In The News | Half of Missouri ZIP codes see postal service cuts under consolidation plan

  Half of Missouri ZIP codes see postal service cuts under consolidation plan

"By ending evening collection, the USPS plan delays processing of some mail by a day (Meg Cunningham/The Beacon). ...Under a recent consolidation effort by the U.S. Postal Service, though, rural areas farther away from processing hubs are seeing more reductions in service compared to their urban counterparts, even in areas that haven’t technically seen parts of the plan go into effect yet. “The mail, it’s awful. Sometimes we don’t even get things that were sent to us,” said Leah Lawson, vice president of the Bank of New Madrid in southeast Missouri. ..."

Reference: www.yahoo.com




 

In The News | Thousands of Chicks Left in Postal Service Truck Overwhelm a Delaware Shelter

  Thousands of Chicks Left in Postal Service Truck Overwhelm a Delaware Shelter

"...About 4,000 birds were found dead in the truck, and 10,000 others were stranded there for three days, state officials said. The hatchery that shipped the chicks said it did not know why the shipment had never made it to its destinations. ...The Freedom Ranger Hatchery, which raised and shipped the chicks, said in an emailed statement that the Postal Service had not explained why the chicks never made it to their destinations. The hatchery said it was unsure if it would be compensated for the loss, which has “compounding effects with the many small family farms that were counting on these birds for their summer grow out schedules.” The birds were supposed to be shipped to several states ..."

Reference: www.nytimes.com




 

U.S. Postal Service audit reveals significant delays, operational issues in several Alabama cities

  U.S. Postal Service audit reveals significant delays, operational issues in several Alabama cities

"...An audit by the U.S. Postal Service has revealed significant mail delays and operational issues in the Alabama-Mississippi district, particularly in Center Point, Northport, and Tuscaloosa. The audit, completed in October, noted that none of the three branches used proper forms to record delayed mail. ..."

Reference: www.wvtm13.com




 

Alabama | Audit cites problems with U.S. Postal Service facilities in Jefferson, Tuscaloosa counties

  Audit cites problems with U.S. Postal Service facilities in Jefferson, Tuscaloosa counties

"...An audit of postal facilities in Center Point, Birmingham, Northport and Tuscaloosa found operational problems that the report said was hampering the quality of service in those locations.

The audits, conducted by the United States Post Office’s Office of the Inspector General, found issues related to delayed mail at all four of the sites, including problems with scanning of packages, carriers and the condition of the properties. The Birmingham facility had difficulty with clearance times, outbound trips, scan compliance, security and other issues, the report said. ...

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Reference: alabamareflector.com


 

Alabama | Urgent Need to Return Mail Processing to Huntsville (35813), the Largest City in Alabama With Mega Increase in Huge Apartment Complexes

Note: Prior to the HSV plant closure/consolidation in 2010, Huntsville was the top performing mail processing facility in the entire state most of the time. It not only processed north Alabama mail, but also was forced to process mail from the Birmingham plant, where it again exceled in performance. Huntsville Mail Handlers fought hard to keep mail processing local, but politics overuled performance. Huntsville is the county seat of Madison County, and the largest city in Alabama. The 2020 census estimated Huntsville's population at 215,070, which represents a 20% increase over the 2010 census. More than 1.2 million reside in the Huntsville metro area.

 

Congressman Dale Strong pens letter for mail distribution facility to return to Huntsville

"The letter comes after multiple reports of delays and letters being returned...Jerome Acuff of New Market said he too has experienced similar delays. He said the postal service even mishandled a time-sensitive document his lawyer sent.

“I had a piece of mail come from my lawyer. He had it stamped May 2nd and I didn’t get until May 21st,” Acuff said.

Both Acuff and Ruth said they believe these issues are due to a Birmingham Distribution facility where all mail from North Alabama goes, before it’s final stop.

Huntsville originally played home to it’s own packing and distribution facility, which was consolidated and closed in 2010. Acuff says before the closure, deliveries were quick and easy.

“Now, if I send a birthday card to someone just in Hazel Green or Meridianville, it has to go all the way down to Birmingham and all the way back up here again and they may get it a week later... maybe,” Acuff said. ..."

Reference: www.waff.com
 

Probes estimate billions of delayed mail to facilities and point to Postal Service ‘manipulation’...

  Probes estimate billions of delayed mail to facilities and point to Postal Service ‘manipulation’ by a few employees

"...Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) expressed his “great concern about the U.S. Postal Service Inspector General (OIG) audit report finding that the US Postal Service has been inaccurately reporting delayed mail across a number of facilities, directly impacting mail service for millions of customers.” The OIG estimated that during the year ended Feb. 28, “mail processing facilities underreported late arriving mail by about 2 billion mailpieces” — that’s billion..."

Reference: www.washingtonpost.com  

Postal Officials Under-Reporting Delayed Mail, Tester Calls for Firings

  Tester wants firings after postal workers accused of delaying mail delivery

"...In a two-day audit of eight mail distribution centers, investigators discovered more than 572,000 delayed mail items on land. However, postal officials were only reporting 369,000 delays, essentially hiding 36 percent of the problem..."

Reference: billingsgazette.com  

More late mail and some residents claim they are not getting mail service

  Residents report late mail deliveries

"...a larger-than-usual load of greeting cards, letters and packages to mail carriers' loads, and some residents are not receiving their mail until after dark, if at all. Willard Lemonds of Cape Girardeau has not seen his mailbox flag pushed down over the last couple days because his mail has not been delivered...."

Reference: www.semissourian.com  

Postal consolidations causing severe delay of mail

 A Mess in Maryland: Mail delayed and workers call for an investigation

"...as of January 19, "We have packages to this date that were mailed maybe a week or two before Christmas that are just now being delivered. The sheer volume of late mail is ridiculous."..."

Reference: www.savethepostoffice.com 

Intentional delay of mail a new money saving option?

 Slower mail could save Postal Service $1.5B

"...Postal executives are seriously considering the idea and are expected to announce new plans regarding delivery schedules after Labor Day, according to USPS officials...."

Reference: www.washingtonpost.com