Congress has finally come through to save the USPS (1 Viewer)

[GrandAdmiral]

After all the years of crying for help, followed by the current Postmaster General trying to make its deathbed, Congress has finally come through to save the Postal Service from becoming insolvent. Key to the reform finally signed into law today is removal that archaic requirement forcing the USPS to fund health insurance for workers so far in advance.

It also requires six-day delivery; DeJoy can now forget that pipe dream of his to cut that. Good day and a good bill with bipartisan support.

Biden signs US Postal Service reform bill into law | CNN Politics

President Joe Biden signed a sweeping bill into law on Wednesday that will overhaul the US Postal Service’s finances and allow the agency to modernize its service.

www.cnn.com

 

[Taurus]

Well... I love to see the logic behind cutting jobs and sorting centers will make the USPS better and more efficient...

I know that Biden can't summarily fire him, but can't they put him on "HR Watch" like companies do with unwanted leadership?
Any unwanted touch, any visit to BustyAsianBabes.com, a dollar out of place in an expense report gets him perp-walked out the door.

 

[zztop]

Every day I wake up and wonder "what kind of bullshirt will I read about today?"

Looks like orange guy is trying to wrest control of USPS

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/02/20/trump-usps-takeover-dejoy/

U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to dissolve the leadership of the U.S. Postal Service and absorb the independent mail agency into his administration, the Washington Post reported, opens new tab on Thursday.

The newspaper, citing six people familiar with the plans, reported that Trump is expected to issue an executive order as soon as this week to fire the members of the Postal Service's governing board and place the agency under the control of the Commerce Department.

 

[bird]

Every day I wake up and wonder "what kind of bullshirt will I read about today?"

Looks like orange guy is trying to wrest control of USPS

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/02/20/trump-usps-takeover-dejoy/

U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to dissolve the leadership of the U.S. Postal Service and absorb the independent mail agency into his administration, the Washington Post reported, opens new tab on Thursday.

The newspaper, citing six people familiar with the plans, reported that Trump is expected to issue an executive order as soon as this week to fire the members of the Postal Service's governing board and place the agency under the control of the Commerce Department.

This may be the case that shows whether or not Trump will follow what the judicial branch says.

I think that the odds are not good for either the SCOTUS blocking this or for Trump to bow to the derision if they do.

 

[zztop]

This may be the case that shows whether or not Trump will follow what the judicial branch says.

I think that the odds are not good for either the SCOTUS blocking this or for Trump to bow to the derision if they do.

I think if he controls USPS what will happen to the mail in voting (or the votes people send through the mail). He could have the power to do a lot (more) damage. I already didn't like DeJoy (a trump appointment from years ago), but when he suddenly resigned a week or so ago, I suspected something was going to happen.

 

[faceman]

I think if he controls USPS what will happen to the mail in voting (or the votes people send through the mail). He could have the power to do a lot (more) damage. I already didn't like DeJoy (a trump appointment from years ago), but when he suddenly resigned a week or so ago, I suspected something was going to happen.

how are military members overseas gonna vote? This is one more thing Trump has said that isn't going to happen

 

[zztop]

This is one more thing Trump has said that isn't going to happen

Who will actually stop him? The courts? What if they give a big FU to the courts?

Trump Suggests No Laws Are Broken if He’s ‘Saving His Country’

President Trump shared a quotation on social media, making it clear it was one he wanted people to absorb: “He who saves his Country does not violate any Law.”

www.nytimes.com

 

[faceman]

Who will actually stop him? The courts? What if they give a big FU to the courts?

Trump Suggests No Laws Are Broken if He’s ‘Saving His Country’

President Trump shared a quotation on social media, making it clear it was one he wanted people to absorb: “He who saves his Country does not violate any Law.”

www.nytimes.com

they would have to make exceptions. How are military stationed overseas going too vote?

 

[Optimus Prime]

President Donald Trump and the U.S. Postal Service's leadership have reportedly agreed to appoint a FedEx board member to succeed Louis DeJoy as postmaster general, heightening concerns that the administration is pushing the independent mail agency toward privatization.

The Washington Postreported late Tuesday that Trump and the USPS Board of Governors are expected to name former Waste Management CEO David Steiner to lead the Postal Service. Steiner is currently the lead independent director at FedEx, a Postal Service competitor.

Brian Renfroe, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers—a union representing nearly 300,000 active and retired letter carriers—called the decision to place Steiner at the head of the USPS "an aggressive step toward handing America's mail system over to corporate interests."

