Hello!
I hope you've been well. The fight for the USPS continues on as we get closer and closer to the election.
Here is some of the latest in news about the USPS:
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(CNN) "Bags of mail were dumped in a parking lot in Glendale, California, last week, according to surveillance footage obtained by CNN.
The September 3 video shows a Budget rental vehicle backing into the lot of 7Q Spa Laser & Aesthetics. A person is seen exiting the vehicle and tossing numerous bags off the back of the truck into the lot. Minutes later, the person gets back into the vehicle and drives away -- leaving the bags of mail in the lot.
USPS delivery delays on everything from medicine to baby chicks deepen concerns about mail-in voting
"It was completely unusual," 7Q owner Lilia Serobian told CNN affiliate KCBS/KCAL. She said upon closer inspection of the bags, she noticed they were filled with hundreds of unopened envelopes and packages from the US Postal Service. "It's suspicious. You start thinking, 'OK, something is going on,' because no one has access to all those boxes and packages."
US Postal Service employees weren't involved in the dumping of bags, Omar Gonzalez, the Western Regional Coordinator for the American Postal Workers Union, told CNN..." (click text to read full article)
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More Articles from Different News Sources on the USPS
Gov. Bullock sues USPS postmaster general-NBC Montana
Investigation underway after bags of mail found dumped in Los Angeles-area parking lot-The Hill
News Wrap: House Democrats launch probe of USPS postmaster general-PBS
What We Still Don’t Get About the Post Office
A former deputy postmaster general gives a clarifying picture of the beloved, embattled institution. -SLATE
Democrats target postmaster general after report he reimbursed employees for political contributions-FOX NEWS
As USPS delivery issues continue, morale among postal workers is down-ABC 7 Chicago
DeJoy Pressured Workers to Donate to G.O.P. Candidates, Former Employees Say
Former employees at New Breed Logistics say they were expected to donate to candidates whom their executive, Louis DeJoy, was supporting, and would be rewarded through yearly bonuses. -The New York Times
Senate Dems probe political donations surrounding nomination of Louis DeJoy’s wife to be ambassador-Salon
Trump says he's open to investigation into Postmaster General DeJoy amid alleged campaign finance law violations
Trump said he'd support DeJoy's removal if proven he engaged in illegal acts. -ABC News
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WAYS TO HELP
Text Vote to 30330
Will you make a phone call to help save the USPS? -via Change.org
Text USPS to 50409
Reddit.com/r/SaveTheUSPS (I didn't start this subreddit)
Contact your representative to support HR2382, HR8015 and HR6800.
HR2382 repeals the requirement that the U.S. Postal Service annually prepay future retirement health benefits.
HR6800 - The Heroes Act includes 25 billion allocated to the USPS
HR8015 - This bill prohibits the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from making changes to operations or levels of service from those that were in effect on January 1, 2020.
Protect USPS: Pass the Delivering for America Act - via Action Network
Sign this Move On Petition to Fully Fund the USPS
Buy USPS stamps HERE
Become a poll worker if you feel comfortable enough to do so. Know that I think you're a hero if you decide to become one.
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