Wisconsin postal workers rally in Madison to address rise in carrier assaults, supporting the "Protect Our Letter Carriers Act."
The Wisconsin State Association of Letter Carriers rallied in Madison to highlight a rise in assaults on mail carriers, with over 2,000 incidents nationwide since 2020. To address this, they support the bipartisan "Protect Our Letter Carriers Act," which seeks to enhance protections for postal workers. Proposed measures include appointing an assistant U.S. attorney for related crimes, increasing penalties for assaults, and funding high-security mailboxes.
October 20, 2024
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