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March 27, 2026



USPS driver charged after hitting woman, reversing while she was underneath

North Troy postal carrier pleads not guilty to stealing mail

He stole checks instead of delivering them

Amazon’s Rural Delivery Push Slams Into Walmart

FYI: Court Backs OPM Policy Protecting Taxpayers From Funding Gender Transition Procedures

When delivering, stay on the well-worn path

Video shows crash, aftermath of mail carrier stabbing in Kokomo

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



March 26, 2026



USPS transportation-related, time-limited price change

U.S. Postal Service seeks approval to add surcharge due to gas prices

Can Higher Shipping Rates Save USPS From Financial Collapse?

House Committee Examines Financial Situation of U.S. Postal Service

USPS transportation surcharge will make these types of packages more expensive to ship from the post office

Postal Service plans 8% fuel surcharge as Iran war raises transport costs

Prosecutors notify court they will not seek death penalty in murder of letter carrier in Warren

The Military and the Mail—America’s Oldest Partnership

The Plight Of The U.S. Postal Service

USPS letter carrier stabbed multiple times before 2 connected getaway crashes in Kokomo

Postal unions and stakeholders wary as Trump nominates little-known picks to USPS board

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 03/25/26



March 25, 2026



FedEx to compete in same-day delivery with Amazon, Walmart and UPS

Need envelopes printed? Do it in-house

A One-Stop Resource for USPS Financial and Productivity Data

Safeguarding the Integrity of the U.S. Postal Service

USPS enhances security for direct deposit

Statement from NRLCA President on Postmaster General David Steiner’s Congressional Testimony

Postal unions and stakeholders wary as Trump nominates little-known picks to USPS board

Top USPS UNION Contributors, 2023-2024

Here’s how to better respond to customer inquiries

Police: Kokomo resident arrested after stabbing letter carrier, causing 2 crashes

Prosecutors notify court they will not seek death penalty in murder of letter carrier in Warren

Bureau plans to use mail carriers in census test already facing criticism



March 24, 2026



Postal Service Out of Cash

Postal worker honored for saving woman's life

Criminal network trafficking steroids through postal service uncovered

United States Postal Inspection Service investigating multiple instances of mail theft in San Jose, California Keep bulbs and batteries out of the trash

Virginia lawmakers weigh in on postal service’s looming financial crisis

The U.S. Census Bureau is planning to use postal carriers as census takers for a pilot program in two southern cities

Mail Theft Weighs on an Already Burdened Postal Service

The historic Lancaster KY Post Office heads for disposal

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 03/23/26



March 23, 2026



NY mailman’s ‘attack’ on Jewish 4-year-old not being treated as hate crime, cops say

Amazon USPS contract standoff threatens nationwide package delays

Statement of NPMHU President before the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee

Emailing sensitive information? Take the proper steps

Mail-in ballot deadlines put Supreme Court in 2026 election fray



March 22, 2026



Former Georgia USPS employees plead guilty to stealing mail and committing PPP loan fraud

USPS Losses Threaten Ecommerce Shipping

USPS mailman who violently shoved Jewish boy in NYC suburb to face new charge, police said

USPS split with Amazon rattles delivery market

Amazon AI Push Reshapes Growth Outlook As USPS Pact Unravels

D.C. Supreme Court Showdown Puts Mail-Ballot Grace Periods On The Chopping Block



March 21, 2026



NY postal worker arrested for shoving four-year-old hassidic boy to the ground

This retail associate saved a customer $10,000

2026 UPMA Legislative Issues Brief

TAKE ACTION: Ask your senators to OPPOSE the SAVE America Act

Man arrested for carjacking USPS letter carrier in Puerto Rico

Supreme Court to hear mail-in ballots case Monday

Postmaster General pressed to visit Allen Park USPS plant after worker found dead in machine

The Postal Service’s Last-Mile Strategy Is a Dead End

Robert Duvall worked as a clerk in Manhattan before his big break

Kalamazoo-area postal workers ‘in tears’ over workplace culture amid delivery delays

Retirement Application Processing Backlog Nearly Doubles in Four Months

New tool makes union finances easier to understand

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 03/20/26



March 20, 2026



FedEx raises guidance again after strong earnings beat

Postmaster General mulls cutting one day of mail delivery as financial woes mount

The seven anchors weighing down the good ship USPS

USPS Postmaster General concerned with USPS Ship commits to decision within 30 days​

USPS already lost $1.3 billion this year — and cash shortages might halt mail delivery in 2027

Former Charlotte USPS Employee Sentenced To 15 Months in Prison for Bank Fraud Scheme Involving Stolen Mail

Pennsylvania Postal Service Employee Charged with Bank Fraud and Theft of Mail

The United States Postal Service lost $9 billion last fiscal year. What now?

