I would like to know what the basis behind this decision was and what is being done to help the approximately 650 employees who currently work at this facility.Īs you know, the USPS announced earlier this month that it intends to shutter its L&DC facility located in Logan Township, New Jersey. I am writing to express my concern with the Unites States Postal Service's (USPS) decision to close the Philadelphia Logistics and Distribution Center (L&DC) located in Logan Township, New Jersey. This lack of timely information not only adds to the anxiety of these workers, it also makes it nearly impossible for them to make plans for their future.'

While the USPS has stated that it will try to find jobs for these dislocated workers, no concrete plan has been presented on this matter. 'Many if not all of these workers are understandably scared about the uncertainty of their status and are wondering if they will be offered positions in surrounding facilities. I understand the need to cut costs in this difficult economy, however sudden layoffs of this magnitude will only serve to exacerbate and lengthen the economic predicament we are in.' 'Other mass layoffs in the area have made an already difficult job market even worse, as the unemployment rate for Gloucester County climbs above the national average at 10 percent. 'This news has created serious anxiety and apprehension amongst the office's 650 workers and their families,' wrote Menendez. Though they have not been given guidance as to whether they will be considered for employment in other USPS facilities, they have been told they are eligible for pre-retirement packages if they resign by November 1.

Senator Robert Menendez is pressing the Postmaster General to detail plans to assist those who will lose their jobs and to explain how the closure decision was made.

Postal Service preparing to close its Philadelphia Logistics and Distribution Center in Logan Township, NJ, U.S.

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