Editorial: USPS needs to better compete

During a recent editorial board with Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, questioning turned to the financial straits of the U.S. Postal Service, which lost $2 billion for the third quarter, the 21st losing quarter of the last 23. There is, however, some good news. “Revenue continues to improve as a result of the Postal Service’s January…

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Interview With Post Master General Patrick R. Donahoe About Future Of The Mail (video)

(KUTV) Post Master General Patrick R. Donahoe stopped by the studio to talk about the future of mail and how Utah will play its part. The future of the Postal Service, including innovations like 7-day package delivery, and Legislative Reform that is necessary to fully meet Utahns, and All Americans, evolving mailing and shipping needs….

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APWU: Postal Workers, Teachers, Customers Take ‘Don’t Buy’ Campaign to Staples’ Home Turf

Web News Article #: 166-14 – 09/10/2014   Opponents of a no-bid deal between Staples and the USPS are taking the fight to the Massachusetts-based company’s home turf.  In August, postal workers, teachers and customers staged rallies in and around Boston, and they’re planning to conduct continuing protests in the region. The APWU is also…

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USPS OIG: Revenue Plan and Sales Targets

Audit Report – MS-AR-14-007 – 09/08/2014 Background Each year the U.S. Postal Service establishes various financial projections. One key projection is the revenue plan, which reflects the expected revenue generated by the Postal Service from all sources and channels. The revenue plan was set at $67.7 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2014. The Postal Service’s…

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Statement by APWU President Dimondstein on the ‘Democracy for All’ Constitutional Amendment

For Immediate Release 09/09/2014 – Since 2010, it’s gotten harder for minorities, young people, senior citizens and working people to vote, but easier for the super-rich to buy elections. Corporate money is drowning out the voice of the people. The Senate vote on Sept. 8 to allow consideration of the “Democracy for All” Constitutional Amendment…

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