Deconstruction of the Postal Service accelerated

Postal Service to close more than 50 mail-processing centers

"...The U.S. Postal Service announced on Wednesday that it would close more than 50 mail-processing centers this year, accelerating a consolidation plan ..."  
Source: www.washingtonpost.com

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Union: Postal consolidation causing mail delays

Postal service disputes union claims of delayed mail

"... The union alleges the amount of delayed first-class mail in ZIP codes starting with 600 mail that's delivered at least a day late has grown from about 30,000 pieces daily from July to October to between 100,000 and 150,000 pieces each day this month...."  
Source: www.dailyherald.com

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"utter disaster" caused by Mail Processing Facility closure according to...

Closure of Frederick Mail Processing Facility 'utter disaster,' according to director of union organization

"...sent to Baltimore to be sorted, has been an “utter disaster,” overwhelming the Baltimore plant and leading to mail delays ..."  
Source: http://articles.herald-mail.com/2012-03-10/news/31144429_1_postal-service-s-baltimore-mail-delays-zip

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Plan to Close Processing Facility Draws Anger, Frustration

"...According to the plan, all mail will be transported to a processing facility in Oakland. This prompted concerns about a delay in delivery, especially around election time and Tax Day, traditionally the busiest day of the year for the mail system. ..."  
Source: patch.com

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Postal Workers Frustrated by Secrecy of Oshkosh Facility Study

"... frustrations are growing among union workers as the study remains undisclosed. At a union meeting Tuesday afternoon, postal workers said they want to see the numbers backing the proposal to close their plant. "Everybody has been kept completely clueless," USPS employee James Schumann said...."  
Source: www.wbay.com

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