The American Postal Workers Union is asking for a day of action from US citizens
March 20 National Day of Action – Support our Post Offices
From the APWU:
“The Postal Service is facing one of the most serious threats in our history. Reports indicate that the new presidential administration is preparing an illegal and hostile takeover of the USPS, threatening the stability of our jobs, our workplaces, and the public service we proudly provide. The American people deserve a Postal Service that remains true to its public mission and continues to serve communities across the country, no matter where you live. Now postal workers and the communities we serve are standing together to ensure our postal service stays in the hands of the people, not the billionaires. Let’s make it clear to the country that the U.S Mail is Not For Sale!”
Rally for Our Local Post Offices
Want to rally in support of our post offices? From noon to 1 tomorrow, Thursday, March 20, get out in front of your local post office with a sign! Suggested slogans:
Hands Off Our Public Postal Service
US Mail Is Not For Sale
USPS belongs to the People not the billionaires
Protect our Public Postal Service
Rally Safely!
NOTE:
– Remember to remain on public property. Sidewalks are considered public property, but do not block sidewalks, entrances, or exits, and do not interfere with employees or customers.
– Peacekeepers will not be present tomorrow at any post offices.
– If you encounter opposition/counter-protestors (which is rare to non-existent), we recommend that you do not engage. Ignore them, move away from them, do not engage in debate with them.
During this March 20 National Day of Action, the following activities are permitted (while following the rules laid out above):
Speaking with customers
Leafleting
Informational Picketing
Talking to the press
Holding Signs
Chanting
For more information, talking points, or suggested flyers to hand out, see https://apwu.org/day-of-action and scroll down to Resources. Remember: The USPS is enshrined in the Constitution, created by Congress and supported by the people!
Send us photos!
If you do participate in a rally for the post office, send us pictures! Send to 50501Sandpoint@proton.me (photos will only be published with faces blurred).
See you tomorrow!