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Originally Posted by Halibut
Well, now. I had no idea that mail delivery was contracted out. The carriers do drive USPS trucks. Do they simply pick up pre-sorted mail at the post office? Do they all work for the same company?
I typically get my mail on Sunday and have never met any of the carriers so wouldn't know how to go about making kindness go a long, short, or any other way. Is the inference that if Villages are rude to the delivery people, their packages will get "delayed" for a few days?
I've never experienced a problem with delays but for whatever reason, almost all of my amazon packages are sent via UPS. Now those drivers I know. Also Pizza Hut.  |
If they're driving USPS trucks, they are federal employees and not allowed to accept tips. Some of our stations do have Feds doing the mail but the vast majority are subs.
The procedure is that companies will bid to get the contract to deliver to the postal stations. This winner then has individuals bid for individual villages. Thus, everyone is an independent contractor and neither the government nor the lead contractor has to pay taxes or benefits. This is occurring more and more throughout the U.S.