Let the games begin, because really that is what they are.. Games.. I mean what other time of year are we considered “petty” when we ask for time for things we do EVERYDAY? These are not fun games, these are survival games. It is a game where we fight for our livelihoods, we fight … Read more
In 2016, a National Mail Count will be conducted for twelve (12) working days beginning Saturday, March 12, 2016 and ending Friday, March 25, 2016, for all routes except those routes which both the regular carrier and management agree in writing not to count. The procedures and form for “Opting Out” of the count are … Read more
National Level Step 4 Grievance Filed Over Credit for Carrier Pickup Items in the 2015 National Mail Count This morning the NRLCA filed a National level Step 4 grievance on issues related to the Postal Service’s expansion of its Carrier Pickup Program. Managers in the field are disallowing Carrier Pickup credit for some qualifying pieces. … Read more
The NRLCA has been notified that 3 additional products have been added to those eligible for Carrier Pick-Up. They are: First-Class Package Service, Parcel Select, and First Class Package Return Service. For purposes of the Mail Count, these additional categories of mail, when collected in conjunction with a Carrier Pick-Up Request, or a management directive … Read more
Let the games begin, because really that is what they are.. Games.. I mean what other time of year are we considered “petty” when we ask for time for things we do EVERYDAY? These are not fun games, these are survival games. It is a game where we fight for our livelihoods, we fight … Read more
The mail count guide on the NRLCA Website has been corrected with regard to the proper mail count credit for UPS Parcel Return Service (PRS). After further discussions with the Postal Service, it is agreed that when a carrier collects UPS Parcel Return Service (PRS) whether or not in conjunction with a carrier pickup request, … Read more