“The American Postal Workers Union will stand with our neighbors in demanding that post offices, stations, and branches remain open – and expand the services they offer – wherever they are needed,” APWU President Cliff Guffey said. The USPS announced July 26 that it plans to study 3,700 post offices, stations and branches for possible […]
The Commission is now considering a request from the Postal Service to prepare an Advisory Opinion on its plan to systematically review 3,653 postal offices for possible closure or consolidation. This is an important filing that may result in significant changes for the mailing public. My fellow Commissioners and I will analyze the materials the […]
Senator Suan Collins issued the following statement on possible post office closures: July 26, 2011 The United States Postal Service today announced a list of nearly 3,700 post offices it will consider for closure. Senator Susan Collins, who is the Ranking Republican on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and who in February introduced […]
From National Association of Postmasters This afternoon, the U.S. Postal Service formally requested the Postal Regulatory Commission to issue an advisory opinion on whether its Retail Access Optimization Initiative conforms with current law. The USPS request is referenced as PRC Docket Number N2011-1. You may view the actual USPS filing and supporting documents here. In […]
USPS Officials Commit to Do Everything Possible to Find Landing Spots for Postmasters Who May Be Impacted By Post Office Closings Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe and members of the Postal Headquarters leadership team updated leaders of NAPUS, League of Postmasters, and NAPS on the financial condition of the Postal Service today. The overall financial picture […]
This list of 727 postal facilities is in addition to the nearly 3,700 post offices previously listed. USPS filed the following list of Non Retail Access Optimization (RAO) Post Offices, Station and Branches with the Postal Regulatory Commission currently under review for closure. LIST OF RETAIL FACILITIES UNDERGOING DISCONTINUANCE REVIEW OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF THE […]
From the office of Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) Senator Murkowski Responds to Initial Data on Potential Postal Closures WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Lisa Murkowski today questioned the initial proposed list released by the United States Postal Service suggesting changes to Alaska’s Postal Service operations. “The United States Postal Service themselves admit that this is a […]
To avoid a costly postal bailout, it is critical that Congress enact meaningful reforms to the Postal Service. Greater Efficiency Critical to Protecting 8 Million Private Sector Jobs Washington, DC – The nation’s private sector mailing industry today voiced support for the U.S. Postal Service’s plan to study more than 3,600 local offices, branches and […]
National League Of Postmasters: Today The Post Office released the list of offices that will go through the review process for discontinuance. You can click on this link to see the list. We want to emphasize that this is a review list. Coming under review doesn’t necessarily mean an office will close. The post office […]
Announces Post Office Replacement Model of “Village Post Office” concept WASHINGTON — As more customers choose to conduct their postal business online, on their smart phones and at their favorite shopping destinations, the need for the U.S. Postal Service to maintain its nearly 32,000 retail offices — the largest retail network in the country — […]