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Ruralinfo.net is celebrating 15 years!
Our Story: Not totally sure of the exact date I started Ruralinfo.net. The domain creation date was April 4th, 2007. I ran the website for about 2 years on a free Google website.. So this website is AT LEAST 15 years old.. You have probably heard many things about this website and most of them … Read more
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 from the Ratification Committee will … Read more
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..
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 be for a full assignment, … Read more
Ruralinfo tips – Did you know -Lunch Breaks – Feb 20th, 2019
Daily breaks – Did you know? Did you know that management cannot require you to take a break? The parties agree that rural carriers at their option may take a lunch break, provided the time does not exceed (30) minutes per Article 30.1.F. The parties further agree this provision prohibits management from requiring a rural carrier … Read more
Guidelines for Acts of God at the USPS
The Postal Service takes a narrow view on Administrative Leave for Acts of God. They must be general instead of personal, meaning large groups of employees not being able to make it to work. See more information at the links below: 1. Click here for Act of God information from the NRLCA 2. Click here for Act … Read more
Submitting your edit book DOES NOT update your pay
The most important form in a rural carrier’s work life- The PS Form 4003 The PS Form 4003 contains all the route’s current, active delivery data including an official line of travel, current number of deliveries, miles traveled, authorized dismounts, etc… This form is used to update any changes that occur on a rural route between … Read more
Christmas Period begins Saturday, Dec. 1st. Here are some things to know
Christmas Overtime Period begins in: Day Hour Minute Second Just wanted to put out a few important points for the Christmas OT period which will begin on Saturday December 1st, 2018 and ends on Friday, December 21st, 2018. Below are a few things you need to know. REGULAR RURAL CARRIERS 1. You will receive OT if you … Read more
Rural Carriers in Florida need our help
To give immediate help, donate through paypal to JTouchton76@gmail.com Also need paper towels, baby wipes, work gloves, brooms, dust pans, garbage bags, etc. Not in Florida but want to help? Here’s the address to ship any supplies to. Julie Touchton will make sure supplies are distributed. Amazon would be a great option. Julie Touchton-Rural Carrier C/O Panama … Read more
New Guarantee Year provisions important to rural carriers
There are certain rural carrier provisions that happen around the new Guarantee year and the end of the year. I have summarized them below with links to more information. Pay close attention to anything highlighted, or you may end up being surprised. Guarantee Year The new Guarantee year starts on October 13th, 2018. Carriers are … Read more
Rural Carrier Statistics
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Big Brother is watching you
Hearing news of a new tool corporate is using (supposedly) in every district. It reports (by office) every time a carrier backs up, u-turns, left turns, deviates, accelerates too fast, brakes too fast. They are calling those “Events”. They intend it to be a tool for the PM’s to get lists of people they have … Read more
Did you know that 1 min during a mail count can be worth $2190.00
Did you know Thats right… If you are close to moving into the next hour of evaluation, overlooking something small could mean a $2190.00 mistake Just as an example: A 40k Step 12 route’s salary is $58,455.00 A 41k Step 12 route’s salary is $60,645.00 That is a $2190.00 difference. Just look at some things … Read more