Get Out the Vote!

Employees are allowed to participate in voter registration drives to get out the vote!

The Hatch Act restricts Postal employees’ participation in partisan political activities, but it does not prevent employees from being involved in the democratic process.

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel has more information about what federal employees can and cannot do under the Hatch Act. https://osc.gov/Services/Pages/HatchAct.aspx

Engaging in action to increase voter registration connects us to our communities and allows postal employees to contribute to the political process without violating federal law.

And that’s smart business.

Contact the Ethics Office (ethics.help@usps.gov) for guidance.

FOIA: Emails

• All Postal Service records, including emails, are subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
• Make sure you keep emails professional and on topic when communicating with customers, employees and suppliers — and avoid including personal details or opinions about your life or others in official emails.

Keeping it professional in your emails reflects positively on the Postal Service and avoids unnecessary disclosure during FOIA requests.

And that’s smart business.