Postal Rally March 20, 2025

Posted on March 15, 2025 by admin

Urgent Community Action Needed!

Join Our Rally: Protect Timely Mail Delivery in Western Colorado

Western Colorado Day of Action – Area Local 600
Thursday, March 20, 2025 • 4:30 PM
Grand Junction MPF
602 Burkey Street
Grand Junction , CO 81505

Join us for an important rally to raise awareness about upcoming changes to the United States Postal Service that could significantly impact mail delivery across our region.

What’s Happening

The USPS “Regional Transportation Optimization” plan is scheduled to roll out in May. This initiative threatens to:

  • Delay local mail delivery, particularly in rural Western Colorado communities
  • Disrupt essential services many residents depend on
  • Change mail processing procedures without adequate public input

Recent Developments

  • The Washington Post has reported that the Trump Administration will soon issue an Executive Order firing the Postal Board of Governors and placing the United States Postal Service under the control of the Commerce Department. If this reporting is true, it would be an outrageous, unlawful attack on a storied national treasure, enshrined in the Constitution and created by Congress to serve every American home and business equally.
  • Service cuts may be implemented nationwide as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Postmaster General DeJoy have made an agreement to work together to make the USPS “more efficient” – changes that could further impact

Why It Matters

Rural communities in Western Colorado rely heavily on timely mail service for medications, important documents, bills, and staying connected. These changes could disproportionately affect our most vulnerable neighbors.

Take Action

  1. Attend our community rally March 20, 2025
  2. Contact your representatives to voice your concerns
  3. Learn more about how these changes might affect you

For additional information about similar events nationwide and to find contact information for your representatives, visit the American Postal Workers Union action page: https://apwu.org/action

Together, we can ensure our postal service continues to serve all communities fairly!

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Urgent, Call to Action

Posted on February 21, 2025 by admin

Last night The Washington Post reported that the White House is planning a hostile takeover of the USPS by firing the Board of Governors and moving control of the USPS to the Dept. of Commerce.

This is an attack on our jobs, the millions of Americans who rely on the critical public service we provide, and our storied national treasure.

The law created the Postal Service as an independent agency, free from the shifting political winds, and dedicated to serving the American public. The law created the Postal Board of Governors, and empowers it and it alone to hire and fire the Postmaster General.

Any effort by the Administration to remove the Board or fire postal executives is clearly illegal.

Call your senator now! Dial 844-402-1001 and urge them to block this unconstitutional takeover and ensure that the Postal Service remains independent and in the hands of the people!

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Rally in the Cold

Posted on March 4, 2024 by admin

Thanks to everyone that made it to the Rally today. It was definitely chilling. The wind was strong and the temperature frigid but we got a decent turnout anyways.

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Rally Part 2

Posted on February 28, 2024 by admin

We are scheduling another Rally!!!

Sunday, March 3rd, between 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, we will be gather in solidarity at the Processing Plant to inform the public of the Postal Service’s Plans to move mail processing from Grand Junction to Denver Colorado.

Let’s get as many people out to the plant to let the Community know that their input matters. Let’s get the petitions signed and surveys taken.

Please Join us and show your support. Being all of your family and friends.

Let’s Rally to keep Mail Processing in Western Colorado!!!

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Community Input Meeting

Posted on February 24, 2024 by admin

I am so proud to be a part of this Union and the Community. The Meeting last night was overflowing with the support. The room was filled with passionate speakers. My Co-workers did an amazing job of showing their loyalty to the Community and to the Postal Service. Although we don’t like changes that will disrupt service, we deeply care about our customers and getting their mail to them safely and without delays.

Thanks to those who attended. And for those who spoke, I was amazed by your passion. It takes a lot to stand up and you all did an amazing job!!!

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The Rally is over. The fight is just beginning!!!

Posted on February 20, 2024 by admin

We had a great turnout at the Rally today. I want to thank everyone who took time out of their busy schedules. We had a lot of Postal Workers, Retirees, Family and Friends that came out to educate the public of the possible concerns we have with mail processing operations potentially moving to Denver.

We had tons of people stop by to discuss their opinions sign petitions and show their support. We also had several representatives from the media join us and ask us about our concerns.

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Let’s Rally!!!

Posted on February 17, 2024 by admin

We are scheduling a Rally on President’s Day. This Monday, February 19th, between 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM, we will be gather in solidarity at the Processing Plant to inform the public of the Postal Service’s Plans to move mail processing from Grand Junction to Denver Colorado. We will also let the public know of the Community Input Meeting on Thursday February 22 at the University Center on the Colorado Mesa University campus. Please Join us and show your support. Let’s Rally to keep Mail Processing in Western Colorado!!!

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Press Release 2/9/2024

Posted on February 9, 2024 by admin

KKCO had a story today concerning the Processing Plant changes. They claim that the “Post Offices and Delivery Services won’t be effected.” Although this may be true, the big problem with any plans to move mail processing will result in delays in transportation. Transferring mail 300 miles to to process the mail and having to deal with traffic, mountains, canyons, and construction will delay the mail. We believe that the public deserves better service, not delays.

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Study Concluded!!!

Posted on February 7, 2024 by admin

The Postal Service has scheduled a Community Meeting on February 22nd at 3:00 PM to share the results of their mail processing study and gather feedback.

This meeting provides an opportunity for our community to share concerns about how the proposed changes could impact mail delivery timelines. We encourage local residents to attend and make their voices heard.

The meeting details will be held at University Center at the Colorado Mesa University campus.

Your input is appreciated. These changes could affect the entire community, so it is important USPS hears from local customers.

Please consider attending this event if you have thoughts to share about maintaining timely mail service in our area. We hope to see concerned community members there.

By sharing this event, we can ensure USPS gets helpful feedback from across Western Colorado.

Furthermore, we urge community members to make their voices heard by taking this Survey and providing thoughtful feedback.

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Press Release

Posted on February 7, 2024 by admin

Please help spread the word about the potential impacts of moving mail processing away from the Grand Junction Processing & Distribution Center. I want to make sure everyone is informed about the latest news and discussions regarding the Area Mail Processing study.

We recently met with Alex Prierto-Rivero to discuss the potential impacts of Postmaster General DeJoy’s Delivering For America Plan. Here can see the KREX new footage here.

*Update, Alex Preito-Rivero from KREX spoke to us again about the the AMP Study now that the Postal Service has announced the date of the upcoming Community Meeting.

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