Mail delays, postal workers 'in tears,' Rep. Huizenga puts USPS on notice

Postmaster General says Illinois is USPS' 'biggest problem' area

‘I’m Dead. Don’t Send Me Any More Mail.’

‘Status Quo Not an Option’: PMG Lays Out Recommendations for USPS

Supreme Court to hear mail-in ballots case Monday



March 19, 2026



Hearing Wrap Up: USPS Must Increase Revenue and Reduce Costs to Stay Afloat

Stolen Checks for Sale: OIG Investigation Exposes Insider Mail Theft

Setting the record straight on Amazon's USPS partnership

Are you looking for a second job? Federal ethics rules limit the options for USPS employees

Sentencing for man convicted of robbing Akron postal carrier at gunpoint

Amazon says U.S. Postal Service 'walked away at the eleventh hour' in negotiations

Amazon planning to cut number of packages sent through USPS

Cutting delivery days ‘on the table,’ as Postal Service runs out of cash, lawmakers told

Amazon delivery provider convicted in $9.4M fraud scheme

Today marks the anniversary of the 1970 postal strike

Women’s History Month is here

Stolen Checks for Sale: OIG Investigation Exposes Insider Mail Theft

Nearly $1 stamps? Lawmakers contemplate how to avert USPS financial crisis​



March 18, 2026



GAO: Urgent Action Needed to Fix Unsustainable USPS Business Model and Improve Service Performance

PMG testimony to House committee available

USPS wants to raise first-class stamp price to as high as 95 cents

NALC: House subcommittee holds hearing on financial future of the Postal Service

Amazon Could Slash Postal Service Package Volume by Two-Thirds

Postal worker attacked on the job in Crown Heights

OIG: Ohio 1 District: Delivery Operations in the Cleveland, OH, Area

FedEx to shutter 9 New York parcel centers

Mailin’ it Podcast – A Banner Year for Stamps: The 2026 Lineup

USPS to hold 51 career conferences

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 03/17/26



March 17, 2026


St. Patrick's Day



Amazon overtakes US Postal Service as largest parcel carrier

Postal employee sentenced for burglarizing local post office

Watch a video about lowriders

Postmaster Warns of ‘End of Postal Service as We Know It’

Postal worker charged with OVI driving mail truck in Braceville

Will the USPS raise rates again? Debate swirls over financial future

Postal Service Financial Woes Do Not Stem from Market Forces Alone

The USPS should stop wasting billions on programs the private sector does better​

WATCH LIVE: Postmaster General Steiner testifies at House hearing on financial future of USPS

Amazon launches 1-hour shipping in US cities to challenge Walmart

Postal worker slashed over package mix-up in Brooklyn building

This USPS mail carrier in Phoenix says he's never seen morale so low​



March 16, 2026



He rescued a 2-year-old in the street

Mailin’ It Podcast – Voice Clones & Phony Texts: Artificial Intelligence Fraud

USPS Ancillary Service Endorsement Fact Sheet

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes -03/14/26

2 more sentenced in Montgomery, AL mail theft conspiracy

US Postal Service to ask Congress for urgent reforms to survive 'beyond next year'

USPS is committed to being a safe workplace.

Will the USPS raise rates again? Debate swirls over financial future



March 15, 2026



Buffalo woman pleads guilty to her role in conspiracy to steal mail

Woman dies after being hit by postal service vehicle

A year after the Social Security Fairness Act, some retirees are still waiting for full benefits

He rescued a 2-year-old in the street

Dead Letter Office: Gallery Experience, Wednesday, March 18, 2026



March 14, 2026



Federal Jury Convicts Denham Springs Man of Assaulting a Postal Employee

Former USPS workers admit to stealing cash, gift cards from mail in Atlanta

Routine traffic stops by law enforcement uncover massive mail theft operation in Montgomery, AL targeting people and businesses

Former USPS employees plead guilty to stealing mail, fraudulently filing PPP loans

OIG: We Audited Four USPS Facilities in the Shreveport, LA, Area

NALC: Bargaining update posted to Members Only Portal

Postal Service celebrates sunflowers with new stamp

This USPS program is a lifeline for blind and disabled people

De minimis: Case aiming to revive exemption can proceed, court rules

New Premium Forwarding Service Commercial – Coming Soon

Recent USPS Congressional News

Recent and Upcoming USPS Stamp Releases

US Postal Service takes another wrong turn

Implementation of the Postal Service’s RTO slowed in February

Postal Bulletin – Direct Deposit Account Verification

This carrier followed a customer’s voice and got her medical assistance

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 03/13/26



March 13, 2026



NALC’s Shut Down Hunger effort donates more than $525,000 to food banks nationwide

