: Why the Post Office doesn’t spy on your mail the way NSA spies on your email
Why it’s so much harder for the government to spy on your snail mail than your email.
Slate Comment
Wednesday, June 12
USPS Corporate Communications VP Sam Pulcrano to retire
postalnews blog Comment
USPS says blank space on receipt is a signature, denies insurance claim for missing computer
postu.be Comment
Mailers re-establish alliance to oppose USPS price increase
postalnews blog Comment
Federal Agencies Choosing UPS, Fed Ex over USPS
Washington Free Beacon Comment
USPS can ask for mailbox move, but can't require it, spokesman says
Oak Ridge Today Comment
Firm chaired by Sen. Feinstein's husband cashes in on another federal crisis
Washington Guardian Comment
Mail carriers to picket Laurel Heights TX Post Office
"Some businesses within the area say they often go several days without mail delivery."
San Antonio Express-News Comment
USPS tells apartment owners: convert to centralized delivery now or it will cost you later
postalnews blog Comment
Video: Rochester NY man charged with sale of counterfeit postage stamps
postu.be Comment
USPS repaints 'defaced' mailboxes after anonymous 'Captain Cleanup' already covered up graffiti
New York Post Comment
"Anger in the air" over collection changes in Wisconsin
"... final pickup of the day in Hillsboro is now 12:30 p.m"
Hillsboro Sentry-Enterprise Comment
USPS making progress cutting mail delays, says Inspector General
Post & Parcel Comment
USPS Initiates mail delivery changes for apartment buildings
National Multi Housing Council Comment
Tuesday, June 11
Oregon OIC gets 1 1/2 years in prison for mail theft
The Oregonian Comment
Appeals Court rules against USPS in PRC rate setting dispute
postalnews blog Comment
Mailers Rallying Against Rumored 10% Postage Hike
Dead Tree Edition Comment
Post Office Loses Mt. Kisco Tax Bills
Chappaqua-Mount Kisco, NY Patch Comment
Postal Service move to kill jobs, union says
Newburgh work to go to Albany a year early
Poughkeepsie Journal Comment
Monday, June 10
Federal workforce dips 20 percent since May 2010 peak
Federal Times Comment
Problem Solver: Woman moves, but mail doesn't
Chicago Tribune Comment
How the Post Office's 'eye in the sky' fights fraud
Federal Computer Week Comment
Burrus: More Jobs, Better jobs, Career jobs – A Myth
Burrus Journal Comment
The Postal Service delivers the last mile, almost: Changing modes of delivery
Save the Post Office Comment
Bit-part actor charged over plot to frame husband for ricin letters
The Guardian Comment
Video: USPS’ Chuck McGann on security data analytics
postu.be Comment
Quarterly mystery boxes try to make snail mail hip again
Los Angeles Times Comment
Protesters rally against Postal Service stopping Saturday delivery
Gary Post-Tribune Comment
Sunday, June 9
A Positive Impact of POStPlan?
Going Postal Comment
UPS Teamsters in Tampa Bay organize for ‘no’ vote on proposed contract
Fight Back! News Comment
Canada Post celebrates 250 years of postal history with Ben Franklin stamp
CanadaPostNews.com Comment
Postal carrier lauded for action he took to ensure customer was safe
Orangeburg SC Times and Democrat Comment
Saturday, June 8
Mail carrier busted in disability scam while working as Hurricane Sandy auxiliary cop
New York Post Comment
USPS to stop delivering mail to businesses in Oregon town
East Oregonian Comment
Another Wisconsin postal worker charged with mail theft
postalcrime.com Comment
Department of Wishful Thinking: USPS says declining mail volume increases value of direct mail
postalnews blog Comment
Ricin Suspect Was Tracked Via Mail Scanners
The Smoking Gun Comment
More postal customers told to switch from house boxes to curbside mail
Oak Ridge Today Comment
Friday, June 7
Police: Dallas Man Shot at a Mail Carrier He Says Slept With His Wife
Dallas Observer Comment
Wisconsin rural carrier charged with mail theft
postalcrime.com Comment
APWU: Management Takes Initial Steps to Comply with ‘Global Settlement’ Ruling
APWU News Comment
Alert letter carrier warns homeowner of gas leak
Main Line (PA) Times Comment
Congress denies the Postal Service money it needs, then has the gall to rob from it:
Cleveland Plain Dealer Letter to the Editor Comment
Video: “Building dangers” cause Indiana post office to close
postu.be Comment
USPS to explain new employee health plan (to the mailing industry)
postalnews blog Comment
Terrific Results for Letter Carriers’ Annual Food Drive
Press release Comment
USPS Vacant Notices: Invitation for Crime?
