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Issue Based Apparel at Work

What is the issue?

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Issue Based Apparel at Work

What is the issue?

For example, an employee could not wear a shirt bearing a partisan political campaign slogan to work.

However, they could wear a shirt with an issue-based slogan like “Save the Unicorns.”

While not outright prohibited, if issue-based apparel disrupts the Postal Service’s ability to perform its mission, management can determine whether to allow it in the workplace.

Understanding the rules about issue-based apparel helps the Postal Service complete its mission, comply with the law, and maintain public trust.

And that’s smart business.

Contact the Ethics Office (ethics.help@usps.gov) with any questions.

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Voyager Cards

Voyager Cards

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Voyager Cards

Voyager Cards

Not even a bag of chips

You may only use Voyager cards to purchase fuel and authorized repairs for postal vehicles.

You may not use Voyager cards to purchase fuel for a personal vehicle or buy drinks and snacks.

Even if you plan on paying the Postal Service back, violating this provision could result in corrective action and even criminal prosecution.

Only using a Voyager card for official purposes is not only the law, it’s smart business.

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