As postal workers, we know that one of the strengths of our union and of our work is the commitment to public service. But while the Postal Service proudly reaches the entire public every day, it’s becoming harder for the people to share their views with postal management regarding service and management’s plans for the future of the post office.

For years, the Postal Service has allowed public comment at open sessions of meetings of the Postal Board of Governors. In November, the Board announced a serious rollback in opportunities for public comment in the future.

The Postal Service is a public institution. The people should rightly be able to share their views on service issues and offer public input on management initiatives. While the previous process was already limited, efforts to reduce public comments are a step backward.

Postal workers and our allies can pressure the Board to reconsider their new policy and insist on transparency and accountability for the Board of Governors and postal management. Use this form to add your name to our petition demanding that the Board of Governors allow for meaningful public comment at its meetings.