Direct floor supervision over distribution clerks has lightened up considerably with the advent of extensive automation and computerization.
So, what are you talking about? Start giving me job classification numbers.
Direct floor supervision over distribution clerks has lightened up considerably with the advent of extensive automation and computerization.
Two things there....automation should have reduced the overall numbers of employees, yes or no.
As far as first line supervisor, I am not going to dispute your numbers, which are probably correct, however, I think one has to look at the entire administrative structure per carrier. IMO, delivering mail is not rocket science and why there is a huge bureauracy concerns me. Here are some comparison numbers from Poatal Magazine:
USPS EMPLOYEE STATISTICS FROM 2000 - 2010
2000 2010 -/+ Percentage
USPS Headquarters 2279 2924 +28%
Inspector General 664 1151 +73%
USPS HEADQUARTERS TOTALS 2943 4075 +38.46%
USPS Field Support / Inspection Service (Field) 9756 7173 -26%
USPS FIELD TOTALS 9756 7173 -26.47%
Postmasters (Installation Heads) 26121 23324 -11%
Supervisors / Managers 38797 27848 -28%
USPS SUPERVISORY TOTALS 64918 51172 -21.17%
Tech Personal 9959 5907 -41%
Clerks / Nurses 282147 161607 -43%
Mail Handlers 60851 49674 -18%
City Carriers 241079 197105 -18%
Motor Vehicle 9347 7614 -19%
Rural Carriers 57111 67434 +18%
Maintenance 42284 37513 -11%
Vehicle Maintenance 5546 4977 -12%
USPS CRAFT EMPLOYEES TOTALS 708324 531831 -24.91%