[Washington, DC] American Postal Workers union (APWU) National President Mark Dimondstein issued the following statement today:

“Postmaster General Megan Brennan has announced her retirement effective January 31, 2020.

“It will now fall to the Postal Board of Governors to select a new Postmaster General (PMG).

“The APWU calls on the Board to appoint a PMG deeply dedicated to the public good and the public Postal Service and who respects the contributions, safety, well-being and union rights of postal workers. We need a Postmaster General committed to protecting universal service to every person, no matter who we are or where we live and to expanded postal services such as financial services and vote by mail.

“It is in the interest of the people of the United States, who need and trust the Postal Service and postal workers, to preserve our national treasure and have a vibrant public Postal Service for generations to come.”