As Michiganders mail their Christmas cards and gifts, postal union members warn that proposed changes could slow mail delivery. The plan to cut costs in the Postal Service includes ending evening pickups in remote regions, holding some mail overnight before processing, and reducing transportation frequency, potentially causing widespread delays – especially in rural communities.
Michael Mize, president of the Michigan Postal Service Union, said there is a shift taking place within the Postal Service that’s not in the best interest of the people it serves.
“The problem is, in my opinion, is we’re trying to make this a business where we can show a profit – and that is not what the Postal Service has ever been about. It’s about service to the American people,” he said.
The Postal Service reported a net loss of $9.5 billion for the end of fiscal year 2024 in September – $3 billion more than the previous year
