Posted on 03/11/2007 4:24:12 PM PDT by blam
In-town Chicago mail system worst in U.S.
CHICAGO, March 11 (UPI) -- A report that Chicago's in-town overnight mail delivery is the nation's worst appears indicative of the city's overall problem with postal satisfaction.
The Chicago Sun-Times said that in addition to Chicago's struggles with in-town mail delivery, the Illinois metropolis has been failing in nearly every postal area related to customer satisfaction.
While 92 percent remains the average quality rating of U.S postal delivery, only 77 percent of Chicago residents rated their mail services "excellent, very good or good."
In response to instances of mail fraud and delivery problems, Chicago postmaster Gloria E. Tyson said that a massive overhaul is on the horizon for the city's postal service.
"The city of Chicago has spoken and the postal employees are taking action... And I'm telling them I want it done yesterday," she said.
The Sun-Times said that changes will likely include an increase in mail carriers on certain routes and staffing increases at specific post offices.
More incoming union members brought about by your current crew performing badly. The libs are loving this.
That's the way socialism causes decay whenever it is applied.
Does the name "Pavlov" ring a bell?
My wife, two friends, and myself ordered deep dish pizzas at a place in Des Plaines. We were ignorant enough to order one 10-incher for each of us.
I now know why the waiter had such a big grin on his face as he took the order.
Now, it is YOUR turn to salivate:
The USPS promotes from within and has always promoted mediocity. Almost all current managers are former craft. At least when Congress appointed the Postmasters there was accountability. Now there is no one who can oust someone for simply poor performance.
Blue City Ping!
In related news, Chicago has so many alternatives to the Post Office, most Chicagoans had forgotten it exists.
Wasn't Chicago where they caught a mail carrier who had been dropping half his daily load in a dumpster for years? And where thousands of Netflix videos were "disappearing" during the sorting process?
I mailed an envelope to someone on a rural route from their post office, it took two weeks for it to be delivered. I mailed another to someone 60 miles away, it took 9 business days to get it there.
I'm going to the Air & Water Show in August. Now you have me rushing the whole summer. :-)
Geno's East - the bestest....
Lou Malnati's for sure!
On/near Wells? In the shadow of Carson's Ribs, Hooters, Wildfire and more... that's paradise.
Your totally right..that crust is outta this world! I moved to Chicago two years ago and the food is great in the city Mexican, hot dogs, greek everything....Its so nice to NOT have your food selection to consist of Outback, Chili's, Ruby Tuesday et al.
Don't bet money on it.
I had a client mail me data from Los Angeles to N Nevada & it took 21 days first class. I could have covered the 510 miles on horseback quicker.
for occupied AZTLAN
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