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Carriers say they work 90 to 100 hours a week, and management doesn't do enough to recruit new employees

Workers demonstrate in front of the Forest Avenue post office in Portland, saying they're being told to prioritize delivering packages, causing long delays for regular mail.

Workers demonstrate in front of the Forest Avenue post office in Portland, saying they're being told to prioritize delivering packages, causing long delays for regular mail.

Workers demonstrate in front of the Forest Avenue post office in Portland, saying they're being told to prioritize delivering packages, causing long delays for regular mail.

Mail carriers say their employer has not employed and retained enough employees, making workdays long and workloads large during the busiest time of the year.

Jeffrey McClintock, Union County finance director, said the projected budget was about $3.3 million larger than the previous year. Owner of a property assessed at $100,000 would thus owe $522 in 2022, down $34 from the previous year. Other increases included an 8% increase in medical insurance premiums, $71,000 more for the assessment department for new...