Friend, 

I’ve been keeping my eye on what’s been happening in the US Postal Service because I know how important this government service is to Alaskans. 

After a month on the job, the new Postmaster General has just announced a “cost-cutting” plan that undermines the postal service’s mission to provide prompt, reliable, and efficient mail no matter where you live. 

This new plan will slow mail delivery to Alaskans and all Americans by reducing work hours and eliminating overtime for employees. Since the USPS is already understaffed, it will cause delays in service. This is unacceptable.

According to the American Postal Workers Union, the goal of these cuts isn’t to stabilize the institution but instead undermine it so Americans will seek out private companies to provide reliable service.   

For too long, Washington politicians have tried to privatize the Postal Service. They want to allow private companies to set costs and determine their own delivery areas. Privatization would force Alaskans to pay more for mail and leave some of our more remote areas without any service. 

With the Postal Service set to run out of funds this September without Congressional help, it’s clear that something has to change to keep the Postal Service solvent. But privatization should not be the answer.  

Postal workers are on the front lines of this pandemic, delivering Alaskans food, medicine, and other essential packages. They deserve a member of Congress who will deliver for them. 

That’s why I will work with anyone to ensure that Alaskans can continue to rely on the Postal Service. 

But first, I need your support to make that possible. If you can, pitch in today and be a part of our historic campaign for change. 

Gratefully, 

Alyse