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…
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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…
Postal Service™ managers must effectively manage rural carriers who work under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), section 7(b)(2). Those carriers are paid overtime for all hours actually worked in excess of 2,080, up to 2,240, within…
WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) – Authorities are searching for a suspect in the murder of a Williamsburg County mail carrier. Coroner Harrison McKnight says the victim, Irene Pressley, was found shot to death Monday afternoon in her SUV on Morrisville…
The issue in this grievance concerns the proper handling and disposition of mail collected/accepted on a rural route. Specifically, the issues in the case involved the proper credit for collection mail during mail count when management requires the carriers to…
The issue in this grievance concerns the use of rolling equipment (e.g., wire containers, post cons, etc.) as a conveyance in rural delivery operations. After discussion of this case with the National Board and Legal Counsel we determined that our…
The issue in this grievance concerns whether rural carriers should receive additional credit during a mail count for obtaining equipment to unload the vehicle. The parties have defined unloading as the time associated with the removal of empty equipment, supplies…
On September 12, 2019, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the August 2019 Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) which established the Private Transportation Index at 207.499, a decrease from the May 2019 Index of…