On December 10-11, 2021, more than 30 powerful tornadoes tore through several states in the South and Midwest, destroying many homes and businesses. The NRLCA sends our deepest sympathies to all those who have suffered the loss of a loved one due to these horrific storms. https://www.ruralinfo.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Tornado-Statement-12-16-21.pdf
The NRLCA has recently received correspondence from USPS announcing their “Plan B” for peak season parcels. We have had some discussions with Labor Relations at HQ and clarified the intent of the Plan B. Please read the article from Director of Labor Relations David Heather here.
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NRLCA President Ronnie Stutts provides an update to the membership about the status of contract negotiations with USPS, the implementation of RRECS, and the leave replacement shortage. September 22, 2021.
NRLCA announced a new vaccine incentive program that will reward $50 to rural letter carriers who receive or have received a COVID-19 vaccine in 2021 and are enrolled in the Rural Carrier Benefit Plan. https://www.ruralinfo.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/FINAL-8-19-21-RELEASE-Rural-Letter-Carriers-Union-Announces-50-Vaccine-Incentive-Through-Health-Benefit-Plan.pdf
The NRLCA National Board was recently advised that at least five members who attended the Indiana State Convention have since tested positive for COVID-19.
The National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association and United States Postal Service have mutually agreed to extend the Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) linked below through August 6, 2021: Temporary Expanded Sick Leave for Dependent Care During COVID-19 Temporary Workplace Changes to Promote Social Distancing – COVID-19 Suspension of Temporary Additional Paid Leave for RCAs The MOU … Read more