“But the fact is, Mr.Chairman, for all the challenges the Postal Service of the 21st century faces, it still retains its traditional place as a key cog in how American business conduct their affairs and how Americans all across the land communicate.”-John M.McHough. What McHough is saying is that even if the USPS has challenges to the new times, it is still vital for Americans to communicate with each other via mail. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is to be eradicated if it fails to meet modern needs. The USPS in recent years has seen a sharp decline for numerous reasons such as the use of the internet for email, the lack of funds to pay employees and for offices. Despite this many still depend on the USPS to get mail especially those who come from low income areas. This is a reason why the USPS should be restructured to meet modern needs and save money. …show more content…
Some of these ideas such as, rebranding, closing some branches, and to advertise with coupons as Stone explains “A company’s Brand is its most valuable tool, or its biggest liability.” Stone believes rebranding could help save the USPS and it could if the USPS redesigned both their logo and slogan, which could bring in a new generation into using physical mail. From Stone we saw there could be a big and yet simple way to save the USPS.
“Sending,Getting ‘Real’ Mail Still Magic” By Kevin Cullen explains a change that could help save the USPS billions of dollars. As Cullen points out “Eliminating Saturday mail delivery would save forty billion dollars over a decade. Potter also wants to close and consolidate 154 post offices.” As we read we saw how much the usps would save if it eliminated Saturday mail delivery and to further save it could close and consolidate post offices saving the money from the land. Just these two ideas could help the USPS save the much needed
Emma Taylor English 1010 Mrs. Ralison B7 UPS and the Package Wars: Use of Rhetorical Elements The way authors choose to phrase their words can have a significant and long lasting impact both on writing, and how audiences will receive an overall message. This is a concept that Jennifer Gonnerman certainly did not overlook when she was writing the article "UPS and the Package Wars" Throughout the duration of this essay, the article will be summarized, and then Jennifer Gonnerman's choices will be discussed as they relate to the decisions she makes with her words. It's clear that the author's word choice is effective, specific, and relevant to the text as far as the audience, purpose, stance, context, genre, and medium are concerned.
Postal workers have commented on Lyver’s situation saying that disputes like hers will
Far too many Ignoble USPS officials ordered Disabled Veteran Ralph Timberlake’s mail returned to its senders, without a plausible or official explanation send to property owner Ralph Timberlake. Why did USPS managers refuse property owner Ralph Timberlake unbiased evidence hearing, information the USPS official used to interdict property and home mail delivery service to 2117 Atkins Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35810? With a humble heart, Senator Shelby, Disabled Veteran Ralph Timberlake beseeches you; please undertake the activities interdicting the USPS official unjust and unlawful cessation of his home and property mail delivery service to 2117 Atkins Drive, Huntsville, Alabama
I was sitting down and listening to people and they were talking about how the Colonial reaction to the Stamp Act. And I think there named are james and willie. They had to write an essay about it and they talked about some facts. they said the Stamp Act was greeted in America by an outburst denunciation.
The Success of The Works Project Administration Federal Project Number One By Josh Bush The Works Progress Administration was the most ambitious and largest project of the New Deal. Of all the projects that the Works Progress Administration were responsible for, I believe to be most successful to be the Federal Project Number One. Federal Project Number One, a subdivision of the Works Progress Administration, was established with two goals in mind. The first goal was to gainfully employ the countless actors, artists, musicians, and writers.
The United States Postal Service has been used for many years, sending mail far and near. It is still being used today. Dating back to the colonial times of America, mail was delivered by the Pony Express, today mail is being sent by cars, airplanes, and ships. Our country is long overdue for restructuring the USPS. The USPS should be restructured so they can gain revenue, still have convenience, and to keep up to date with developing technology.
Since The federal government initiated The United States Postal/ Service (USPS) over two centuries ago, it has contributed billions of dollars into the American economy. For one they provided accessibility to communicate to Americans on the other side of the country. High demands cause for a boom in technological and transportation advancements. Business remained stable until the rise of the internet and the eventual introduction of electronic mail (e-mail) . As a result the USPS has been receding their market share against competitors.
Different viewpoints and interpretations of historic occurrences affect the opinions that are created in the future. However, those interpretations could be modified by the personal beliefs or background that an individual has. Therefore, it is important to view a moment in history from different texts and viewpoints, to compare them and analyze their similarities to get a good idea of what really happened and what was added/forged throughout the years. When analyzing a historic event such as the Stamp Act, it is ideal to get opposing works to analyze the ideas of the different sides. In his work, “The Colonial Virginia Press and the Stamp Act”, Roger P. Mellen entails British accounts for why they thought the tax would work and the motivation
The 1970 U.S Postal strike was an illegal nationwide strike that started out in New York City and spread all through the east and west of the United States. During this time period one of the biggest multi-million dollar contract for the United States postal service was set to expire. U.S Postal services workers were in need of higher wages and better working conditions, they saw this as an opportunity to work with congress to try and get these issues resolve. Unfortunately congress would come to a congressional decision and would only raise wages by four percent for the United States postal service workers. The news that congress would raise wages by four percent , would make the workers upset due to the conditions they work through and having
The colonists had become accustomed to a limited degree of British regulation of trade. The Navigation Acts of 1660, for example, stipulated that no goods or commodities could be imported into or exported out of any British colony except in British ships. Later legislation stipulated that rice, molasses, beaver skins, furs, and naval stores could be shipped only to England. Duties were also imposed on the shipment of certain articles, such as rum and spirits. However, the Stamp Act was the first direct tax, a tax on domestically produced and consumed items, that Parliament ever levied upon the
One of the most memorable events in postal history was the postal strike of 1970. The Postal Strike of 1970 was the first national postal stoppage in the United States and also the largest walkout against the U.S. federal government. Once it happened, it crippled the functions of different industries and entities including the U.S. government, Wall Street, garment industry, department stores, and many individuals. The strike was very short, it only lasted two weeks. The workers were peaceful but confident in their demands that were needed to be met before they were willing to return to work.
“APWU [fights] for dignity and respect on the job for the workers [they] represent, as well as for decent pay and benefits and safe working conditions (www.apwu.org).” The American Postal Workers Union does just this, changing multiple lives through many different facets. Improving home life, family life, and financial situations all throughout the US; the APWU benefits many. My mom, working as a postal clerk, has been a part of the APWU for over 18 years. This juxtaposes my dad who is not a union member and lacks job stability.
5.1. Describe the types of mail services used in business organisations • Post Office Services – The post office service such as Royal Mail will often deliver and collection an organisations post, saving time and effort from staff having to take this to a collection point. Usually, this will be collected if the organisation has its own franking machine to prepare all out-going mail with the correct postage paid on it. • Couriers – These are used for more bulky packages, which are required in urgent matters but is often more expense than using Royal Mail services for example. • Overseas
USPS Synthesis Essay The U.S. Postal Service has been around for quite some time. They compete with other companies such as UPS or Fedex as they are all known as the most popular postal services. Over time, society has changed due to the technology influences. With the influences, the U.S. Postal Services have encountered a total mail volume decreasing and a loss in revenue.
If this question was raised twenty, even twenty-five years ago, the obvious answer would be no, as using the postal service was one of the best forms of communication. However, in this age surrounded by bigger and better forms of communication than the postal service, would we still need a rule like the postal rule? This brings several questions such as: would it be better if we didn’t have the postal rule? What would change if we rid of the postal rule? What wouldn’t change?