Poll: Postal Rate Increases

As of Sunday, the price of a first-class postage stamp is 45 cents. This is the first increase in two and a half years and comes as negotiations between the U.S. Postal Service and two of its labor unions reached an impasse that may require a ruling by an arbitrator, according to the Washington Post.

In addition to the price of a first-class stamp, the cost of other postal services have also increased:

• Postcards: 3-cent increase to 32 cents
• Letters to Canada or Mexico (1 oz.): 5-cent increase to 85 cents.
• Letters to other international destinations: 7-cent increase to $1.05

Prices also changed for mailing services including Periodicals, Package Services and others, according to the USPS.

With the postal service now using "Forever" stamps, many people weren't even aware of the increase from 44 to 45 cents.

Patch wants to know if you were aware of the rise in postal service prices. As always, please tell us how you feel in the comments section.

This poll is shared across 10 Patch sites in South Central CT.