The Issue
My husband has worked for USPS for 10 years, serving as a carrier, clerk, and manager. He has delivered mail in small towns, worked the front counter helping customers, and managed operations to keep mail moving efficiently. It’s not a glamorous job—it’s long hours, brutal weather, old trucks, and often thankless work. But he loves it.

Like so many postal workers, he takes pride in serving his community, making sure businesses stay open, people receive their medications, and families across America get their mail just as reliably as those in big cities.

It’s easy to forget how important the Postal Service is—until you need it and it’s not there.

My elderly mother still depends on her mail, both for essential medications and for running her small business. If shipping costs rise, so do her expenses. I work in a small legal firm, where we rely on the mail every day. If we had to pay more for postage, we’d have no choice but to charge our clients more—and I imagine the courts would have to do the same. That means higher legal costs, making access to justice even more out of reach for people who are already struggling.

That is why this petition is so important—to remind our lawmakers about the communities they represent, how vital the Postal Service is to their constituents, and that the 660,000 hardworking postal workers are also their constituents. These are the people who keep mail moving every day, ensuring that Americans—no matter where they live—receive essential services.

Beyond their role in USPS, postal workers contribute to the economy through their jobs, spending their earnings in local businesses, paying taxes, and supporting their communities. Any reduction in postal services isn’t just about mail—it’s about livelihoods and economic stability across the country. Our elected leaders must stand up and protect them, too.

To: The U.S. Senate, House of Representatives & State Leaders
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is critical to Americans across the country, especially in rural areas, small businesses, and communities that rely on affordable, reliable mail delivery. However, ongoing efforts to privatize or merge USPS with private carriers threaten its ability to serve every address—no matter how remote—and put the entire country at risk.

We, the undersigned, urge federal and state leaders to oppose any efforts to privatize or merge USPS and instead take action to ensure it remains a self-sustaining, independent public service under direct Congressional oversight, accountable to the American people—not private corporations.

I. Why USPS is Essential to the United States
USPS Provides Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs & Strengthens the U.S. Economy
USPS employs over 660,000 Americans across every state. With large processing and distribution plants nationwide, the Postal Service processes millions of mail pieces daily and provides stable jobs to hundreds of thousands of workers. Post offices in every city, town, and rural community ensure mail delivery while employing dedicated clerks, carriers, and support staff.

These workers are not just employees—they are voters, taxpayers, and members of the very communities lawmakers represent. If USPS is weakened, merged with private carriers, or privatized, these jobs could be lost or drastically reduced, harming not just postal workers, but businesses and consumers who rely on affordable mail services.

Postal Workers Drive Economic Growth
Beyond delivering mail, postal workers fuel the economy through their wages. Their salaries go back into local businesses, housing markets, and public services. They pay taxes, shop in their communities, and support small businesses, keeping local economies thriving. A loss of postal jobs wouldn’t just affect the USPS—it would ripple through entire communities, hurting businesses and economic stability nationwide.

Rural Americans Depend on USPS
Unlike private carriers, USPS delivers to every address at the same price, no matter where you live. Without it, thousands of Americans could face higher delivery costs or lose service entirely.

Small Businesses Need Affordable Shipping
USPS provides low-cost shipping options that keep small businesses running. If privatized or merged, shipping costs will surge, just as they did in the UK and Germany.

A Key Player in the National Economy
The Postal Service ensures that businesses across agriculture, retail, healthcare, and manufacturing can ship and receive goods affordably. Many farmers, small producers, and local businesses depend on USPS to distribute their goods efficiently and cost-effectively.

USPS Supports Veterans, Seniors & the Disabled
Millions of Americans depend on USPS for medications, Social Security checks, and VA benefits. Privatization or a merger with private companies could delay or increase costs for these essential services.

Ballot & Election Mail is at Stake
USPS ensures that every voter—especially in rural areas—can vote by mail. Private companies have no legal obligation to deliver ballots securely and on time.

II. USPS is NOT a Drain on Taxpayers—It Pays for Itself
USPS does not receive regular taxpayer funding. It operates on postage revenue, and in the past 50 years, it has received just $20 billion in government support—less than what the U.S. spends on defense in a single month.

If USPS did require tax dollars, it would cost less per person per year than:
• One cup of store-bought coffee per day for a year (or one Starbucks drink per month for 12 months—about $60 per year)
• Eight dozen eggs
• 20 gallons of gas

And yet, you don’t pay for USPS unless you use it. Privatization could cost you 50% more as it has in other countries. 

III. What Congress & State Leaders Can Do Right Now
1. Oppose Any Efforts to Privatize or Merge USPS
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives must reject any legislation that weakens, privatizes, or merges USPS with private carriers. This would only drive up costs, reduce service to rural communities, and harm the economy.

2. Ensure USPS Remains Under Congressional Oversight
Congress must keep USPS accountable to the American people, not private corporations. Keeping it under Congressional oversight ensures that mail service remains fair, affordable, and accessible to every American.

3. Support Legislation Allowing USPS to Modernize & Generate Revenue
Instead of cuts, Congress should advocate for reforms that help USPS expand package services, restore postal banking, and renegotiate outdated international agreements to keep prices low.

4. Protect USPS Processing Plants & Rural Post Offices
Any reduction in USPS services will directly harm the U.S. economy, rural communities, and small businesses. Our leaders must oppose plant closures, service reductions, or job losses that impact Americans nationwide.

Sign the Petition to Tell Congress & State Leaders: USPS is Worth Protecting!

More Resources:

📌 PreserveUSPS.org
This website is dedicated to preserving the USPS as a public institution. It provides research and counterarguments to popular misconceptions or arguments for privatization.

📌 H.Res.70
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the USPS remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization. It serves as a formal call to action, urging legislators to safeguard this vital public service.

📌 5calls.org
5 Calls is a advocacy platform that empowers citizens to call their elected officials on key issues like postal reform. It offers simple tools and guidance for making your voice heard on preserving our public services.

***Disclaimer:

This petition was created entirely by me, independent of my husband. He had no role in designing or drafting it. My motivation comes from my deep appreciation for him and for the U.S. Postal Service, which serves countless Americans. The views expressed in this petition are solely my own and do not represent the U.S. Postal Service, its employees, or any affiliated unions.