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In reply to the discussion: Sixty-four unions and community groups are demanding a banking public option—at the post office. [View all]SickOfTheOnePct
(8,710 posts)42. I expect more than for them to just be open during their posted hours
I expect for them to hold my mail when I request for them to do so, and to start it back when I request that they do so.
I expect for them ensure that when I pay for something to be sent overnight that they actually get it into the bin to go overnight.
I expect for them to deliver my mail within a day or so of when it arrives at the post office, not a week or 10 days later.
I expect for the employees to be able to answer basic questions about delivery schedules, even if that means they need to go ask someone else for help with the answer.
And yes, their service is much worse than Staples, but thanks for asking.
I've lived in numerous places, and all of the other places had outstanding postal services - this place, not so much.
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Sixty-four unions and community groups are demanding a banking public option—at the post office. [View all]
marmar
Feb 2015
OP
The Netherlands has something like this. Formerly known as the Postbank (Post Office Bank),
BlueCaliDem
Feb 2015
#3
I don't know. I'll need to ask my brother, but I believe he still goes to the post office to do his
BlueCaliDem
Feb 2015
#41
so does japan. safe as houses, but low interest. checking & it looks like they're privatizing.
ND-Dem
Feb 2015
#51
My post office always rates pretty high and gets picked for pilot programs. It's no wonder.
brewens
Feb 2015
#5
This is good. Among other reasons is that I trust the Post Office more than I do the Bank.
jwirr
Feb 2015
#6
A Progressive who would get behind this would be potent. Then maybe they could sign up
libdem4life
Feb 2015
#12
Excellent, Bernie has brought this up. Also USPS could offer email accounts, voting
appalachiablue
Feb 2015
#22