USPS has announced a rule change to permit non-profit organizations to have professional fund-raisers handle their mailings.
Use of the lower postage rates allowed for non-profit groups had been limited to mail sent by those organizations themselves.
Under the change, effective Nov. 13, professional fund-raising businesses will be allowed to mail at the lower rates when they are sending mail for qualified charities.
Read MoreThe U.S. Postal Service has begun a test with six large mailers that will allow online access to its Business Service Network, which offers personalized service and help with unique mailing needs.
Previously, mailers had to go to postal locations to use the service.
Read More2003 Best Practice Survey – US. Carrier ratings, expected volume changes, parcel transportation costs, consolidate / zone skip, returns delivery, delivery areas.
Information for workshare report
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Presentation by Lea Emerson at UPU Terminal Dues Workshop October 2003
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The Postal Service intends to use $10 billion in retirement fund overpayments to set up a health benefit account for its more than 800,000 employees, the Postal Service’s chief financial officer said.
Richard Strasser said the money would lay the foundation for a health benefit retirement program estimated to cost more than $40 billion.
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