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This graphic was originally published online on Sept. 25, 2020
POSTAL PREDICAMENT With United States Postal Service’s ongoing turmoil, see details of its history, new changes RILEY TERBUSH GRAPHIC
NPR, UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, WALL STREET JOURNAL SOURCES
THE USPS The United States Postal Service is the default mail service in the US that exclusively delivers stamped mail. Currently, the postal service is in financial decline, and it is facing big changes under new leadership right as an influx of mail-in ballots is on the way.
HISTORY OF THE USPS See evolution of the United States Postal Service from a federal agency into a business-like entity
The logo seen on postal trucks comes from the postal service’s eagle logo, which was adopted in 1970.
NEW TERMS Must deliver mail to every address in the country Needs permission to change prices, offer new services or close a post office Must deliver mail six days a week
The USPS is overwhelmed with mail and, as federal employees, workers are unable to strike in protest of low wages.
1960s
Despite federal employment policy, USPS workers go on strike.
1970
In response to the postal workers’ protests, President Nixon passes the Postal Reorganization Act, giving the workers raises and the right to collective bargaining, making the post office a business-like entity.
1970
