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Defend the Postal Service, Defend Good Jobs for Black Workers

Defend the Postal Service, Defend Good Jobs for Black Workers

Feb 2, 2023

The U.S. Postal Service is a vital source of decent jobs for Black workers. Instead of cutting or privatizing services, this public agency should expand to meet 21st century needs.

Auto Workers, Climate Groups Team Up to Demand Union-Made, Electric Postal Vehicles

Auto Workers, Climate Groups Team Up to Demand Union-Made, Electric Postal Vehicles

Apr 15, 2022

The United Auto Workers and climate groups join together to push the USPS to buy electric postal vehicles to replace their old, gas-guzzling fleet.

Why the Just-Passed Postal Service Reform Act is Such a Big Deal

Why the Just-Passed Postal Service Reform Act is Such a Big Deal

Mar 10, 2022

The legislation gets rid of a manufactured financial burden that has threatened the ability of USPS to provide good jobs and universal service.

House Dems Push Postal Banking Pilots as an Alternative to Predatory Firms

House Dems Push Postal Banking Pilots as an Alternative to Predatory Firms

May 10, 2021

Thirty-three members have asked for federal budget funding to test out expanded postal financial services in 10 rural and urban communities.

Black Families Have a Major Stake in the Future of the Postal Service

Black Families Have a Major Stake in the Future of the Postal Service

Feb 20, 2021

USPS is a vital source of decent jobs for Black workers. It could also narrow the racial wealth divide by expanding financial services.

With the Election Over, Congress Needs to Focus on Burning Issues

With the Election Over, Congress Needs to Focus on Burning Issues

Nov 8, 2020

Even before the next Congress and administration take office, the 2020 election will have enormous consequences.

All the Latest on Trump’s War on Our Public Postal Service

All the Latest on Trump’s War on Our Public Postal Service

Aug 31, 2020

The House passed legislation to defend the Postal Service. If the Senate doesn’t do the same, Postmaster General DeJoy will continue dismantling it.

The Fox Is Still in the Henhouse at the Post Office

The Fox Is Still in the Henhouse at the Post Office

Aug 19, 2020

In the face of a historic public outcry, the postmaster general has promised to stop sabotaging essential services — temporarily.

Are USPS Cuts Motivated by Voter Suppression or Privatization — or Both?

Are USPS Cuts Motivated by Voter Suppression or Privatization — or Both?

Aug 18, 2020

The Postmaster General’s actions are advancing two of President Trump’s goals: undermining confidence in vote by mail and laying a foundation for postal privatization.

My Great-Grandfather Faced Danger as a Mail Carrier. He’d Be Shocked by Trump’s War on USPS.

My Great-Grandfather Faced Danger as a Mail Carrier. He’d Be Shocked by Trump’s War on USPS.

Aug 13, 2020

Donald Trump’s mail slowdown upends a centuries-old work ethic and undercuts essential postal services during a pandemic, just when we need them most.

USPS Needs Financial Aid to Continue Providing Essential Services

USPS Needs Financial Aid to Continue Providing Essential Services

Jul 21, 2020

Despite a boom in package deliveries, USPS is facing insolvency due to crisis-related drops in mail revenue and increased costs.

More Republicans Should Support Crisis Aid for the Postal Service

More Republicans Should Support Crisis Aid for the Postal Service

Jul 10, 2020

A bipartisan Senate bill would ensure that frontlines postal workers can continue providing essential services.

Postal Workers Deliver a Message to Capitol Hill: Save the USPS

Postal Workers Deliver a Message to Capitol Hill: Save the USPS

Jun 23, 2020

Two million Americans petitioned Capitol Hill to show their support for the survival of our public Postal Service.

Georgians Can’t Let the Postal Service Fail

Georgians Can’t Let the Postal Service Fail

May 19, 2020

Georgians of all stripes will suffer if the USPS goes bankrupt, but African Americans, rural folks, and veterans will bear the brunt of it.

A For-Profit Postal Service Would Slam Small Businesses

A For-Profit Postal Service Would Slam Small Businesses

May 8, 2020

Trump’s push to privatize USPS would devastate the ordinary Americans who rely on the Postal Service.

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