What does the cryptic crossword clue "Complaints of US postal workers — no money upfront and empty threats (8)" mean?

The definition is "Complaints". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AILMEN (deletion) + TS (deletion) = AILMENTS; definition: "Complaints" The answer is AILMENTS.

Complaints of US postal workers — no money upfront and empty threats (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29037 | 9 Across | 2023-04-06 flower

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