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Mail carriers reach tentative contract with USPS that includes pay raises and airconditioned trucks

Some 200,000 letter carriers have reached a tentative contract deal with the U.S. Postal Service that includes backdated pay raises and a promise to provide workers with air-conditioned trucks

The Independent UK

USPS accused of retaliation and harassment after employee raised racism allegations

Exclusive: Carla Vinson, who worked for the USPS for 26 years, says she endured ‘intimidation and bullying’ after reporting two white co-workers who allegedly used racial slurs

The Guardian - US

US lawmakers' concerns about mail ballots are fueled by other issues with mail service

A contentious congressional hearing has shown that lawmakers are uneasy about the U.S. Postal Service's readiness for a crush of mail ballots for the November election because some of them feel burned by other Postal Service actions

The Independent UK

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Lawmakers Express Concerns Over Postal Service's Election Readiness

Lawmakers express concerns about USPS readiness for handling mail-in ballots for the upcoming election.

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Trump is all over the place on ‘stupid’ early voting

Former president has consistently attacked early voting, even as party officials try to encourage it

The Independent UK

Postal Service chief frustrated at criticism, but promises 'heroic' effort to deliver mail ballots

The U.S. Postal Service’s leader is expressing frustration with ongoing criticism of how it handles mail ballots

The Independent UK

Senator Ossoff Proposes Legislation For Postmaster General Reform

Sen. Jon Ossoff introduces Postmaster General Reform Act to address mail-service breakdown in Georgia and enhance accountability in selecting postmaster ge...

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Trump is already threatening to sue post office because they’ll ‘maybe purpose-ly’ lose mail-in ballots

Former president is once again doing the groundwork to challenge the election results if he loses in November

The Independent UK

Postal Service Addresses Concerns To Ensure Smooth Election Mail

U.S. Postmaster General DeJoy addresses concerns about election mail delivery and assures readiness for November election.

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10 Years and $3 Billion for a New Mail Truck?

Oshkosh Defense’s USPS van is thousands of dollars more expensive than the industry standard.

Reason

USPS Trump-appointed official receives stark warning as mail-in voting begins

State and election officials have warned Postmaster General Louis DeJoy of potential disruptions in mail-in ballots coming from the country's mail system.

Latin Times

USPS' long-awaited new mail truck makes its debut to rave reviews from carriers

The Postal Service’s new delivery vehicles aren’t going to win a beauty contest

The Independent UK

US Postal Service delays threaten to disrupt election voting, officials say

Local election offices reportedly received mailed ballots days after the deadline to be counted ‘in nearly every state’

The Guardian - US

US Postal Service Ends Discounts For Shipping Consolidators

U.S. Postal Service discontinues discounts for shipping consolidators to enhance financial sustainability and operational efficiency.

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The Independent UK

USPS is ending discounts for shipping consolidators that tap into its vast delivery network

The U.S. Postal Service is ending discounts that shipping consolidators such as UPS and DHL use to get packages to the nation’s doorsteps, in a move meant to help the Postal Service slow losses but that could see the higher costs passed on to consumers

Texas Observer

When Will Texas Workers Finally Get Protections from Heat Exposure?

U.S. Representative Greg Casar discusses the timing and impact of a new federal workplace heat safety rule.

The Independent UK

Postmaster general is confident about ability to process mail-in ballots

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy says the U.S. Postal Service is ready for a flood of election mail

Chicago Sun-Times

Having postal police on patrol could make the job safer for mail carriers

A bill seeks to end a 2020 directive by U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy that restricted postal officers to protecting the agency’s buildings and properties only.

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The Guardian - US

‘It’s going to delay the mail’: the fight over Louis DeJoy’s USPS plan

Trump’s postmaster general appointee is implementing a 10-year austerity plan that will slash jobs and close sorting centers

Chicago Sun-Times

Postal police would return to the street to help stamp out mail carrier assaults under new bill in Congress

For years, postal police patrolled the streets alongside letter carriers, protecting them and making arrests. But since 2020, postal police have been confined to USPS property as the number of thefts and attacks have risen.

Chicago Sun-Times

$150,000 reward offered in robbery of letter carrier in Humboldt Park

The man held a firearm as he entered the postal employee’s van in the 900 block of North Francisco Avenue, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Letter carriers being robbed of master keys in first week on the job, union says

Criminals target letter carriers for their master keys, which unlock mailboxes across a ZIP code. With those keys, they can steal mail, allowing them to wash and rewrite checks or even resell the keys to other criminals.

Axios

Postage stamp prices expected to increase again in July

The price of stamps is poised to increase for the second time this year.

Zenger

Government Institution Being Questioned In Respect To Religious Freedom From The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will hear the case of Groff v. DeJoy In Violation nf The First Amendment in Freedom Of Religion.

The Independent UK

US Postmaster general delivers upbeat report to governors

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy says there is new “energy, focus and improvement” across the Postal Service in an upbeat report to the Board of Postal Governors

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