This important and large gathering of the UPU was primarily focused on the internal practices and procedures of the organization. It was also the first time the UPU met following President Trump’s memorandum calling for significant changes in international postal rates. Renowned postal consultant Jim Campbell was there and has...
After 20 months with no members, the United States Postal Service Board of Governors is no longer empty as two members were confirmed by the Senate on Aug. 28. The board, which is charged with overseeing the federal agency and setting postal rates, had been without any members because of political...
A hearing at the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee where senators are expected to scrutinize Amazon Inc.'s relationship with the Postal Service has reportedly been postponed. Reuters reported on Friday that the committee has postponed the hearing, according to multiple sources. It is not clear when the hearing will be rescheduled, as the committee...
Following the release of President Trump’s August 23 memorandum calling for changes in the international postal system, the Universal Postal Union issued a press release saying it would study the issues raised, while providing an overview of how it makes policy changes. To view the press release, click here....
In the fast-paced age of email, the United States Postal Service has found itself struggling to survive. While the rise of e-commerce has been a blessing, it hasn’t done enough to counter the losses that the Postal Service has suffered with the declining popularity of first-class mail. As letters and...