United States Postal Service

Ouch! St. Louis Among Worst Cities For Dog Attacks Of Postal Workers

Kelsey Proud — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:09:10 +0000

The "postal worker gets attacked by dog" theme is tired, to be sure. But 32 times in FY2012, postal workers in St. Louis were the unfortunate players in real-life versions of the storied situation.

The Atlantic has highlighted the 'Worst Cities for Dog Attacks, According to the U.S. Postal Service' and St. Louis sits at number 7 on the USPS list.

Last-Minute Tax Filers Beware: Downtown Post Office Will Not Stay Open Late

The Associated Press — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:45:15 +0000

Tonight at midnight is the deadline to file taxes, and late filers in St. Louis beware: Unlike some years past, the main post office downtown will not stay open late or have employees at the street to collect returns.

Postal officials say customers can use the downtown post office at 1720 Market St. until 8 p.m. on Monday.

Though employees will not be on the street, customers can drop returns in large collection boxes along Market, or in collection boxes in the drive-thru lane in front of the main post office until midnight to ensure the April 15 cancellation.

Despite The Snow, Postal Workers Rally For Saturday Delivery

Tim Lloyd — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 22:53:22 +0000

Despite the winter storm, postal workers rallied against the proposed removal of Saturday deliveries.

Workers and supporters sloshed around in front of the Post Office’s main branch in downtown St. Louis, carrying signs that read “Missourians for 6 Day.”

“These people understand the importance of their job, the importance of delivering six days a week, and the role that we play in the community,” said Kevin Boyer, Missouri state president of the National Association of Letter Carriers.

McCaskill Unhappy With USPS Cutting Saturday Deliveries

Chris McDaniel — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:49:02 +0000

Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill is none too pleased with the United States Postal Service announcement that Saturday mail delivery is coming to an end.

And she blames House Republicans for it.

"“We won a hard-fought battle in the Senate last year with strongly bipartisan postal reform that would have put the Postal Service on the path to sound financial footing...and provided strict criteria for the Postal Service to meet before eliminating six-day delivery," McCaskill said in a harshly worded statement.

Three 'Vital' Bills McCaskill Says Are Being Ignored

Julie Bierach — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:40:42 +0000

Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill says she's frustrated with the House of Representatives for not taking up three pieces of legislation that she calls "bipartisan" and "vitally important."

The Democratic Senator says she doesn't understand why members of the House won't take up legislation on: