David Steiner Appointed as 76th Postmaster General
David Steiner, former CEO of Waste Management and current FedEx board member, has been appointed as the 76th postmaster general of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), with his start date expected in July pending clearance processes. His appointment has raised concerns among postal unions regarding potential privatization efforts, given Steiner’s ties to FedEx, a major competitor of USPS. As the Postal Service embarks on a 10-year modernization plan to address financial challenges, stakeholders worry that Steiner’s leadership may prioritize corporate interests over the agency’s public service mission.
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