Is it because of religion?
2006-07-15 07:07:29 · 11 answers · asked by Brando 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Why don't they just cycle schedules so postal workers can work on sundays. If everyone wanted weekends off, we would have no eletricity, gas, firefighters, police, paramedics, or retail workers
2006-07-15 08:01:49 · update #1
religion
2006-07-15 07:10:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm assuming you are referring to regular delivery, but because of special occasions (Mother's day, valentine's or Christmas and other days that may fall on Sunday) and special packages (express, or others) , and the accompanying charge, there are some packages delivered on Sunday. If it was because of religion then like Dukalink6000 stated, Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy. They would RESPECT Seventh-day Adventist's request to have Saturday off if it was because of religion. Not everybody observes Sunday as a holy, rest day.
2006-07-15 14:17:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's much more that it would cost so many additional employees to staff 24/7 than anything religious.
The USPS has been trying for several years to cut back home delivery to just five days a week ... just to save on personnel expense. Since they haven't been able to "sell" that idea ... they've been forced to raise postal rates a couple of times.
It's all about running an effective, efficient business. Keep in mind that the USPS is really independent from government funding now ... and it has to stand on its own profit/loss.
2006-07-15 14:13:25 · answer #3 · answered by Rob R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, my dad is a mailman. It might have to do with religion, because a lot of people go to church on sunday. I personally think that they don't send out mail on Sunday, because they got tired of seeing the mailworkers for six days all ready and want a break.
2006-07-15 14:09:37 · answer #4 · answered by Allyson B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To keep expenses down. Mailed used to be delivered twice a day when the population far far less.
2006-07-15 14:11:49 · answer #5 · answered by answer annie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you or I work on Sunday. It's a day off. Don't you think that the mail carriers deserve at least one day a week off?
2006-07-15 14:10:34 · answer #6 · answered by rb_cubed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
postal workers need a break too, or they're likely to go postal
2006-07-15 14:11:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is because the post office wants to have a day off, they work their asses off all the other days!.
2006-07-15 14:09:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because our society is based on christianity. and sundays is supposed to be the day to go to church. SOOOO...yes it is because of religion. and if someone says otherwise, tell them to suck it.
2006-07-15 14:11:47 · answer #9 · answered by nickname 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's because of the union ... they want to work less.
2006-07-15 14:59:52 · answer #10 · answered by Angela B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