How might the U.S. Postal Service’s proposed changes affect communities across Illinois?
Protestors against the Post Office changes holding up signs at the public input meeting hosted by the US Postal Service on Tuesday, March 12 at the University of Illinois' YMCA. Mae Antar/ IPM News
The U.S. Postal Service is proposing changes to its system as it tries to save money and modernize its service, under a 10-year plan the postal service calls "Delivering for America," spearheaded by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.
The Postal Service has been reviewing several Processing and Distribution Center facilities in communities across Illinois, including the Quad Cities, Peoria, Champaign and Springfield. While the facilities aren't closing, their operations could change.
People who oppose the plan say those changes could slow down how quickly mail sent within your city arrives on your doorstep. We speak with two leaders of local branches of the National Association of Letter Carriers about what both customers and postal workers could expect.
GUESTS:
Scott Haney
President, Branch 31, Peoria, National Association of Letter Carriers
Letter Carrier
Laura Friedman
President, Branch 318, Moline, National Association of Letter Carriers
Letter Carrier