The US Postal Service’s fiscal crisis

Bridgeport Man Sentenced to More Than 8 Years in Prison for Gunpoint Robberies of Retail Stores, Amazon Delivery Truck

Two Additional Alabama Men Sentenced for Role in Mail and Bank Fraud Conspiracy

Congresswoman Wagner Slams Unresponsive USPS, Calls for New Review by USPS Inspector General and Congressional Oversight Investigation

Man accused in Decatur postal worker killing faces judge in 2024 murder of Atlanta student

UPMA and NAPS are having a spat

Do you have a lowrider? USPS would like to see your photos and hear your stories

Letters of Love mails messages of support to patients in children’s hospitals

Sessions Announces Hearing on the Financial Future of the U.S. Postal Service

A Revolutionary Moment in Time Is Coming to First-Class Mail

States step in as USPS permitted to ship guns in mail

Postal systems worldwide confront the same financial pressures

APWU Files Amicus Brief Supporting the Prohibition to Mail Concealable Handguns

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 03/12/26



March 12, 2026



22 Vintage Photos of Postal Workers in Action

Most Retirement Applications Are Now Made Online, but Still Don’t Reach OPM for Months

APWU Livestream Celebrates the Great Postal Strike, Unveils Digital History Center

Budzinski, Postal Caucus Co-Chairs Convene Roundtable with Union Leaders on Improving Delivery Rates

USPS looking for employees who do interesting or unusual tasks for our ‘On the Job’ column

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 03/11/26

Senator Ricketts Letter Calls on USPS to Improve Operations Affecting Service Across Nebraska

For embezzlement of union funds former Michigan NALC VP sentenced to 12 months and 1 day of imprisonment, 2 years' probation, and must pay $54,120 in restitution and a $100 special assessment

Postal Worker Drives 52 Miles After Work to Return Lost Wallet Found in -11F° Weather

Sandy Springs gains official USPS recognition, replacing Atlanta on mail addresses

This USPS program is a lifeline for blind and disabled people

OIG: Give Us Your Thoughts on the Postal Service’s Automated Package Verification System

Sugar Land USPS worker arrested, found with 66 envelopes of checks, according to police



March 11, 2026



Open Letter from UPMA President Tony Leonardi to National Association of Postal Supervisors

NAPS to USPS: Your MOU with UPMA is Misleading and Deceptive

Route 66 stamps to be issued at National Postal Forum

OIG helped unravel a pharmacy’s kickback scheme

Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Postal Carrier Robbery

Sugar Land postal worker accused of stealing mail may have targeted envelopes with checks inside

Postal employee allegedly responsible for unopened mail found in Campbell Co. dumpster

New Orleans Man Sentenced 12 Years for Postal Robbery

Former Randolph postal employee pleads guilty to stealing gift card from the mail

UPS navigates Amazon draw down in hard pivot to premium services

Alabama man sentenced to 130 months for mail and bank fraud conspiracy​



March 10, 2026



Postal systems worldwide confront the same financial pressures

The Postal Service Says Happy Birthday!

Don’t use a postal credit card for personal expenses

Crews contain mail truck fire in Seymour

Postal Services Running Out Of Money Again As They Fall Behind The Times

Postal Employee IDed As Person Of Interest In Check Washing Fraud



March 9, 2026



New PMG video promotes the Postal Pulse

Nevada County Officials Advise: Postmarks Matter for Taxes and Vote-by-Mail Ballots

USPS suspends mail to Iran, Israel and 16 other countries amid Middle East conflict

Retirement Application Processing Backlog Nearly Doubles in Four Months

FLRA Reverses Course on Union Dues Cancellation Rule

US Postal Service expects to run out of cash in a year without help from Congress, postmaster says



March 8, 2026



Amid complaints from customers, rank-and-file, the Postal Service faces an uncertain future

Postal Carrier With 100% Disability Rating Hired

Postal Service Announces a Revolutionary Moment in Time Is Coming to First-Class Mail

The Amazon alert: 4 subtle signs your package was targeted before it arrived



March 7, 2026



California Postal Service Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $300,000 in Checks and Gold and Collectable Currency from Mail

Pappas, Budzinski, Postal Caucus Co-Chairs Convene Roundtable with Union Leaders

Statement of Ivan D. Butts, President, NPS - Before the Congressional Postal Service Caucus Roundtable March 5, 2026

USPS: She heard a cry for help

St. Louis police searching for van after mail stolen from USPS building



March 6, 2026



APWU President Jonathan Smith Addresses Congressional Postal Service Caucus, Advocates for a Vibrant Public Postal Service

