Disclaimer! Ruralinfo.net is not sponsored or authorized by the NRLCA, the USPS or any state or local association. Click here to read full disclaimer

Rural Carriers in Bemidji protest unsustainable working conditions, Amazon prioritization

BEMIDJI — Used to early mornings, rural mail carriers stood outside of the Bemidji Post Office before sunrise Monday and Tuesday carrying signs and protesting what they describe as unsustainable working conditions and the prioritization of Amazon deliveries over actual mail.

“We’re being forced to work 12-hour days, six days a week. All of our days off have been canceled by the district manager. They’ve even gone so far as to say they will not honor sick leave,” shared Dennis Nelson, who’s worked for the post office for 20 years. “On top of that, we’ve been told Amazon is now our priority, that Amazon packages are the most important thing we do, the mail is secondary.”

The carriers’ picket is a response to the local implementation of the United States Postal Service’s negotiated service agreement with Amazon at the start of November, which has the postal service deliver Amazon packages in addition to traditional mail.

  1. The no strike clause is lame. Post office cant layoff an already understaffed workforce. We need to be the next to strike.

Hot this week

Indiana RCA loses life in crash

Our hearts go out to the family and friends...

USPS releases a graphic timeline of important dates in the Postal Service’s history

A graphic timeline of important dates in the Postal...

Newcastle Mail Carrier Honored for ‘Extraordinary Courage’ on Route

A Newcastle mail carrier was recently honored for his...

Fly flags at half-staff to honor shooting victims

President Donald Trump has ordered U.S. flags flown at half-staff to...

Special Labor Day Message from the NRLCA

Labor Day is a special occasion to celebrate the...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img
Secret Link