In these financially volatile times in the USPS, management will always resort to their old playbook (intimidation, etc.). There is a ring of truth to the company’s financial woes. But they always cry broke right at contract time. It will all work out in the end. But don’t put the whole weight of the company on the backs of letter carriers. We have carried the company far too long.
Why are we financially challenged? It’s many things. The company has regulations that prevent us from raising our rates to be over 2 percent above the inflation rate. For that to happen, the USPS must apply for an exigent rate increase. This is because we are by rule a “service” and therefore, should not be very profitable.
The current postmaster general stated that USPS would like to increase the cost of stamps by 20 cents. Imagine that! But if that is what is needed to pay us for our hard work, then so be it. We have the lowest rates in the world, yet we provide the best service in the world. We move more mail than the next five countries put together. Additionally, there are over 2, 500 new added each day in this country. Every for-pro t company passes on their costs directly to the consumer. But we are forbidden by law and must jump through hoops. The price of gas goes up, UPS/FedEx/Amazon just attaches a surcharge. We have the largest fleet in the world. So, when the price of gas goes up 1 cent, it costs the company over $1,000,000.
Why don’t they plan for these crises and have contingencies? Ha ha, very funny, MF! The monstrosity that is the USPS is quasi-government. Getting politicians to agree on anything is our biggest challenge. #NOMailEqualsLessRoutes
#DontLetTheirStressDivideUs!
#WeAllWeGot
