topic : United States Postal Service
January 2007
by Ralph Nader
The lack of citizen-consumers' involvement in the recently passed postal reform legislation has highlighted the need for a public dialogue about the future of our postal system. Christopher Shaw's book, Preserving the People's Post Office, provides a starting point for that conversation.
When I was growing up in New England during the 1940's, the symbol for reliability, punctuality, and efficiency was the United States Post Office. Indeed, people could almost tell the time of day by the postman's twice-a-day delivery rounds.
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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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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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April 2006
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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April 2006
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Postal worker Guy Cruz on the picket line in downtown Olympia, protesting the outsourcing, downsizing and privatization of our public mail service.
(photo by Hap Newsom)
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