NRLCA Files National-Level Step 4 Grievance on Tests

On July 18, the NRLCA filed a Step 4 grievance concerning the Postal Service’s increased use of lengthy “tests” involving new delivery services and other rural carrier functions on rural routes. Despite repeated efforts to determine the Postal Service’s position on the appropriate duration of such tests without building any new duties/functions into rural route … Read more

Rural Carriers Beware – Purchasing insurance for your route vehicles.

A very important FYI for anyone that uses their personally owned vehicle to deliver mail. Though an insurance company may tell you that your vehicle is covered please do not rely on it. This person had a commercial policy with Progressive.. Also here is some important info from the USPS on tort claims.. https://knowledgebase.www.ruralinfo.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/tort-claim1.pdf Please share … Read more

Engineer Study update shared at state conventions

This is a fairly technical overview and I do not know what some of the acronyms and such stand for, but there is still some good info to be had. Status Overview Development of system is complete – Beta version available Testing of system components is almost completed Bug fxes and minor enhancements underway Integrated … Read more

NRLCA Statement on June 14 Shooting in Alexandria, Virginia

This morning, as a group of congressional representatives and staffers practiced baseball in a neighborhood just down the road from the NRLCA’s National Office in Alexandria, Virginia, another senseless tragedy struck. On behalf of our officers, staff, and over 120,000 members, we send heartfelt prayers and wishes to the shooting victims and their families for … Read more

The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive and rural carriers…

It is that time again.  Every year the NALC sponsors the Stamp Out Hunger food drive.  In 2010, the NRLCA became an official partner of the food drive.  I am not going to get into whether you should help or not as that is an issue that rears it’s head every year in the world … Read more

Step 4-Failure to Post a Route in Accordance with Article 12.3.A.2

This case involved management failing to post a vacant route within the timeframe outlined in Article 12.3.A.2. The parties agree that management may extend the time frame for posting of a rural route vacancy an additional 60 days to consolidate, adjust, or convert a route(s). The 60 day extension is intended to be used to … Read more

NC Rural Carrier Wins $1 Million On Scratch-Off Ticket

RALEIGH, N.C. — Irene Tillman of Goldston has been the mail-woman for Route 24 in Chatham County for over 10 years. So when the number “24” turned out to be the lucky number on a scratch-off ticket that won her $1 million, she simply described it as fate. “When I saw it,” Tillman said, “I … Read more

Coldspring post office officially renamed for slain rural mail carrier

The Coldspring rural mail carrier who was murdered in May 2013 while delivering mail now has a post office named in her memory. On Friday morning, March 3, around 250 people, including the family and friends of Eddie Marie Youngblood, her former coworkers and delegation from the National Rural Letter Carriers Association (NRLCA) and the … Read more

Coldspring post office to be renamed Friday for slain rural carrier

The Coldspring post office will be renamed Friday in honor of slain postal carrier Eddie “Marie” Youngblood, who was shot and killed on May 17, 2013, while delivering mail on her rural route in Coldspring. The renaming ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. Friday on the grounds of the post office, 14231 State Highway … Read more

Notes from SAC – South Atlantic Conference

Submitted by attendee – Thanks for sharing. You know who you are 😉   Work Place Environment – Harassment The first seminar was Saturday evening from 6:30-9:30 pm. It was given by Joey Johnson, Director of Labor Relations, NRLCA, and David Heather, Director of Steward Operations, NRLCA. This seminar focused on the work place environment. … Read more

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