USPS Retirement Mess: A Major Barrier to Downsizing

Here’s one way labor unions are hindering staff reductions at the U.S. Postal Service—telling their members the truth about the challenges of retiring from the USPS. Consider this statement from a recent article for members of the National Association of Letter Carriers:

“The Office of Personnel Management continues to struggle with timely completion of new retirees’ annuities,” writes Ernest Kirkland, NALC Director of Retired Members. “Again, each member who is considering retirement should try to have a five-month reserve of his or her anticipated retirement income available prior to retiring. Saving 440 hours of annual leave for payment