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Business Wire
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
United States Postal Service Recognizes Zebra Technologies with Supplier Performance Award
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Zebra Technologies Corporation, a global leader in digitizing and automating frontline workflows, today announced the United States Postal Service (USPS) presented the company with a Supplier Performance Award for being critical to the success of Postal Service operations and services. 'Zebra is honored to be recognized by the USPS for our innovative solutions that connect their frontline workers, both out on routes and across their sorting and delivery centers across the country,' said Chris Kelly, SVP and GM, NA, Zebra Technologies. Share The award presented at the 2025 National Postal Forum (NPF) recognized Zebra for its support of a new USPS custodial initiative called 'Eagle Clean,' which is focused on the modernization of scheduling, tracking, approving, and reviewing custodial work. USPS frontline workers now have access to the Eagle Clean mobile application through Zebra TC77 touch computers at each facility, allowing them to enter their time clock rings and receive their routine, periodic, and supplemental work assignments at each facility. Zebra is one of the leading providers of technology solutions empowering postal and courier operators around the world with innovative solutions to digitize and automate their operations and address the evolving needs of their customers. During the formal NPF Awards Ceremony, the USPS noted Zebra plays an instrumental role in supporting the technological needs for Sorting and Delivery Center activations and provides excellent customer support for the Eagle Clean initiative, ensuring on-time implementation and delivery to all 50 districts nationwide. Zebra worked collaboratively with numerous groups across the Postal Service to ensure the timely and seamless delivery of equipment and the ongoing maintenance of its devices. Today, Zebra's TC77 devices provide the USPS with critical near real-time data, including safety alerts for frontline supervisors and carriers. 'Zebra is honored to be recognized by the USPS for our innovative solutions that connect their frontline workers, both out on routes and across their sorting and delivery centers across the country,' said Chris Kelly, Senior Vice President and General Manager, North America, Zebra Technologies. 'The USPS' award highlights Zebra's role as a trusted supplier to leading postal and courier operators across the world as they respond to the challenges of today and adapt to the changing needs of their customers tomorrow.' The Postal Service's Supplier Performance Awards program celebrates the efforts of suppliers involved in its supply chain management who make outstanding contributions to its success. Zebra is a long-standing supplier to the USPS and was also recognized in 2022 with a Supplier Performance Award for outstanding service and delivery. KEY TAKEAWAYS Zebra received a 2025 USPS Supplier Performance Award for its contributions to the success of Postal Service operations and services. In 2024, Zebra supported a new USPS initiative called 'Eagle Clean,' which modernized scheduling, tracking, approving, and reviewing custodial work with the Zebra TC77 touch computer. Zebra is committed to continuing to deliver innovative solutions for the USPS, empowering its frontline workers to drive efficiency, meet the evolving needs of the American public, and help ensure sustainable growth for the future. ABOUT ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES Zebra (NASDAQ: ZBRA) provides the solutions to help businesses grow through increased asset visibility, connected frontline workers, and intelligent automation. The company operates in more than 100 countries, and our customers include over 80% of the Fortune 500. Designed for the frontline, Zebra's award-winning portfolio includes hardware, software, and services, all backed by our 50+ years of innovation and global partner ecosystem. Follow Zebra on our blog and LinkedIn, visit our newsroom and learn more at
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Are banks closed on Juneteenth 2025? What's opened and closed on June 19
If you have the day off on Thursday, June 19, for Juneteenth, you might be wondering if you will be able to cross a few errands off your to-do list. Here's a reminder about which businesses and services will be operational on the holiday in 2025. The U.S. Postal Service closes for 11 federal holidays, including Juneteenth. The Postal Service will not deliver regular packages or mail on the holiday, but some services, like those online, are available every day of the year, according to the Postal Service's website. All of FedEx's services will be open Juneteenth, according to the company. UPS delivery and pickup services will be operational and UPS Store locations will be open on Juneteenth, according to the UPS website. Most banks follow the U.S. Federal Reserve System's holiday schedule, which observes Juneteenth and means banks will be closed on June 19. Most ATMs may still be used for transactions. Trader Joe's will be open during regular hours on Juneteenth. Walmart stores will be open during regular hours on Juneteenth, but it doesn't hurt to check with your nearest location before heading out. Food Lion stores will be open during normal hours on Juneteenth. Costco will be open on Juneteenth, according to the store's website. Juneteenth 2025: Juneteenth meaning and how