UAW Local 578: Tell Oshkosh Defense to build new USPS vehicles in Oshkosh

“Oshkosh Defense was recently awarded a new, $6 billion contract to build vehicles for the United States Postal Service. But the company decided against having experienced Oshkosh workers build these vehicles because we have a union and aren’t afraid to demand better pay and treatment on the job.” Read more:

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USPS Blog: Next Generation Delivery Vehicle Strategy

By Sarah Ninvaggi – January 15, 2015 The following information outlines the Postal Service’s position on our Next Generation Delivery Vehicle acquisition process. In order to understand the investment in Next Generation Delivery Vehicles, it is important to understand some background on the Postal Service’s fleet. While many would recognize our familiar right-hand-drive Long Life…

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Postal Service’s next-gen van carries a $6 billion prize

By Gabe Nelson – February 14, 2015 Snow, rain, heat and gloom of night can’t stop the nation’s mail carriers from completing their appointed rounds. But broken-down delivery trucks can. Faced with rising maintenance costs for its aging fleet and needing extra cargo space to satisfy the desires of online shoppers, the U.S. Postal Service…

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