{"id":3558,"date":"2012-02-06T18:21:30","date_gmt":"2012-02-06T23:21:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/?p=3558"},"modified":"2012-02-06T18:21:30","modified_gmt":"2012-02-06T23:21:30","slug":"apwu-members-urged-to-take-action-as-senate-reviews-postal-reform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2012\/02\/06\/apwu-members-urged-to-take-action-as-senate-reviews-postal-reform\/","title":{"rendered":"APWU Members Urged to Take Action As Senate Reviews Postal Reform"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Postal reform is a hot topic in Congress as the Senate prepares to vote on the 21st Century Postal Service Act, and APWU President Cliff Guffey is urging union members to contact their senators and let them know: Senate bill 1789 is unacceptable in its current form.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As lawmakers review the bill, Guffey is asking union members to let their senators know that S. 1789 must be amended. \u201cSupporters of the bill are also weighing in on the legislation, so it is crucial that we get our point across,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

In its current form, the bill would give the USPS some short-term financial relief, but also would inflict long-term damage to the nation\u2019s mail system, Guffey said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe bill would force the Postal Service to close hundreds of mail processing centers, shut thousands of post offices, and cause massive delays in mail delivery,\u201d Guffey said. \u201cBy failing to give more substantial financial relief, the bill would weaken the Postal Service, kill jobs, and drive customers away,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

\u201cAPWU members have done a great job of getting the word out to legislators about our concerns,\u201d Guffey added. \u201cAt this critical time, union members must keep up the good work.\u201d<\/p>\n

The union is seeking support for amendments to:<\/p>\n