DOWNER’S GROVE – The Illinois State Association of Letter Carriers announced Monday morning it would hold an informational picket to voice their objections to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s “Delivering for America” plan during his visit to Downers Grove yesterday afternoon.
According to an official with the association: “The ongoing implementation of DeJoy’s “Delivering for America” plan will impact daily collection, delivery and processing of mail. The USPS is relied upon by millions of Americans to exercise their right to vote-by-mail, receive medication, make and receive payments, and other time-sensitive materials.”
The official added that DeJoy’s plan is a cost cutting initiative that will harm Illinois’ most vulnerable residents who rely upon USPS.
The press conference was scheduled to include:
Luis Rivas, Jr., President, Illinois State Association of Letter Carriers
Melissa Rakestraw, Vice President, National Association of Letter Carriers, Local 825
Tim Drea, President, Illinois AFL-CIO
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin
U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-6)
U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-8)
U.S. Representative Bill Foster (IL-11)
Illinois State Representative Joyce Mason (61st District)
DuPage County Chief Deputy Clerk Adam Johnson
Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega
Mark Guethle, President, Illinois Democratic County Chairs Association
Postal Employees, General Public and Community Leaders