Monday, October 19, 2009

Mailer Worksharing Discounts Costing USPS - Return Work to Postal Employees

APWU Issues a Challenge

"...subsidies for big business.

“With the economy faltering, the USPS simply cannot afford to offer giveaways,” he said. “Mail volume has declined in response to the nation’s tough economic climate, so this is a perfect time to return the work performed by private pre-sorters and mail consolidators to postal employees.”

Since the union offer would save the Postal Service one tenth of one cent on each letter and flat, the challenge is a win-win proposition, Burrus said. “I hope that the postmaster general gives it serious consideration.”..."    



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