despite DeJoy

Exactly this. Scrapping of automated sorting machines and reversal of fleet electrification plans were the first two things he did back in 2020.

Spaniards have recently been known to throw bananas at black football (soccer in American) players, I’m not sure they’re a particularly viable alternative.

Likely not. However, back pay would be factored into whatever agreement is ultimately reached.

Source: have been through union negotiations