USPS Controversy - Page 3

Audit of new Virginia USPS processing facility finds big problems, including water-damaged mail

April 4, 2024

Audit of new Virginia USPS processing facility finds big problems, including water-damaged mail

The U.S. Postal Service's inspector general conducted an audit of a new regional processing facility in Richmond, Virginia, and found significant issues.

Congress addresses uptick in postal carrier robberies through new legislation targeting safety

March 12, 2024

Congress addresses uptick in postal carrier robberies through new legislation targeting safety

In response to the escalating issue of letter carrier robberies, Congress is taking action by introducing legislation that aims to boost protection for postal workers.

Seattle crime forces Postal Service to temporarily halt deliveries for entire zip code

May 20, 2023

Seattle crime forces Postal Service to temporarily halt deliveries for entire zip code

The United States Postal Service shut down deliveries for an entire ZIP code in Seattle after reports of crime, mail theft and vandalism, residents report.

The Post Office fired me for honoring the Lord's Day. Supreme Court must make this right

April 13, 2023

The Post Office fired me for honoring the Lord's Day. Supreme Court must make this right

I looked for jobs that would respect the Lord's Day. The United States Postal Service seemed a perfect fit, until now.

Supreme Court takes up religious freedom case involving postal worker who refused to work on Sunday

January 14, 2023

Supreme Court takes up religious freedom case involving postal worker who refused to work on Sunday

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a religious liberty case concerning a U.S. Postal Service worker who declined to work on Sundays.

FedEx, UPS warn package deliveries could be interrupted by winter storm as driver safety takes priority

December 24, 2022

FedEx, UPS warn package deliveries could be interrupted by winter storm as driver safety takes priority

FedEx and UPS delivery services were also affected by the winter storm after the companies said distribution hubs were blasted by the severe weather conditions.

Milwaukee mail carrier shot, killed on the job after 18 years of service

December 10, 2022

Milwaukee mail carrier shot, killed on the job after 18 years of service

A veteran postal worker was shot and killed while delivering mail in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Friday evening. Police said the USPS worker was an 18-year veteran of the industry.

Stefanik campaign mail stolen while in USPS custody, $20,000 in donor checks allegedly lost

December 1, 2022

Stefanik campaign mail stolen while in USPS custody, $20,000 in donor checks allegedly lost

New York GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik's campaign alleged that U.S. Postal Service workers stole hundreds of donor checks totaling over $20,000 and shared photos of the alleged theft.

Video shows Arizona Postal worker flinging packages of vinyl records into mail truck

November 23, 2022

Video shows Arizona Postal worker flinging packages of vinyl records into mail truck

A United States Postal Service worker in Phoenix, Arizona, was captured on surveillance video hurling boxes of records haphazardly into the back of a mail truck.

Thieves target Pennsylvania mail dropbox looking for money, checks

September 8, 2022

Thieves target Pennsylvania mail dropbox looking for money, checks

Authorities in one Pennsylvania county are advising people not to put mail with cash or checks inside a dropbox outside a particular post office.