Introduction to the Rally
A rally was held in downtown Los Angeles Saturday opposing the push to privatize the United States Postal Service.
Last month President Donald Trump said he may put the U.S. Postal Service under the control of the Commerce Department in what would be an executive branch takeover of the agency.
Attendance and Support
Federal workers, union workers, TSA and members of Congress were among those in attendance in solidarity.
"We’re going to make sure that all the members of Congress understand the importance of the post office to America, and they’re prepared to support it, and any that can’t support it really should not be elected to office," said Representative Maxine Waters.
Plans for Cutbacks
In a letter sent to members of Congress, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said he plans to cut 10,000 workers and billions of dollars from the U.S. Postal Service budget by working with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.
Esteban Velasquez, a mail carrier for more than 20 years, assures that this department has remained solid thanks to the honest work of those who could be affected by possible massive layoffs.
"This agency has more than 600,000 employees throughout the country and after hearing the threats of the president and members of his cabinet, they assure that they will fight for their rights," said Velasquez.
Protesters’ Demands
Protesters said they will remain united in their mission to build a movement committed to protecting workers’ rights and improving the lives of families and communities.
“We want a system that has always worked in this country, we want to protect it, that’s why we say no and we say no to putting the postal system in private hands," said Sen. Maria Elena Durazo.
Conclusion
The rally in downtown Los Angeles highlights the strong opposition to the privatization of the United States Postal Service. With the support of federal workers, union workers, and members of Congress, the protesters are determined to protect the rights of workers and ensure the continuation of the postal service as a public institution.
FAQs
What is the proposal for the U.S. Postal Service?
The proposal is to put the U.S. Postal Service under the control of the Commerce Department, which would be an executive branch takeover of the agency.
How many workers could be affected by the proposed cutbacks?
According to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, 10,000 workers could be cut from the U.S. Postal Service.
What is the protesters’ main demand?
The protesters’ main demand is to protect the U.S. Postal Service from privatization and ensure it remains a public institution.
Who attended the rally in downtown Los Angeles?
Federal workers, union workers, TSA, members of Congress, and other supporters attended the rally.
What is the next step for the protesters?
The protesters plan to build a movement committed to protecting workers’ rights and improving the lives of families and communities.
