The Keslers Cross Lanes, West Virginia Post Office serves ZIP Code 26675. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Keslers Cross Lanes Post Office 5596 Summersville Lake Rd Keslers Cross Lanes, WV 26675

The Garards Fort, Pennsylvania Post Office serves ZIP Code 15334. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Garards Fort Post Office 288 Garards Fort Rd Garards Fort, PA 15334

The Birch River, West Virginia Post Office serves ZIP Code 26610. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Birch River Post Office 55 Powells Creek Rd Birch River, WV 26610

Amazon has ordered 100,000 electric delivery vehicles—the largest-ever order of electric delivery vehicles—from Rivian, a producer of emissions-free electric vehicles with a vehicle development center in Plymouth, just outside Detroit. Amazon’s transportation team spent 18 months evaluating a variety of electric vehicle options to reduce its carbon footprint. To move quickly, the team realized the […]

The Interior, South Dakota Post Office serves ZIP Code 57750. Photo by Thomas M. Rosner, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Interior Post Office 109 Main St Interior, SD 57750

About five years ago PostalMag.com published Marty Blumberg’s poem “The Mail Must Go through.” It was a great success and only two weeks ago Marty published a book, “My Brooklyn, My Way” that tells of his childhood days in the 50s growing up in Brooklyn. Marty’s dad was a letter carrier for over 40 years […]

The LaMoure, North Dakota Post Office serves ZIP Code 58458. Photo by Thomas M. Rosner, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Lamoure Post Office 23 Center Ave E Lamoure, ND 58458

The Laurel, Nebraska Post Office serves ZIP Code 68745. Photo by Thomas M. Rosner, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Laurel Post Office 205 E 2nd St Laurel, NE 68745

Fifty residents and business owners from North Portland told their mail delivery horror stories to Congressman Earl Blumenauer this morning at the Celebration Tabernacle in downtown Kenton. The postal forum was organized by Communities and Postal Workers United. Letter carriers and customers bemoaned the late, delayed and misdelivered mail in the area. Representatives from Kenton […]

The Independence, California Post Office serves ZIP Code 93526. Photo by docentjoyce, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Independence Post Office 101 S Edwards St Independence, CA 93526

Press Advisory Contact: Jamie Partridge 503-752-5112 Fixing North Portland’s Mail What: Postal Forum with Rep. Earl Blumenauer When: Saturday, January 25, 9:30-10:30am Where: Celebration Tabernacle, 8131 N Denver, Portland, OR 97217 Who: Residents, Business and Postal Workers Why: Congressman Rep. Earl Blumenauer wants to hear our 97217 mail stories! Blumenauer has pledged to take our […]

The Mina, Nevada Post Office serves ZIP Code 89422. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Mina Post Office 215 8th St Mina, NV 89422

The Devils Tower, Wyoming Post Office serves ZIP Code 82714. Photo by Thomas Rosner, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Devils Tower Post Office 56 WY-110 Devils Tower, WY 82714

The Hardin, Montana Post Office serves ZIP Code 59034. Photo by Thomas Rosner, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Hardin Post Office 502 N Cheyenne Ave Hardin, MT 59034

Roseanne is a retired USPS employee with an extensive background in USPS retirement, disability retirement, OWCP, EEO, Labor Relations and HR. She conducts individual and group counseling and is able to comprehensively discuss the pros and cons of employees who are on OWCP, disability retirement and regular retirement. Roseanne will be happy to answer your […]

The Linton, North Dakota Post Office serves ZIP Code 58552. Photo by Thomas Rosner, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Linton Post Office 115 NW 1st St Linton, ND 58552

Yet another USPS Postal LLV delivery truck has caught fire and burned, like hundreds of others, this one in Junction City, Kansas (in early Jan. 2020). This makes at least four in the last month that have burned. HUNDREDS of the delivery trucks have burned in similar fashion. Incredibly there have been only a few […]

The Sweetwater, Tennessee Post Office serves ZIP Code 37874. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Sweetwater Post Office 701 N Main St Sweetwater, TN 37874

Pop up post office in Sandwich Township, Illinois. Photo by David Wilson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License.

