Works In Progress


author : Clint Burelson

Members of Congress Criticize Postal Service for Lack of Openness and Fairness in Consolidation Process

June 2006

by Clint Burelson

In a letter dated, May 1, 2006, 19 members of Congress, including Brian Baird and Adam Smith expressed serious concerns about the way in which the Postal Service is proceeding in its consolidation plans and asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to determine if the USPS consolidation plans are in line with previous GAO recommendations regarding the consolidation process. The members of Congress join other top Senators and House members who have made previous similar requests to the GAO.

The letter from the 19 members of Congress stated,

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United States Postal Service, Incorporated? Action is needed to save our mail service!

May 2006

by Clint Burelson

The Postal Rate Commission has scheduled hearings beginning on Thursday, June 15, 2006, regarding the United States Postal Service plans to reduce mail service nationwide in conjunction with the closing and/or consolidating of facilities across the country. The decision by Postal Rate Commissioners following the hearings will influence mail service in Olympia. Individuals, organizations, and small businesses are encouraged to write or contact the Postal Rate Commission and express their opposition to any reduction in mail service.

Nationwide Consolidation of Mail Sorting

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Postal Service Forgoes Democracy: Consolidation plans will benefit big mailers at expense of citizens

April 2006

Photo: Guy Cruz protesting USPS privatization

by Clint Burelson,

President of Olympia APWU Local

The United States Postal Service plans to reduce service to many communities by consolidating mail canceling and sorting operations into just a few large hubs. The proposal to discontinue canceling mail in Olympia, and to move many mail operations to Tacoma on April 3, is part of a larger national restructuring where as many as 250 mail processing facilities may be closed and consolidated. These consolidation plans will benefit large corporate mailers at the expense of citizens, non-profit organizations, small businesses, and businesses of any . . .

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