To: President Donald Trump, The United States House of Representatives, and The United States Senate
Congress: Don't Stamp Out The Post Office!
Congress must act now to eliminate the absurd requirement which forces the US Post Office to pre-fund 75 years’ worth of future retiree health benefits. Doing so would help stabilize this prized institution which provides a vital service to all Americans and stop the impending cutbacks which would eliminate jobs held mainly by veterans and minorities.
Why is this important?
A Republican effort in Congress created the US Post Office's financial crisis in an effort to destroy it and subsequently privatize it. In 2006, Congress required the Postal Service to “pre-fund 75 years’ worth of future retiree health benefits over a 10-year period.” No other government agency has this artificial financial burden and this is mainly responsible for the USPS's financial troubles. They are required by law to fund benefits today for future employees who aren't even born yet! Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe has proven too weak to stand up to Congress and is planning to eliminate Saturday service which is the first step in the downward spiral leading to the elimination of the Post Office entirely. Congress will only act if pressured by the people who elect them into office.