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Do you have Post Office photos from the past?

The USPS historical preservation architect would like to hear from you When Noel Roman recently visited the Postal Service’s Pilsen Station in Chicago, he was handed a folder filled with photos from the building’s construction in 1936. Grateful for the trove, the USPS historical preservation architect scanned and saved them as...

From Rural Carrier to USPS Supervisor

Leading USPS Employees with Experience and Respect   Years as a carrier helped shape this USPS supervisor’s approach to leadership. As a Supervisor of Customer Service at the U.S. Postal Service, my responsibility is to make sure every route is covered, every vehicle is ready and every carrier has what they need...

The USPS Tells Contractors No More Immigrant CDL Drivers. Here’s How We Got Here.

The U.S. Postal Service announced this week that it will begin phasing out non-domiciled commercial driver’s license holders from its contractor network, requiring trucking providers to either thoroughly vet these drivers through the Postal Inspection Service or stop using them entirely. The move aligns with the Trump administration’s aggressive...

This business was hoarding more than $10,000 worth of USPS pallets

Postal inspectors and employees at the Wilmington, DE, Processing and Distribution Center have recovered more than $10,000 worth of USPS pallets at one business in Delaware. The Postal Service provides mail transport equipment — including pallets, boxes, trays and tubs — to businesses to facilitate shipping. The businesses are expected to...

A union member’s Bill of Rights

A union member's Bill of Rights, primarily defined by the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA), guarantees members equal participation in union activities, freedom of speech and assembly, a say in dues, the right to sue, and protection from unfair discipline, ensuring democratic governance through rights like secret ballots for elections,...

Here comes UPS – Back Again

UPS has reached a tentative agreement with the U.S. Postal Service to provide last-mile parcel delivery for its low-cost Ground Saver shipping service, company officials disclosed on Tuesday, patching up a relationship that ruptured in late 2024 over rate hikes.

USPS releases EMA Charts effective January 10, 2026

On December 18, 2025, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the November 2025 Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). Based on the release, the Equipment Maintenance Allowance (EMA) for rural carriers will decrease 0.5¢ to 97.0¢ per mile. This EMA rate will be effective...

Thanks to our wonderful United States Postal Service

The fact is that these hard-working postal workers deliver 112 billion pieces of mail annually to 320 million people at 168 million addresses six days a week, 52 weeks a year. To the editor: Now that the Christmas season is over, I think it is a good time to thank all...

Tentative Scheduled Dates for Salary Adjustments Agreed to in the 2024-2027 National Agreement

The Postal Service has affirmed the tentative scheduled dates provided to the NRLCA for salary adjustments agreed to in the 2024-2027 National Agreement. All dates listed below are according to Postal Service programming projections. Salary Increases The stop gap or general wage increases of 1.3% for regular carriers and 2.3% for leave...

From Rural Carrier to USPS Supervisor

Leading USPS Employees with Experience and Respect   Years as a carrier helped shape this USPS supervisor’s approach to leadership. As a Supervisor of Customer Service at the U.S. Postal Service, my responsibility is to make sure every route is covered, every vehicle is ready and every carrier has what they need...

Special Contract Edition of the National Rural Letter Carrier Containing 2024-2027 National Agreement Released

The Special Contract Issue of the NRLCA magazine containing the 2024-2027 National Agreement between the NRLCA and USPS is now available to download here. It will be mailed to all active members.

Postal employees to get letter with overtime tax deduction information

The Postal Service will send a letter in mid-January with information about a new temporary federal tax deduction for certain portions of federal overtime payments made to eligible employees. The letter will include the employee’s qualified overtime amount for 2025. Employees are encouraged to ensure their mailing address is up to...

Amazon denies it is dropping US Postal Service

Amazon has told Newsweek it is not exploring the possibility of ending its longstanding partnership with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) as it weighs a dramatic transformation in its Prime delivery operation. A spokesman for the company made the remarks following a Washington Post article about how Amazon will go about exploring and expanding its...

Here comes UPS – Back Again

UPS has reached a tentative agreement with the U.S. Postal Service to provide last-mile parcel delivery for its low-cost Ground Saver shipping service, company officials disclosed on Tuesday, patching up a relationship that ruptured in late 2024 over rate hikes.

ALERT: SAC Conference Update

Due to extreme weather conditions forecast across the majority of states within the South Atlantic Conference (SAC), the NRLCA is heeding urgent advisories issued by the National Weather Service for Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina. This decision is further guided by the North Carolina Governor’s emergency declaration, which...

NRLCA – Payment Adjustments Related to Enactment of H.R. 1

The NRLCA has been notified by the Postal Service of adjustments related to enactment of H.R. 1, known as the OBBB, that will appear as “multi-pay period adjustments” in paychecks received 12/5/2025. The USPS has stated the adjustments will only result in increases in payments of varying amounts to...

UPDATED RIGHT-HAND DRIVE (RHD) VEHICLE INCENTIVE INSTRUCTIONS

Below please find the updated RHD vehicle incentive instructions and forms in accordance with MOU 8: Right Hand Drive Vehicles.
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