The Delta, Alabama Post Office serves ZIP Code 36258. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Delta Post Office 99145 AL-9 Delta, AL 36258

The Hulett, Wyoming Post Office serves ZIP Code 82720. Photo by Thomas Rosner, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Hulett Post Office 193 Birch St Hulett, WY 82720

Amazon is taking over the world in more ways than one. Their already massive operations are becoming even more massive. Here’s video of the construction of a massive new Amazon fulfillment center in Canada. Imagine what it takes to build a million-square-foot Amazon fulfillment center (FC) in just a year. For context, 60 NHL-sized rinks […]

The people’s public Postal Service means no one gets left off the list. The next Postmaster General should protect universal home delivery and keep public ownership of the U.S. Mail. It’s the People’s Postal Service: Keep it. It’s Yours. Sign the petition to the Board of Governors here: https://bit.ly/2SbCQcy

The Verona, North Dakota Post Office serves ZIP Code 58490. Photo by Thomas Rosner, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Verona Post Office 212 4th St Verona, ND 58490

The Mooreton, North Dakota Post Office serves ZIP Code 58061. Photo by Thomas Rosner, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Mooreton Post Office 105 Mooreton Ave S Mooreton, ND 58061

The Foxhome, Minnesota Post Office serves ZIP Code 56543. Photo by Thomas Rosner, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Foxhome Post Office 100 Denniston Ave Foxhome, MN 56543

The St. Onge, South Dakota Post Office serves ZIP Code 57779. Photo by Thomas Rosner, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. St. Onge Post Office 176 Purl St St Onge, SD 57779

By Bill Lewis The following Christmas Holiday facts are for APWU members and the information contained in the article is from the APWU Collective Bargaining Agreement. I would like to share with everyone the questions and my responses to many questions relating to the upcoming Christmas Holiday. When is my Holiday? This year Christmas Day, […]

The Moville, Iowa Post Office serves ZIP Code 51039. Photo by Thomas Rosner, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Moville Post Office 319 Main Street Moville, Iowa 51039

The Leiter, Wyoming Post Office serves ZIP Code 82837. Photo by Thomas Rosner, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Leiter Post Office 4679, 16 E US-14 Leiter, WY 82837 Location at Google Maps

The Keystone, South Dakota Post Office serves ZIP Code 57751. Photo by Thomas Rosner, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Keystone Post Office 233 Swanzey St Keystone, SD 57751 Location at Google Maps

Immediate Release, Nov. 30, 2019 Contact: Jamie Partridge (Communities and Postal Workers United) 503-752-5112 Willie Groshell (Oregon State Association of Letter Carriers, president) 503-560-4685 Peter Parks (97217-area customer) 503-896-0508 Postal protest rally draws North Portland neighbors Close to fifty residents of North Portland’s 97217 zip code area rallied outside the Kenton Post Office today to […]

The Moore Haven, Florida Post Office serves ZIP Code 33471. Photo by Thomas Rosner, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Moore Haven Post Office 250 10th Street SW Moore Haven, FL 33471-9998

The Muscadine, Alabama Post Office serves ZIP Code 36269. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Muscadine Post Office 37 Co Rd 267 Muscadine, AL 36269

After receiving a tip about a USPS letter carrier engaged in activities inconsistent with a work-related injury, the USPS OIG investigated his claim for compensation. A physician had ordered the carrier not to lift weights, walk, climb, kneel, bend, stoop, operate machinery, drive, or stand for more than an hour. OIG agents observed him loading […]

The Fruithurst, Alabama Post Office serves ZIP Code 36262. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Fruithurst Post Office 16205 US-78 Fruithurst, AL 36262

