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Re: Save the US Postal Service
Posted: Sat May 29, 2021 7:12 am
by zekeb
They aren't all perfect. I have a package coming via FEDEX. It was scheduled for yesterday, changed to today and now this morning, rescheduled for Monday. Can I lay odds on them finding a reason to avoid delivering it on a holiday?
Re: Save the US Postal Service
Posted: Sat May 29, 2021 7:17 am
by Lani
zekeb wrote: ↑Sat May 29, 2021 7:12 am
They aren't all perfect. I have a package coming via FEDEX. It was scheduled for yesterday, changed to today and now this morning, rescheduled for Monday. Can I lay odds on them finding a reason to avoid delivering it on a holiday?
I've had problems with delayed UPS packages. It's not just USPS.
Re: Save the US Postal Service
Posted: Sat May 29, 2021 7:18 am
by neonzx
zekeb wrote: ↑Sat May 29, 2021 7:12 am
They aren't all perfect. I have a package coming via FEDEX. It was scheduled for yesterday, changed to today and now this morning, rescheduled for Monday. Can I lay odds on them finding a reason to avoid delivering it on a holiday?
You will probably get it. I think most of these shipping services have adjusted to the times. Several years ago, I first saw a USPS truck in my neighborhood on a Sunday! making a parcel delivery.
ETA: But I also think you live in the boondocks of Iowa, so that doesn't help.
Re: Save the US Postal Service
Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 3:02 pm
by Volkonski
Because our North Fork home is not eligible for home mail delivery we get a post office box for free.
We did not go to the North Fork last year and so missed getting the form to renew our box. When we went in to renew it this year we found that while the same box was available there was a computer system problem that prevented our getting that box again. In fact there seemed to be a problem getting any box.
We left the postal persons work on if for a few days. Called them yesterday and they asked us to come in at 10 AM this morning which I did. One of them worked the front counter computer and another of them worked a computer in the back. They communicated by shouting.
Eventually they got us signed up for a different box. They then said they would switch boxes while canceling the normal $30 change fee. Later they called to tell me that everything was done successfully.
They say they have 10 other local customers with this problem which is affecting post offices across the country.
I was happy to deal with this problem with a tiny post office staffed by folks we have known for years.
Re: Save the US Postal Service
Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 3:10 pm
by Lani
https://www.ecommercebytes.com/2021/05/ ... of-august/
In August USPS will raise the cost of First Class & Media mail while also slowing delivery.
Additionally, USPS sent out “reduction in force,” or layoff, notices to hundreds of management-level employees.
Re: Save the US Postal Service
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2021 12:31 pm
by Kendra
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national ... story.html
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.
FBI agents in recent weeks interviewed current and former employees of DeJoy and the business, asking questions about political contributions and company activities, these people said. Prosecutors also issued a subpoena to DeJoy himself for information, one of the people said.
That person, like others, spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe an ongoing and politically sensitive investigation.
Mark Corallo, a DeJoy spokesman, confirmed the investigation in a statement but insisted DeJoy had not knowingly violated any laws.
“Mr. DeJoy has learned that the Department of Justice is investigating campaign contributions made by employees who worked for him when he was in the private sector,” Corallo said. “He has always been scrupulous in his adherence to the campaign contribution laws and has never knowingly violated them.”
Re: Save the US Postal Service
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2021 12:54 pm
by Slim Cognito
“Knowingly.”
Insert Inigo Montoya GIF here.
Re: Save the US Postal Service
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2021 12:59 pm
by filly
Also note: the statute of limitations has run on many of these "incidents."
Re: Save the US Postal Service
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2021 1:36 pm
by noblepa
He probably thinks that the phrase "not knowingly" means that (hopefully) no one knew about it.
Re: Save the US Postal Service
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2021 7:57 pm
by RVInit
If he thought it was legal, he would have just directly donated the money instead of having his employees donate then give them a bonus that included an extra amount to offset their donation. Yeah, he didn't know....
Re: Save the US Postal Service
Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:40 am
by Slim Cognito
Yeah, the wishy washy, Gee, I didn't KNOW bullshit isn't flying. I realize I'm counting chickens before they're hatched, but this seems pretty damning.
Can the Board fire him now, please?
Re: Save the US Postal Service
Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:50 am
by filly
Slim Cognito wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:40 am
Yeah, the wishy washy, Gee, I didn't KNOW bullshit isn't flying. I realize I'm counting chickens before they're hatched, but this seems pretty damning.
Can the Board fire him now, please?
Not yet. The Dems need one more seat on the board. I expect the cowardly GOP Senate will delay and obstruct that for as long as they can.
Re: Save the US Postal Service
Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 10:29 am
by RTH10260
filly wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:50 am
Slim Cognito wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:40 am
Yeah, the wishy washy, Gee, I didn't KNOW bullshit isn't flying. I realize I'm counting chickens before they're hatched, but this seems pretty damning.
Can the Board fire him now, please?
Not yet. The Dems need one more seat on the board. I expect the cowardly GOP Senate will delay and obstruct that for as long as they can.
