USPS National and Illinois News

News from USPS National and USPS Great Lakes Area.
05/13/2024 07:43
USPS Hiring in Greater Chicago Area – Job Fairs on May 14 and May 17
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05/10/2024 13:24
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the U.S, Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) for Parcel Select price changes to take effect July 14, 2024. The proposed adjustments were approved by the Postal Service Governors this week.
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05/09/2024 18:42
SHELBYVILLE IL — The U.S. Postal Service will be selling the new Bluegrass stamp at the Chet Kingery Memorial Bluegrass Festival at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium at Forest Park in Shelbyville Illinois, Saturday May 11.
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05/09/2024 18:18
WASHINGTON, DC — The below remarks are as prepared for delivery by Postmaster General and CEO Louis DeJoy during the open session meeting of the Postal Service Board of Governors on May 9, 2024.
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05/09/2024 14:00
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Postal Service today announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 (Jan. 1, 2024 - Mar. 31, 2024). The net loss for the quarter under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) totaled $1.5 billion, compared to a net loss of $2.5 billion for the same quarter last year. GAAP results for the quarter were negatively impacted by $1.4 billion of expenses attributed to the amortization of unfunded retiree pension liabilities, offset by a workers' compensation non-cash benefit of $224 million driven by actuarial revaluation and discount rate changes; these factors are not controllable...
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05/09/2024 07:49
PALATINE IL — The U.S. Postal Service is hosting an Areas Inspiring Mail (AIM) in person meeting Thursday, May 9 for small business owners and entrepreneurs to learn about the latest enhancements to postal products and services to help them grow their business.
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05/07/2024 12:00
The U.S. Postal Service is celebrating one of America’s favorite pastimes with its Carnival Nights stamps. The first-day-of-issue ceremony is free and open to the public. News of these Forever stamps is being shared with the hashtag #CarnivalNightsStamps.
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05/07/2024 07:15
On Thursday, May 9, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CST, the Postal Service is hosting an Areas Inspiring Mail (AIM) in person meeting for small business owners and entrepreneurs to learn about the latest enhancements to postal products and services to help them grow their business.
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05/07/2024 07:14
CHICAGO IL — The United States Postal Service is consistently named one of the most trusted brands in America. We have, for over 245 years, delivered information, connected families and friends, and powered the engines of commerce and industry. Right now, we are looking for committed and motivated individuals to join us in our mission of service to your local community and the nation.
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04/30/2024 08:28
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors will meet May 9, 2024, in open session at Postal Service headquarters, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC. The public is welcome to observe the meeting beginning at 3 p.m. EST in the Boardroom. The board is expected to discuss the following items:
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