postalnews.com: March 2020

Tuesday, March 31

‘There is no social distancing going on’: Ridgewood NYC post office struggles to deliver mail during COVID-19 crisis
QNS.com Comment
Bernie Sanders Launches Inquiry into Postal Worker Protections Against Coronavirus
postalnews.com Comment
Postal workers among those on front lines
Ionia MI Sentinel - Standard Comment
UK Postal Workers Demand End To Daily Deliveries In Bid To Protect Staff From Coronavirus
Huffington Post Comment
Greenwich Village residents get no mail amid coronavirus
New York Post Comment
Longmeadow MA mail carrier bringing smiles to residents
Western Mass News Comment
Monday, March 30
Trump Killed Postal Relief
Linn's Stamp News Comment
Trump faces pushback for coronavirus postcard prominently displaying his name
Providence Journal Comment
About 2,000 U.S. postal workers nationwide are in quarantine over coronavirus concerns, union says
NJ.com Comment
UK letter carrier dons fancy dress to 'lift spirits'
BBC News Comment
Sunday, March 29
Top postalnews.com stories of the week March 22-28
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U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors to Meet April 1
USPS News Comment
Saturday, March 28
Postal service forced to keep working despite shortages of cash and protection
CNN Comment
Postal Workers Say Letter Carriers Are Calling Out Sick in NYC
NY1 Spectrum News Comment
USPS seeks to hire retired employees, temporary workers as coronavirus takes toll on workforce
Federal News Network Comment
While the US Postal Service fights for its life financially, 2,000 of its workers are in quarantine and dozens have tested positive for the coronavirus
Business Insider Comment
Congressman says Trump personally objected to any assistance for US Postal Service in virus bill
WUSA TV Washington Comment
Friday, March 27
Postal worker shot, wounded while delivering mail in Chicago
Chicago Sun-Times Comment
Postal Workers Increasingly Concerned the Agency Isn't Protecting Them From Coronavirus: "I am putting [my grandmother's] life in danger every day I go to work," one employee said.
Government Executive Comment
Downtown Santa Fe post office closed after worker contracts coronavirus
Santa Fe New Mexican Comment
What’s in the Coronavirus Bill for the USPS? Not much…
Wall Street Journal Comment
Wentzville MO Post Office employee tests positive for COVID-19
KSDK St Louis Comment
Bristol CT postal worker tests positive for COVID-19
WFSB TV Hartford Comment
Postal Service Workers Concerned for their Health Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Occupational Health & Safety Comment
The Postal Service Is Breaking Down
The Nation Comment
Thursday, March 26
After NY man dies from COVID, USPS tells family to move mail box to curbside
WHAM Buffalo Comment
Employee at USPS facility in North Syracuse tests positive for COVID-19
WSTM Syracuse Comment
No help for USPS in COVID legislation?
Washington Post Comment
Wednesday, March 25
Sylvania postal worker tests positive for coronavirus
WTVG Toledo Comment
Two Oregon postal workers test positive for coronavirus
KGW Comment
Tyler TX Main Post Office employee tests positive for coronavirus
CBS 19 Comment
Macon USPS carrier receives heartwarming note on toilet paper while making deliveries
WMAZ Macon GA Comment
Deputies: Georgia postal worker hit 60-year-old woman with truck
FOX 5 Atlanta Comment
UK postal workers in plea for limit to non-essential deliveries
The Guardian Comment
Postal Workers Say They Lack Supplies, Training To Protect Themselves From Virus
National Public Radio Comment
How (Not) to Retire During a Pandemic
Government Executive Comment
‘We’re not going anywhere’: A mail carrier reflects on the impact of coronavirus
The Outline Comment
Tuesday, March 24
Postal workers hoping for community donations to meet sanitizing needs
WTVG Toledo Comment
Coronavirus protections front and center at post offices
Las Vegas Review-Journal Comment
Maloney and Connolly Urge Senate to Pass Emergency Funding for Postal Service Facing Bankruptcy
postalnews.com Comment
Unions fight to allow bus drivers, postal workers and others to be classified as ‘first responders’ during coronavirus pandemic
WLS Chicago Comment
Canada Post to reduce hours, install clear barriers in response to COVID-19
BC News Comment
With Dozens of Confirmed Coronavirus Cases, USPS Launches New Measures to Protect Employees
Government Executive Comment
House panel warns coronavirus could destroy Postal Service by June
POLITICO Comment
You’ve Got Mail. Will You Get the Coronavirus?
