Dear John,

With the holiday season upon us, postal workers are busier than ever, working around the clock to reach every single home and business in America. But, as we work hard to serve our communities, the Postal Service continues to suffer under a manufactured crisis.

In 2006, Congress passed an unfair mandate, requiring the Postal Service to pre-fund retiree health benefits 75 years in advance, making it appear as though the Post Office runs at an enormous loss every year.

This pre-funding mandate has drained the Postal Service of critical funds, and left us working harder to make up for a lack of investment in postal workers and equipment.

Simply put, the pre-funding mandate makes our jobs harder, and makes winning the strong wages and benefits we deserve at the bargaining table even more difficult.

Here’s the good news.

A new bill, The Postal Service Reform Act (H.R. 3076), would repeal the pre-funding mandate, and enact critical reforms our union has long fought for, like protecting six-day delivery, adding cost-saving Medicare integration for future postal retirees, and increasing transparency in Postal Service management.

This bill has already passed the House Oversight committee with strong bipartisan support.

But, there’s a problem.

Right now, the bill is awaiting action by another committee chaired by Congressman Richard Neal.

With congressional elections coming in 2022, and congress about to go into recess for the holidays, our best chance to pass this critical legislation is right now.

So here’s the important part, John.

We need you to tell Congressman Neal that you support the Postal Service Reform Act, and urge him to move it onto the House floor for a vote before Congress goes home.

This bill is critical for protecting our jobs and the future of the Post Office.

As union members, we know that our strength comes from standing together and uniting with the communities we serve.

Tell Congressman Neal – now’s the time for a vote on the Postal Service Reform Act.

As postal workers, we have worked tirelessly to serve our communities through some of the toughest challenges this country has ever seen.

Now, it’s time for congress to do their job, and deliver the funds and reforms we need to keep serving the American people.

Together, we can pass this bill, and secure a brighter and more prosperous future for ourselves, our families, and all those who depend on a strong, public Postal Service.

Thank you for being with us in this fight.

In solidarity,  

The American Postal Workers Union