to celebrate in Delaware Aldi stores will be open on Juneteenth, according to the store's website. Giant Eagle stores, including pharmacies, will be open during regular hours, according to the store's website. Target will be open during regular hours on Juneteenth, according to the company. Delaware's libraries, which are branches of the public government, will be closed on Juneteenth. Delaware courts will not be in session on Juneteenth. Finding fireworks: Where are Delaware, Maryland fireworks for 4th of July 2024? Here's a guide for you Juneteenth is not one of DART's non-service holidays, so bus routes will still be operational on June 19. The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles is closed on Juneteenth, according to its website. This story was updated to correct a typo. Got a tip or a story idea? Contact Krys'tal Griffin at kgriffin@ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Are banks closed on Juneteenth 2025? What's opened, closed on June 19
The Hill
5 days ago
- Business
- The Hill
A blueprint for the new postmaster general
The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors has announced Daniel Steiner as the next postmaster general. This decision comes at a momentous time as the Postal Service will celebrate its 250th anniversary in July. It also comes at a perilous time, since the Postal Service has been losing billions of dollars each year, is running out of cash, and has abysmal service performance across the country. The Government Accountability Office has had the financial condition of the Postal Service on its High-Risk List since 2009 and has called its business model 'unsustainable.' When he becomes the postmaster general sometime in July, Steiner should run the Postal Service based on two commonsense principles. First, the Postal Service should continue to make its top priority the delivery of mail and packages, together, six days a week, to every address everywhere across America. This universal service obligation was codified again by Congress in 2022. While the private sector has expanded its deliveries, no single company or group of companies matches the last mile delivery that has always been made by the Postal Service. Second, consistent with President Trump's executive orders to make the federal government more efficient, the Postal Service should increase its work with the private sector on processing, logistics and transportation of mail and packages close to their final destinations. The private sector has performed these tasks for decades, and the Postal Service should take greater advantage of the cutting-edge technology and flexible contracting arrangements that will allow these tasks to be performed more efficiently. To achieve these two overriding objectives and get the Postal Service on the right track quickly, Steiner must address the largest impediment to improving its financial position and improving service. He should immediately pause implementation of the agency's Delivering for America plan. The Postal Service Office of Inspector General Fall 2024 Semiannual Report to Congress identified complications and risks associated with the implementation of Delivering for America. Serious concerns about Delivering for America were also raised in Senate and House hearings in last December. In addition to hitting the brakes on Delivering for America, the new postmaster general should make the following three changes. First, he should impose an immediate moratorium on spending billions of dollars on new Postal Service processing facilities which it cannot afford and duplicate existing efficient private sector operations. There should also be an analysis of the Postal Service's entire real estate portfolio to determine what is needed to only deliver mail and packages six days a week. Second, there should be an immediate hiring freeze for all non-delivery positions, especially as mail volume continues to decline. Labor constitutes 80 percent of Postal Service costs, and rather than trimming the number of employees, former Postmaster General Louis DeJoy converted more than 100,000 positions from part-time to full-time. The hiring freeze should exempt letter carriers, since addresses continue to expand nationwide and delivery to every address is the core of the Postal Service's mission. Third, the misnamed 'Regional Transportation Optimization' initiative should be terminated. The Postal Service is cutting in half the number of times it goes to more than 24,000 post offices, located mostly in rural areas, to pick up mail and packages. The Postal Regulatory Commission excoriated the Regional Transportation Optimization in a Jan. 31, 2025, advisory opinion. The Postal Regulatory Commission determined that it had a negative impact on service, overstated its savings and used a defective model that will fail to create a more efficient network than it is currently using. The universal service obligation does not have exceptions for any part of the United States. Steiner should end the Regional Transportation Optimization and restart mail and package pickup twice a day at all post offices. For the sake of households and businesses across the country, the Delivering for America plan must be halted and replaced with policies that will allow the Postal Service to revitalize its sagging fiscal outlook and continue to connect communities with affordable and efficient delivery of mail and packages. That would be something to celebrate along with the rest of the festivities for America's 250th anniversary. Tom Schatz is president of Citizens Against Government Waste.
