Postal Service launches new TV ad campaign

“Americans watching college football games and news broadcasts in the next week may notice new ads from the agency — long known for its campy messages promoting Priority Mail shipping services. Now, the “If it fits, it ships” campaign will share airtime with two 30-second spots designed to remind customers that paper mail, unlike e-mail, […]

Video: Nonprofit group’s Stamp of Disapproval On Issa Postal Bill

“Put your stamp of disapproval on section 403 of the Postal Reform Act. Don’t let something as small as a stamp put an end to the life-changing work of nonprofits. Food For The Poor is the third-largest international relief and development charity in the United States, feeding 2 million poor every day.”

Video: Rep. Dennis Ross On Fox News Says USPS Overpayment Talk Without Merit

Congressman Dennis Ross (R-FL) was on Fox News yesterday in a segment called “Bailout the Post Office” In addition to repeating the Issa/Ross talking points on Postal Reform Ross recommended that USPS expand its online shipping presence which is dominated by UPS and FedEx. Which is not a bad idea. USPS may have an advantage […]

Video: USPS Proposes Radical Changes

Sound bites from September 15th, 2011 press conference in Washington, D.C. concerning proposed sweeping changes in infrastructure at the U.S. Postal Service. Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer, Patrick R. Donahoe and Chief Operating Officer and Executive V.P. Megan J. Brennan. USPS  press release Postal Service Faces New Reality

Ohio Postal Employees picket over process plant closure

Miami Valley post office employees took to the picket line Wednesday afternoon, after learning Dayton’s mail processing plant could soon close in an effort to cut costs. The workers carried signs that read, “SOS. Save our service. Don’t cancel us out”. Jeanette Carlton, President of the Dayton Chapter of the American Postal Workers Union, said […]

Video: Signed, Sealed, Indebted: The GOP Efforts To Privatize USPS

Signed, Sealed, Indebted: The GOP Efforts To Privatize USPS “Countdown” guest host Sam Seder and “Citizen Radio” co-host Allison Kilkenny discuss why the U.S. Postal Service is now facing a $9 billion deficit and review the steps that can be taken to fix it. Kilkenny proposes that the unique health-care burden and pension-fund-contribution error responsible […]