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sam444, I'm hoping they'll find a way. It will require a lot of cost-cutting.

posted by reasons on July 28, 2011 at 11:29 AM | link to this | reply

It is a mess and no clear way out! sam 

posted by sam444 on July 28, 2011 at 6:38 AM | link to this | reply

Re: cut some of the Union generated expensive perks of workers probably.
Kabu, in the U.S., most folks are living on less at this time, thanks to inflation, jobs loss, higher taxes, etc.,.-not to mention, concern for the future. As you say union perks should go.

posted by reasons on July 26, 2011 at 11:57 AM | link to this | reply

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FSI, sure, close the P.O. on Saturdays, for instance. That could make a big difference in USPS expenditures.

posted by reasons on July 26, 2011 at 11:45 AM | link to this | reply

cut some of the Union generated expensive perks of workers probably.
we are all going to be living on less I am thinking.

posted by Kabu on July 26, 2011 at 11:13 AM | link to this | reply

I imagine that one less mailing day would help.

posted by FormerStudentIntern on July 26, 2011 at 10:29 AM | link to this | reply

Re: reasons
Wiley, excellent suggestion. Many USPS workers are unionized, although joining is optional.

posted by reasons on July 26, 2011 at 9:01 AM | link to this | reply

reasons
If it's like here in Canada they could do a layoff, kick the union out and make those workers live like the rest of us did without a union.

posted by WileyJohn on July 26, 2011 at 8:03 AM | link to this | reply