Korea Herald
6 days ago
- Health
- Korea Herald
U.S. Postal Service Releases Dog Bite National Rankings
National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign starts June 1 WASHINGTON, June 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Incidents involving dog attacks on Postal Service employees rose to more than 6,000 cases last year. As part of the 2025 USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign, the organization is offering crucial information on how dog owners can be good stewards for safe mail delivery and ensure the safety of its employees. The month-long campaign begins on Saturday, June 1. This year's theme is "Secure Your Dog, Keep Deliveries on Track." Spread news of the campaign with the hashtag #dogbiteawareness. "The best way to keep safe from dog attacks is to recognize and promote the responsibility of pet ownership, such as teaching your dog appropriate behavior and commands and not allowing your dog to roam freely. All dogs — regardless of breed, size or age — have the potential to bite," said Leeann Theriault, USPS employee safety and health awareness manager. "Dog bite attacks on postal employees are preventable. The most important message for our customers to remember during the 2025 USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign is keep your dog secured and away from the carrier as the mail is being delivered. Help ensure the safety of everyone in our communities." Dog Owners Can Help With Safe Mail Delivery Many of us are dog lovers, but few of us are dog experts. Even dogs that have never shown signs of aggression can react in ways their owners don't expect. They can act without warning on their instinct to protect their owners and their owners' property. Dogs may attack not only to defend their territory, but also when they feel startled, anxious or unwell. It's not just about bad or aggressive dogs — it's about unpredictable moments. Most people know the approximate time their letter carrier arrives every day. Securing your dog before the carrier approaches your property will minimize any potentially dangerous interactions. Keep your dog in a separate room or area away from the door when the mail carrier comes to your house. If you go outside, close the door firmly behind you and make sure it is secured so your dog doesn't slip out or bust through it unexpectedly. If you are outside with your dog while mail is being delivered, make sure your dog is secured away from the mail carrier and on a leash. Never accept the mail from your mail carrier in the presence of your dog. Pet owners also should remind children not to take mail directly from a letter carrier because the dog may view the carrier as a threat to the child. Sign up for USPS Informed Delivery and See the Mail on Your Electronic Device Before It Arrives By using USPS Informed Delivery, a free service, customers can digitally preview incoming mail and packages from a computer, tablet or mobile device. Millions of customers have enrolled since the service was launched in 2017. Sign up at This service can help dog owners anticipate when their carrier will arrive. The Cost of a Dog Attack When a postal employee suffers an injury from a dog attack, it can cost the dog owner thousands of dollars because they could be responsible for medical bills, lost wages, uniform replacement costs, and pain and suffering for the employee. "Customers may not consider their dog a danger to others, however, to a letter carrier like me, all dogs can be considered a threat when delivering the mail," said Jonah Helfrich, a Blue Bell, PA, letter carrier. "I was recently delivering mail and a dog barged through a door and bit me on the wrist, which required me to seek medical treatment. I strongly encourage all dog owners to take precautions to make sure their dog is secure when mail is being delivered." Mail Carriers Know How to Deliver Safely Mail carriers are trained to observe an area where they know dogs may be present. They are taught to be alert for potentially dangerous conditions and to respect a dog's territory. Mail carriers are trained to: If a dog attacks, carriers are also trained to stand their ground and protect their body by placing something between them and the dog — such as a mail satchel — and to use dog repellent, if necessary. Mail carriers have tools to alert them to dogs on their routes. A dog alert feature on carriers' handheld scanners can remind them of a possible dog hazard, and dog warning cards must be used during mail sorting to alert carriers to addresses where a dog may interfere with delivery. Mail Delivery Could Be Suspended Because of Unsecured Dog When a carrier feels unsafe, mail service can be stopped. Until the carrier feels safe enough to restart delivery, the mail will have to be picked up at the dog owner's local Post Office. If a carrier feels a house