@Hyper_pak, I tried to quote your comment, but I could not. Anyway, that makes so much sense, and it would totally explain what's going on. I just wonder if you can divulge your source.
My son is a rural carrier.
He used to be a Union Rep, but gave that up.
He is looking for a way out now.
They, like a lot of bad companies, promote the inept and drive the competent folks out.