New York Metro Area Postal Union Holds Day of Action for America's Postal Service / Keep Bryant Park Station Post Office Open!
On Tuesday, members and supporters of NY Metro Postal Union/APWU Local 10 rallied in front of the James A. Farley Post Office on 8th Ave to remind the public and elected officials in Congress that the USPS is a public service, not a business, and that it belongs to the American people and needs to be protected.
The rally was part of a Day of Action to stand up against corporate attacks on public postal services, promote common-sense solutions to financial challenges, and defend Vote-by-Mail. Rallygoers held signs that said, “Protect Our Public Post Office,” “USPS Is a Service Not a Business,” and “Don’t Destroy Our Post Office.” They also chanted, handed out postcards for people to send to their representatives in Congress about why they support a public Postal Service, and distributed informational flyers and posters to the public.
Meanwhile, here in NYC the Bryant Park Station Post Office is scheduled to close on August 8, yet Postal Management failed to provide the public with the required 60-day notice before announcing this decision. This closure will have a significant impact on residents, workers, seniors, and the many businesses that rely on this vital postal facility every day.
Your voice matters, and public participation is critical in holding the Postal Service accountable and ensuring that proper procedures are followed before a community loses an essential public service like Bryant Park Station. Click here to learn how to file an appeal with the Postal Regulatory Commission, and contact Postal Management here:
- Wanda Diaz, Postmaster of New York
- Dermot Tuohy, NY-1 District Manager
- Office Address: 341 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10199