USPS warns Congress it won’t survive without urgent help
The U.S. Postal Service met with Congress Tuesday to press for urgent reforms and additional funding, as it faces an impending financial crisis. Postmaster General David Steiner says if USPS’ demands aren’t met, the agency will likely shutter by year-end. Steiner plans to advocate for higher stamp prices, increased borrowing capacity and various cost-cutting measures, like reduced delivery days and consolidated locations. The self-funded federal agency has struggled to stay afloat as online sellers cut ties and reduce reliance on its services.
Shut it down. Half of the time I get someone else’s mail or they get mine. D.e.i. Hires
One thing the USPS could do to help their bottom line would be stop handling junk mail at a reduced rate. Junk mailers can pay the full postage rate like the rest of us, or deliver that junk mail themselves. USPS shouldn’t waste labor, sorting and delivering resources unless they are being paid full rates. Most people don’t even want that damn junk mail. Focus on legitimate mail that is paying to keep the USPS doors open, not discount junk mail that is a parasite on the system.