KMIR TV Palm Springs Comment
USPS blames NH utility for mail delay
Manchester Union Leader Comment
Thursday, June 6
Americans have “limited” trust in USPS providing digital services
Post & Parcel Comment
Two-alarm fire sends smoke through USPS plant in Brockton MA no injuries reported
Boston Globe Comment
Video: Postal worker who was sexually assaulted talks about the attack
postu.be Comment
Video: USPS backs down in media mail dispute
postu.be Comment
Video: 249 years of terror through the mail
postu.be Comment
NY customer embezzles $33K from USPS
postalcrime.com Comment
Alabama mail handler pleads guilty in shooting
WDEF Chattanooga Comment
GOP to Darrell Issa: Cool it
POLITICO Comment
Wednesday, June 5
USPS tells residents they need curbside boxes, then says it was all a mistake
Palm Beach Post Comment
Johnny Cash forever stamp issued in Nashville
postalnews blog Comment
Downtown post office closure leaves Northfield MN frustrated with USPS
Minneapolis Star Tribune Comment
Video: After 22 years, book publisher told he can’t use media mail any more
postu.be Comment
Suspect arrested in rape of Maryland postal worker
postalnews blog Comment
Postal Service should keep sorting center here
Madison WI Capital Times Comment
Bengazi, the IRS, the Associated Press, and the USPS
Courier Express and Postal Observer Comment
Tuesday, June 4
Survey Says: Most Americans Oppose Plant Closures
APWU News Comment
You mail a letter to Sioux Falls — first, it goes to Minneapolis
Worthington (MN) Daily Globe Comment
TSP gains lag in May
Federal News Radio Comment
Video: ‘Price is Right’ run foils carrier’s worker’s comp claim
postu.be Comment
Monday, June 3
Postal employee helps stop lottery scam
WKYT Lexington KY Comment
Letter carrier claims retirement forced so USPS could hire younger worker
Southeast Texas Record Comment
Burrus: One Vote
Burrus Journal Comment
Postal Service investigating KKK letters in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Gazette Comment
Superstitious Ontario town bans the number "4" from street addresses
Richmond Hill Liberal Comment
Issa Demands Hearings Into Why No One Listens to Him
The New Yorker ... and don't miss "'Mr. Grand Theft Auto' gets a brush-back pitch" Comment
Temporary post office boxes set up in Moore Oklahoma
The Oklahoman Comment
OPM's latest bid to improve retirement processing
Federal Times Comment
Video: Bakersfield P&D is not shutting down, at least for now
postu.be Comment
Town Pushes Back Against Post Office Plan for Cluster Mailboxes
Cranberry, PA Patch Comment
Sunday, June 2
Quirky Kurbwatt electric postal van from 1980s surfaces on eBay
autoblog green Comment
Last Day On The Job: FedEx Employees Accept Buyout Package
WREG Memphis
Comment
Ecommerce Shipping Options Save Merchants Time and Money
Ecommerce Bytes Comment
Saturday, June 1
Ozan and the Postal Box
... a postal adventure in North Cyprus...
St John's (NL) Independent Comment
Scam Alert! Press Sleeps Through the Great Post Office Fire Sale
Alternet Comment
Video: Are Natural Gas and the Post Office Perfect for Each Other?
postu.be Comment
Plastic glitch at post offices
Albany Times Union Comment
Editorial: Congress turns Postal Service into a zombie agency
Orlando Sentinel Comment
Without Five-Day Delivery, Will Rates Increase for Mailers?
Direct Marketing News Comment
Police: Post office fire ruled as arson
KTVL Medford OR Comment

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