A post office in downtown Denver, Colorado.
DENVER, Colo. -
Would you take 15 thousand dollars to quit your job? That's what the United State Postal Service is offering to thousand of workers who quit or retire by the end of this year.
It's the latest move by the cash strapped Postal Service to save money. The incentive package is being offered to mail handlers and clerks, letter carries are not included.
"More than 30-thousand postal employees are eligible for the plan," said USPS Spokesperson Al DeSarro.
"It's a way for the postal service to avoid layoffs and still save money." He says the savings could add up to as much as "500 million dollars in salaries next year."
Mail handler Harlan Colburn told us, "I'm happy about it." Colburn says he wanted to retire but had too many bills. "Now I can pay off those bills with the 15-thousand and start my retirement."
Still, other employees told us their job was worth more than the pay out.
USPS is aiming to cut $6 billion from its budget next year just to keep up with operating costs.
It's the latest move by the cash strapped Postal Service to save money. The incentive package is being offered to mail handlers and clerks, letter carries are not included.
"More than 30-thousand postal employees are eligible for the plan," said USPS Spokesperson Al DeSarro.
"It's a way for the postal service to avoid layoffs and still save money." He says the savings could add up to as much as "500 million dollars in salaries next year."
Mail handler Harlan Colburn told us, "I'm happy about it." Colburn says he wanted to retire but had too many bills. "Now I can pay off those bills with the 15-thousand and start my retirement."
Still, other employees told us their job was worth more than the pay out.
USPS is aiming to cut $6 billion from its budget next year just to keep up with operating costs.
