News Postal Service stops Saturday mail delivery

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The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) plans to cut Saturday mail delivery starting August 1, aiming to save $2 billion annually amid significant financial losses. The primary issue stems from a 2006 congressional mandate requiring USPS to pre-fund healthcare benefits for future retirees, leading to substantial debt. This has sparked outrage, as taxpayers are perceived to be funding these retiree benefits while the USPS struggles financially. Discussions highlight the potential impact on employment, particularly for part-time workers who rely on Saturday deliveries. Some suggest that the USPS should consolidate smaller post offices and reduce delivery days to cut costs further. The conversation also touches on the dual coverage of Medicare and USPS retiree health plans, with opinions divided on the necessity of maintaining both. The overarching concern is the sustainability of the USPS and the implications of its financial obligations on taxpayers and service delivery.
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The postmaster general’s press conference was really enlightening – I caught it on CSPAN radio the other day. If you can find it, I would recommend it. Fun fact I learned from it: the average employee age with the Postal Service is 55 and 27,000 employees will leave the service this year, even if no jobs were cut.