USPS plans 10,000 employee cuts, Democrats warn consequences

The U.S. Postal Service plans to cut its workforce by 10,000 employees in the next 30 days, according to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. This reduction will occur through a voluntary early retirement program. Democrats, including Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, have criticized the agreement with the Department of Government Efficiency, warning it could harm mail delivery, especially in rural areas. They express concern over potential privatization efforts involving Elon Musk's team. DeJoy stated the agreement aims to improve efficiency at the Postal Service, which has already seen a workforce reduction of 30,000 since 2021. The National Association of Letter Carriers is monitoring the situation and opposes any privatization efforts.