Casten, Krishnamoorthi Lead Delegation to Address Devastating Chicagoland Postal Delays

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (IL-06) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) led a letter with the Illinois Democratic Congressional Delegation calling on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Chairman Gary Peters (D-MI) to prioritize the swift confirmation of President Biden's Nominees to the Postal Board of Governors.

The letter said in part, "Our postal workers have braved the difficulties posed by the pandemic and have continued their devotion to serving the American people. They are frontline workers who deserve a safe, healthy, and positive work environment. Despite this, the USPS remains chronically understaffed and without the resources their employees need to keep up with demand. We must ensure that the Board of Governors is fully equipped to lead their workforce…

… As omicron sweeps through the nation, our constituents are reporting more drastic delays. We received many calls from constituents who have not yet received mail in 2022. This level of service is unacceptable. Many Americans rely on the Postal Service for vital aspects of their lives: Social Security checks, medications, tax returns, bills. A fully staffed Postal Board of Governors is critical for working to build USPS back up to their standards of efficiency and service to the American people."

You can find a full copy of the letter here.