Posts tagged USPS
New Study Finds Unions Promise More, Deliver Less for Workers
August 29, 2025 // From 2015 to 2024, wages in most unionized NLRA jobs grew by 26%. In contrast, the least unionized NLRA jobs grew by 36%, the fastest growth of any group studied. “These findings underscore that over the past decade workers have not realized gains from aggressive union leader tactics” said Eric Hoplin, CEO of NAW. “In fact, the opposite trend is clear: the least unionized workers have seen greater wage growth.”
Postal Service strikes deal with another of its unions
June 18, 2025 // The Postal Service strikes a deal with another one of its unions. Members of the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association approved a tentative contract that lasts through 2027. About 67% of voting members approved the tentative agreement. Next up, the American Postal Workers Union votes whether or not to approve its contract next month. Members of another union, the National Association of Letter Carriers, voted against a tentative agreement with USPS in January. A third-party arbitrator eventually struck a deal with both parties.
‘We are not staying silent’ | Cincinnati postal workers pack main street in protest of possible changes
March 24, 2025 // The protest was in response to recent reports that President Donald Trump and his administration have considered an executive order to move the USPS under the Commerce Department and dissolve the USPS's board of directors. Such an executive order has yet to be announced or confirmed. Regardless, the fear of the USPS becoming private is front of mind for local postal workers and the reason they gathered in protest
USPS signs agreement with DOGE to improve efficiency, cut 10,000 workers
March 17, 2025 // DeJoy announced his departure as head of the Postal Service last month, telling the board to begin searching for a successor without including a timeline for his exit. The further changes to the USPS come as reports have swirled for months that the agency could see significant changes, including privatization or dismantling the current system.
USPS workers push for higher pay, uniform allowances after rejecting contract
February 17, 2025 // Previous bargaining sessions have led to about 43,000 non-career employees being shifted to career positions, Renfroe said. There are now about 28,000 non-career employees, he said. The non-career positions were created following a recession, but the concept has become outdated, the president said. Last week, he gave the postal service a proposal to eliminate the CCA workforce altogether, he said.
‘We deserve more’: USPS union members vote to reject contract agreement
February 4, 2025 // The NALC reached a tentative agreement regarding the proposed 2023-2026 National Agreement on Oct. 17. Ballots were mailed starting on Dec. 9 and they needed to be returned by Jan. 13, the NALC said in a news release.
USPS Offering Up To $15K In Early Retirement Buyouts To Certain Employees: Here’s Why
January 16, 2025 // The Memorandum of Understanding was signed to cut down on staff in 'overstaffed' facilities. "As a result of our capital investments in state-of-the-art mail processing equipment and changes to our network, the Postal Service needs to reduce staffing in those facilities that are overstaffed as we continue to provide prompt, reliable, and efficient service to all communities," a USPS spokesperson told Federal News Network.
Senator Sanders Issues New Report Unfairly Criticizing Amazon’s Workplace Safety Record
December 16, 2024 // Significant criticisms have been levied at Sanders over this investigation. For example, the report, which was drafted by Sanders’ staffers rather than safety experts, relies on outdated data and unverified anecdotes. It also ignores the significant investments and improvements Amazon has made since 2019 to enhance worker safety and health. Additionally, Sanders’ investigation and subsequent reports have been conducted and issued without any involvement from other members of the Senate HELP Committee, indicating that no other Senators on the committee agreed with the approach taken by Senator Sanders.
USPS employees rally in Midtown demanding better wages and working conditions
December 2, 2024 // USPS city carrier technician Mike Willits joined his peers in this rally in front of the post office on Speedway and Campbell. Willits and other postal workers said they don't approve of the tentative labor agreement as it stands. They argue the terms don't reflect a significant increase in pay, better working conditions, and more favorable hours. “We do the same route everyday and see the same customers and build relationships,” Willits said.
Postal chief brags of 100% union ‘comrades’ as bankruptcy nears
November 19, 2024 // The agency reported on Thursday a loss of $9.5 billion, $3 billion more than last year. Reuters reported that in a statement about its restructuring plan, USPS said, "If we do nothing more, we remain on the path to either a government bailout or the end of this great organization as we know it."