postalnews.com: October 2016

Monday, October 31

APWU: Retroactive Contract Payment in November 18th Paychecks: Second Annual Wage Increase Coming Soon
APWU News Comment
As Many as 600K OPM Hack Victims Must Re-Enroll to Keep Protection Services
Government Executive Comment
Moriah NY Post Office turns 200
Elizabethtown Sun Comment
What are Amazon Lockers and why are convenience stores willing to add them?
Dallas News Comment
2017 Postage Rate Increase: Good News for Commercial First-Class Mailers
The Berkshire Company blog Comment
Poll: Feds Think Clinton Would Manage Government Better Than Trump
Government Executive Comment
Exploring the True Impact the Election Has on Marketers
DM News Comment
USPS to issue Nativity stamp on Thursday
Stamp.News Comment
Local mailman delivers, keeps family and art close to his heart
The Daily Texan Comment
In Canada, a red dot on your PO box means no junk mail
The Millstone Comment
Sunday, October 30
UPS Forecasts Record-Breaking Holiday Shipments
postalnews.com Comment
Top postalnews.com stories of the week October 23-29
postalnews.com Comment
Saturday, October 29
1,500 absentee ballot requests found in Illinois post office box
Moline Dispatch-Argus Comment
Video: Hundreds of Ohio absentee ballots missing in the mail
WTVG Toledo Comment
Final delivery: Minnesota rural carrier retires after 31 yearson the same route
Worthington Daily Globe Comment
New Hanukkah forever stamp to be dedicated in Boca Raton on Tuesday
Stamp.News Comment
Friday, October 28
Berkeley mail delivery prompts tidal wave of complaints
Berkeleyside Comment
Washington postal worker charged with health insurance fraud
The Olympian Comment
'Discriminatory' South Bronx Post Offices Should Be Audited, City Councilman Says
DNAinfo New York Comment
Unknown number of absentee ballots returned to sender in Albuquerque
Albuquerque Journal Comment
Every Day, 24K Federal Retirees Reach a Busy Signal on OPM's Toll-Free Line
Government Executive Comment
Why Amazon's Holiday Season Forecast Is Disappointing Investors
Fortune Comment
USPS Expects Double-Digit Growth in Holiday Package Volume
Ecommerce Bytes Comment
UPS Not Sweating Amazon's Transportation Network
Fox Business Comment
Thursday, October 27
"Underbanked" Report Shows Need For Postal Banking
Huffington Post Comment
The bar in Trump’s new DC hotel honors postal history (sort of)
Save the Post Office Comment
Support for Donald Trump may cost Darrell Issa his seat in Congress
New York Times Comment
USPS expands Surface Visibility program to PVS drivers
USPS News Link Comment
No, you don't need a stamp for your ballot
KUOW Seattle Comment
Vote-by-mail hampered by slow mail delivery, postmark problems
Tacoma News Tribune Comment
What happens if your health plan goes postal?
Federal News Radio Comment
Local Officials Push to Keep Tucson Postal Facility Open
Arizona Public Media Comment
Swiss Post’s network of the future – fewer Post Offices, more “Access Points”
postalnews.com Comment
Wednesday, October 26
USPS suspends mail delivery in Washington PA neighborhood because of pit bull
WTAE Pittsburgh Comment
Man Charged with Intentionally Setting Fire to Alpine, Texas Post Office
postalnews.com Comment
Google Express expands, now reaches 90 percent of U.S.
