HUNDREDS PROTEST POSTAL SERVICE CUTS AT “DELIVERING FOR AMERICA” RALLY IN SAN DIEGO [View all]
Source: East County Magazine
March 25, 2013 (San Diego)—Over 600 people from as far away as Brawley and Los Angeles turned out at Sunday’s “Delivering for America” rally to protest impending slashing of postal services that could leave some rural residents with no mail delivery.
“Rural customers will probably feel the worst of it,” George Elias, Executive Vice President, Branch 70 of the Letter Carriers Union told ECM, referring to the upcoming elimination of Saturday mail service. Moreover, Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe wants to stop door-to-door delivery and close some rural Post Offices, he said.
According to Jim Wazenbach, treasurer of the California State Association of Letter Carriers, “clusters boxes are now the norm” at new projects and may ultimately be required in existing communities. There is a concern that older or disabled people will not be able to get to them.
Read more: http://www.eastcountymagazine.org/node/12828
Ok the top photo I took as well.
And this story was just published. We lagged since we went the extra mile and asked Rep Darell Issa's office for comment. Two fold, he is the head of the proper committee and he represents parts of San Diego and Riverside counties.
This story is part of the national zeitgeist.
Enjoy.
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