"Private shippers have been waiting to get USPS out of parcel delivery for years," said Renfroe. "Steiner's selection is an open invitation to do just that. This isn't just bad policy—it's a direct assault on the workers who keep the mail moving and the public connected. The damage will hit rural communities hardest, where the Postal Service isn't just a convenience—it's a lifeline. And make no mistake: If this appointment stands, it threatens 7.9 million jobs tied to the postal industry and service to over 300 million Americans."

"The board has the responsibility to do what is best for USPS," he added. "This decision is not only a failure in that responsibility but shows open contempt for the work of America's letter carriers and the public good."

"The Trump administration has been relentless in its attempts to privatize America's most trusted institution, both outwardly and behind the scenes."

The USPS Board of Governors—which is currently comprised of two Democrats, two Republicans, and an independent—is ultimately responsible for appointing the head of the mail service, who cannot be directly fired by the president.

The Post reported Tuesday that postal governors, who are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate, submitted three postmaster general finalists to the White House in recent days, including Steiner.

"Trump has the power to immediately reshape the [postal board] with five appointments: The board has four vacancies, plus a seat that is occupied temporarily," the Post noted. "Trump announced plans to nominate Anthony Lomangino, a GOP financier, to one of those roles."..............

'A Blatant conflict': Trump just made 'aggressive step' toward fundamentally changing USPS

President Donald Trump and the U.S. Postal Service's leadership have reportedly agreed to appoint a FedEx board member to succeed Louis DeJoy as postmaster general, heightening concerns that the administration is pushing the independent mail agency toward privatization.The Washington...

www.alternet.org

 

[bird]

President Donald Trump and the U.S. Postal Service's leadership have reportedly agreed to appoint a FedEx board member to succeed Louis DeJoy as postmaster general, heightening concerns that the administration is pushing the independent mail agency toward privatization.

The Washington Postreported late Tuesday that Trump and the USPS Board of Governors are expected to name former Waste Management CEO David Steiner to lead the Postal Service. Steiner is currently the lead independent director at FedEx, a Postal Service competitor.

Brian Renfroe, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers—a union representing nearly 300,000 active and retired letter carriers—called the decision to place Steiner at the head of the USPS "an aggressive step toward handing America's mail system over to corporate interests."

"Private shippers have been waiting to get USPS out of parcel delivery for years," said Renfroe. "Steiner's selection is an open invitation to do just that. This isn't just bad policy—it's a direct assault on the workers who keep the mail moving and the public connected. The damage will hit rural communities hardest, where the Postal Service isn't just a convenience—it's a lifeline. And make no mistake: If this appointment stands, it threatens 7.9 million jobs tied to the postal industry and service to over 300 million Americans."

"The board has the responsibility to do what is best for USPS," he added. "This decision is not only a failure in that responsibility but shows open contempt for the work of America's letter carriers and the public good."

"The Trump administration has been relentless in its attempts to privatize America's most trusted institution, both outwardly and behind the scenes."

The USPS Board of Governors—which is currently comprised of two Democrats, two Republicans, and an independent—is ultimately responsible for appointing the head of the mail service, who cannot be directly fired by the president.

The Post reported Tuesday that postal governors, who are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate, submitted three postmaster general finalists to the White House in recent days, including Steiner.

"Trump has the power to immediately reshape the [postal board] with five appointments: The board has four vacancies, plus a seat that is occupied temporarily," the Post noted. "Trump announced plans to nominate Anthony Lomangino, a GOP financier, to one of those roles."..............

'A Blatant conflict': Trump just made 'aggressive step' toward fundamentally changing USPS

President Donald Trump and the U.S. Postal Service's leadership have reportedly agreed to appoint a FedEx board member to succeed Louis DeJoy as postmaster general, heightening concerns that the administration is pushing the independent mail agency toward privatization.The Washington...

www.alternet.org

Which is weird because, iirc, FedEx uses the USPS for delivery in rural areas.

 

[TampaJoe]

Which is weird because, iirc, FedEx uses the USPS for delivery in rural areas.

The USPS also used to use FedEx as a vendor as well. They were one of FedEx’s larger accounts. I believe that relationship just ended recently.

 

[efil4]

The USPS also used to use FedEx as a vendor as well. They were one of FedEx’s larger accounts. I believe that relationship just ended recently.

for 20 years ( by contract ) , Fedex handled air cargo for the USPS. Til Sept 2024. Now that is handled by UPS.

As for Fedex- they still use USPS for "last mile delivery" as @bird alluded to

So UPS now holds the air cargo contract. Its a 5 year contract that began in Sept 2024.