TechCrunch Comment
Post office banking: an old idea getting new life
MarketWatch Comment
USPS Removes Package from Mailbox, Charges Fee to Get it Back
KXAS Dallas Comment
Tuesday, October 25
Florida postal worker caught on camera tossing packages onto resident’s porch
WFTV Orlando Comment
Video: Neighbors upset with delivery changes after dog chases mailman
KATU Portland OR Comment
Trump's proposed hiring freeze could leave 15,000 letter carrier jobs vacant each year
postalnews.com Comment
USPS CCA--My Year From Hell
ToughNickel Comment
UPU provides ‘compromise’ for USPS parcel costs
Linn's Stamp News Comment
Ballots mistakenly returned to Broomfield CO voters
KMGH Denver Comment
Officials plan to destroy Doug Hughes' gyrocopter
Tampa Bay Times Comment
Monday, October 24
Video: Mail disappearing from resident’s mailboxes in Billings, Montana
KULR Billings Comment
APWU: What to Expect in a Lame Duck Congress
APWU American Postal Worker magazine Comment
Video: Five Questions with Bo the Mailman
WHAS Louisville Comment
Letter: Postal trucks wrecked neighborhood
Glenwood Springs CO Post Independent Comment
Mailboxes broken into at Cave Junction OR post office
KTVL Medford OR Comment
Political mailers are pesky but effective, experts say
Orlando Sentinel Comment
Sunday, October 23
You'll Never Guess Why Travelers Are Being Inundated With Junk Mail
Huffington Post Comment
FedEx change forcing package shippers to get more efficient
Newsday Comment
Top postalnews.com stories of the week October 16-22
postalnews.com Comment
Ohio: Confusing postage for absentee ballots
WCPO Cincinnati Comment
El Dorado CountyCA voters still waiting for ballots ten days after they were mailed
Sacramento Bee Comment
Saturday, October 22
Video: New York letter carrier fired after stealing money from cards
WHAM Rochester NY Comment
Video: Stockton CA Hit by Increase in Mail Theft
Fox30 Stockton Comment
Video: Billings police investigate reports of mail theft, including absentee ballots
postalnews.com Comment
Colorado Mail Carrier Indicted for Delay and Destruction of Mail
postalnews.com Comment
Three men arrested in connection with assault on postal carrier in Pennsylvania
postalnews.com Comment
Louisiana postal worker pleads guilty to stealing more than $6,000
postalnews.com Comment
How customer demands are reshaping last-mile delivery
McKinsey & Company Comment
House Committee Asks for GAO Review of OPM's Retirement Application Process
FedSmith.com Comment
A year later, Self-Plus-One gradually gains steam
Federal Times Comment
Friday, October 21
On 15th Anniversary of Anthrax Attacks, Workers Recall Those Who Died
APWU News Comment
Flooded mail center reopens, expected to end Charlotte delivery delays
Charlotte Observer Comment
USPS realigns Marketing and Deputy PMG functions
postalnews.com Comment
Carlisle PA postal worker helps girl struck by vehicle
Carlisle Sentinel Comment
Video: USPS ‘master key’ stolen, raises concern of mail thefts in Mill Creek WA area
KCPQ Seattle Comment
Parcel delivery could be the future of the USPS
Linn's Stamp News Comment
Thursday, October 20
USPS says Matthew is to blame for continuing mail delays in Charlotte
Charlotte Observer Comment
8 Myths About Federal Retirement
Government Executive Comment
Paltry COLA Will Leave Postal, Federal Retirees Worse Off
APWU News Comment
Video: Postal service changes may increase absentee ballot delivery time
WSLS Roanoke Comment
Senator Calls on USPS to Address Service Disruptions in North Dakota
postalnews.com Comment
Video: Thousands of pieces of mail dumped in Georgia woods; USPS launches investigation
WSB Atlanta Comment
Wednesday, October 19
USPS vehicle backs into 89-year-old Idaho woman; injuries life-threatening
Twin Falls Times News Comment
England paved the way for our postal service — and the proof is on display
Washington Post Comment
Postal worker withdraws from local election in Michigan after Hatch Act complaint
Harbor Country News Comment
Executives at Houston physical therapy firm convicted of defrauding USPS of $9.6 million
postalnews.com Comment
Residents of Florida town complain about mail service
WKMG Orlando Comment
Former mail carrier union president convicted of kickback scheme dies in jail
Tampa Bay Times Comment
Federal probe launched into dumped Berkeley voter guides, returned election postcards
Berkeleyside Comment
Massachusetts postal worker faces additional child pornography charges
postalnews.com Comment
Tuesday, October 18
Pennsylvania postal worker gets two years' probation for theft
Harrisburg Patriot News Comment
