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21 CPW- USPS to debut weekly fuel fee in 2027, matching FedEx, UPS practices October 27, 2026October 26, 2026 The U.S. Postal Service will begin levying a fuel surcharge on various package shipping services starting in January 2027, the agency announced Monday. The fuel fee will apply to USPS Ground Advantage, Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express and Parcel Select shipments. Negotiated contracts “may have customized language” in terms of fuel surcharge […]21cpw
- USPS is ready for election season, Extraordinary measures deployed on Oct. 24. October 27, 2026October 27, 2026 The Postal Service is prepared to deliver the nation’s ballots and other Election Mail this year, USPS officials told the news media last week. “The Postal Service is confident and ready to deliver a successful Election Mail season,” Postmaster General David Steiner said. “We share a common goal: instilling confidence in all […]21cpw
- Have questions about benefits? USPS employees can get answers during virtual fair sessions October 27, 2026October 27, 2026 Postal Service employees may participate in virtual benefits fairs throughout this year’s open season, which runs from Monday, Nov. 9, through Monday, Dec. 14. The digital platform provides resources on the Postal Service Health Benefits Program, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, flexible spending accounts and workplace wellness. During open […]21cpw
- USPS Announces Jan. 1, 2027, Effective Date for Skilled Maintenance Assessment; RMSS Exam 955 To Be Discontinued October 27, 2026October 26, 2026 On Oct. 22, the Postal Service announced that the Skilled Maintenance Assessment (SMA) will take effect on Jan. 1, 2027, under the USPS/APWU Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) “Re: Skilled Maintenance Assessment,” dated Aug. 14. The SMA consists of five exams that will determine promotion eligibility in the Maintenance Craft. According to the […]21cpw
- USPS: The Inspection Service practices vigilance in protecting the vote October 23, 2026October 23, 2026 The Postal Inspection Service is the federal law enforcement organization assigned to protect the mail — including Election Mail. On its website, the Inspection Service outlines its efforts to protect the integrity of election-related mail as it moves through the postal network. These efforts include: • Designating postal inspectors in each USPS […]21cpw
- USPS to debut weekly fuel fee in 2027, matching FedEx, UPS practices October 27, 2026
