The United States Postal Service on Wednesday announced the start of its next phase of organizational change in the next two months.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy
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As for employees, Correios also announced that they will offer the option of voluntary early retirement, as of April 30, to most of the non-contracting employees in its headquarters, area and districts as part of the reduction in the workforce.
DeJoy said the changes will “strengthen our mission and commitment to serving the American people, improving efficiency and streamlining decision-making across the organization.”
“By improving the operational focus and the execution of the business strategy together with greater investment, we will strengthen our public service mission, achieve service excellence and put the Post Office on the path of financial sustainability,” he said.
The next phase of organizational changes is scheduled to begin in May.
The changes come amid increasing scrutiny of DeJoy’s leadership in the postal service amid the coronavirus pandemic and financial strains. DeJoy recently apologized to a House panel for delays in correspondence during the high holiday season.
The Government Accountability Organization identified the Postal Service as an area of government that was in high need for reform.