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Large union, U.S. Postal Service finalize 3-year contract

The American Postal Workers Union and the U.S. Postal Service have finalized a new collective bargaining agreement.

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PostalMag

USPS hikes parcel rates and stamps by 7%

The U.S. Postal Service is raising shipping and stamp prices. Bulk mailing companies say the increase is too high.

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Air Cargo

FedEx buys world’s first ATR 72-600 passenger-to-freighter aircraft

FedEx has committed to buy the first ATR 72-600 converted freighter, supplementing the production freighters already in its fleet.

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Parcel Freight

FedEx to celebrate Fred Smith’s life at Memphis event

FedEx will honor founder Fred Smith, who died last month, at a large ceremony in August.

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PostalMag

Australia Post rolls out parcel-only post offices

Australia Post is responding to e-commerce growth by building dedicated parcel post offices and rolling out an ultra-low cost shipping option aimed at small retailers.

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PostalMag

Parcels drive 2% global revenue gain for postal operators 

International mail systems grew revenue in 2024 as e-commerce shipments negated a downward trend in letter mail.

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USPS Employee Resources

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USPS Employee Service Line

1-877-477-3273  |  TDD/TYY: 1-866-260-7507
PostalEASE (1); Bidding (2); Unscheduled Leave (4); Shared Services (5)

USPS National Employee Emergency Hotline: 1-888-363-7462

(enter the first 3 digits of your work location’s ZIP Code for facility and reporting information)

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