Isn the Post Office privatized now, and its workers no longer federal “employees”?
A. Although the PO undertook a big PR campaign in the 1980’s which strongly implied that it was “going private”, this was just part of a political gimmick intended to make a rate increase more palatable. The gimmick was to tout the PO as now financing its operations entirely with revenue generated by those operations– in other words, paying its own way with its “own money”. However, no actual “spin-off” took place (nor could it). Here are a couple of sections from 39 USC that make this clear: 39 USC Postal Service 101. Postal Policy(c) As an employer, the Postal Service shall achieve and maintain compensation for its officers and employees comparable to the rates and types of compensation paid in the private sector of the economy of the United States. It shall place particular emphasis upon opportunities for career advancements of all officers and employees and the achievement of worthwhile and satisfying careers in the service of the United States. 1001. Appointment and status(a) Exc
A. Although the PO undertook a big PR campaign in the 1980’s which strongly implied that it was “going private”, this was just part of a political gimmick intended to make a rate increase more palatable. The gimmick was to tout the PO as now financing its operations entirely with revenue generated by those operations– in other words, paying its own way with its “own money”. However, no actual “spin-off” took place (nor could it). Here are a couple of sections from 39 USC that make this clear: 39 USC Postal Service 101. Postal Policy(c) As an employer, the Postal Service shall achieve and maintain compensation for its officers and employees comparable to the rates and types of compensation paid in the private sector of the economy of the United States. It shall place particular emphasis upon opportunities for career advancements of all officers and employees and the achievement of worthwhile and satisfying careers in the service of the United States. 1001. Appointment and status(a) Exc
