HELP
PROTECT
OUR MAIL.
Whether it brings a special handwritten card or something as necessary as medication, the U.S. Postal Service ("USPS") is the only institution capable of going the last mile to reach, serve, and tangibly link every American — and now it needs our help.
Under the mismanagement of former Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, the USPS raised postage like never before — essentially levying unprecedented taxes on Americans who rely on the mail, even though the mail is still largest revenue-generator for the USPS.
While DeJoy recently left office, we still need to ensure that his policies follow him out the door. As incoming Postmaster General David Steiner prepares to takes office in July, we're calling on him to to freeze the next round of stamp hikes (also set for July) — and to properly assess the situation, before the mailing public gets smacked with yet another harmful and costly situation.
The way we greet one another is in danger of being lost.
WHY?
Mail is getting more expensive.
The cost of first-class mail and “forever stamps”are increasing at an unprecedented rate.
Charities and other nonprofits, magazines, community newspapers, and catalogs are facing even bigger postage hikes, which stand to drive some out of business.
Businesses generate 90% of USPS revenue, so less mail in the system means prices will eventually keep going up, no matter what.
Mail is moving slower for everyone.
The U.S. Postal Service is delaying service, even as we continue to grapple with COVID-19. Americans across the country are taking notice.
Starting in October, the one- to three-day service standard for first class mail officially became to one-to -five days.
For many Americans, especially in rural areas, it still is a lifeline and always has been.
ABOUT
KEEP US POSTED
Keep US Posted is a nonprofit advocacy group of consumers, nonprofits, newspapers, greeting card publishers, magazines, catalogs and small businesses —all united in the belief that a reliable, affordable U.S. Postal Service is essential to our way of life and should be protected. Keep US Posted supports alternatives to current and future efforts to slow the mail and increase postage rates.