US Postal Service takes another wrong turn

U.S. Postal Service could run out of money within a year

Bye-Bye Mailboxes? USPS Notice Raises Questions in Montana

Report: Alaska has worst on-time package deliveries by USPS this year, but best first-class mail service NALC: House postal caucus briefed on pressing issues

OIG: Give Us Your Thoughts on the Postal Service’s Plans to Insource Some of Its Operations

OIG: Give Us Your Thoughts on the Postal Service’s Preparedness for the 2026 Midterm Elections

Texas duo pleads guilty to stealing mail



March 5, 2026



Target begins roll out of next-day delivery to 20 more cities

DHL Express workers threaten strike if no contract by March 31

A revolutionary moment in time is coming to First-Class Mail

USPS: The rules about refrigerants must be followed

Locals see long lags in mail delivery, postal service offers no explanation

New Blog: Slam the Scam Day — A Time to Fight Fraud

Mother, son and grandson face felony charges for stealing gift cards from mail

US Postal Service hiring restructuring advisers as it could run out of money in 2027

Lexington USPS carrier recognized with Postmaster General Hero Award



March 4, 2026



Former Missouri Postal Employee Sentenced for Burglarizing a Local Post Office and Stealing the Mail

Vermont postal worker allegedly threw away mail she was supposed to deliver for months

Fake postal worker charged in violent home invasion, found with zip ties and taser

National Postal Museum Launches New Short-Form Video Series

Using artificial intelligence to commit crimes

OIG: Give Us Your Thoughts on USPS’s Use of Air Transportation for First-Class and Marketing Mail

FedEx hub chemical spill leads to Postal Service shipping restrictions



March 3, 2026



USPS: Thinking about taking a new job? Make sure you follow the rules

New Britain Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Cocaine Trafficking Ring

Vermont postal worker suspended, charged with throwing mail in dumpster

Man convicted for stealing mail and postal service key faces new charge

Homeowner attacked by fake postal worker wearing full Tyvek suit underneath uniform, handed victim a piece of mail before jumping him and his wife, who was strangled: Cops

From paperboy to paper magnate: Hugh Chisholm’s mills helped supply America’s postal system



March 2, 2026



March Postal Record available

Former Rockland Supervisor Files Federal Lawsuit Against U.S. Postal Service

Amsterdam man admits to conspiracy to mail meth, fentanyl from Nevada to Albany area

OPM Proposes Rule to Give Itself Authority to Review Suitability Determinations



March 1, 2026



U.S. Postal Inspectors Warn Customers to Avoid Scams that Use Artificial Intelligence

Fake mail carrier charged in alleged cryptocurrency extortion scheme

Mountain View Cops Bust Massive Mail Heist, Seize 1,500 Stolen Letters

UPMA President Tony Leonardi Announces Expanded Representation: Postal Service has voluntarily recognized UPMA

USPS Struggles to Electrify Fleet on High Costs and Supply Chain Lag

Court Leaves Trump Orders against Unions in Place as Challenges Continue



February 28, 2026



NALC website and member app survey

Altadena post office marks anniversary from wildfire closure.

USPS Quarterly Performance for Package Services

USPS celebrates quilter and visual storyteller Harriet Powers

U.S. Postal Inspection Service helping consumers fight AI-related and online scams

Trump Holds up TSP as a Model for Workers Without Employer Plans

5 western N.C. communities asking for answers on when their post offices will reopen

Mailman Rescues A Kitten On His Route Then Takes Him Along On All Deliveries

Elyria postal workers say schedule changes threaten safety, mail delivery timeliness

USPS OIG – Fiscal Year 2025 Officers’ and Executive Directors’ Travel and Representation Expenses

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 02/27/26

Is An Early Out Coming for Letter Carriers?

Former Missouri Postal Worker Pleads Guilty to Attempted Bank Fraud

Suspect Arrested in Armed Robberies Targeting Postal Carriers in San Fernando Valley

She heard screams coming from inside a house

Alleged South Bay postal thieves found with over 1,500 pieces of stolen mail

Fake mail carrier accused of violently strangling Seattle homeowner’s wife during demand for bitcoin



February 27, 2026



Sherman, Chu Lead Push Urging USPS to Extend Free Mail Forwarding for Victims of Palisades and Eaton Wildfires

How to make the most of FERS, Social Security and your TSP

USPS Deeper Dive: Financials & Productivity

National Postal Museum Launches New Short-Form Video Series

Congressman Krishnamoorthi Presses USPS for Answers on Reported Collection Box Closures Ahead of Illinois Primary Election