Florentine Madonna and Child Christmas Stamp Dedicated Today
Stamp.News Comment
Video: Brazos County (TX) residents want changes to prevent stolen mail
KBTX Bryan TX Comment
Two individuals alleges USPS employee's negligence caused accident, injuries
Northern California Record Comment
2017 health premiums: It could have been so much worse
Federal News Radio Comment
And then there were none: last USPS governor’s term ends December 8
postalnews.com Comment
Monday, October 17
USPS (and a whole lot of Trumpkins) respond to tweet about postal worker tearing up Trump absentee ballots
postalnews.com Comment
Oregon poat office closed due to water damage
Gales Creek Journal Comment
Nonprofit Postage On Way Back Up
The NonProfit Times Comment
Help stamp out breast cancer
Stamp.News Comment
Postal worker accused of stealing Virginia Beach mail
Southside Daily Comment
New Postal Rates Will Benefit Some Publishers and Printers
Dead Tree Edition Comment
Sunday, October 16
Trump related group uses direct mail to scam elderly alzheimer patients
Alternet Comment
Top postalnews.com stories of the week October 9-15
postalnews.com Comment
No-confidence vote for Massachusetts postmaster with past problems
Worcester Telegram Comment
Illinois letter carrier alleges racial discrimination at work
Moline Dispatch-Argus Comment
Saturday, October 15
Where the candidates stand on letter carrier issues
NALC Postal Record (.pdf file) Comment
Idaho Postmaster Pleads Guilty to Money Order Theft
postalnews.com Comment
Rural postal service remains essential
West Plains Daily Quill Comment
Three Years On From Its Sale, The Privatisation Of Royal Mail Is A Story Of Our Times
Huffington Post Comment
Friday, October 14
Video: Officials say Toledo postal worker might have tuberculosis
WTOL Toledo Comment
OIG reports on public perception of delivery by drone
postalnews.com Comment
Defense seeks dismissal of charges against Rapid City mail carrier
Rapid City Journal Comment
Video: Lewiston NY post office hazmat scare caused by dog repellent
WIVB Buffalo Comment
Thursday, October 13
Ex-Postal Service employee sentenced for stealing almost $5,500 in gift cards
Norfolk Virginian Pilot Comment
Police investigate checks, mail stolen from Boston mailboxes
Dorchester Reporter Comment
Video: Toddler wanders away from day care, found by postal worker
KCCI Des Moines Comment
New Survey: Direct Mail Tops TV, Digital Ads in Helping Swing Voters Decide
USPS News Comment
Authorities blame non-toxic irritant for Western NY post office scare
Niagara Gazette Comment
USPS announces Holiday 2016 mailing and shipping deadlines
postalnews.com Comment
Police arrest man for cashing fraudulent money orders in Carlisle PA
WPMT York Comment
Video: USPS mail truck crashes into electrical pole, comes to rest in yard in north Tulsa
KJRH Tulsa Comment
USPS to raise stamp price by two cents in January
Stamp.News Comment
Wednesday, October 12
How Stronger Unions Could Fix Our Economy — And Our Politics
TIME Comment
Video: Virginia neighbors want answers after mail allegedly found dumped
WTVR Richmond Comment
Video: Congress considering 2 bills that could change the way you get your mail
KFSN Fresno Comment
Oregon Supreme Court rules postal inspectors can’t inspect packages without a warrant
Eugene Register Guard Comment
Vallejo’s new main post office boasts a new attitude, too
Vallejo CA Times Herald Comment
Tuesday, October 11
Mailhandler contract negotiation update: tentative agreement “within reach”
postalnews.com Comment
Oklahoma mail trouble prompts action from U.S. congressman
KOKI Tulsa Comment
New McCaskill Bill would prevent emergency post office suspensions
CBS St. Louis Comment
USPS lists recommended holiday mailing dates for overseas military personnel
postalnews.com Comment
USPS must revisit possible harassing nature of postal worker’s cap bearing flag associated with Tea Party
Legal Solutions Blog Comment
Video: Mailman appearing to pepper-spray dogs now facing charges
KTRK Houston Comment
Monday, October 10
USPS seeks rate increase for January 2017
Linns Stamp News Comment
Stolen Checks Taken From East Harlem Mailboxes Total $20K: NYPD
DNAinfo New York Comment
Postal Reform October Update – No News Is Bad News
The Berkshire Company blog Comment
Plane in fatal Southwest Alaska crash was flying bypass mail route
Alaska Dispatch News Comment
How Royal Mail rakes in millions betraying the elderly
Daily Mail Comment
Letter carrier claims he was subjected to age discrimination
Northern California Record Comment
FEHB After Retirement: What Changes Can You Expect?
