Postal workers union to protest Staples program

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NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of postal workers around the
country are expected to protest the opening of postal counters in
Staples stores that are staffed with retail employees.
Thursday’s protests are planned at 50 locations in 27 states, including rallies in New York, Los Angeles
and Washington, D.C.
Last
year, Framingham, Mass.-based Staples Inc. began offering postal
services under a pilot program that now includes some 80 stores. The
American Postal Workers Union objects, because they say well-paid union
workers have been replaced by low-wage nonunion workers.
The union
says that could lead to layoffs and post office closings. The union
says postal workers "have taken an oath to protect the sanctity of the
mail," unlike retail workers.
Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe
says the program has nothing to do with privatization but is a response
to customer demands for convenience.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.
NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of postal workers around the
country are expected to protest the opening of postal counters in
Staples stores that are staffed with retail employees.
Thursday’s protests are planned at 50 locations in 27 states, including rallies in New York, Los Angeles
and Washington, D.C.
Last
year, Framingham, Mass.-based Staples Inc. began offering postal
services under a pilot program that now includes some 80 stores. The
American Postal Workers Union objects, because they say well-paid union
workers have been replaced by low-wage nonunion workers.
The union
says that could lead to layoffs and post office closings. The union
says postal workers "have taken an oath to protect the sanctity of the
mail," unlike retail workers.
Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe
says the program has nothing to do with privatization but is a response
to customer demands for convenience.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.

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