Postal workers rally against privatization amid Trump's call for USPS overhaul

WASHINGTON (7News) — A renewed push from President Donald Trump to privatize the United States Postal Service (USPS) has sparked concern among postal workers and their advocates, who warn that such a move could endanger service in some communities.

Mark Dimondstein, President of the American Postal Workers Union (APWU), highlighted the changes the USPS has faced, noting a decline in mail volume due to the rise of electronic billing. However, he said, "more packages are being sent through USPS."

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The call for privatization has led to more than 260 rallies nationwide aimed at preserving the USPS. During a swearing-in ceremony for the Commerce Secretary, Trump criticized the postal service, saying, "It’s been just a tremendous loser for this country, tremendous amounts of money that they’ve lost."

Dimondstein expressed concern over the potential privatization, stating:

The basic potential change is that there are a handful of billionaires that would like to take public entity and public dollars and turn it over to the private sector and private dollars.

Ray Robinson, a former USPS bundle and flat sorter with 25 years of experience, warned of the risks, saying, "I know the mail is going to be delayed some people are not going to get their mail."

The USPS, an independent agency that has funded itself for nearly 60 years without taxpayer dollars, is valued for its universal service. Dimondstein emphasized, "The beauty of postal service again is that it goes anywhere to anybody an equal right no matter who we are or where we live."

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He cautioned that privatization could lead to increased prices and reduced services:

You’ll only get products if somebody can make a quick buck doing it.

Last month, the Associated Press reported that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) planned to cut 10,000 jobs from the USPS, an effort described as addressing "big problems" and improving efficiencies.

Dimondstein warned of the potential impact on service delivery, particularly in the Washington, D.C. area:

The wealthy areas might get served and more lower income areas might not.