Janet Shagam - "..."They're removing sorting machines from post offices!"..."

Janet Shagam - ~"This is yet another type of situation in which a...
~"This is yet another type of situation in which a lot of reporters don't have an understanding of how these logistical processes work. 

Therefore, it is easy to take the information and report the knee-jerk reaction (mostly from those with a vested interest - like postal unions), all to play into the "sabotage" talk."~
...Jay Caruso @JayCaruso
Here's a short thread about one of the "ZOMG!" issues getting raised about USPS. 

"They're removing sorting machines from post offices!"
Yes, they are. 

In order to improve efficiency. 

One thing to note is the complaints are coming largely from postal unions including National Postal Mail Handlers Union and American Postal Workers Union. 

Mail is more of than not, getting sorted at distribution centers instead of at the local post office..."

"(CNN)The US Postal Service plans to remove hundreds of high-volume mail-processing machines from facilities across the country, leading some postal workers to fear they may have less capacity to process mail during election season.

Documents obtained by CNN indicate 671 machines used to organize letters or other pieces of mail are slated for "reduction" in dozens of cities this year. The agency started removing machines in June, according to postal workers..."