Postmaster General Louis DeJoy informed Congress that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) intends to cut 10,000 jobs via a voluntary early retirement program over the next 30 days to reduce costs. The USPS workforce currently stands at approximately 635,000 employees, and the retirement program was announced on January 13.
DeJoy also confirmed collaboration with Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to enhance operational efficiencies. “Last night I signed an agreement with the General Services Administration and DOGE representatives,” he wrote in a letter.
This move is perceived as a gesture to appease DOGE. DeJoy met with DOGE representatives earlier in the week. The DOGE will review several areas, including the Postal Regulatory Commission, which DeJoy criticized as an unnecessary agency causing over $50 billion in damage to USPS. The commission rebutted, calling DeJoy’s claims “false.”
DeJoy recently announced plans to resign from his position, appointed by President Trump. The White House has yet to nominate a successor. In November, USPS reported an annual loss of nearly $10 billion for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.
— news from CBS News