or neighborhood is unsafe to deliver the mail and there is no way to inform residents their mail service has been suspended, the residents would have to contact the supervisor at their local Post Office for more information. The residents would also have to pick up their mail at the Post Office until it is safe to resume delivery. If a dangerous dog issue is not resolved, owners can be required to rent a Post Office box to receive mail. Cities and States With the Most Dog Attacks in 2024 For the 2024 dog attack rankings in your specific city or town, contact your local Corporate Communications representative at These 38 cities comprise the top 20 localities with the greatest number of dog bite incidents: Here are the 10 states with the greatest number of dog bite incidents: Please Note: The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to nearly 169 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is implementing a 10-year transformation plan, Delivering for America, to modernize the postal network, restore long-term financial sustainability, dramatically improve service across all mail and shipping categories, and maintain the organization as one of America's most valued and trusted brands. The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
U.S. Postal Service Releases Dog Bite National Rankings
National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign starts June 1 WASHINGTON, June 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Incidents involving dog attacks on Postal Service employees rose to more than 6,000 cases last year. As part of the 2025 USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign, the organization is offering crucial information on how dog owners can be good stewards for safe mail delivery and ensure the safety of its employees. The month-long campaign begins on Saturday, June 1. This year's theme is "Secure Your Dog, Keep Deliveries on Track." Spread news of the campaign with the hashtag #dogbiteawareness. "The best way to keep safe from dog attacks is to recognize and promote the responsibility of pet ownership, such as teaching your dog appropriate behavior and commands and not allowing your dog to roam freely. All dogs — regardless of breed, size or age — have the potential to bite," said Leeann Theriault, USPS employee safety and health awareness manager. "Dog bite attacks on postal employees are preventable. The most important message for our customers to remember during the 2025 USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign is keep your dog secured and away from the carrier as the mail is being delivered. Help ensure the safety of everyone in our communities." Dog Owners Can Help With Safe Mail Delivery Many of us are dog lovers, but few of us are dog experts. Even dogs that have never shown signs of aggression can react in ways their owners don't expect. They can act without warning on their instinct to protect their owners and their owners' property. Dogs may attack not only to defend their territory, but also when they feel startled, anxious or unwell. It's not just about bad or aggressive dogs — it's about unpredictable moments. Most people know the approximate time their letter carrier arrives every day. Securing your dog before the carrier approaches your property will minimize any potentially dangerous interactions. Keep your dog in a separate room or area away from the door when the mail carrier comes to your house. If you go outside, close the door firmly behind you and make sure it is secured so your dog doesn't slip out or bust through it unexpectedly. If you are outside with your dog while mail is being delivered, make sure your dog is secured away from the mail carrier and on a leash. Never accept the mail from your mail carrier in the presence of your dog. Pet owners also should remind children not to take mail directly from a letter carrier because the dog may view the carrier as a threat to the child. Sign up for USPS Informed Delivery and See the Mail on Your Electronic Device Before It Arrives By using USPS Informed Delivery, a free service, customers can digitally preview incoming mail and packages from a computer, tablet or mobile device. Millions of customers have enrolled since the service was launched in 2017. Sign up at This service can help dog owners anticipate when their carrier will arrive. The Cost of a Dog Attack When a postal employee suffers an injury from a dog attack, it can cost the dog owner thousands of dollars because they could be responsible for medical bills, lost wages, uniform replacement costs, and pain and suffering for the employee. "Customers may not consider their dog a danger to others, however, to a letter carrier like me, all dogs can be considered a threat when delivering the mail," said Jonah Helfrich, a Blue Bell, PA, letter carrier. "I was recently delivering mail and