Postmaster’s report — 2023 Holiday Readiness | Letter

Published 1:30 am Monday, October 16, 2023

It’s an honor to serve Eastsound as your new Postmaster. The Post Office has an important role connecting neighbors and communities to the nation. Post Offices are also a lifeline for small businesses to reach customers.

I’m proud to announce we are fully committed to a seamless and joyous experience for our customers for the holidays. Our ongoing efforts to enhance service has resulted in several significant updates for holiday 2023:

No Holiday Surcharges — No surcharges or additional fees for customers for holiday packages/mail, residential area delivery, Saturday delivery or minimum volumes. USPS remains the most affordable way to mail and ship this holiday season.

348 New Package Sorting Machines — Since early 2021, USPS has installed 348 new package processing machines nationwide and expanded daily package processing capacity to an industry-leading 70 million packages. It’s part of the $40 billion investment in new technology and facilities under our Delivering for America plan.

Hiring 10,000 Seasonal Employees — Stabilizing our workforce has been a top priority since 2021. We’ve converted more than 150,000 pre-career workers to career positions since October 2020. It’s anticipated USPS will only need additional 10,000 seasonal employees this year.

I encourage you to visit the Eastsound Post Office during the holiday season. We offer a range of services, including packaging materials and affordable shipping options to make your holidays hassle-free.

We look forward to serving you and being a part of your holiday season!

David Klaus

Postmaster, Eastsound Post Office