In Peoria, IL, citizens and postal workers oppose USPS's plan to move local mail processing to suburban Chicago, citing potential impacts on delivery times, customer service, and local jobs.

Concerned citizens and postal workers in Peoria, IL, oppose USPS's plan to move local mail processing to suburban Chicago, citing possible negative impacts on mail delivery times, customer service, and local jobs. USPS officials claim that many factors, not just mileage, are considered when discussing efficiency, and that moving local mail to other cities can align with efficiency. The American Postal Workers Union has called for more staffing and better pay to reduce turnover and restore service standards.

February 21, 2024
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