January 2009 – Audiobooks reviewed by Jonathan Lowe With parallels to The Great Gatsby, the revived 1961 novel REVOLUTIONARY ROAD by Richard Yates is now a film starring Leonardo DeCaprio and Kate Winslet. As in Fitzgerald’s novel, Yates’ book, recently re-released in paperback (and new on audio), tracks the disillusionment of the times following a […]

The Immokalee, Florida Post Office serves ZIP Code 34142. Photo by Thomas M. Rösner, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Immokalee Post Office 810 North 15th Street Immokalee, FL 34142

The Clewiston, Florida Post Office serves ZIP Code 33440. Photo by Thomas M. Rösner, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Clewiston Post Office 400 South Berner Road Clewiston, FL 33440-9998

The Port Salerno, Florida Post Office serves ZIP Code 34992. Photo by Thomas M. Rösner, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Port Salerno Post Office 4755 SE Dixie Highway Port Salerno, FL 34992-6817

The Felda, Florida Post Office serves ZIP Code 33930. Photo by Thomas M. Rösner, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Felda Post Office 14815 S State Rd 29 Felda, FL 33930

Open Season is Here November 11 – December 9 The 2019 Open Season for USPS employees runs from November 11 to December 9, 2019. During the Open Season period, you can enroll in or make changes to your medical, dental, or vision coverage. You may also enroll in health and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts […]

The Lochgelly, West Virginia Post Office serves ZIP Code 25866. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Lochgelly Post Office 3746 Summerlee Rd Lochgelly, WV 25866

The Oakman, Alabama Post Office serves ZIP Code 35579. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Oakman Post Office 8416 Co Rd 20 Oakman, AL 35579

The Boligee, Alabama Post Office serves ZIP Code 35443. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Boligee Post Office 157 Co Rd 81 Boligee, AL 35443

Roseanne is a retired USPS employee with an extensive background in USPS retirement, disability retirement, OWCP, EEO, Labor Relations and HR. She conducts individual and group counseling and is able to comprehensively discuss the pros and cons of employees who are on OWCP, disability retirement and regular retirement. Roseanne will be happy to answer your […]

The Bankston, Alabama Post Office serves ZIP Code 35542. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Bankston Post Office 324 US-43 Bankston, AL 35542

The Bearcreek, Montana Post Office serves ZIP Code 59007. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Bearcreek Post Office 139 Main St Bearcreek, MT 59007

The Akron, Alabama Post Office serves ZIP Code 35441. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Akron Post Office 197 1st Ave S Akron, AL 35441

President Dimondstein’s fourth interest arbitration update highlights the most recent proceedings for a good contract. APWU argued for expanding postal services, guaranteed hours, and regular schedules for PTFs and PSEs.

The United States Postal Service is sponsoring its first National Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention Week (October 26 – November 1, 2019), a public service campaign that offers safety tips and emphasizes the need for increased owner responsibility to help prevent carrier injuries. On an average day, 51 United States Postal Service mail carriers will […]

The Cumberland Gap, Tennessee Post Office serves ZIP Code 37724. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Cumberland Gap Post Office 530 Colwyn Ave Cumberland Gap, TN 37724

Postal Service craft employees can now use the Enterprise Leave Request Application to request unscheduled leave. The application, also known as eLRA, is accessible through LiteBlue using a computer, smartphone or other mobile device. Non-craft employees have used the eLRA for several years. Recent improvements to the system have made it available to craft employees. […]

VIDEO: APWU President Dimondstein’s interest arbitration update on the Postal Service’s witness hearings.

