'Not for sale': US Postal Service workers in Iowa rally against possible privatization

Letters: Dismissal of postal service is misguided

Recently, I read Cal Thomas' column about the U.S. Postal Service, and I was shocked and horrified by Thomas' absolutely callous dismissal of a service that is both constitutionally required and also vitally necessary to many communities in this state…

'Not for sale': US Postal Service workers in Iowa rally against possible privatization

Iowa workers fear privatization of the USPS would slash jobs, boost prices and shut down post offices.

Local letter carriers protest Trump's privatization plan for postal service

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Letter carriers with the U.S. Postal Service gathered in Windsor Heights Monday morning to speak out against President Donald Trump’s proposed plan to privatize the postal service. They say the plan would increase postal rates, threaten jobs, and reduce service to some areas. Trone Garriott running for Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District “And I want to make one thing very clear: this is not about politics. People love the…

USPS Opens New Sorting and Delivery Center in Surprise

SURPRISE, Ariz. — The U.S. Postal Service has opened a new sorting and delivery center in Surprise as part of a nationwide modernization effort to improve service and workplace conditions. Located at 14995 West Bell Road, the facility began operations last month and is one of several USPS infrastructure upgrades planned throughout Arizona. “We’re transforming our operations to meet the… Source

Trump cuts hit US post offices, mail deliveries

Jobs for thousands of letter and package delivery workers at the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and United Parcel Service (UPS) could be cut this year, with both looking to slash costs and streamline operations as the effects of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and digital innovation ripple through the economy, reported Xinhua, quoting the Los Angeles Times. Last month, the chief executive of UPS announced that the company will cut 20,000 jobs …

Since May, there has been a new postal service that promises fewer government services. However, high costs and effort could restrict use.