NRLCA UPDATE: House Passes Reconciliation Bill, 215-214
UPDATE 5/22/25:
NRLCA updates
NRLCA Statement on the Passing of Congressman Gerry Connolly
The NRLCA is saddened to learn of the passing of Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA). Throughout his years of service in Congress, Rep. Connolly has been a true champion of federal and postal workers, standing shoulder to shoulder with us in the fight to preserve and strengthen the Postal Service as a vital public institution. His … Read more
NRLCA UPDATE: House Budget Committee Passes Revised Reconciliation Bill: Call Your Representative NOW!
UPDATE 5/19/25: On Sunday night, May 18, the House Budget Committee passed a revised version of the budget reconciliation bill out of Committee. Changes made to the original language proposed by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee included: The increase in FERS contributions for employees hired before 2014 to 4.4% of salary was removed. … Read more
House Committee Unleashes Major Attack on Postal Employee Retirement Benefits: Call Your Representative NOW!
More Attacks on Postal Employee Benefits On April 30, 2025, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability approved significant cuts to federal employee retirement benefits by a vote of 22-21. These extremely harmful cuts will severely impact current and future rural letter carriers and their livelihoods. They include basing a retiree’s annuity on their average highest five … Read more
Statement of NRLCA President Don Maston on the Appointment of David Steiner as USPS Postmaster General
The United States Postal Service is one of our nation’s oldest and most trusted institutions, rooted in a 250-year legacy of public service. As the USPS Board of Governors confirms David Steiner as the next Postmaster General, the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association urges him to fully embrace that legacy and the values that define … Read more
NRLCA – NEW VIDEO POSTED: Take Action Now Against Cuts to Postal Benefits!
In this new video, President Don Maston discusses the legislative proposal passed by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee that contains drastic cuts to retirement benefits earned by postal and federal employees. Take Action and Call Your Representative Today at 202-224-3121 to Oppose Cuts to Federal Benefits!
Petition – Protect the Postal Service and Rural America from Privatization
Privatization of the U.S. Postal Service is no longer a distant threat — it’s at our doorstep. Powerful financial interests want to sell off the Postal Service, raise prices, and gut rural service. Tell Congress: Stand with rural America and keep the Postal Service public!
Special Contract Edition 2025
Tentative Contract Language and Explanations • Revised MOUs Dates and Times for Zoom Ratification Meetings There is also a Contract Q and A on the NRLCA website https://www.nrlca.org/Content/Tentative-Contract-QandA-2025
2025 National Convention Room Block Now Open
2025 National Convention HQ Hotel: Rosen Shingle Creek 9939 Universal Blvd. Orlando, FL 32819 www.rosenshinglecreek.com Phone Reservations: 1-866-996-6338 or 407-996-6338; Use Group Code 69446 Group Rate: $149 Single-Quad, excluding taxes (No resort fee) Guestroom rates are good 3 days pre- and post-convention dates upon availability NOTE: Room Block open Thursday, May 1 and closes Monday, July … Read more
2025 NRLCA Contract Ratification Meeting Schedule
Dear NRLCA Active Craft Member: The NRLCA and the USPS have reached a tentative agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement: the 2024-2027 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 presented to Bargaining Unit Members … Read more
NRLCA – USPS Shipping Equity Act, H.R. 3011, Introduced in House
On April 24, 2025, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) introduced H.R. 3011, the USPS Shipping Equity Act. The NRLCA thanks Congressman Newhouse and Congressman Subramanyam for introducing the USPS Shipping Equity Act, legislation that modernizes outdated regulations and allows the Postal Service to deliver products like wine, beer, and spirits. This act … Read more
NEW VIDEO RELEASED: Tentative Agreement Reached Between the NRLCA and USPS
In this video, President Don Maston discusses the contract negotiations process and the 3-year Tentative Agreement reached between the NRLCA and USPS.
Q+A with NRLCA President Don Maston
The president of the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association discusses President Trump’s push to privatize the Postal Service. Don Maston is president of the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association, which has more than 130,000 members delivering mail to rural and suburban communities throughout the U.S. Maston spoke with Ledyard King about President Trump’s push to privatize … Read more
NRLCA President Don Maston’s Closing Remarks at National Press Club, March 25, 2025
Last week, NRLCA President Don Maston joined APWU – The American Postal Workers Union President Mark Dimondstein and National Association of Letter Carriers President Brian Renfroe for a discussion at the National Press Club on to best protect and preserve the future of the U.S. Postal Service.
Statement from NRLCA President Don Maston on the Introduction of Bipartisan Anti-Privatization Resolution in the Senate
March 27, 2025 On behalf of the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association (NRLCA), I want to thank Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) for his leadership in introducing a bipartisan Senate resolution (S. Res 147) to protect the United States Postal Service (USPS) from privatization. We also deeply appreciate the bipartisan support from his fellow lead sponsors … Read more
NRLCA National Rally on Capitol Hill: Video and News Footage
Rural carriers from across the country joined together with members of the APWU, NALC, and NPMHU on Tuesday, March 25 during the NRLCA Legislative Seminar for a Rally to Protect the U.S. Postal Service from Privatization. News articles: After DeJoy’s Departure, Postal Unions Vow to Fight Any Effort to Upend USPS (Government Executive) After … Read more
NRLCA – Resignation of Postmaster General DeJoy
On Monday, March 24, 2025, USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced it would be his last day serving as Postmaster General at the U.S. Postal Service. USPS released the following statements from Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and USPS Board of Governors Chair Amber McReynolds: Postmaster General Louis DeJoy After nearly five years as America’s 75th … Read more