Representative Gerald Connolly, a longtime Democratic member of Congress who was an unfailing ally of the AUSPL and a staunch supporter of the USPS, died on Wednesday. He was 75 years old. The congressman always made time to meet with the leaders of the AUSPL over the last several decades and was a fierce opponent…
The USPS announced today that the Board of Governors has chosen Mr. David Steiner as the new PMG . Pending the results of necessary background and ethics checks, Mr. Steiner will become the 76th Postmaster General. Amber McReynolds, chair of the USPS Board of Governors praised Mr. Steiner as a “highly regarded leader and executive…
Washington Post columnist Jacob Bogage writes that the USPS Board of Governors is expected to name FedEx board member and former Waste Management CEO David Steiner as the nation’s next postmaster general. His information comes from unidentified people familiar with the decision. Brian Renfroe of the National Association of Letter Carriers sees the appointment of…
An April 28 article on Yahoo!Finance by Kerra Bolton discusses the possible privatization of the US Postal Service and potential negative financial effects on US citizens. In the article she quotes Keith La Shier, AUSPL President regarding the expectation by some that every post office needs to be profitable. The USPS is a service as…
February 18, 2025 Louis DeJoy has asked the Postal Service Board of Governors to start looking for his successor. DeJoy said, “After four and half years leading one of America’s greatest public institutions through dramatic change during unusual times, it is time for me to start thinking about the next phase of my life, while…
Stephen Lynch, MA-8, introduced House Resolution 70 on 1-28-2025. This Resolution seeks to keep the US Postal Service as an independent establishment of the Federal Government, not subject to privatization. Most resolutions do not have the force of law. They are statements or expressions of intent, and they do not go through the formal legislative…
The United State Postal Service has created a newly designed money order. The new form is intended to be more secure. It will reduce counterfeiting and other fraudulent activities. Watermarks, a security thread and a Quick Response (QR) code that directs to the USPS website are some of the new features of the enhanced money…
At the November 14, 2024 meeting of the Postal Service Board of Governors, Amber McReynolds was elected Chair. Ms. McReynolds has been on the Board since May of 2021. She joined to Board for the purpose of serving the remainder of a seven-year term that will expire on December 8, 2026. Ms. McReynolds also currently…
Educating postal lessors is the value on which AUSPL was founded. That purpose was perpetuated at the recent Regional Meeting in Las Vegas. Members had high praise for the speakers, the venue, and the great food. One member described the relief he found to feelings of isolation upon becoming an AUSPL member, and the appreciation…
The Facilities Leasing Department of the USPS has created a new website for postal lessors. This site offers the information needed by over 25,000 lessors. Here lessors can: The phone numbers and email addresses are no longer functional. The new website address is the contact method the USPS has now chosen.
September 2024 – The 30 year-old US Postal Service mail delivery vehicles, like the one shown on the left are finally starting to be put out of service. The new delivery vehicles, design by Oshkosh Defense are being used on routes in Georgia. Letter Carriers have a very favorable response – due in great part…
As the 118th session of Congress heads to its close in January, postal legislation bills continue to be introduced. Should these bills fail to become law prior to the end of the session, they will expire and need to be reintroduced in the next session. Nonetheless, it is important to see which Legislators are interested…
AUSPL President, Keith laShier has been working hard for postal lessors. See summary of events
DeJoy writes letter to Senator Peters agreeing to halt changes to mail distribution until January 2025
May 9, 2024 USPS Board of Governors meeting. DeJoy’s remarks and Stroman’s remarks
Group of Senators asks USPS to slow down changes to delivery outlined in the Delivering for America Plan.
Sen. John Tester writes PARCEL Bill to Rein in new Processing Facilities
Sen. Baldwin (WI) asks Postal Board of Governors to Step in to stop the Delivering for America Plan
Sen. Gary Peters (MI) asks USPS for more transparency on broad delivery changes being instituted at the USPS.
