What changes is USPS making in 2023?


What changes is USPS making in 2023? The PRC has approved the USPS® rate change scheduled to take effect July 9th, 2023. This change will raise the cost of First-Class Mail prices by approximately 5.4%. These increases will help offset the rise in inflation, and help achieve financial stability as part of their Delivering for America 10-year plan.


What is replacing first class mail?

Only First-Class Package services are moving to Ground Advantage. First Class Mail for letters and envelopes will remain unchanged. If you ship with First Class Package, you will need to update listings to USPS Ground Advantage over the next 30 days. Business policies will also need to be updated.


Is USPS downsizing?

“There will be no employee layoffs as part of this effort. Any movement of employees will be done in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreement.” USPS opened its first S&DC in Athens, Georgia in November 2022, and is “already demonstrating operational benefits,” the report states.