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The turning point for many USPS employees came when they were informed about the details of their new contract after enduring over 500 days without one. The anticipated agreement turned out to be a crushing disappointment. With modest raises—only 1.3%—and new roles established without fair compensation, workers voiced their frustrations in unison. Morris’ despair was palpable: “I drive a fcking 20-year-old car... just so I can get to work to not make enough to cover rent. Fck this sh*t.” His anger is mirrored by hundreds of others who feel undervalued and underpaid.