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, Monday through Friday 7:40am to 5:00pm eastern time. CALL EARLY ...

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 was bleeding. At the man’s request, the Postal Service employee ...

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 been updated. Included updates: Material has been organized to allow ...

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 us praise our stewards at least as often as we ...

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 some very challenging circumstances," said Robert M. Duncan, Chairman of ...

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 Carrier magazine" form available here.    If you have previously submitted a request to receive ...

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) Components SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected 11,463 Summary Chrysler (FCA ...

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 accompany him to his home. When they got there, he ...

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 Road. United States Postal Inspection Service spokesperson Jessica Adams says ...

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 best course of action on these cases is to pursue ...

Since 1974, this union has endorsed Article 14 of our contract and our members’ participation in the Safety Captain program. The USPS has “rebranded” the position of Safety Captain as Safety Ambassador, effectively eliminating the Safety Captain position. Unfortunately, the USPS has included duties for the Safety Ambassador position such ...

Non-Career NRLCA covered employees are eligible to enroll in or change enrollment in the USPS Health Benefits (USPSHB) Plan during the Special Enrollment Period. Assistant Rural Carriers (ARC) are not eligible to participate in the USPSHB Plan. There is a deadline to make this decision. The negotiated change in premiums for ...

Sergio Cobain, Brooksville, FL Rural Carrier Sergio Cobain was delivering mail in Brooksville, FL, in January when he spotted a customer lying on the ground beside a road. Cobain rushed to check on the woman, who was unconscious, and immediately called 911. The Postal Service employee revived the customer, who ...

Pursuant to Article XI, Section 4 of the NRLCA Constitution, the Ratification Committee has completed the tabulation of ballots and reports that the 2018-2021 NRLCA-USPS Tentative National Agreement has been RATIFIED by a vote of 16,714 to 2,665, or 86 percent voting in favor of ratification. A more detailed report ...

Check out the first ever rural carrier podcast. Josh Brandon a rural carrier is the creator and you can follow the podcast on Spotify or Youtube. Check it out.. He is also looking for people to be on the podcast to discuss rural carrier issues.. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0myFqUunHVIBsnFCsg1q0C?si=DETMW1fwQkyjwljczheGug https://youtu.be/l7s3CRenAYc ...

UPS is set to begin seven-day delivery beginning January 1, 2020. Along with taking further advantage of its own network, UPS will collaborate with the Postal Service to offer Sunday delivery services. "I can tell you that I personally got a commitment from the top USPS that they understand our ...

Ruralinfo.net - I attended my contract ratification meeting yesterday and here are my notes It was agreed that RCAs could be forced to work in other offices, but that they are being forced now, and this will make sure they get mileage pay. It was stressed that it can only ...