Post Office

In a bid to stave off bankruptcy, the U.S. Postal Service announced it is making dramatic changes to its first class mail service. Nancy Cordes reports it may slower mail delivery and cut thousands of jobs. More: continued here

Hawaii Business Magazine Parting Shot: Post Office StretchHawaii Business MagazineThe postal workers will need it this month. In 2010, Hawaii post offices processed 97 percent more parcels during the holidays than the rest of the year combined, and parcel volume increases annually. This year, the post office recommends sending … …

Fox News Slower Service Expected as Post Office Looks to Shut Processing FacilityPatch.comPetaluma processing center on North McDowell is one of 250 sites around the country slated for closure in light of revenue shortfalls for the US Post Office. By Angela Hart The US Postal Service announced today that the …

Fox News Q&A on the Post Office plan that will slow down mail deliverySan Jose Mercury NewsA After five years in the red, the post office faces default this month on a $5.5 billion annual payment to the US Treasury for retiree health benefits. The post office needs to cut …

Santa letters hit post office; elves neededOCRegisterLetters addressed to Santa Claus are once again pouring into the US Post Office and starting Tuesday morning (Dec. 6) the public is invited to dig through them. Individuals, business and coroporations can go …and more » More: continued here

Postal changes could mean more work, security for Peoria facilityPeoria Journal StarUnited States Postal Service mail processor Jean Parrish lifts another box of mail to an automated sorter at the main post office in Peoria. The Peoria distribution center is not on the list of nine Illinois facilities the United …

Letter carrier Felipe Raymundo moves a tray of mail to his truck to begin delivery Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, at a post office in Seattle. More: continued here

COLUMBIA – The United States Postal Service is changing the amount of days it takes to deliver certain pieces of mail. Monday the USPS announced it will now take a minimum of two days for first class mail to reach its destination. First class mail is anything stamped under 13 …

Post offices hit holiday rush with potential closures loomingOdessa AmericanBY STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS As West Texans prepare to send off gifts and letters for the holidays, it may be the last time they do so at their neighborhood post office. After the holidays wrap up, the US Postal Service …

Leduc County residents grapple with postal changesEdmonton JournalMaxine Larsen now has to pick up mail at the post office in Nisku after her address has been changed by Canada Post. EDMONTON – A major change to postal delivery in Leduc County and …and more » More: continued here