The Amador City, California Post Office serves ZIP Code 95601. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Amador City Post Office 10781 Water St Amador City, CA 95601

The Coaling, Alabama Post Office serves ZIP Code 35449. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Coaling Post Office 11153 Hagler Coaling Rd Coaling, AL 35449

The Ronald, Washington Post Office serves ZIP Code 98940. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Ronald Post Office 8291 WA-903 Ronald, WA 98940

As referenced in Article 8, sections 4 and 5, of the USPS-NALC and USPS-APWU national agreements, the December period (during which penalty overtime regulations are not applicable) consists of 4 consecutive service weeks. This year, the December period begins Pay Period 25-19, Week 2 (November 30, 2019) and ends Pay Period 01-20, Week 1 (December […]

The Oceanside, California Post Office serves ZIP Code 92054. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Oceanside Post Office 517 Seagaze Dr Oceanside, CA 92054

The Cahone, Colorado Post Office serves ZIP Code 81320. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Cahone Post Office 51796 Highway 491 Cahone, CO 81320

The Beaverton, Alabama Post Office serves ZIP Code 35544. Photo by formulaone, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Beaverton Post Office 32457 Co Rd 49 Beaverton, AL 35544

The Naples, Florida Post Office serves ZIP Code 34102. Photo by Thomas Rosner, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Naples Post Office 860 6th Avenue South Naples, FL 34102

The Bethel, Alaska Post Office serves ZIP Code 99545. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Bethel Post Office 1484 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy Bethel, AK 99559

Most Thrift Savings Plan funds showed modest gains for the month of September 2019. Only the F Fund had a negative return for the month. YTD, the C, S and I Funds are showing strong gains for the year.

The Liberty, Indiana Post Office serves ZIP Code 47353. Photo by Warren LeMay, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Liberty Post Office 29 E Union St Liberty, IN 47353

The Marathon Shores, Florida Post Office serves ZIP Code 33050. Photo by Thomas Rosner, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Marathon Shores Post Office 11400 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050

The Islamorada, Florida Post Office serves ZIP Code 33036. Photo by Thomas Rosner, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Islamorado Post Office 82801 Overseas Highway Islamorada, FL 33036

The movie Ready Player One, directed by Steven Spielberg, featured a futuristic mail truck designed to deploy delivery drones. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is investigating the feasibility of utilizing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or drones as delivery vehicles for mail as an integrated part of its vehicle delivery fleet, as well as to […]

The Fork, South Carolina Post Office serves ZIP Code 29543. Photo by Gerry Dincher, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Fork Post Office 4114 SC-57 Fork, SC 29543

Burning Man is a week long festival that takes place annually (ending on Labor Day) on the dry lake of the Black Rock Desert in northwestern Nevada. During the festival week the place becomes a full-fledged temporary metropolis with essential infrastructure including a functioning post office. Pictured here is the post office for the Burning […]

The Salsbury Cove, Maine Post Office serves ZIP Code 04672. Photo by Mark Bonica, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Salsbury Cove Post Office 855 Norway Dr Salsbury Cove, ME 04672

Damien Tate — a former varsity high school football player and now football coach for the Windy City Dolphins — just might be the closest thing the USPS has to a star wideout. This video is part of the Sun-Times Hardest-Working Voices series, which spotlights Chicago area residents.

The Long Branch, New Jersey Post Office serves ZIP Code 07740. Photo by Jazz Guy, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Long Branch Post Office 60 3rd Ave Long Branch, NJ 07740

You’ll soon have more options for how and when you can access your money. That means more reasons to stay with the TSP and continue to benefit from low fees through retirement. The following information is courtesy of TSP.gov. When will these changes happen? All of the new withdrawal options will go into effect on […]

The Big Pine Key, Florida Post Office serves ZIP Code 33043. Photo by Thomas M. Rosner, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Big Pine Key Post Office 29959 Overseas Hwy Big Pine Key, FL 33043

The Bon Air, Alabama Post Office serves ZIP Code 35032. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Bon Air Post Office 200 Front St Bon Air, AL 35032

The Alderson, West Virginia Post Office serves ZIP Code 24910. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Alderson Post Office 111 Railroad Ave Alderson, WV 24910

