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#SaveThePostOffice Protect the mail and the integrity of the U.S. Postal Service.

[Save the Post Office @USPostOffice911]

USPS: WHAT'S HAPPENING?

THE PROBLEM: New Trump-donor postmaster implemented policies to slow down mail. The delays are snowballing. USPS is broke.

THE SHORT TERM SOLUTION: Include USPS in next round of COVID relief funds.

THE LONG TERM SOLUTION: Pass USPS Fairness Act.
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[Save the Post Office @savethepo]

On the same day USPS says it can't cease operations for Juneteenth because customers are relying on it to deliver essential services, it proposes slowing down First Class Mail parcels, which often contain pharmaceuticals. https://t.co/Y4hxj20JOM

[(((Jacob Bogage))) @jacobbogage]

Thank your USPS workers when you see them tomorrow.

Though most of the federal government will be closed for Juneteenth, USPS is still working, spox tells me.

Spox says USPS didn’t have enough lead time to close, and will talk to unions about taking the day off next year.

[(((Jacob Bogage))) @jacobbogage]

NEWS: Electric automaker Workhorse sues USPS to halt new mail truck contract

$WKHS $OSK

https://t.co/DQ5Ki1HDjj

[Save the Post Office @savethepo]

The NAACP, Public Citizen, and NAACP Legal Defense Fund have submitted a joint statement to the PRC opposing the proposed reduction in USPS service standards. It's an eloquent statement, backed by a lot of research, and well worth reading. https://t.co/k5AYLdQZlE

[Save the Post Office @savethepo]

Former letter carrier and postal historian Phil Rubio has submitted comments to the PRC opposing the proposed downgrades in service standards. His statement is here: https://t.co/IrBxOjDCem

[PostCom @PostCom2]

New USPS Service Performance page on OIG website https://t.co/25okvOljdS

[Save the Post Office @USPostOffice911]

Do you have thoughts on the proposed USPS changes?

If so, TOMORROW June 18 is the last day to submit them.

Read what others have sent in and submit yours here: https://t.co/OG6PeZZpZ5

[The Washington Post @washingtonpost]

The FBI is investigating Postmaster General Louis DeJoy in connection with campaign fundraising activity involving his former business, according to people familiar with the matter and a spokesman for DeJoy. https://t.co/5Wb5tH4OWn

[David Dayen @ddayen]

Letter Carriers’ Union and Congressional Democrats Clash Over Louis DeJoy - https://t.co/dSyoJse5ER https://t.co/7TT9TM7ITg

[Save the Post Office @savethepo]

Looks like DeJoy & Bloom may be playing divide & conquer: Promise NALC to maintain six-day delivery, while APWU members lose out when USPS re-starts initiatives to reduce window hours, close post offices, and consolidate processing centers.

[Save the Post Office @USPostOffice911]

Thread on today’s hearings:

[(((Jacob Bogage))) @jacobbogage]

Thursday is a big day in USPS world. It's the confirmation hearing for President Biden's three nominees to the Postal Service board of governors.

Will thread links & thoughts here.

First, here's a guide to get you up to speed on why Thursday matters.

https://t.co/PhitknzQvt

[Save the Post Office @savethepo]

Judging by the tenor of the hearing on the USPS Board of Governor nominees, esp. the questions and comments from Republicans, it appears that these nominations are not in any danger. The BOG will soon be evenly balanced with 4 Dems, 4 Reps, and a nonpartisan.

[Save the Post Office @USPostOffice911]

I know my next stamp purchase now...

[Save the Post Office @savethepo]

USPS celebrates America's love of coffee with a stamp series. https://t.co/aZYf6WvwoD

[(((Jacob Bogage))) @jacobbogage]

NEWS: 18 USPS industry groups write to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy saying they cannot support his 10-year plan and call for him to suspend it, and suggest Congress should hold hearings on the proposal.

More about the plan for your mail:
https://t.co/mHstjCMOSj

[Save the Post Office @USPostOffice911]

Postal workers' union backs postal banking plan:

[The American Postal Workers Union - APWU @APWUnational]

We're proud to support this important initiative that would help secure and expand the Post Office & provide vital financial services for unbanked and under-banked people across the country. Thank you @gillibrandny, @AOC, @BillPascrell & @RepMarcyKaptur
https://t.co/cCJwDyzH62

[Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @RepAOC]

Far too many can't afford to be banked & end up paying MORE in fees to checking cashing places. So, @BillPascrell @SenGillibrand @RepMarcyKaptur & I called for USPS to provide basic $ services, like cashing, wiring or an ATM w/o fees. The program also provides revenue for USPS.

[(((Jacob Bogage))) @jacobbogage]

NEWS: The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee will hold confirmation hearings for Biden’s nominees to the USPS governing board on April 22.

[The American Postal Workers Union - APWU @APWUnational]

"American Rescue Plan lays the foundation for robust cash support for American workers and families..the country lacks the infrastructure to get the cash to people quickly & cheaply. If we are serious about building back better then now is the time." https://t.co/K4yLAc3OXA

[(((Jacob Bogage))) @jacobbogage]

This week marks a year that I’ve covered the US Postal Service.

To celebrate, I made a playlist with songs about the mail.

If you need me, I’ll be listening to this and reading FOIA docs all day. #USPS

https://t.co/dLH60XHpn9

[Save the Post Office @savethepo]

In 1989, when there were 86 million pieces of First Class mail, more than 48 million pieces (56%) were delivered the NEXT day. That's just about the TOTAL volume of FC projected for FY2021 (49 million). Yet DeJoy wants 4 or 5 days to get it all delivered. https://t.co/UCHp7TiqL1