In The Postal News Headlines | Turkey vs. Mail Carrier

  Fowl delivery: 3 rowdy turkeys ruffle Massachusetts mail carrier’s feathers in confrontation caught on camera

"Wayne White parked his U.S. Postal Service truck to drop off a package Friday afternoon when he ran into some unexpected trouble ...Three turkeys accosted White on his postal route in Hyannis, located just over an hour away from Boston, and a Ring camera captured the entire confrontation. ...But neither snow nor rain — or, apparently, turkeys — would stop this mailman from making his delivery."

Reference: wsvn.com




 

NALC Arbitration Award | NALC Union Contract (2023-2026)

  Arbitrator Nolan issues award, sets terms of the 2023-2026 National Agreement

"...Three general wage increases, and six COLAs were awarded.

Arbitrator Nolan awarded general wage increases of 1.3 percent in November 2023 (paid retroactively), 1.4 percent in November 2024 (paid retroactively), and 1.5 percent in November 2025. These increases exceed the general wage increase pattern established in collective-bargaining agreements between the Postal Service and the other postal unions in the previous round of collective bargaining. The award also provides for the payment of six COLAs to career letter carriers using the formula that has been included in Article 9.3 for many years. That proportional COLA provides all career carriers equal protection against inflation. Four of these COLAs, totaling $2,725 per year at Step P, will be paid retroactively pursuant to Article 9.3. The amounts of the final two COLAs will, as usual, depend on the Labor Department’s Consumer Price Index (CPI-W, 1967=100).

CCA pay increases

CCAs will receive three additional 1.0 percent increases for cumulative general wage increases of 2.3 percent in November 2023 (paid retroactively), 2.4 percent in November 2024 (paid retroactively), and 2.5 percent in November 2025. ..."

Reference: www.nalc.org




 

Stamp Collecting | 2024 Stamp Yearbook | USPS.com - Postal Store

  Stamp Collecting | 2024 Stamp Yearbook | USPS.com - Postal Store

"...Detailing every stamp issued by the U.S. Postal Service in 2024, this beautiful book, 2024 Stamp Yearbook, also features the stories behind the stamp designs. Featured collectibles include ceremony mementos, programs, first day covers, digital color postmarks, press sheets, and more. $112.00 · In stock..."

Reference: store.usps.com




 

Stamp Collecting | Going Fast! 2025 Presidential Inaugural Cachet | USPS.com - Postal Store

  2025 Presidential Inaugural Cachet | USPS.com - Postal Store

"...Commemorate the 60th presidential inauguration with this special cachet. The #10 envelope features portraits of President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD ... $12.95 · In stock ..."

Reference: store.usps.com




 

Stamp Collecting | Collector’s set with proof panes and book planned for battlefields stamps

  Stamp Collecting | Collector’s set with proof panes and book planned for battlefields stamps

"...The United States Postal Service will offer a limited number of proof sets as part of a collector’s set for its upcoming Battlefields of the American Revolution stamps.

The 15 nondenominated (73¢) stamps will be issued April 16 in a pane of 15. The collector’s set includes proof panes and a 60-page book that “follows artist Greg Harlin’s meticulous process for illustrating the five scenes shown on the Battlefields of the American Revolution stamp pane — from rough concepts to preliminary pencil sketches to final paintings.”

Looking at the publicity image of the set, it appears that there are five proofs of cyan, magenta, black and yellow, respectively, plus a proof with just the dark blue ink selvage color. A normal pane of stamps is also shown. A certificate of authenticity signed by Harlin is also included. ...The Battlefields of the American Revolution collector’s set can be purchased at the United States Postal Service’s online store."

Reference: www.linns.com