FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — Postal workers gathered in Fall River on Sunday to protest the White House's proposed changes to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). Last week, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy agreed to work with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to cut 10,000 workers and billions of dollars from USPS's budget. Branches of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NACL) held rallies across the country to protest efforts to "privatize or restructure USPS." In a flyer for the protest, the NACL said that the proposed changes would result in raised shipping costs and the reduction of services to more than 51 million homes and businesses in rural communities. ALSO READ: Rhode Islanders shred utility bills at State House to protest rising costs Christopher Grinnell is the president of NALC Branch 51 and was at the protest in Fall River. "The postal service that they have counted on for centuries, because you know we're older than the country itself, is under attack," Grinnell said. "People may see differences in their services." Similar rallies were also held in Providence, Taunton and Boston. Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch 12 News Now on WPRI.com or with the new 12+ smart TV app. Follow us on social media:                     Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW ...read more read less