The Postal Service is facing one of the most serious threats in its history. Reports indicate that the Donald Trump administration is preparing an illegal and hostile takeover of the USPS, threatening the stability of jobs, the workplace, and the public service it provides. A protest rally is planned Thursday,
U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) delivered remarks Thursday, Jan. 20 on the House floor on the ongoing postal delays impacting seniors, veterans, businesses and constituents in Illinois’ 6th District. Casten said, “Since the start of this year, 50% of all the phone calls are about disruptions in the Postal Service.
These have been particularly challenging days for our letter carriers. The Donald Trump administration has worked throughout his term to hinder the United States Postal Service. He appointed his mega-donor, Louis DeJoy, to be postmaster general. DeJoy gave orders to start dismantling and removing mail-sorting machines and wanted to require
An Aurora letter carrier has appealed for donations of hand sanitizer and wipes for postal employees. Tony Hutson, a City letter carrier and regional administrative assistant at National Association of Letter Carriers (AFL-CIO), posted an appeal on his Facebook page. He said, “We are in desperate need. The USPS is
