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Once again, the union (APWU) is trying to incite the public in an issue that does not have merit. The two facilities are less than 20 miles apart. The NTX facility is a newer facility with a greater capacity for mail processing and has room for expansion (if needed). When the NTX facility was built, the volume trend in Dallas and the surrounding cities was growing rapidly and the capacity of the Dallas plant to process mail was being taxed. Due to a downturn in the economy and the corresponding drop in mail volume and the increased efficiency of the automated mail processing equipment the need for two facilities so close together is not warranted. As far as a predicted degradation in service, this is another union generated lie to place fear into the hearts of the public. ZIPS 750 through 753 and portions of 754 falls within the overnight service goal of the USPS. The belief that the combining of the two facilities could cause delays in the processing and delivery of the mail is ludicrous. Want the APWU is TRULY concerned about is the potential loss of union member due to the displacement of their members to other crafts within the USPS. With the loss of members comes the loss of dues for the union, OH WELL. What may people do not realize is the APWU has a no lay off clause for any of their members that pass the 90 day probationary period. As the APWU members are displaced (excessed), they have the opportunity to move into different crafts (jobs) within the Post Office. So, the bottom line is the APWU is afraid of loosing membership dues. Their members will have the opportunity to change crafts in order to remain the part of the postal family. APWU, why don't you try telling the WHOLE truth for once instead of your version that is designed to raise the public outcry and keep money in your coughers?