USPS responds after woman claims she received package covered in blood

This USPS electronic technician has been painting landscapes for 40 years

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 02/26/26

Man charged with impersonating postal worker in Seattle Bitcoin scheme, assault

Auburn man charged in violent Seattle home invasion posing as postal worker

UPS begins notifying delivery drivers about optional buyout program

Walmart Agrees to $100M Settlement Over Misleading Driver Pay Claims

Fiscal Year 2025 Officers’ and Executive Directors’ Travel and Representation Expenses

TikTok Reverses Plan to End Independent Shipping for U.S. Sellers

Several USPS stamps have gone for the gold



February 26, 2026



NALC and the Postal Service formally open contract negotiations​

Kansas USPS employee indicted for misappropriation of funds

Postal Disservice: Whistleblowers reveal internal troubles with postal service amid Congressional investigation

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

USPS OIG Launches USPS Financial Dashboard

Their Post Office was destroyed, but they’ve stayed on the job

National Postal Museum Launches New Short-Form Video Series

Congressman Krishnamoorthi Presses USPS for Answers on Reported Collection Box Closures Ahead of Illinois Primary Election

Postal worker arrested for driving while impaired on the job

USPS Struggles to Electrify Fleet on High Costs and Supply Chain Lag



February 25, 2026



Northbridge, Western Governors universities offering discounts for USPS employee

New Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express stamps now available

Dozens of mail trucks escort beloved Auburn letter carrier on her final route

A look at the animated and comic book legends from Warner Bros.

Driving a Postal Service vehicle?

USPS Modernization through Package Equipment Upgrades in February and March 2026

Winter weather impacting USPS delivery

Oakland Postal Worker Yells ‘Move’ and Nearly Runs Down a Man Walking his Dog

USPS tests picture proof of delivery capability

Postal Disservice: Whistleblowers reveal internal troubles with postal service amid Congressional investigation

U.S. Postal Inspection Service helping consumers fight AI-related and online scams

Man posing as postal worker attacks residents, demands crypto in Phinney Ridge, police say

Tennessee woman questions USPS after she gets package she says appears covered in blood



February 24, 2026



Chimney Rock Post Office reopens after 17-month closure due to Helene

US Department of Labor reports 5,070 US workers killed on the job in 2024

This NH Post Office delivers for service members

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 02/23/26

Supreme Court rules the Postal Service can’t be sued, even when mail is intentionally not delivered

Neil Gorsuch Breaks with Conservative Justices in Supreme Court Ruling Regarding USPS

Former Portland teacher gets 25 years in prison for 2024 killing of off-duty postal worker

Can You Recognize an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scam?

Danville man accused of shooting postal worker with BB gun

Cosmic wonders coming to a Post Office near you

OIG: Did You Miss Our Latest Update on USPS’s Delivering for America Plan? Check Out the Interactive Version!



February 23, 2026



Former Postal Worker pleads guilty to mail fraud scheme aimed at defrauding state businesses and charities

VIDEO: U.S. Postal Service letter carriers explain what they’re fighting for, just before contract talks start Decatur letter carriers rally amid national NALC contract negotiations, calling for higher wages and safer working conditions

Mail carriers rally for higher pay, saying job is getting more dangerous Judge gives

Former postal worker pleads guilty to sending scam letters



February 22, 2026



Judge gives UPS green light for $150,000 buyouts to drivers

San Jose Scammer Admits Olympia P.O. Box Ruse That Bilked Washington Businesses

Postal worker robbed in San Fernando Valley neighborhood, police say

Postal workers back congressional bills and fair contacts

Federal Employees May See Bigger Payouts for Voluntary Separation Under New Proposal



February 21, 2026



NALC statement on the murder of Branch 2225 member Dequavious Graves

Loveland, CO, toasts 80 years of valentine remailing, and bouquets of praise for letter carriers

VIDEO: Elderly man attacks mailman in Fresno

Police arrest 3 men suspected of shipping opium poppy by mail in Spain and to U.S.