AUSPL leaders were in Washington DC March 19 and 20 to discuss postal legislation and issues affecting lessors.
PMG DeJoy’s remarks at Feb. 8, 2024 Board of Governors meeting
USPS introduces vehicle charging stations at the South Atlanta Sorting and Deliveryi Center.
Recent postal legislation regarding relocation of postal facilities
American towns with Christmas related names and special post marks
The US Postal Service is hiring about 30% fewer retail and delivery workers for the holiday season this year than in past years. Despite the reduction in temporary positions, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy expressed optimism in the agency’s ability to deliver on time. In November he said, “We have been strategically planning early and leveraging…
DeJoy meets with Board of Governors to discuss progress in the USPS
Who Changes the Lightbulbs? The form of the “Maintenance Rider Landlord Responsibility” that is currently included with the 2021 lease and 2020 small building lease contains a surprising difference from prior maintenance riders. That is, the “Landlord Responsibility” maintenance rider makes a lessor responsible for changing lightbulbs, a responsibility that, in the past, has been…
“As our nation continues to address a sustained crime wave, our targeted focus to crack down on postal crime is progressing. The safety of our letter carriers — and all postal employees — is our top priority. We will continue to work steadfastly with our law enforcement partners to increase the safety of our employees…
USPS lease payments are not affected by a government shutdown
USPS creates pilot program to insource trucking of mail
USPS OIG and the PRC are monitoring the resolution of suspended postal facilities.
USPS has introduced Ground Advantage,a new package shipping program
With its Two Year Progress Report on Delivering for America, the US Postal Service has published an informative report on the progress made toward the goals outlined in the most recent10-year plan. This multi-dimensional ten-year plan addresses the goals the USPS has for future improvement in operational excellence, improvements in financial stability and a sustainable…
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy spoke to attendees at the 2023 National Postal Forum and AUSPL President Keith LaShier was in attendance. DeJoy discussed the progress the USPS has made in the last two years . He compared the current situation to the terrible financial condition of the USPS when he became PMG. In discussing those…
US Rep Holmes Norton introduces bill to install security cameras at postal facilities
Rep. Balint asked, Will your plan result in reductions to retail operations?”
The USPS reported that service performance has been holding steady at 2.5 days. The March 23, 2023 press release gave FY23 second quarter service performance scores showing 91.2% of first-class mail has been delivered on time when measured against the USPS service standard. This performance is in line with performance in the first quarter of…
USPS AWARDS CONTRACT FOR 9,250 COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE LEFT-HAND DRIVE BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLES. The USPS announced on February 28 it had entered into a contract to obtain the new vehicles In addition, over 14,000 charging stations will be installed at USPS facilities. The goal is for the USPS to have a fleet of vehicles that is…
The USPS publishes a quarterly magazine called “The Eagle” for employees of the USPS. The most recent publication includes an excellent article called “Re-thinking Local Delivery.” This article discusses the recent introduction of Sorting and Delivery Centers to the Postal Delivery Unit Network. This is good information for postal lessors as well as postal…
PRC Says USPS has Acted Appropriately in Raising Postage Prices
PRC published its 5-year plan for oversight of the US Postal Service
December 20, 2022 The USPS has spent several years working on replacing the current old fleet of vehicles. On December 20 the USPS announced plans to acquire at least 66,000 battery electric delivery vehicles as part of its 106,000 vehicle acquisition plan for deliveries between now and 2028. Additionally 21,000 more battery electric vehicles will…
Because Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on Sunday, the US Postal Service will be closed on the Monday following each holiday – December 26, 2022 and January 2, 2023. On December 24 some post offices may have extended hours, and some may have limited hours. Customers are advised to check the hours at their…
New package sorting machines at USPS in time for holiday delivery.
Rep. Carolyn Maloney and Rep. Brenda Lawrence submit names for consideration for USPS Board of Governors.