New York Times Comment
Monday, March 23
U.S. Postal Service employee at Bethlehem Township PA facility tests positive for coronavirus
Lehigh Valley Live Comment
Maintenance worker at Trenton P&DC tests positive for COVID-19
The Trentonian Comment
As Postal Workers Fall Sick, Colleagues Keep Working. And Worrying.
New York Times Comment
New Hampshire mail truck goes up in flames
Manchester Ink Link Comment
Neither Rain, Nor Sleet, Nor...Coronavirus; Mail Delivery Continues
WKAR East Lansing MI Comment
Mail vendors face challenges as Election Day becomes a moving target
Campaigns & Elections Comment
USPS employee at Louisville P&DC tests positive
Coronavirus in Kentucky: USPS employee in Louisville tests positive Comment
Commercial Flights Won’t Stop Operating Completely—Here’s Why
Forbes Comment
Sunday, March 22
NY distillery delivers hand sanitizer to United States Postal service
WROC Rochester Comment
‘Terrified’ Package Delivery Employees Are Going to Work Sick
New York Times Comment
Top postalnews.com stories of the week March 15-21
postalnews.com Comment
The forgotten first responder in this crisis is the delivery driver
Dallas Morning News Comment
Postal carriers appeal to pet owners to distance their dogs
Eureka CA Times-Standard Comment
Saturday, March 21
Mail voting could secure the November election. But can election officials make it happen in time?
Washington Post Comment
USPS official says no cases of COVID-19 among Oklahoma City postal workers despite employee fears
KFOR Oklahoma City Comment
Friday, March 20
Rep. Connolly, postal unions back USPS coronavirus stimulus funding to maintain ‘essential service’
Federal News Networ Comment
As deliveries soar, UPS drivers say company's coronavirus precautions may not keep them or customers safe
NBC News Comment
Brooklyn Postal Workers Avoid Post Office Over Coronavirus
The City Comment
Oklahoma: Possible issues with mail delivery due to alleged staffing shortage amid COVID-19
KFOR Oklahoma City Comment
Mandatory stand up talk for city carriers on new signature capture procedures
National Association of Letter Carriers Comment
Attention All Rural Carriers: Special Provisions and Instructions for Handling Signature Capture Items During the COVID-19 Crisis
National Rural Letter Carriers Association Comment
Concerns over possible COVID-19 case at Albany NY USPS distribution center
News10 Albany Comment
Mail Handler Union President confirms 13 postal workers have tested positive for COVID-19
National Postal Mail Handlers Union (NPMHU) Comment
Thursday, March 19
Coronavirus Diaries: I’m an Amazon Worker Handling All Those Toilet Paper Shipments
Slate Comment
An Amazon Warehouse Employee Has the Coronavirus
The Atlantic Comment
Statement on pandemic from NALC President Fred Rolando (.pdf file)
Includes details on leave, protective equipment and more
National Association of Letter Carriers Comment
Pandemic: USPS, APWU agree to expand paid leave for PSEs; dependent care leave for childcare
postalnews.com Comment
Wednesday, March 18
Postal Unions Urge Leadership to Support the Postal Service
NPMHU Comment
Coronavirus angst: Amazon drivers get 1 wipe to clean vans
Riverside CA Press Enterprise Comment
Letter Carriers Say the Postal Service Pressured Them to Deliver Mail Despite Coronavirus Symptoms — and Often Without Hand Sanitizer
ProPublica Comment
Your TSP in the tank: Now what?
