Postal workers rallying October 1

Nationwide APWU day of action for accountability, better staffing, and better service includes events in Seattle, Spokane

SEATTLE, WA (September 25, 2024) — For too long, postal workers have been stretched thin, making miracles happen in understaffed facilities. Now, the workers are bringing their fight for a better USPS to the communities they serve. Seeking a voice for both postal workers and the public, better staffing and better service, and a good contract, the workers will rally across the U.S. on Tuesday, October 1.

Every community deserves quality postal service; the law requires it. But APWU points out that chronic short staffing is impacting USPS services. Per the union, service standards have been slowed over the years, and that the USPS routinely fails to meet service performance standards, especially for 3-5 day letters. In the most recent fiscal quarter, USPS hit its performance target for single-piece first class letters just 72.5% of the time.

Better staffing would lead to better service. That’s why APWU is fighting for a good contract; improve staffing, improve service, and preserve the essential public service that is the USPS.

TAKE A STAND: join rallies at 12pm on Tuesday, October 1 in Seattle (2420 4th Ave S) and Spokane (904 W Riverside Ave). Rallies will also be held in Portland and Boise. RSVP on the APWU action page.