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Here are Link’s stories about the new coronavirus; the disease it causes, COVID-19; and the Postal Service’s response.
Coronavirus-related stories and resources:
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Serving the nation
PMG offers pandemic update
In his latest video message, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy praises employees for work during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Seaver to retire
Retail, delivery chief to step down Aug. 28
Chief Retail and Delivery Officer Kristin Seaver will retire Aug. 28, concluding a Postal Service career that began almost three decades ago.
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Finazzo retires
VP concludes USPS career
Krista Finazzo retired April 30 after 27 years with the organization.
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Managing the business
CFO reviews quarterly financial results
Chief Financial Officer Joe Corbett reviews the Postal Service’s latest quarterly financial results in a “Dollars and Change” video released this week.
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‘Our next chapter’
PMG talks service standards, plan for future
In his latest video message for USPS employees, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy discusses the organization’s efforts to meet its service standards.
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In review
Report looks at fiscal year 2020
The Annual Report to Congress, which USPS published last month, covers the period from Oct. 1, 2019-Sept. 30, 2020.
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New year focus
PMG thanks employees, previews 2021
In his latest video message, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy thanks employees for their efforts during the holiday season and previews 2021 for USPS.
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Season of service
PMG thanks employees in video
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy discusses the holiday season in a special year-end video message to employees.
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The year in finances
Corbett delivers update in new video
Chief Financial Officer Joe Corbett discusses the Postal Service’s year-end financial report in his latest “Dollars and Change” video.
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Peak planning
PMG previews holiday delivery season
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy discusses the growth in package business and expected increases during the holidays.
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Delivering integrity
Employees thanked for election season work
In his latest video message, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy thanks Postal Service employees for their work during election season.
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Philadelphia story
PMG discusses election with employees
Delivering ballots must be “our top priority” now through the first week of November, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said.
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High-level performance
PMG addresses employees in new video
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy talks about election-related mail, the holiday mailing and shipping season, and other topics.
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Dramatic shifts
Third-quarter finances reviewed in video
The Postal Service is continuing to experience dramatic shifts in its business due to the coronavirus pandemic, Chief Financial Officer Joe Corbett reports in his latest “Dollars and Change” video.
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House hearing
USPS leaders testify before committee
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and USPS Board of Governors Chairman Robert M. “Mike” Duncan testified before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform on Aug. 24.
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Election mail
Board announces bipartisan committee
The USPS Board of Governors has established a bipartisan Election Mail Committee that will oversee the Postal Service’s support of the mail-in voting process.
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PMG testifies
DeJoy addresses Senate committee
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testified before the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Aug. 21.
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Election mail
PMG DeJoy offers update
The Postal Service is ready today to handle whatever volume of election mail it receives this fall, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy writes in an Aug. 18 memo to employees.
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Treasury agreement
USPS could borrow as much as $10 billion
The Postal Service has reached an agreement with the U.S. Treasury Department on terms and conditions associated with a new lending authority that could allow USPS to borrow as much as $10 billion.
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Postal pride
In letter, DeJoy praises employees
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy expresses his pride in USPS employees’ service to the American people.
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‘Trajectory for success’
DeJoy discusses USPS, praises employees
In a new video message, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy discusses the Postal Service’s essential role in American life and thanks employees for their dedication to the organization and its customers.
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Our shared legacy
PMG bids farewell to USPS employees
In a new message, Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan bids farewell to the Postal Service before her retirement at the end of the week.
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Staying connected
PMG discusses importance of diversity, safety
In a message to employees, Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan discusses the value of diversity and the importance of employee safety during difficult times.
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The bottom line
Corbett discusses pandemic’s financial effects
The coronavirus pandemic is having “a significant negative impact” on the Postal Service’s finances, Chief Financial Officer Joe Corbett reports in his latest “Dollars and Change” video.
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‘Our indispensable role’
PMG issues statement on economic stimulus need
Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan issued the following statement April 10 in response to discussions about including funding for the Postal Service in possible federal coronavirus economic stimulus legislation.
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Binding the nation
Brennan salutes employees for continued service
In a new letter, Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan thanks USPS employees for their continued service to the nation during the coronavirus pandemic.
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COVID-19 command
New group to lead USPS response
Kristin Seaver is in charge of the Postal Service’s COVID-19 Response Command.
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Rising to the challenge
PMG thanks employees for service during pandemic
Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan is praising USPS employees for their service to the public during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus update
PMG delivers message to employees
In a special video message, Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan updates employees on the outbreak.