As the financial standing of the US Postal Service makes headlines, this explainer examines how … See more

The Postal Service receives no direct taxpayer funds. It relies on revenues from stamps and other service fees. Although COVID-19 has choked off the USPS revenue in … See more

The fundamental problem is that while the USPS generates enough revenue to cover its operating costs, its pension and retiree health care liabilities push its bottom line into the red… See more

Beyond operational challenges, the other drag on the finances of the USPS is the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund. Like many employers, the Postal Service pro… See more

Provisions of personal protective equipment to employees, a decrease in the ability to use air transportation for deliveries, increased paid sick leave, and low customer d… See more