Unions oppose USPS board nominees
A coalitions of unions and civil rights groups have expressed their opposition to the current slate of nominees to the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service (USPS). The groups said that they were “especially troubled” by the nominations of Mickey D. Barnett and James C. Miller.
The groups have said that they have raised their objections because – in their opinion – the nominees have not demonstrated a sufficient commitment to the long-term future of USPS.
They also objected to Barnett because they said he had “previously worked as a lobbyist for the payday lending industry”.
In a letter addressed to the US Senate, the groups said: “It is especially important that the board of governors be composed of individuals who have demonstrated a strong commitment to the public service role of this great institution, and who have shown an openness to exploring all reasonable, public service-oriented options which might contribute to the vitality and sustainability of the USPS. Unfortunately, on this basis, we must urge you to reject the current slate of nominees.”
The signatories to the letter included the American Postal Workers’ Union, the Service Employees International Union, and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees.