For first time in its 110-year history, this California beach town is getting street addresses

Mail truck fire extinguished by Lower Valley Fire District



February 20, 2026



Mail thief arrested for aggravated identity theft

USPS carrier shot dead on route in Illinois

USPS OIG – California-3 District: Delivery Operations

Keep US Posted Urges USPS Regulators to Deny Petition for Unlimited Rate Increases

USPS-licensed ride-on toy wins industry award

Watch a video about Bruce Lee

Postal Bulletin highlights how fraudsters use artificial intelligence

National Association of Letter Carriers to hold rally ahead of contract negotiations​

Montgomery, AL Man Sentenced for Role in Mail and Bank Fraud Conspiracy

Video Regarding Murdered Letter Carrier Dequavious Graves

Stockton residents frustrated by mailbox thefts: "Nobody's getting their mail"

Youngstown man sentenced for robbery of postal worker

Bronx post office cannot safely deliver packages, USPS says, as customers face excruciating wait times

20 people feeling sick in a possible hazmat incident at South LA post office, fire officials say



February 19, 2026



Postal Service Celebrates Bruce Lee

The Olympics have a history on U.S. stamps

The Trump Administration’s Catastrophic Census Proposal

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 02/18/26

FedEx doubles down on premium e-commerce, delivery surcharges

UPS identifies 22 package facilities for closure

A New York mail handler learns greed isn’t good

Postal Service sets up mental health peer support program for its law enforcement officers

Ga. postal carriers push for security upgrades after worker’s shooting death

What we know about person of interest in custody connected to killing of postal worker in Decatur

NJ Man Arrested After Drug Packages Intercepted in Mail

New Request Made to Boost Fertility Coverage Benefits in FEHB / PSHB



February 18, 2026


Ash Wednesday



Former Mail Carrier Sentenced to Prison for Bank Fraud Conspiracy Involving Stolen Mail

Arrest made in fatal shooting of USPS letter carrier in Decatur

Authorities: 1 in custody in DeKalb shooting that left postal worker dead

Virginia Postal Employee and Wife Charged with Theft

Happy Birthday stamps make a comeback in 2026

Postal Service announces two additions to 2026 stamp program and upcoming first-day dates and locations Death penalty still being decided in postal worker murder in Warren

USPS Issues New Walking Directive for Postal Workers to Reduce Injuries

OPM Directs Agencies to Proceed with Repudiating Union Contracts Amid Court Battles

PRC Vice Chairman Robert G. Taub Receives ‘Benjamin Franklin Award for Distinguished Leadership in Postal Policy’

UPS’ 2026 closures will hit Atlanta, Dallas, other cities across US

Postal Service leases more large spaces for S&DCs

NAPS – USPS Leaders Need to Understand Front-Line EAS Employee Challenges

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 02/17/26



February 17, 2026



Pittsburgh postal worker goes above and beyond to return a lost wallet

He rescued a customer after a painful fall

How to Get Your 1099-R for CSRS/FERS Annuity and TSP

$250,000 reward offered in killing of metro Atlanta postal worker while he was on the job

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 02/16/26

West Virginia Bill Would Outlaw Mailing Abortion Pills into State

USPS: Don’t use Postal Service property for personal reasons

Postal union president focused on keeping USPS an ‘affordable option,’ amid agency’s financial woes Hundreds of pieces of mail stolen in break-in at Kansas post office



February 16, 2026



DOL cites USPS for failing to provide running water, usable bathroom at Chesapeake facility for more than a month

Georgia letter carrier shot and killed

Family remembers USPS worker killed on the job in metro Atlanta, sends message to suspect

Checks pulled from mail in Gage County, washed, and cashed elsewhere, deputies say



February 15, 2026



Presidents Day

Two Massachusetts Men Sentenced for Their Roles in Mail Theft and Check Fraud Scheme

Pittsburgh postal worker goes above and beyond to return a lost wallet



February 14, 2026


Valentines Day



Sixth COLA is $250

These Post Offices have something special for Valentine’s Day

Letter Carrier Larry Schultz was recently recognized for 60 years of service

Mail with Mr. ZIP Returns for Second Season

Is the historic post office in Lamar, Missouri, earmarked for disposal?

Harriet Powers Stamps To Be Issued February 28

From deliveries to deliverables: The Postal Service must adapt to the modern age

Local mail carrier, heart & kidney recipient delivers Valentines to organ donor families

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

This postal employee has a black belt in kenpo, a mixture of karate, kung fu and other fighting styles

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 02/13/26

Chicago postal worker caught on camera singing, community rallies to buy him a car

'The world was robbed of a great human': Friends say postal worker shot, killed on the job

Man who allegedly robbed postal worker at gunpoint in central Fresno arrested, jail records show

‘The greatest challenge of their lives’: Local postal worker faces medical crisis in retirement



February 13, 2026



Oakland man sentenced to five years for robbing letter carrier

Georgia Woman Sentenced to federal prison for Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft

Federal Judge Sentences Man to More Than Four Years in Prison for Robbing U.S. Postal Service Carrier in Chicago

This employee learned her job from her father

77-year-old man accused of pointing and firing gun at Upstate postal worker

Postal Inspection Service offers $150,000 reward for tips leading to Frankie Ochoa arrest

USPS clerk accused of stealing more than $1 million worth of U.S. Treasury checks all around Miami-Dade, police say

OIG Management Alert Issued to USPS on Enterprise Payment Fraud

Oshkosh Defense recalls some of its new postal vehicles

Postal Carriers May Snap Photos to Prove Delivery

Atlanta postal worker arrested for stealing mail. Here’s how special agents used a $10 Walmart gift card to catch her red-handed

I’m a Minneapolis Postal Worker. This Is What I Saw.

