In a recent story on NPR…
Two items from a recent NPR article (with the impressive title, “The Postal Service is slowing the mail to save money. Critics say it’s a death spiral”) address the topic of changing service standards. The article also includes a quote from Kevin Yoder, who leads the new Keep US Posted group.
The first is the continued confirmation of the impact to mailers. The USPS states that 49% of First-Class mail will be affected by switching to mail being moved by ground transportation. The prediction of a delay of 1 to 2 days is just an initial estimate, and we can look for the upcoming peak season and the first half of 2022 to get a real understanding of the true numbers. You can read the full article on their site.
The other item from the article is the attention brought to the new Keep US Posted group. This group, which includes Hallmark, major printing and marketing associations, and full disclosure – GrayHair, hopes to apply focus on the Postal Service’s commitment to delivery and overall importance to the population. Learn more about the group and how to follow them on social media. https://www.keepusposted.org/