posted on February 5, 2001 09:26:51 AM new
* * * On Jan 26th I sent an average-sized package Prioity Mail from Maryland to California. Ten days later it still hasn't arrived!
The addressee, a known and trusted friend, now tells me that her mailman "doesn't like to deliver packages" and just keeps them at his home(!) until he feels like delivering them.
Any suggestions on how to handle this outrageous situation without getting my friend in trouble?
posted on February 5, 2001 09:32:54 AM new
We had a local postal worker face a trial for non-delivery:the guy was keeping the stuff in his home or car...if this is actually happening I'd notifiy the local post office where this is happening. It would be good for at least five years in jail.
Normally, the items should be returned to the Post Office and a notice of attempted delivery given.
posted on February 5, 2001 10:19:26 AM new
I worked for the USPS back in the early '70s, and let me tell you it is a major offense for the letter carrier to take the mail home or leave in his/her own vehicle!
I would contact your local Post Office and ask to talk to the supervisor of the letter carriers, explain your situation, what you have heard and ask if they would do an investigation.
Like most union shops, the letter carriers are union workers and the supervisors are not. Need I explain more? If there is any chance of a infraction here, it will be investigated.
BTW, I was a union employee and know that during my reign there, there were several carriers "watched" because of complaints. Of course, back in the early '70s the Postal Service was a wee bit more concerned about their reputation.
