What is the problem with the US Post Office?

The 2020-2021 United States Postal Service crisis is a series of events that have caused backlogs and delays in the delivery of mail by the United States Postal Service (USPS). The crisis stems primarily from changes implemented by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy shortly after taking office in June 2020.

Why is the post office in decline?

The Postal Service’s financial woes, exacerbated by the pandemic, are due to a confluence of factors: a mail monopoly that is declining in value with the rise of electronic communication; a public service mandate to deliver to every address in the country six days a week; caps on postal rates, borrowing limits, and …

Will the USPS go out of business?

As of right now, the US Postal Service is still alive and well. It is facing tough competition, however, from private companies such as UPS and FedEx. It is possible that President Trump will also try to make some changes that work in the Postal Service’s favor. But do not expect it to go out of business anytime soon.

Is the post office considered a federal building?

The USPS often is mischaracterized as a quasi governmental or private entity. It is neither. The USPS is a government agency that was created by Congress to achieve various public purposes.

What would happen if the post office went out of business?

If the USPS shuts down, then they will be left without an affordable option to access vital drugs. The shutdown of the USPS could ultimately disrupt the services of another government agency that serves a vulnerable population.

Are you allowed to video record inside a post office?

For those unaware, first amendment auditors typically film law enforcement or government buildings to judge the response of officers in regards to the presence of a camera. However, filming inside of a post office DOES require permission from the United States Postal Service unless for personal use.