New York’s Main Post Office To Cut Window Service Just in Time for Rate Change!
NY Metro APWU press release:
Long lines anticipated at New York’s James A. Farley Station
It has been customary over the years to see long lines at the James A. Farley Post Office on tax day. This year was no exception. Unfortunately, long lines at the windows at the JAF, or the main post office, as most New Yorkers refer to it will be commonplace. On Saturday, April 28, 2007, the USPS is reducing sales associates at the windows at JAF from its current complement of 69 down to only 49. This is a facility that is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Compounding the negative impact of this decision by postal management is the fact that on Monday May 14, 2007 there will be a hike in postal rates, which will only exacerbate an already difficult situation
With the passage Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006, the public was lead to believe that the USPS would now be able to meet its needs in the 21 century and be competitive.
Clarice Torrence, President of the New York Metro Area Postal Union has stated that the USPS has the contractual right to make staffing changes, no matter how shortsighted they seem. She stated that her union is challenging these proposed changes through the grievance procedure.
It is hoped that postal management will realize its error, understand its responsibility to meet the needs of the public and return the staffing necessary to its full complement.
The United States Postal service is supposed to be a “Public Service” and not a money making corporation. The emphasis should be on service. The USPS has done a great job of being competitive in the marketplace and will probably correct this situation!
What many do not realize, is that the P.O has the ability to monitor every transaction that occurs at this post office and most others. They have software that determines the staffing needed based on this information. The fact is that the reports obviously determined this staffing change. Deal with it. It isn’t going to change.
The USPS doesnt need to be competitive if it isnt a business. It needs to be privitized.
BFTS99,
Your So Full of it !
So, what will your (UPS) planes haul then, after they completely destroy the postal service as you can see?
You company got into hauling the mails………
Must be a profit?
Your “One Sad, Jealous Individual” !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BFTS99, the USPS is really not a monopoly. They must compete with the internet, telephone, and delivery companies. Mark is right on when he talks about the monitoring of window activity. The POS system that is used in the facility will show the daily flow of business and allows for management to determine the appropriate staffing levels. The intention was to eliminate unnecessary staff due to a decrease in the workload. Sure the unions have the right to grieve this matter; however, the unions also grant the USPS the right to determine the method, means and personnel. Like Mark said, deal with it.