The National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association (NRLCA) is disappointed to learn that Louis DeJoy has announced his decision to resign as the 75th Postmaster General of the United States. While we did not always agree with Postmaster General DeJoy on every issue, no one can question his commitment to ensuring the Postal Service remains a vital institution capable of serving the American public for generations to come.
During his tenure, Postmaster General DeJoy played a significant role in the passage of the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022, a landmark bipartisan achievement to help address congressionally-created financial burdens on the Postal Service like retiree health benefit pre-funding requirements. His advocacy for the legislation helped secure a sustainable path forward for Postal Service operations while reinforcing the Postal Service’s commitment to delivering mail six days a week to every address in America—an essential lifeline for rural communities.
Postmaster General DeJoy also confronted immense challenges as he sought to modernize Postal Service operations amid evolving mail volumes, financial pressures, and the changing demands of a digital economy. His efforts to implement the Delivering for America plan, with its focus on infrastructure investment and long-term financial stability, reflected a genuine desire to strengthen the Postal Service’s core mission: providing universal service to every American household, regardless of geography.
The NRLCA remained steadfast in advocating for the needs and concerns of rural carriers throughout these changes. We appreciated Postmaster General DeJoy’s willingness to engage in dialogue and his recognition of the critical role rural carriers play in delivering essential services to millions of Americans.
As the Postal Service begins the search for its next leader, the NRLCA remains committed to working with postal leadership, policymakers, and stakeholders to protect and enhance the Postal Service. We will advocate for a Postmaster General that prioritizes investments in rural delivery, supports fair working conditions for all postal employees, and champions the critical role of the Postal Service in connecting communities across the nation.
On behalf of the 130,000 Rural Letter Carriers, we thank Postmaster General DeJoy for his service and wish him well in his future endeavors.
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