Washblog

I created that organization to counteract the proposed plans by the President to authorize warantless searches of people's mail.  I managed to get resolutions passed in the Pierce County Central Labor Council, as well as in my union and the State Association of Letter Carriers, opposing this practice.

Now the Postal Board of Governors wants to contract out our jobs to the lowest bidder.  This will effectively strip away good middle-class opportunities from veterans as well as other new workers, looking to be a part of the Federal government.  I've got nothing against independent contractors, but the way this system is planned, it's anything but smart.  It will lead to a drastic plunge in the consistency and quality of service, not to mention putting the safety and security of mail in major jeopardy.

I would urge you all to read my post on the Tahoma Activist about this, and if you're a postal worker or you care about the fate of the Postal Service, to come on by Postal Workers United Against Tyranny and help us stop this proposed insanity.

Senator Tom Harkin has introduced a bill in the Senate that would effectively block all further privatization.  Please call his office and let him know you appreciate this action, as well as calling your member of Congress and Senators to get them to sign on.  In the Senate, it's Senate Bill 1457, and in the House it's H.R. 282.  If enough of us get active, we can stop this terrible plan from going any further.

Thanks so much for all you do, and keep up the good work!