The Eckhart Mines, Maryland Post Office serves ZIP Code 21528. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Eckhart Mines Post Office 10501 Eckhart Mines St Eckhart Mines, MD 21528

The Friedens, Pennsylvania Post Office serves ZIP Code 15541. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Friedens Post Office 2247 Stoystown Rd Friedens, PA 15541

Roseanne is a retired USPS employee with an extensive background in USPS retirement, disability retirement, OWCP, EEO, Labor Relations and HR. She conducts individual and group counseling and is able to comprehensively discuss the pros and cons of employees who are on OWCP, disability retirement and regular retirement. Roseanne will be happy to answer your […]

The U.S. Postal Service is seeking retired USPS employees in transportation, clerk and carrier functional areas to help out in the 2019 holiday season. The “Annuitant CCAs” will hold temporary appointments during the period 11/30/2019 – 12/27/2019, not to exceed 28 days. Below is an example job posting for an Annuitant Holiday City Carrier position […]

The Salisbury, Pennsylvania Post Office serves ZIP Code 15558. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Salisbury Post Office 96 Grant St Ste 1 Salisbury, PA 15558

The Wolf Creek, West Virginia Post Office serves ZIP Code 24993. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Wolf Creek Post Office 8360 Wolf Creek Rd Wolfcreek, WV 24976

The Badger, Alaska Post Office serves ZIP Code 99705. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Badger Post Office 771 Badger Rd North Pole, AK 99705

The Geneva, Alabama Post Office serves ZIP Code 36340. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Geneva Post Office 800 E Church Ave Geneva, AL 36340

The Bon Air, Alabama Post Office serves ZIP Code 35032. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Bon Air Post Office 200 Front St Bon Air, AL 35032

The Sterrett, Alabama Post Office serves ZIP Code 35147. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Sterrett Post Office 49930 AL-25 Sterrett, AL 35147

The Vandiver, Alabama Post Office serves ZIP Code 35176. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Vandiver Post Office 52782 Highway 25 Vandiver, AL 35176

The Huntington Beach, California Post Office serves ZIP Code 92648. The historic post office was a Works Progress Administration (WPA) project built during the Great Depression. The building was completed in 1935. Today, the post office retains its historical heritage both inside and out. Located just a few blocks from the beach near the popular […]

The Kinston, Alabama Post Office serves ZIP Code 36453. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Kinston Post Office 216 N Main St Kinston, AL 36453

The Lockhart, Alabama Post Office serves ZIP Code 36455. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Lockhart Post Office 1550 Chippeway St Lockhart, AL 36455

The U.S. Postal Service North Mesquite Finance Station in Mesquite, Texas serves ZIP Code 75150. Photo by PostalMag.com, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. USPS North Mesquite Finance Station 3501 Gus Thomasson Rd Ste 35 Mesquite, TX 75150

The Seward, Alaska Post Office serves ZIP Code 99664. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Seward Post Office 507 Madison St Seward, AK 99664

The USPS Mail Processing Annex 99762 in Nome, Alaska. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License.

The Ninilchik, Alaska Post Office serves ZIP Code 99639. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Ninilchik Post Office15700 Kingsley RdNinilchik, AK 99639

The Clam Gulch, Alaska Post Office serves ZIP Code 99568. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Clam Gulch Post Office 65790 Sterling Hwy Clam Gulch, AK 99568

The Moose Pass, Alaska Post Office serves ZIP Code 99631. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Moose Pass Post Office 31785 Post Office Drive Moose Pass, AK 99631

The Steese, Alaska Post Office serves ZIP Code 99710. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Steese Post Office 646 Rohloff St Fairbanks, AK 99712

The Barrow, Alaska Post Office serves ZIP Code 99723. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Barrow Post Office 3080 Eben, Hobson St Utqiagvik, AK 99723

The Kenansville, North Carolina Post Office serves ZIP Code 28349. Photo by Gerry Dincher, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Kenansville Post Office 106 N Main St Kenansville, NC 28349