{"id":644,"date":"2009-12-17T09:20:54","date_gmt":"2009-12-17T14:20:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/?p=644"},"modified":"2009-12-17T09:20:54","modified_gmt":"2009-12-17T14:20:54","slug":"a-holiday-message-from-pmg-jack-potter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2009\/12\/17\/a-holiday-message-from-pmg-jack-potter\/","title":{"rendered":"A holiday message from PMG Jack Potter"},"content":{"rendered":"
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PMG Jack Potter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dec. 16, 2009<\/p>\n

As we reflect on 2009, I think we all can agree, from a business perspective, it was not an easy year. Some of that is certainly a reflection of the economy. And some of it reflects the changing habits of our customers.<\/p>\n

However, I want to take a moment to tell you how proud I am of your accomplishments, despite what was going on around you. You\u2019ve brought service to record levels that were once thought unattainable. Customer satisfaction has never been better. You\u2019ve earned us the honor of being the most trusted government agency and the third most trusted company in America. You\u2019ve helped to reduce costs by an unprecedented $6 billion. And you\u2019ve helped grow the business, particularly with Priority Mail.<\/p>\n

The coming year, again, will be one of challenges and changes. We\u2019ll continue to adapt operationally, and we\u2019ll continue to seek the legislative change that will make our organization stronger. But don\u2019t let that distract you. Keep doing what you\u2019re doing \u2014 it\u2019s the right thing. Keep providing great service. Help us to keep costs down. Lower costs keep prices down, and that keeps mail attractive.<\/p>\n

As the economy rebounds, we\u2019ll have a much stronger foundation for success if we follow these principles. The Postal Service has been around for more than 234 years and will be around for many years to come. That\u2019s a fact.<\/p>\n

Over the last few months, I\u2019ve been talking to some of the biggest businesses in America. They\u2019re all telling me that mail is going to be an important part of their business for a long time to come. In the next year, we\u2019ll use the fact that mail is important to all Americans to establish a legislative and business foundation that will provide a solid financial future.<\/p>\n

During this holiday season and into the New Year, keep sight of your priorities \u2014 first, your health, then your family and then your job.<\/p>\n

Thank you for all you\u2019ve done to make this organization successful. From my family to your family, have a wonderful holiday season and a happy, healthy New Year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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