USPS | Are you looking for a second job? Ethics rules limit the options for USPS employees

  Are you looking for a second job? Ethics rules limit the options for USPS employees

The Postal Service is reminding employees that they can seek second jobs, but certain types of supplemental employment are not permitted.

Federal ethics regulations prohibit USPS employees from engaging in outside employment that conflicts with or affects their postal duties.

Additionally, Postal Service employees cannot:

• Work for a commercial mail receiving entity such as the UPS Store, Mail Boxes Etc. or FedEx Office Print & Ship Center;

• Receive compensation from an outside source for teaching, speaking or writing about matters related to their official USPS duties;

• Receive compensation from any foreign government;

• Perform consulting work — solo or for a company — on postal operations, programs or procedures; or

• Work in any capacity for a commercial entity such as Amazon, UPS, FedEx or DHL that delivers mailable matter that could otherwise be sent via U.S. Mail.

An employee can work for an Amazon subsidiary that does not deliver mailable matter — such as Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh or Twitch — but the employee must obtain prior approval from the USPS Ethics Office.

Also, if your supplemental employment involves appearing before, dealing with or making a representation to the Postal Service or any other federal agency on behalf of another person or business, you must contact the ethics office before taking any action.

Employees also cannot do any selling, fundraising or outside business activity while on duty, in uniform, at USPS facilities or using postal equipment.

Employees with questions can email the ethics office or call 202-268-6346. The Ethics Blue Page contains additional information.

Reference: usps.com




 

Mail Handler Gift Idea | Mail Handler Buried in Packages T-shirt

  Mail Handler Gift Idea | Mail Handler Buried in Packages

"...I'm OK Funny Postal Worker Mail Carrier Handler T-Shirt ..."

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In The News | Former treasurer of Albuquerque mail handler’s union accused of misusing union funds

  Former treasurer of Albuquerque mail handler’s union accused of misusing union funds

"Local 331, which is based in Albuquerque...Max Jaramillo, 58, served as treasurer of the National Postal Mail Handlers Union, Local 331, from 2014 through early 2024. He used the union’s funds to cover personal expenses, including alcohol, cigarettes, condoms..."

Reference: www.krqe.com




 

Too Cold in 'Bama? | California Dreamin' | Postal Job Fairs

  California USPS Hosting Job Fairs in Concord, Oakland, Richmond, Hercules & Auburn

"The U.S. Postal Service is hosting several free hiring events to help future employees create their online profile and immediately start applying for jobs. ...If you enjoy taking walks, breathing in fresh air, and serving your community, the Postal Service is a great place to work, with job security, career advancement opportunities and benefits. The Postal Service has an immediate need for the following positions to be filled: the following positions to be filled:

Mail Processing: Clerks and Mail Handlers
Delivery: City and Rural Carriers
Transportation: Tractor Trailer Operators
Maintenance: Mechanics, Laborer Custodian and Automotive Technician

A complete list of job fair locations can be found here. ..."

Reference: usps.com




 

Stamp Collecting | 2025 U.S. Marines Corps stamp error found at small post office in Wisconsin

  2025 U.S. Marines Corps stamp error found at small post office in Wisconsin

"...discovered an imperforate error of the United States U.S. Marines commemorative forever stamp — the first major error reported on a 2025 U.S. stamp issue.

The error panes are entirely missing die-cutting on the front of the stamps, while retaining normal rouletting on the reverse. The reverse rouletting would allow the stamps to be easily removed from the pane if the stamps were die cut normally.

The collector who discovered the error pane reported that it had been returned by another customer as defective. It is believed that at least one additional pane exists. ..."

Reference: www.linns.com




 

Managers asked to confirm employees, contractors in eAccess

  Managers asked to confirm employees, contractors in eAccess

"...The Postal Service is reminding managers to check their list of employees and contractors in eAccess.

Managers need to confirm that employees and contractors are assigned correctly in the platform.

If employee or contractor information is outdated or incorrect, managers..."

Reference: news.usps.com




 

Huntsville Processing and Distribution Center | Did post office decision fail north Alabama? Rep. Dale Strong says so...

  Did post office decision fail north Alabama? Rep. Dale Strong says so as he pushes for change

"The U.S. Postal Service will be required to evaluate its consolidation of Huntsville’s processing and distribution center through a bill that passed the U.S. House, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong, R-Monrovia, said Thursday. ...Strong, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, said the move has disrupted mail service across North Alabama. The provision was included in H.R. 7006, the Financial Services and General Government Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bill, which advanced as part of the appropriations package passed earlier this week. It will require USPS to provide a briefing on the impacts of consolidating the Huntsville processing and distribution center, including its effect on mail service to north Alabama. ..."

Reference: www.al.com