Federal News Network Comment
New White House Guidance Says Agencies Should ‘Minimize Face-to-Face Interactions’
Government Executive Comment
Search for next postmaster general continues
Linn's Stamp News Comment
Two years in prison for postal worker who aided robbery of Missouri post office
DOJ News Comment
West Virginia postal worker charged with stealing mail
DOJ News Comment
A Raleigh postal worker tested positive for COVID-19
The Progressive Pulse Comment
Costco acquires Innovel Solutions, "Final Mile" deliverer for big and bulky items
HomeWorld Business Magazine Comment
Tuesday, March 17
Senior community misses mail delivery over the coronavirus
Chicago Tribune Comment
Amazon to suspend non-essential shipments to UK and US warehouses
The Guardian Comment
Amazon’s warehouse workers fear coronavirus spread after European workers test positive for covid-19
Washington Post Comment
Coronavirus crisis forces states to prioritize mail-in ballots
Axios Comment
Updated USPS Statement on Coronavirus
USPS News Comment
Monday, March 16
Amazon will hire more workers and raise pay as delivery orders surge
New York Times Comment
Update: After two employees test positive for coronavirus in White Plains, Postal Service issues assurance mail is safe
White Plains NY Journal News Comment
Crash involving postal truck in Henrico VA
WRIC Richmond Comment
USPS Blue, LiteBlue web pages to keep workers informed about virus
USPS News Link Comment
OPM asks federal health insurance providers to make adjustments to prepare for coronavirus
Federal News Network Comment
How a Mailman Still Carries On During Coronavirus
Wall Street Journal Comment
Amazon warns of delivery delays, running out of items
TheHill Comment
No, it's not likely you'll catch COVID-19 from your mail
CTV News Comment
NZ Post couriers stop taking signatures to avoid spread
Otago Daily Times Comment
Sunday, March 15
Czech Post to help coronavirus effort by delivering food
Prague Morning Comment
Top postalnews.com stories of the week March 8-14
postalnews.com Comment
Royal Mail announces changes to delivery practices due to virus concerns
Royal Mail News Comment
Saturday, March 14
2 White Plains USPS employees test positive for coronavirus
News 12 Comment
Suspicious package turns out to be coronavirus hoax
Honolulu Star-Advertiser Comment
Mail carrier in viral dog chase video calls for increased awareness of postal worker safety
WISH-TV Indianapolis Comment
Elderly customer who fell gets help from letter carrier
USPS News Link Comment
Friday, March 13
StoryCorps: A Postal Worker Who Loved His Job Also Found 'Dignity' In Strike
National Public Radio Comment
Trump nominates two transportation executives to USPS board of governors
Linn's Stamp News Comment
USPS seeks definition of its universal service obligation
Linn's Stamp News Comment
Thursday, March 12
UPS Board Appoints Carol Tome As CEO; David Abney To Be Executive Chairman
UPS News Comment
Trucker awarded nearly $900K after Lawrenceburg IN post office fall
The Indiana Lawyer Comment
As More Feds Contract Coronavirus, Agencies Scramble to Keep Employees Safe
Government Executive Comment
The Man Behind the Plan to Remake FedEx
Wall Street Journal Comment
St. Louis Mail Handler Sentenced for Stealing Opioids From Mail
DOJ News Comment
Wednesday, March 11
APWU Announces Contract Arbitration Award
APWU News Comment
Trump nominates former pilots union president Donald Lee Moak to USPS Board of Governors
USPS News Link Comment
Missing Holiday Cards Arriving In March? Hawthorne NJ Residents Say Postal Mail Now Completely Unreliable
CBS New York Comment
Residents of Bronx neighborhood want their community post office to clean up its act
News 12 Comment
Springfield MA Man Pleads Guilty to Damaging a Postal Vehicle and Stealing Mail
DOJ News Comment
Tuesday, March 10
Multiple mailbox break-ins are leaving some North Austin residents feeling unsafe
KVUE Austin Comment
NY Hazmat Team Called for Pet Urine Neutralizer at Post Office
Firehouse Comment
A look at an early 1900s rural mail carrier's experiences
Adrian, MI Daily Telegram Comment
Monday, March 9
Post office break-ins left behind video, DNA evidence, feds say
Sacramento Bee Comment
Post Office offers $25k reward after armed robbery of letter carrier
WGN-TV Chicago Comment
USPS preps for coronavirus with updated pandemic flu plan
Federal News Network
Comment
USPS introduces cremated remains container for animals
USPS News Comment
OIG to USPS: Improve Scanning Practices
EcommerceBytes Comment
Mail bonding: Is the postal service the future of voting?
