Despite Objections in Congress, USPS Forges Ahead on Mail Processing Center Closures, Job Cuts

Even as some lawmakers push to limit Postal Service cost-cutting measures, the agency still plans to reduce its workforce by up to 15,000 employees and close up to 82 processing centers.

The agency estimates that it could save $750 million annually from the planned cuts, and said it had already saved $865 million from closing 141 mail processing facilities in 2012 and 2013.

The Postal Service believes the best way to position the agency for the future is through comprehensive reform legislation, according to spokeswoman Patricia Licata, but will continue to cut costs where it can.