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USPS Faces Workforce Cuts and Privatization Concerns Under Musk-Backed Plan

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's agreement with the Department of Government Efficiency includes a 10,000-employee reduction and operational changes, prompting calls for transparency and nationwide protests.

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U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy responds to a question during an interview with Reuters at the U.S. Postal Service Headquarters in Washington, U.S., April 20, 2022. Picture taken April 20, 2022. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File photo
The United States Postal Service is working with DOGE. Photo: Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images
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Overview

  • Postmaster General Louis DeJoy signed an agreement with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to implement cost-cutting measures at USPS.
  • The plan includes cutting 10,000 employees within 30 days and reducing transportation and facility operations to address financial challenges.
  • Democratic lawmakers are demanding public hearings to investigate the agreement, citing concerns about potential privatization and lack of transparency.
  • Postal workers' unions are organizing nationwide protests on March 20 to oppose job cuts, reduced services, and the risk of privatization.
  • Critics warn the changes could disproportionately impact rural and low-income communities, undermining USPS's universal service obligations.