U.S. Postal Service plans to increase hiring of Hispanic workers

The U.S. Postal Service has launched a new national initiative designed to recruit more Hispanic workers into the postal system.

Postmaster General John E. Potter told members of the Hispanic Postal Employee Organization in San Antonio last weekend that the U.S. Postal Service will soon experience more turnover than ever before once the Baby Boomer civilian-employee population retires.

Potter said attracting qualified people from diverse backgrounds will be a priority, particularly in the Hispanic community. "It's our goal to continue to look like America, even as the face of America continues to change," he said.

Hispanics are now the largest minority population in the United States, comprising about 14 percent of America's population. By 2050, it is projected that about 25 percent of the nation will be of Hispanic descent.

The Postal Service plans on accomplishing this through job fairs, sponsorships of Hispanic events and career advancement opportunities.