Alcohol Legislation Takes A New Turn

NALC opposes voter suppression bills

Howard Lutnick: USPS can help run 2030 census

Watch your step while on the job

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 02/12/26



February 12, 2026



FedEx targets 14% profit growth in 4-year strategy

Former Nebraska NALC President Sentenced to Five Years Probation and Restitution in the Amount of $19,778

US Postal Service launches service to prepay import duties

Breaking Trust: How a Stolen IRS Refund Led to a USPS Mail Theft Bust

Amazon Pharmacy will expand Same-Day Delivery to nearly 4,500 cities in 2026

Looking at USPS only through a profit lens misses rural economic opportunities

Presidents Day is next week

Sidelined Postal Police Officers are Less Effective at Fighting Crime?

USPS Seeks Regulatory Changes That Would Boost Postage Rates

Jeep DJ-5E Electruck: A Long-Forgotten Electric Mail Truck Tested by NASA

Roth in-plan conversions arrive for TSP, but consider tax implications first

12 Black Icons Who’ve Been Honored with Stamps by the USPS

Drone Deliveries Expected to Increase Substantially As Concerns About Safety Remain

Parcel Delivery Photo Verification (PDPV) Test

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 02/11/26



February 11, 2026



Decommissioned mail trucks: Why they are scrapped, not sold

A national news agency notes a resurgence in writing letters

‘It’s trial by fire’ Former postal carrier questions being let go

Wintry conditions come with potential health hazards

Mailin’ It Podcast – Fraud, Forgery, and a Dead Man in Sherman Oaks

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 02/10/26

Man, Who Intentionally Set Fire to San Jose Post Office Pleads Guilty to Arson

USPS: Former mail carrier gets 15 years for drug trafficking

Inside Charlotte’s USPS processing hub: How billions in upgrades are speeding up your mail

USPS Postmark change could impact tax season deadlines for those mailing tax documents

Crime log: Woman tells deputies she lied to postal worker about roommate



February 10, 2026



Teamsters union sues UPS to block delivery driver buyouts

Former La Crosse Mail Carrier Sentenced for Opening and Destroying Mail

USPS bets on ‘dramatic interest’ in last-mile plan as volume drops

Michigan congresswoman introduces bill naming post office after ‘Queen of Soul

Severe winter weather systems and storm cleanup impacting postal operations

“The December Dilemma” puts its stamp on postal intrigue

The disappearing art gallery in your post office

Postal service enlists unlikely helpers to battle harmful threats hiding in mail: ‘Little mental database’

This letter carrier reunited a lost boy with his family

Oakland Man Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Robbing U.S. Mail Carrier

Madera, CA Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Possessing a Firearm and Counterfeit Postal Keys

USPS: Wintry conditions come with potential health hazards

OIG: Network Changes: Assessment of Delivering for America Operational Initiatives

Police looking for 3 who robbed Clovis Post Office



February 9, 2026



Mail Breakdown in Maine Raises Election Alarm: If USPS Can’t Deliver Bills and Prescriptions, Why Should Voters Trust It with Ballots?

Congressman Huizenga questions mail delivery issues in Michigan

USPS: Watch a video about the Year of the Horse stamp

FedEx group to buy InPost for European out-of-home parcel network



February 8, 2026



Severe winter weather systems and storm cleanup impacting USPS operations

Official Time Costs Jump 53.75%

U.S. Postal Service’s nationwide alert: Mail won’t move where it’s unsafe

“The December Dilemma” puts its stamp on postal intrigue



February 7, 2026



Take the collective-bargaining survey

Dog repellent spray to blame for hazmat response outside Vt. post office

Celebrating Black History Month

USPS record payroll leads to losses

U.S. Postal Service Showcases New Lowriders Stamps

Postmaster General David Steiner’s Feb. 5, 2026, USPS Board of Governors Meeting Remarks

USPS posts $1.3B quarterly loss, as officials clash over fixes

USPS OIG – Route Scheduling at Sorting and Delivery Centers

USPS facilities must report hazardous chemicals

This teacher uses football to teach how to write letters

USPS $1.3B Q1 Loss Raises New Questions About Delivering for America Plan

USPIS – Fraudulent Tax Returns and Refunds

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 02/06/26

Congressman Tim Moore Urges USPS to Reopen Chimney Rock Post Office

Former USPS Employee Faces Additional Charges in Postal Contract Bribery Scheme

Former Postal Employee Pleads Guilty to Federal Obstruction and Video Voyeurism Charges