FedSmith.com Comment
Sunday, October 9
San Francisco Police, Postal Inspectors Investigate Citywide Mailbox Thefts; Stolen Key Suspected
Hoodline Comment
Top postalnews.com stories of the week October 2-8
postalnews.com Comment
Amazon only needs a minute of human labor to ship your next package
CNN Money Comment
Saturday, October 8
Video: Maryland Neighborhood Unable to Rely on Mail Delivery
NBC4 Washington Comment
NY Postal worker charged in mail, identity theft
Binghamton Press Comment
Residents cautioned following mass theft of mail in Naperville IL
Naperville Sun Comment
Man Who Robbed Rancho Bernardo CA Post Office Sentenced to 14 Years
Rancho Bernardo, CA Patch Comment
Postal worker accused of stealing mail, money intended for charities
Buffalo News Comment
Online sales to see big boost
USPS News Link Comment
Friday, October 7
Video: USPS seeking seasonal employees but what happens if positions go unfilled?
postalnews.com Comment
Mail left unattended on top of mailboxes in Mesa AZ, neighbors want answers
ABC15 Arizona Comment
Delivery drivers sue Amazon over contractor status
Retail Dive Comment
Dimondstein Scores Overwhelming Victory in APWU Leadership Election
APWU News Comment
Holiday Windows Shine on New Forever Stamps
Stamp.News Comment
Video: Post Office investigates mail missing in Clifton Forge VA
postalnews.com Comment
Postal service delivers seal of approval to Halloween Capital of the World
Anoka Union Herald Comment
Postal Service, Bellevue WA Police work together to halt drug trafficking
Bellevue Reporter Comment
Thursday, October 6
California postal workers credited with saving man’s life
Del Mar Times Comment
Postal disruptions expected as Matthew bears down on Florida, Georgia and Carolinas
USPS News Comment
OSHA: Iowa USPS facility exposes workers to mold, electrical hazards from unrepaired water leak
postalnews.com Comment
OSHA cites USPS after two Des Moines workers suffer heat illness while delivering the mail
postalnews.com Comment
Buffalo postal carrier running late accused of dumping undelivered mail
Buffalo News Comment
Wednesday, October 5
Texas: Postal inspector says mail theft suspect couldn't be arrested because he threw the mail away?
Temple Daily Telegram Comment
USPS Commemorated Festival of Diwali with a Forever Stamp today
Stamp.News Comment
Ballots Collected in APWU Election of Officers
APWU News Comment
Ballots are in the mail to Florida voters
NorthEscambia.com Comment
Kansas City Postal Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Mail
postalnews.com Comment
NALC’s Rolando corrects errors in radio show dealing with USPS retirement funding
NALC News Comment
California: Mail thieves dump 7 bags of stolen mail, ransack business mailboxes
Santa Clarita Valley Signal Comment
Tuesday, October 4
Universal Postal Union members agree on new terminal dues system
postalnews.com Comment
USPS responds to Forbes article on delayed absentee ballots
USPS News Comment
New Hampshire window clerk pleads guilty to mail theft, firearms violation
Valley News Comment
Police called in employee parking dispute at Athens GA post office
Athens Banner Herald Comment
NALC: Latest retiree, FECA COLA projections released
NALC News Comment
Monday, October 3
Island Mail Carrier Gets His Job Back
Maine Public Radio Comment
Higher shipping fees will force e-retailers to adjust
Internet Retailer Comment
Fall 2016 USPS Delivery Outlook
Quad/Graphics Blog Comment
USPS to hire 35,000-40,000 seasonal workers for the holidays
postalnews.com Comment
Sunday, October 2
Top postalnews.com stories of the week September 25-October 1
postalnews.com Comment
USPS dedicates Kwanzaa forever stamp
Stamp.News Comment
Postal Views Podcast #49 (USPS: Its All Good)
Postal Views Podcast Comment
Saturday, October 1
Rapid City mail carrier re-indicted on felony theft charges
postalnews.com Comment
Why UPS and FedEx are hiking prices
(Aside from the fact that they do it every year?)
The Motley Fool Comment
Aspen mailman dies unexpectedly while working
Aspen Times Comment
Motorist claims USPS employee responsible for his injuries stemming from a vehicular accident
Northern California Record Comment

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