The USPS’s Operation Santa Program pre-registration for “adopting” letters begins November 14, 2022! This charitable program from the US Postal Service pairs children with individuals who provide the children with gifts requested in letters to Santa mailed through the US Postal Service. It’s a wonderful program and service from the USPS. More information HERE!
November 10, 2022 – Roman Martinez IV was unanimously re-elected by his fellow Governors to continue to serve as chairman of the Board of Governors. Vice Chairman Anton G. Haijar will also continue his position. Martinez began his service on the Board in August of 2019. More HERE. The Postal Service Board of Governors is…
USPS has plans to consolidate routes to improve efficiency of delivery system
AUSPL is Coming to Austin, TX! Thursday, October 27, 2022 Hyatt Regency Austin 208 Barton Springs Rd. Austin, TX 78704 Registration is $125 per person for Members. Non-members add $100 for membership in AUSPL. Register by calling 800-572-948, emailing auspl@asupl.com or online Here Room Rate is $239 per night plus tax. Cutoff Date for discounted…
Indianapolis is the site for the September 16, 2022 AUSPL Regional Meeting
AUSPL is Coming to Atlantic City!October 21, 2022 | 8am to 4:30pm(Lunch included. Social Hour to follow 5pm to 6pm.) AUSPL Members: $125.00Non-members: $125 plus $100 for AUSPL Membership for one year Hard Rock Hotel and Casino1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Room rate is $89 Thursday Night 10-20-2022 and $229 Friday night 10-21-2022 Cutoff…
CA DMV partners with USPS in a pilot program providing DMV kiosks in retail postal facilities. Kiosks provide a convenient place for residents to perform basic DMV functions
AUSPL Regional Meeting to be held in Denver, CO September 23, 2022
Hilton Denver City Center
President Biden signs the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022.
In a fact sheet released March 11, 2022, the USPS outlined its support for the Postal Service Reform Act (PSRA) recently passed in the House and Senate. Estimated financial benefits to the USPS are a savings of $44 billion over the next 10 years. This enables the USPS to “Continue to operate as a self-funded…
March 8, 2022 – By a vote of 79-19 the US Senate has passed postal reform legislation. The bill, designed to eliminate much of the Postal Service’s debt and restructure some of its operations, is now awaiting the signature of President Biden. This legislation is the first significant reform for the Postal Service since the…
US Postal Service rolls out “USPS Connect” program intended to provide faster service for packages and documents.
On February 8, 2022 the U.S. House of Representatives considered and voted on Rep. Carolyn Maloney’s Postal Service Reform Act of 2021. At the conclusion of debate, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Comer demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair announced that…
The USPS is working toward increasing its holiday season package delivery capabilities by 35% over 2020’s capabilities. This year’s capacity should exceed 50 million packages a day. Central to the increased capacity are the addition of 112 new package sorting machines, and forty-five leased annex facilities. The annexes are planned near existing processing plants. An…
The US Postal Service has announced holiday shipping and mailing deadlines. The tables below show deadlines for expected delivery to domestic and military addresses by December 25, 2021.
Old Town – Scottsdale, Arizona Registration for the Scottsdale Meeting is full. Please join us at another Regional Meeting. AUSPL is Coming to Scottsdale, AZ For a One-Day Seminar on Friday, November 12, 2021 from 8am to 5pm We are bringing Postal Service expertise to YOU! · Are you dealing with JLL? …
The USPS joined with leaders from six organization representing Postal Service employees to identify problems and create solutions to the service performance issues that have plagued the USPS. The National Task Force, which will focus on specific facilities held its first meeting on March 22, 2021. “Recognizing that issues in certain facilities across the country…
The USPS has awarded the contract to build its Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDV) to Oshkosh Defense. Oshkosh Defense, will build between 50,000 and 165,000 NGDVs over the next 10 years. 2023 is the year the new vehicles will begin service. NGDVs will be both electric and gasoline powered. Additionally, looking toward the future and…