NPR's Noel King talk to Kimberly Karol, president of the Iowa Postal Workers Union, about changes Postmaster General DeJoy is implementing. Sounds like it would. Read more about it LetsSingIt comes to you in your own language! Log in to enjoy extra privileges that come with a free membership! Mail-in voting will likely be a big part of this year's election. Hi.KING: Are you feeling these changes that are being made in Iowa?KAROL: Yes, we are beginning to see those changes and how it is impacting the mail. We embody the same light when we share God’s love with others as Jesus did, serving them with peaceful hearts and directing them toward God’s provision and mercy. In Iowa, we are losing machines. He's changed delivery policies, banned overtime and done other things to cut costs. So although the postmaster general is taking actions that are starting to impact that, by having the preparation in advance of these elections, we still have the system that will do that.KING: Last question for you real quick - the Postal Service is dealing with financial pressures. And we've been developing and perfecting our methods for all that time. We're spending more time trying to implement these policy changes. Mail is beginning to pile up in our offices, and we're seeing equipment being removed. Visit our website We are trying to activate people all across the country and notify the public because we will - my opinion is that the PMG is trying to circumvent the rules that have been set in place to safeguard the public by making changes that don't require public comment but have the same impact as closing offices and/or changing delivery standards. And it's, in our offices, costing more over time. Help contribute and earn points to increase your VIP level to get extra benefits. LetsSingIt comes to you in your own language! And so this is a way to avoid that kind of public comment. And his policies, although they've only been in place for a few weeks, are now affecting the way that we do business and not allowing us to deliver every piece every day, as we've done in the past.KING: Do you get the impression that your feelings about him are shared broadly among postal workers? What do you say to that?KAROL: Well, unfortunately, I don't see this as cost-saving measures. And they already in Waterloo were losing one of those machines. So that also hinders our ability to process mail in the way that we had in the past.KING: Sure. We are the new Kings We had the keys to Old Russia's locked doors We are the new Kings Here on the corporation's top floor If you cross us we'll buy you and you can retire Your children set up for life Think about it, Greed is good.. We are the new Kings We …
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So what has this all meant for employees? What equipment?KAROL: The sorting equipment that we use to process mail for delivery. Loading... Advertisement Autoplay When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. And the argument is, you know, these are cost-cutting measures. And we're trying to make sure that the public understands that they need to make comment.KING: Is the Postal Service equipped to handle this this upcoming election?KAROL: Yes. Is your language not listed? It's not saving costs. We need them. Kimberly Karol, president of the Iowa Postal Workers Union, thank you for your time.Copyright © 2020 NPR. Our goal is to change and improve the Postal Service.KING: He has reassigned or displaced 23 postal executives. LetsSingIt is a crowdsourced lyrics database, created by and maintained by people just like you!
How do you feel about Louis DeJoy?KAROL: I am not a fan. Not any longer! 50+ videos Play all Mix - We The Kings - On My Love (Lyric Video) YouTube We The Kings - Sad Song ft. Elena Coats (Official Video) - Duration: 4:31. People are thinking about that right now.