In Episode 41 of Mike Drop Monday, we dive into some of the most pressing issues facing the Postal Service today.

Yesterday, Region 2 members sit down with an NBA candidate for a candid interview asking the tough questions that matter most to carriers.

We also break down the recent congressional testimony featuring PMG Steiner, highlighting serious concerns about the financial stability of the United States Postal Service. With projections suggesting USPS could run out of money within 12 months, we discuss:

Declining mail volume and its long-term impact

Unfair pension obligations weighing down the system

Rising workers’ compensation claims

An USPS Office of Inspector General report citing over $800 million spent on grievances

The ongoing failure to properly comply with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

We also tackle critical workforce and operational issues, including:

Continued reliance on CCAs instead of hiring directly to career (PTF) positions

Plans to expand the non-career workforce

The need for a national-level grievance due to Step B backup teams not being activated

Why comparing USPS to foreign postal systems doesn’t tell the full story

The impact of reducing delivery days—fewer routes, fewer jobs, and declining service quality

On top of that, we address growing concerns from carriers about workplace culture:

Excessive management and micromanagement

Hostile work environments

Ignoring the M-41 handbook that already outlines how carriers should perform their duties

This episode is a must-watch for anyone concerned about the future of the Postal Service and the rights of its workforce.