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SC rural carrier killed while on delivery route

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 ...

Step 4 – Use of Wire Cages for Loading

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 ...

Important Information Pertaining to Safety Ambassador/Safety Captain Program

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 Health Benefits Special Enrollment–Deadline Applies

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 ...

You don’t need super powers to be a superhero

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 ...

2018-2021 NRLCA-USPS Tentative National Agreement Has Been RATIFIED

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 ...

Rural Carrier Podcast – Rural Deviation

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 ...

NRLCA: UPS Partners with USPS on 7-Day Pickup and Delivery

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 ...

Ratification meeting report by Ruralinfo.net

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 ...

Additional Rooms Available at the Special NRLCA National Convention Room Block Rate

We have been able to secure additional rooms at the special NRLCA National Convention room block rate of $171/night (plus taxes) from Saturday, August 10th through Saturday, August 17, 2019. If you have experienced difficulty obtaining a room at this special rate or simply missed the reservation cut-off date, please ...

NRLCA: Important Update Concerning the National Auxiliary

The NRLCA National Board has made every effort to determine whether the Auxiliary and Juniors will hold their conventions in conjunction with our National Convention. As no definite determination has been communicated, the NRLCA National Board can not coordinate any activities with the Auxiliary or Junior Associations at the 2019 ...

Rural Carrier heroes across the country

Bridget Lipp, Abrams, WI Rural Carrier Associate Bridget Lipp was delivering mail in March on an isolated dead-end road in Abrams, WI, when she spotted a 95-year-old customer, Alma Rowell, on the ground outside her home. Lipp rushed to aid Rowell, who had been stranded in 18-degree temperatures for two ...

NRLCA: Ratification Ballots Have Been Placed into the Mail Stream

NRLCA Membership: Ratification ballots have been placed into the mail stream and should be arriving shortly. Please carefully follow the instructions included with your ballot. Your National Board ...

NRLCA: USPS Leadership Hints at Possible Big Cuts for Postal Workers in New Draft Plan

Details of the USPS’ draft 10-year business plan are slowly being released, and the plan suggests that Congress should approve cuts to postal workers’ benefits. The changes include reducing paid leave, increasing employees’ share of retirement plan contributions, moving to a 401(k) program, and requiring retirees to enroll in Medicare ...

Special Tentative Agreement Edition 2019 Issue of Magazine Posted

The Special Tentative Agreement Edition 2019 issue of the National Rural Letter Carrier magazine has been posted in the "Magazine" section of the website under "Current Issues." Important! Look inside this issue for: Tentative Contract Language and Explanations Scheduled Time, Place, and Location of Ratification Meetings National Officer Ratification Meeting Assignments The ...

NRLCA: Notification of Ratification Meetings

Dear NRLCA Active Craft Member: The NRLCA and the USPS have reached a tentative agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement: the 2018-2021 National Agreement between the USPS and the NRLCA. Pursuant to Article XI of the NRLCA Constitution, National Agreements reached between the Association and the USPS shall be ...

Step 4 Grievance Settlement – (E15R-4E-C 17354013) Requiring Carriers to Case DPS Letters Last

The issue in this grievance concerns whether management can mandate rural carriers, who have the option to case DPS letter mail in lieu of taking it directly to the street, the order in which they must case DPS letters. Handbook PO-603, Rural Carrier Duties and Responsibilities, Section 226, Delivery Point ...