IIRC that one seat is still one year off or a regular renewal. One can hope that nature steps in
Re: Save the US Postal Service
Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 12:10 pm
by sugar magnolia
filly wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:50 am
Slim Cognito wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:40 am
Yeah, the wishy washy, Gee, I didn't KNOW bullshit isn't flying. I realize I'm counting chickens before they're hatched, but this seems pretty damning.
Can the Board fire him now, please?
Not yet. The Dems need one more seat on the board. I expect the cowardly GOP Senate will delay and obstruct that for as long as they can.
Nope. All 3 of Biden's nominees were confirmed, so it's 5 Ds and 4 Rs.
https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump ... 40bb27b93d
Lawmakers on Friday approved the nomination of Anton Hajjar, former general counsel of the American Postal Workers Union. Ron Stroman, a former deputy postmaster general, and Amber McReynolds, who leads the nonprofit National Vote at Home Institute, were approved earlier this month.
The additions mean that five of the board’s nine members are Democratic appointees.
Re: Save the US Postal Service
Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 12:22 pm
by Frater I*I
If I recall correctly didn't a few Dem members of that board ask that DeJoy not ben canned [why they would ask that I have no clue].
Re: Save the US Postal Service
Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 2:52 pm
by filly
Thanks sugar! That happened last week, I missed it. They need to move on this. Having a criminal, unindicted or not, as Postmaster General is a national scandal.
Re: Save the US Postal Service
Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 3:02 pm
by Slim Cognito
Frater I*I wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 12:22 pm
If I recall correctly didn't a few Dem members of that board ask that DeJoy not ben canned [why they would ask that I have no clue].
I remember something about him having their support. Hopefully, this breaks that up.
Re: Save the US Postal Service
Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:29 pm
by Lani
DeJoy needs to go immediately. In less than 2 months, the cost of First Class & Media mail goes up while also slowing delivery. And layoff a lot of USPS personnel.
Re: Save the US Postal Service
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 12:37 am
by raison de arizona
Attorney General of Pennsylvania
Re: Save the US Postal Service
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 1:03 am
by Lani
DeJoy is making EVERYTHING better! He says so. Even made a video about it! Faster delivery! Thousands of new employees! (yeah, right...)
https://www.ecommercebytes.com/2021/07/ ... son-ahead/
Video at above link. I didn't watch it.
Re: Save the US Postal Service
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 1:29 am
by raison de arizona
Summary: IT WASN’T MY FAULT!
► Show Spoiler
While our commitment to our mission was significant last peak season, our efforts could not overcome the challenging circumstances we faced.
The service we provided the American people suffered as a result.
During peak, we received package volumes that substantially surpassed our processing capacity. This scenario was compounded by a lack of space in facilities, lack of package sorting equipment, a restricted and poor performing transportation network, and very, very low employee availability.
We are rectifying these shortcomings to ensure that our commitment to our mission can fully translate into the reliable service the American people expect this holiday season.
We are now well into the execution of our peak season plan, which is earlier than any year before.
We are adding capacity by acquiring facility annexes for package processing.
We are installing package processing equipment in delivery units and processing facilities.
We are adapting our transportation and logistics processes to handle the high mail and package volumes we expect.
And, we intend to flex up our network so that we can quickly process, transport, and deliver up to 40 million packages per day, on time, without negatively impacting the delivery of mail throughout the holiday season.
As part of this effort, we expect to hire 40,000 seasonal employees. We also intend to convert 33,000 non-career employees into career employees between now and the peak period.
We want to ensure that we have every available current employee in place.
Your presence is important during the crucial peak timeframe. We will need all hands on deck. Please plan your time off accordingly.
Thanks to your commitment and dedication, and attendance, I am confident we will perform at a high level. I hope you enjoy some well-deserved vacation time this summer.
Thanks again for all the great work, and as always, stay safe.
Re: Save the US Postal Service
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 7:56 am
by Liz
I didn't watch it either... Thousands of new employees.. whose pensions have to be funded by that crazy rule.. more harm by the effort to privatize.
Re: Save the US Postal Service
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 9:37 am
by neonzx
Liz wrote: ↑Thu Jul 22, 2021 7:56 am
I didn't watch it either... Thousands of new employees.. whose pensions have to be funded by that crazy rule.. more harm by the effort to privatize.
Anyone may correct me, but my understanding is many/most/all of the newer Postal employees are not in the same program that has that pension plan.
Re: Save the US Postal Service
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 9:47 am
by bbflatt
Postal workers hired since 19987 are covered under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) as opposed to the former Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). Under FERS they will receive a (somewhat reduced) annuity but they also get a 401(k) style plan (the TSP) with up to a 5% govt match, and they participate in Social Security, including paying FICA taxes.
Since they do receive an annuity, there is probably still a requirement that the Postal Service accrue a liability for future benefits earned.
Re: Save the US Postal Service
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 12:22 pm
by Frater I*I
bbflatt wrote: ↑Thu Jul 22, 2021 9:47 am
Postal workers hired since
19987 are covered
Good to know the USPS is still going in the 20th millennium of mankind...
