How many people would be ‘out of work’ if USPS eliminates Saturday delivery?

Posted on June 16, 2014June 16, 2014 by 21cpw

“The loss of jobs resulting from eliminating Saturday mail delivery would not be limited to the private sector, as approximately 80,000 full-time and part-time middle-class postal workers, including rural letter carriers, would find themselves out of work.” — Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), letter to other lawmakers, June 3, 2014 “It’s a job-killer. Ending Saturday delivery…

APWU e-Team News Update – June 6, 2014

Posted on June 7, 2014June 7, 2014 by 21cpw

June 6, 2014 The Federal Highway Trust Fund, which provides for construction and maintenance of the nation’s roads, rail lines, and bridges, is expected to run out of money this summer. Should the fund run dry, important work on the nation’s transportation infrastructure would come to a halt. Not wanting to let a crisis go…