New Jersey Postal Employee Indicted for Unemployment Fraud

OIG: Route Scheduling at Sorting and Delivery Centers



February 6, 2026



USPS quarterly parcel volumes fall 12% as e-commerce plan implemented

Postal Service updates DFA: New lists of RPDCs, LPCs, S&DCs, & RTOs

Postal Bulletin takes a look at safe lifting

U.S. Postal Service Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results

USPS website explores candidates in the Stamp Encore contest

Markup Wrap Up: Oversight Committee Advances H.R. 7265, Vote By Mail Tracking Act

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 02/05/26

Postmaster General David Steiner’s Feb. 5 USPS Board of Governors meeting remarks

New York letter carrier pleads guilty to stealing gift cards

2nd man gets jail for using sticky mouse traps to steal mail in Springboro

Oshkosh Recalls Its Controversial New Mail Carrier Van Because Its Rear Wheels Might Fall Off

Waste of the Day: Postal Service’s Record Payroll Leads to Losses

Boston Police and U.S. Postal Inspection Service Bust East Boston Drug Pipeline, Seize $1M in Fentanyl and Firearms



Fbruary 5, 2026



NALC calls for Congress to act to stop crimes against letter carriers

Let’s stop shipping baby chickens in the mail

The Eagle spotlights a transformation plan success in Phoenix

Maine man charged with OUI after police stop mail van in Bangor

USPS employees can call this number during emergencies

USPS Last Mile Bidding Process-Slide Deck

This retail associate enjoys her informal role as a tour guide for an unusual Post Office

Mail Carriers Can’t Bring OT Suit Against USPS In New Jersey

OPM Drops Proposal to Speed Up Health Coverage for Those Newly Eligible

Watch a video about Phillis Wheatley

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 02/04/26

U.S. Postal worker arrested in money order thefts at South Miami apartments: Cops

5 Minute Mail: When Postmarks Aren't Postmarks

Postal worker arrested after NYPD raid uncovers 6 3D-printed ghost guns

Georgia mail theft bust: Thousands of victims impacted across multiple counties



February 4, 2026



USPS OIG – Network Changes: Effectiveness of the New Regional Processing and Distribution Center in Indianapolis, IN

Marshall retires as USPS general counsel

U.S. Postal Service to Observe Presidents Day, Feb. 16

The Lunar New Year stamp is here

USPS mail delays reported around Kalamazoo prompt calls for federal investigation

Why buying cheap stamps online could cost you thousands in federal fines

NATIONAL THANK A MAIL CARRIER DAY

USPS last-mile bidding process: What shippers should know

Wild turkeys chase down postal worker and attack residents

USPS reports faster deliveries and higher customer satisfaction during holiday peak

Postal Service names general counsel



February 3, 2026



TSP investments begin 2026 in the black

A major census test faces cutbacks — with postal workers tapped to help count

Mail carrier saves two lives after house explosion

New sorting and delivery center hosts grand opening in Oxnard, CA

USPS is now offering a new international extra service called USPS Delivered Duty Paid (DDP)

Chairman Comer Announces Full Committee Markup of Legislation of H.R. 7265, Vote By Mail Tracking Act

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 02/02/26

Veho to flex delivery speed for price-sensitive e-commerce sellers

Lowell Man Convicted of Directing the Robbery of a Mail Carrier Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison

Grand jury indicts Buffalo man for attacking postal carrier

Warwick Man Sentenced for Trafficking Two Kilos of Cocaine

USPS IG Cites Progress, Challenges as Plan to Overhaul Network Nears Midpoint

Postal Service offers postmarking guidance



February 2, 2026


Ground Hogs Day



Lawmakers Demand Answers from USPS on Mail Delivery Changes and Protecting Election Mail Voting

The Creation of the Postal Service & American Political Culture

New USPS Postmark System Prompts IRS, County Officials to Urge Early Tax Filing

USPS postmark change could derail last-minute mail-in voter registration applications

Boost in Value of Buyout Incentives under Consideration in House



February 1, 2026



Canada Post, letter carriers hammer out details on final contract​

Jefferson Parish Man Indicted for Mail Theft

Kierra Coles: Pregnant Postal Worker Missing Since 2018

Dead Letter Office: Gallery Experience, Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 11am - 2pm EST - Smithsonian Event Mistaken identity results in mail theft in Saratoga

USPS Delivered Duty Paid Launches for Outbound Packages