Woodland CA Daily Democrat Comment
Sunday, March 8
Top postalnews.com stories of the week March 1-7
postalnews.com Comment
NY State Police respond to serious crash involving a postal delivery vehicle
NY State Police News Comment
Saturday, March 7
Oklahoma Postal Worker Sentenced to Jail Time for Embezzling Postal Funds and Making False Records
DOJ News Comment
Mailman goes above and beyond in wake of tornado
WSMV Nashville Comment
Friday, March 6
USPS Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Policy – March 6, 2020
21st Century Postal Worker Comment
Driver charged in crash that killed Michigan postal worker
mlive.com Comment
Postal Service refuses to pay for repairs after mail carrier fleeing dogs leaps on truck
WISH-TV Indianapolis Comment
Former Kansas APWU official pleads guilty to financial improprieties
DOL News Comment
USPS isolates section of Southern Maine processing center due to mercury spill
WGME Portland Comment
The Outside Collection Box At The Cantonment Post Office Was Broken For Months. We Asked Why. They Fixed It Before Answering.
NorthEscambia.com Comment
Thursday, March 5
Oregon postal worker who stole mail sentenced to prison
The Oregonian Comment
Union: New USPS sorting initiative at Maine plant slows postal delivery
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier Comment
Battle lines forming over setting of U.S. stamp prices
Linn's Stamp News Comment
Postal trucks were parking illegally. So Jersey City started ticketing the postmaster
Jersey Journal Comment
Wednesday, March 4
Arlington Heights IL Residents Are Fed Up With The Lost And Late Mail, Say Postal Service Is Unresponsive
CBS Chicago Comment
Omaha Rural Carrier Convicted of Theft of Mail by a Postal Employee
DOJ News Comment
Mysterious mailboxes appear in California neighborhood
Fort Bragg Advocate-News Comment
UPS employee arrested after allegedly threatening a mass shooting with over 20,000 rounds of ammunition found
CNN Comment
Safety Issues Again Cited at Postal Facilities
FEDweek Comment
Aspen postmaster leaves for USPS position elsewhere
Aspen Daily News Comment
Tuesday, March 3
NY postmaster who admitted stealing from USPS charged with defrauding her current employer
Jamestown NY Post Journal Comment
West Virginia letter carrier sentenced to prison in marijuana distribution scheme
DOJ News Comment
What takes Asheville snail mail so long to be delivered?
WLOS Asheville Comment
Navistar to resume production of postal trucks in Springfield OH
Springfield News Sun Comment
Groton MA Postmaster Pleads Guilty To Stealing Postal Funds
DOJ News Comment
Monday, March 2
Feds: Woman, two men kidnapped Rochester letter carrier over suspected stolen package
WHAM Rochester NY Comment
The last-mile density challenge
Logistics Management Comment
TSP Returns Plummet Amid Coronavirus Worries
Government Executive Comment
USPS fixes broken mail equipment in Florida neighborhood after TV station gets involved
WTSP Tampa Bay Comment
US Postmaster General Reduces Work Hours to Cut Costs
EcommerceBytes Comment
Sunday, March 1
APWU provides updated Coronavirus COVID-19 guidance/information
21st Century Postal Worker Comment
Seattle NDC postal worker tests positive for coronavirus
KIRO Seattle Comment
Top postalnews.com stories of the week February 23-29
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