There are some GREAT ideas and legislation already out there -
One thing that would help, is for Congress to pass the Postal Service Reform Act, legislation that would eliminate the requirement the Postal Service prepay its retirees' health benefits, which would save the agency an estimated $46 billion over 10 years. The measure has bipartisan support but has not been approved by either chamber.
The big problem here is the postal union - the bill calls for them to go on Medicare as their retiree health plan and there is some backlash - go figure.
Another idea for making money by the local post offices is turning those post offices into a community hub. Bring back postal banking, offer office services like printing, copying, faxing. You can do free Wi-Fi in the parking lot. Or even more stuff -
NPR 10/08/2021 - The Postal Service is slowing the mail to save money. Critics say it's a death spir...
Regardless, the current plan, which does include stopping those prepaid retiree health insurance if approved by Congress, is supported by the USPS Board and with no action, I assume also by the current Administration and Congress BECAUSE:
The USPS lost $87 billion over the past 14 fiscal yearsโincluding $9.2 billion in fiscal year 2020โand expects to lose $9.7 billion in fiscal year 2021.
GAO.gov Report: USPS Financial Viability - HIGH RISK AREA !
Desperate Circumstances call for Desperate Actions !
It's Always Something . . . . Roseanna Roseannadanna