The issue in this grievance concerns Friday/Saturday rotating relief days in formula offices. During our discussion, we mutually agreed the following will constitute full and complete settlement of the grievance: Article 9.2.C.5.c. states, “The Employer will not require a single…
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The Postal Service lost $8.8 billion in fiscal year 2019 according to the fourth quarter financial report released on November 14. While there were some positive signs as operating revenue increased by $514 million over 2018 for a total of…
In accordance with Article 9, Section 1.A of the 2018-2021 National Agreement, the basic annual salary schedules (Tables One and Two) in effect on May 20, 2018, with proportional application to hourly rate employees, for those employees covered under the…
The U.S. Postal Service and the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association have signed the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to allow regular rural carriers to volunteer to work on the following three (3) Sundays: December 8, December 15, and December…
2020 Rate Information RCBP members in Self Plus One are highly recommended to change to Family enrollment. This is totally permissible in the Federal Employee Health Benefit Program and can be done through the following: Retirees Call Retirement Information Office at 1-888-767-6738,…
The NRLCA has been notified by USPS that all of the retroactive salary increases included in the 2018-2021 National Agreement will be delayed and are now to be included in the paychecks for PP06-2020 (March 20, 2020). This adjustment will…
Tammy Covietz, Jordan, MN Rural Carrier Tammy Covietz was recently delivering mail to an older customer’s home in Jordan, MN, when the man fell while walking to the front door. Covietz promptly administered first aid to the customer, whose head…
The 2019 Christmas period for rural carriers begins Saturday, December 7, 2019 (Week 1, Pay Period 26-2019), and ends Friday, December 27, 2019, (week 1 Pay Period 01-2020). During this period, Article 9.2.K., Christmas Allowances and Procedures, of the 2018-2021…
The USPS HQ Learning and Development has notified the field that the revised Rural Academy curriculum and associated materials are available for use and are to be implemented no later than November 1, 2019. Standard Training for Rural Carriers has…
The U.S. Postal Service and the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association (NRLCA) have signed the attached memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding the expanded use of assistant rural carriers (ARCs) during the 2019 Peak Season. During the period beginning Monday, November…
The NRLCA has been notified by USPS that all of the retroactive salary increases included in the 2018-2021 National Agreement are scheduled to be included in the paychecks for PP03-2020 (February 7, 2020). This adjustment will include all eligible rural…
The NRLCA National Board has designated the week of October 20-26. 2019 as “National Steward Recognition Week.” We hope you will join us in showing our stewards at every level, that their dedication and commitment do not go unnoticed. Let…
The United States Postal Service yesterday announced that Megan J. Brennan, Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer, is retiring effective January 31, 2020. “Megan Brennan is a devoted public servant who has helped lead the United States Postal Service through…
The 2019 National Convention Proceedings are now available to download. CLICK HERE to be directed to the magazine. To request a printed copy of the National Convention Proceedings, please complete and return the “Request for Convention Proceedings and Other Special Editions of The National Rural Letter…
Seatbelt Buckle May Separate From Seat Frame A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V680000 Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)…
Laurel Jansen, Dorr, MI Rural Carrier Laurel Jansen was delivering mail on a spring afternoon in Dorr, MI, when she spotted a 6-year-old boy walking alone after getting off a school bus. Worried for the lad’s safety, Jansen offered to…
There are certain rural carrier provisions that happen around the new Guarantee year and the end of the year. I have summarized them below with links to more information. Pay close attention to anything highlighted, or you may end up…