USPS to keep Roanoke distribution center open, leaders say

ROANOKE, Va. -Union leaders say a recent move by the United States Postal Service will keep the distribution center in Roanoke open: for now.

Without changing mail delivery standards, there’s really not a possible way for them to close the Roanoke Processing Center,” said Carlton Cooper, the President of the local chapter of the American Postal Workers Union, “It’s huge for our customers.”

For now union leaders say they’re cautiously optimistic that the Roanoke facility will stay open so long as phase two of the consolidation continues to be delayed.

Roanoke Mail Distribution facility gets good news about staying open, for now