Why would USPS separate/fire employees injured on the job?
USPS is a business. Just as United Airlines (and others that Followed) dumped employee pensions, USPS is making a real effort to dump employees. Just as United is no longer responsible for employee pensions, USPS would no longer be responsible for benefits for their employees. They would retain the salary level they earned at the time of placement/separation. USPS would no longer be responsible for health insurance, life insurance, and retirement contributions. The employee would not be a postal employee and could not make further contributions to their retirement plan. (Postal union rights would be eliminated) USPS is trying to save money by dumping injured employees on OWCP. This will save money and improve their finances. The District Finance Manager reported that first class volume and revenue continue to decline, while costs continue to rise. The salary and benefits of employees is the largest cost and USPS must continue to be more efficient. 5. Who Should be Concerned? All Postal
