Episode 41 – Mike Drop Monday | USPS Crisis, Congress Testimony

In Episode 41 of Mike Drop Monday, we dive into some of the most pressing issues facing the Postal Service today.Yesterday, Region 2 members sit down with an NBA candidate for a candid interview asking the tough questions that matter most to carriers.We also break down the recent congressional testimony featuring PMG Steiner, highlighting serious concerns about the financial stability of the United States Postal Service. With projections suggesting USPS could run out of money within 12 months, we discuss:Declining mail volume and its long-term impactUnfair pension obligations weighing down the systemRising workers’ compensation claimsAn USPS Office of Inspector General report citing over $800 million spent on grievancesThe ongoing failure to properly comply with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)We also tackle critical workforce and operational issues, including:Continued reliance on CCAs instead of hiring directly to career (PTF) positionsPlans to expand the non-career workforceThe need for a national-level grievance due to Step B backup teams not being activatedWhy comparing USPS to foreign postal systems doesn’t tell the full storyThe impact of reducing delivery days—fewer routes, fewer jobs, and declining service qualityOn top of that, we address growing concerns from carriers about workplace culture:Excessive management and micromanagementHostile work environmentsIgnoring the M-41 handbook that already outlines how carriers should perform their dutiesThis episode is a must-watch for anyone concerned about the future of the Postal Service and the rights of its workforce.