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USPS Clarifies Cluster Mailbox Guidance

For more than 10 years, confusion over U.S. Postal Service (USPS) requirements for cluster mailbox units (CBUs) in new housing development has challenged builders nationwide. This issue recently resurfaced in Greensboro, N.C., as developers in the area faced a lack of communication and arbitrary rules from local USPS representatives. In...

A new film shows how postal inspectors brought a rural carrier’s killer to justice

The Postal Inspection Service has released a documentary about the agency’s investigation into the tragic death of a USPS employee in 2019. The 28-minute film, “Ambush in Andrews,” tells the story of Irene Pressley, an Andrews, SC, rural carrier who was shot and killed while delivering mail. The Inspection Service’s investigation...

Remembering Houston postal worker killed while he was delivering mail

HOUSTON — A Northwest Harris County neighborhood is honoring a beloved postal worker who was tragically killed in a crash on Saturday while delivering mail. The crash happened along Antoine Drive when police say a driver believed to be under the influence plowed into the back of his mail carrier. Residents who live...

Postal worker killed in wreck while delivering mail in northwest Harris County

HOUSTON — A postal worker was killed Saturday in a crash in northwest Harris County. It happened along Antoine Drive, north of West Green Road in the Northcliffe Manor neighborhood. According to Sgt. Villacorta with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the wreck involved a postal truck and a Dodge pickup. “The Dodge...

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Senate recognizes USPS anniversary

The U.S. Senate adopted a resolution last week recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Postal Service. “It’s a testament to the important work we do, and how long we have been doing it, that the United States Senate took this gratifying bipartisan and unanimous action to salute the Postal Service’s...

Open Season 2025: Invest in You. Your Benefits, Your Choice: November 10 – December 8

Dear Employees, Open Season is here! This is your once-a-year opportunity to make changes to your Postal Service™ beneuFB01ts. Open Season begins on November 10, 2025, and ends on December 8, 2025. In this packet you will find: n All the resources you need to help you navigate the changes and learn about your...

2025 – 2026 – 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.   Pay close attention to anything highlighted, or you may end up being surprised. Guarantee Year The new Guarantee year starts on October 4th, 2025 Carriers are paid overtime for all hours actually worked...

A new film shows how postal inspectors brought a rural carrier’s killer to justice

The Postal Inspection Service has released a documentary about the agency’s investigation into the tragic death of a USPS employee in 2019. The 28-minute film, “Ambush in Andrews,” tells the story of Irene Pressley, an Andrews, SC, rural carrier who was shot and killed while delivering mail. The Inspection Service’s investigation...

Open Season 2025: Invest in You. Your Benefits, Your Choice: November 10 – December 8

Dear Employees, Open Season is here! This is your once-a-year opportunity to make changes to your Postal Service™ beneuFB01ts. Open Season begins on November 10, 2025, and ends on December 8, 2025. In this packet you will find: n All the resources you need to help you navigate the changes and learn about your...

Updated Salary Charts Reflecting Past Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) and General Wage Increase (GWI)

Below find links to Rural Carrier salary charts reflecting $957 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) effective September 7, 2024 1.3% general wage increase effective (GWI) November 16, 2024 $416 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) effective March 8, 2025

This rural carrier helped a woman escape a house fire

Eaton, OH, Rural Carrier Annette Smith was delivering mail recently when she spotted smoke billowing from a home. She parked her vehicle and joined a group of neighbors trying to help. As one of them called 911, others banged on the door to alert any residents who might be home. They...

Amazon contractor claims self defense in shooting of postal worker, Everett PD says

EVERETT, Wash. (KOMO) — A contracted Amazon delivery driver who was allegedly armed with two guns, a large knife, and a bulletproof vest told detectives he shot a U.S. Postal Service worker in the head as an act of self-defense during an altercation in the mailroom of an Everett apartment...

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Updated rural carrier salary charts including COLA increase on September 6th 2025

Cost-of-Living Raises Effective September 6, 2025 Pursuant to the release of the July 2025 Consumer Price Index - Urban Wage and Clerical Workers (CPI-W), and in accordance with Article 9.1.E , the third COLA adjustment of the 2024-2027 National Agreement will result in a $811.00 increase for eligible rural carriers....

U.S. Postal Service to Observe Columbus Day, Oct. 13

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service will observe Columbus Day on Monday, Oct. 13. Post Office locations will be closed in recognition of the federal holiday. Only Priority Mail Express items will be delivered on the holiday, and regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Tuesday, Oct....

Delivery driver shoots US postal worker in Everett, WA

EVERETT, Wash. - Police arrested a delivery driver accused of shooting a U.S. postal worker in Everett on Friday. Officers were called to reports of a shooting around 12:50 p.m. at the West Mall Place Apartments, located on W Mall Dr just north of Hwy 99. They found the victim, a USPS postal worker, suffering...
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