ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — With robberies, assaults, and even attempted homicide, postal workers in Rochester are facing more threats today than ever before. Congressman Joe Morelle visited Rochester Friday to discuss a bill he’s co-sponsoring he says will help to better protect our mail carriers.
The recent attacks and robberies on letter carriers have them, and their loved ones, concerned and fearful to return to the job. Investigations into these attacks are still ongoing, but Congressman Morelle, along with others, is working to prevent future attacks from happening in the first place.
“It’s a job that you shouldn’t fear,” Monique Mate, National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 210 president, said. “We’re talking about the post office and how it works, and it was never a job that you fear for your life. You actually were always part of the neighborhood.”…