a dog barged through a door and bit me on the wrist, which required me to seek medical treatment. I strongly encourage all dog owners to take precautions to make sure their dog is secure when mail is being delivered." Mail Carriers Know How to Deliver Safely Mail carriers are trained to observe an area where they know dogs may be present. They are taught to be alert for potentially dangerous conditions and to respect a dog's territory. Mail carriers are trained to: Make a non-threatening noise or rattle a fence to alert a dog if entering a yard; Never startle a dog; Keep their eyes on any dog; Never assume a dog will not bite; Never attempt to pet or feed a dog; and Place their foot against an outward swinging door to prevent a dog from escaping. If a dog attacks, carriers are also trained to stand their ground and protect their body by placing something between them and the dog — such as a mail satchel — and to use dog repellent, if necessary. Mail carriers have tools to alert them to dogs on their routes. A dog alert feature on carriers' handheld scanners can remind them of a possible dog hazard, and dog warning cards must be used during mail sorting to alert carriers to addresses where a dog may interfere with delivery. Mail Delivery Could Be Suspended Because of Unsecured Dog When a carrier feels unsafe, mail service can be stopped. Until the carrier feels safe enough to restart delivery, the mail will have to be picked up at the dog owner's local Post Office. If a carrier feels a house or neighborhood is unsafe to deliver the mail and there is no way to inform residents their mail service has been suspended, the residents would have to contact the supervisor at their local Post Office for more information. The residents would also have to pick up their mail at the Post Office until it is safe to resume delivery. If a dangerous dog issue is not resolved, owners can be required to rent a Post Office box to receive mail. Cities and States With the Most Dog Attacks in 2024 For the 2024 dog attack rankings in your specific city or town, contact your local Corporate Communications representative at These 38 cities comprise the top 20 localities with the greatest number of dog bite incidents: 2024 Dog Bite/Dog Incident DataCITY # of DOGBITE/DOGATTACK Top 20cities bynumber 1 LOS ANGELES, California 77 1 2 HOUSTON, Texas 65 2 3 CHICAGO, Illinois 57 3 4 ST. LOUIS, Missouri 47 4 5 CINCINNATI, Ohio 44 5 6 DALLAS, Texas 43 6 7 KANSAS CITY, Missouri 40 7 8 CLEVELAND, Ohio 40 7 9 SAN DIEGO, California 35 8 10 DENVER, Colorado 34 9 11 SAN ANTONIO, Texas 32 10 12 PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania 32 10 13 DETROIT, Michigan 32 10 14 COLUMBUS, Ohio 32 10 15 MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota 30 11 16 INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana 26 12 17 PHOENIX, Arizona 25 13 18 MEMPHIS, Tennessee 25 13 19 OMAHA, Nebraska 24 14 20 LOUISVILLE, Kentucky 24 14 21 ROCHESTER, New York 23 15 22 TOLEDO, Ohio 21 16 23 SACRAMENTO, California 21 16 24 EL PASO, Texas 21 16 25 SAN FRANCISCO, California 20 17 26 OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma 20 17 27 MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin 20 17 28 ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico 20 17 29 STOCKTON, California 18 18 30 OAKLAND, California 18 18 31 YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio 17 19 32 SALT LAKE CITY, Utah 17 19 33 PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania 17 19 34 MIAMI, Florida 17 19 35 DES MOINES, Iowa 17 19 36 ST. PETERSBURG, Florida 15 20 37 FORT WORTH, Texas 15 20 38 BIRMINGHAM, Alabama 15 20 Here are the 10 states with the greatest number of dog bite incidents: 2024 Dog Bite/Dog Incident DataSTATE # of DOGBITE/DOG Top 10States 1 California 701 1 2 Texas 438 2 3 Ohio 350 3 4 Illinois 344 4 5 New York 322 5 6 Pennsylvania 316 6 7 Michigan 231 7 8 Florida 210 8 9 Missouri 207 9 10 North Carolina 169 10 Please Note: The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to nearly 169 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is implementing a 10-year transformation plan, Delivering for America, to modernize the postal network, restore long-term financial sustainability, dramatically improve service across all mail and shipping categories, and maintain the organization as one of America's most valued and trusted brands. The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. For USPS media resources, including broadcast-quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom. Follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter; Facebook; Instagram; Pinterest; Threads; and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the USPS YouTube Channel. For more information about the Postal Service, visit and Contact: David P. 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