Special Labor Day Message from the NRLCA

Every day, rural carriers ensure that mail reaches its destination, no matter the weather or terrain. We don’t just deliver mail—we connect communities, provide access to information, and bring smiles to the faces of those we serve.

New Salary chart – Effective September 5th, 2026

Pursuant to the release of the July 2026 Consumer Price Index – Urban Wage and Clerical Workers (CPI-W), and in accordance with Article 9.1.E , the fourth COLA adjustment of the 2024-2027 National Agreement will result in a $1,414.00 increase for eligible rural carriers

Labor Day is Sept. 7

Labor Day, the federal holiday that recognizes the contributions of workers, will be observed on Monday, Sept. 7.

USPS Statement on Development of U.S. Federal Ballot Mail Portal

The United States Postal Service has spent months developing a U.S. Federal Ballot Mail Portal to provide election officials with a simple, secure, and efficient way to share lists of individuals receiving ballots by mail in their respective states.