Mail workers struggle on without stimulus as election approaches

With an infusion of $25 billion to help the postal service weather the coronavirus pandemic still in limbo awaiting consideration by the Senate, local mail workers continue to work extended hours under difficult conditions to beat back delays in mail delivery. APWU Local 2 President Cindy Datangel says postal workers are also grappling with absences as coronavirus spreads to and among staff.

Episode 174 of the Civic podcast, hosted by Mel Baker, Laura Wenus, titled "Mail workers struggle on without stimulus as election approaches" was published on September 4, 2020 and runs 29 minutes.

September 4, 2020 ·29m · Civic

Summary

With an infusion of $25 billion to help the postal service weather the coronavirus pandemic still in limbo awaiting consideration by the Senate, local mail workers continue to work extended hours under difficult conditions to beat back delays in mail delivery. APWU Local 2 President Cindy Datangel says postal workers are also grappling with absences as coronavirus spreads to and among staff.

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