Wednesday, January 28, 2015

More complaints about Postal Service: misplaced packages, poorly serviced routes and late deliveries

Nyack residents say post office has been mailing it in

From the article: "...chronicle dozens of complaints over misplaced packages, poorly serviced routes and late deliveries. A few residents claim to be so fed up they drive to the post office in West Nyack or at the Palisades Center mall. "There are many issues," Carlin said. ..."


Article Reference: www.lohud.com

Friday, January 23, 2015

UPS Puts Customer Service Over Profits

Seasonal Expenses Dent UPS Results

From the article: "...United Parcel Service Inc. said higher-than-expected seasonal expenses dragged down its earnings in the fourth quarter as the shipping giant took steps to avoid a repeat of the holiday shipping snafus that plagued its network in 2013. ..."


Article Reference: www.wsj.com

Sunday, January 11, 2015

'We’re becoming slaves' Postal workers speak out against plant closures and speed-up

'We’re becoming slaves' Postal workers speak out against plant closures and speed-up

From the article: "...reporters spoke to postal workers at a post office in Davis, California. “We’re becoming slaves,” said Sharon, a letter carrier. “This used to be a good job, but they’re trying to claw us back to working at the minimum wage, while taking away our already meager pensions and benefits. With these most recent cutbacks that are supposed to start within days, they’re barely telling us anything. Everyone is interested and wants to know more, but they’ve barely said anything about it.”..."


Article Reference: www.wsws.org