South Texas lawmakers want to ensure mail carriers can take necessary breaks from the heat without retaliation.
to the Postmaster General asking for air conditioned vehicles to be sent to San Antonio USPS workers, because the current vehicles can reach over 110 degrees without A/C.
“San Antonio’s letter carriers are dedicated public servants who keep our city connected, but they can’t do their jobs safely in record-breaking heat without cold water to keep them hydrated,” said Congressman Joaquin Castro . “USPS must ensure that all workers have access to drinkable water without penalties. Every San Antonian deserves the basic right to a water break.”
“I have worked for the Post Office for 20 years, and USPS has been providing bottled water during the summer months. On July 14, 2023, management were told to stop ordering bottled water, Gatorade, and canteens,” said Homer Hernandez, Political Director of the National Association of Letter Carriers Alamo Branch 421. “We, the letter carriers, work outside for about eight to 10 hours in the extreme heat.
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