# Old Machines, Big Risks | Bozeman News

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Podcast: [Bozeman News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bozeman-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7600814)
Published: 2026-09-16T08:12:39+00:00
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The Postal Service plans to remove one of four aging letter-sorting machines from Missoula, but union leader Sean Harding warns it could backfire—overburdening the remaining three machines and risking critical breakdowns. Built in the 1980s and increasingly fragile, these relics are hard to maintain, and with package volumes rising despite lower mail volume, Harding fears this move could cripple operations. He praises the maintenance crew but stresses that cutting staff while relying on outdated tech is a gamble that could hurt reliability long-term. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/union-raises-concerns-over-usps-sorting-machine-plan More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b4352699c1675e6a Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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