Bill would push retired postal workers into Medicare

Posted on January 26, 2016January 26, 2016 by 21cpw

By Michael Sandler – January 26, 2016 Legislation aimed at improving the finances of the struggling U.S. Postal Service would force its retirees to use Medicare as their primary insurer. The USPS currently pays for retiree healthcare through the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP). The Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006 requires it to…

Opinion: Postal service on rebound, needs help

Posted on September 29, 2015September 29, 2015 by 21cpw

Hub Opinion – September 29, 2015 Few weeks pass when we don’t hear from someone about slow mail delivery. The complaints have become more common as the U.S. Postal Service consolidates its mail handling and sorting operations to become a leaner, more efficient operation to satisfy provisions of Congress’ 2006 Postal Reform Act. The act…