Dear Friend,
Today we heard from the Postmaster General that he will NOT put mailboxes back. He will NOT re-install the high-speed mail sorting machines that were removed this summer. And he will not allow overtime so that all mail can get delivered on time.
It’s crystal clear. President Trump and his Postmaster General are dismantling the Post Office in plain sight and undermining our right to vote along with it.
That’s why we’re mobilizing to tell the Senate to Save the Post Office. You can help by calling 866-828-4162 to be connected to your senator’s offices.
Last week, President Trump stated on the record that he’s attempting to make it more difficult for USPS to handle the surge of mail-in ballots that is expected this fall.
Postmaster General DeJoy -- gave more than $440,000 in campaign donations to President Trump and owns investments worth at least $30 million in Postal Service competitors.
We can’t let DeJoy and Trump get away with this. The House has passed legislation to fix this, but it’s up to the Senate to make sure the Postal Service is saved in time for the election.
Please call your senators and demand they fund the Post Office and stop the slowdown of our mail. Dial 866-828-4162 to be connected to your senator’s office.
Dismantling the Postal Service doesn’t just harm our ability to vote safely in the midst of a pandemic. It harms millions of Americans, especially seniors, who rely on the mail to receive their prescription medications, paychecks, and unemployment benefits; to pay their rent and utilities, to run their small businesses, and so much more.
It’s up to us to take a stand. The Postal Service isn’t just a delivery service -- it’s an essential part of ensuring that our democracy can function amidst this pandemic.
Call your senators at 866-828-4162 and demand they stop Trump and DeJoy’s sabotage now.
Thanks for all you do.
Sincerely,
Richard Fiesta
Executive Director
Alliance for Retired Americans