USPS plans to cut 10,000 jobs for efficiency

The United States Postal Service (USPS) plans to cut 10,000 jobs as part of a new agreement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to improve operations. This move follows ongoing financial struggles, with USPS reporting a $9.5 billion loss for the fiscal year ending September 2024. Postmaster Louis DeJoy has requested assistance from DOGE to identify areas for cost savings, including changes to employee benefits and regulations. The agency aims to stabilize its finances after years of losses, primarily due to fixed costs. It remains unclear how these layoffs will affect mail delivery times. Current laws require USPS to deliver mail six days a week, and any changes to this mandate would need congressional approval. New service standards will take effect on April 1, but their impact is still uncertain.