USPS Faces Workforce Cuts and Privatization Concerns Under Musk-Backed Plan
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's agreement with the Department of Government Efficiency includes a 10,000-employee reduction and operational changes, prompting calls for transparency and nationwide protests.
- Postmaster General Louis DeJoy signed an agreement with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to implement cost-cutting measures at USPS.
- The plan includes cutting 10,000 employees within 30 days and reducing transportation and facility operations to address financial challenges.
- Democratic lawmakers are demanding public hearings to investigate the agreement, citing concerns about potential privatization and lack of transparency.
- Postal workers' unions are organizing nationwide protests on March 20 to oppose job cuts, reduced services, and the risk of privatization.
- Critics warn the changes could disproportionately impact rural and low-income communities, undermining USPS's universal service obligations.
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