EMA to Decrease 3.0 Cents Effective October 3, 2026 (Pay Period 22)
This EMA rate will be effective October 3, 2026 (Pay Period 22-2026).
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2026 – 2027 – 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.
Sunday/Holiday Parcel Delivery Work List Sign Up Period Begins September 12th, 2026
Art. 30.2.P (in part)-An office-wide list will be established for substitutes, rural carrier associates, and rural carrier relief employees who desire to work on Sunday.
Rural Relief Day Work List (RDWL) Sign Up Period Begins September 12th, 2026
The RDWL must be posted through Friday, September 25th, and will be effective on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Fly flags at half-staff to honor 9/11 terrorist attack victims
USPS facilities are required to fly the flag at half-staff this day, also known as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance.
Jeep and the U.S. Mail: How the Right-Hand-Drive Jeep Was Born
In July 1954, the Post Office Department lined up delivery vehicles in Miami to find which ones could survive the American mail route.
Labor Day Message from the NRLCA
We don’t just deliver mail—we connect communities, provide access to information, and bring smiles to the faces of those we serve. Your role as rural letter carriers is integral to the fabric of rural America, and we are grateful for your unwavering service.
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.
Statement From U.S. Postal Service Postmaster General David Steiner Regarding Concerns About Ballot Mail for Federal Elections
WASHINGTON — There has been a lot of misinformation and speculation about the Postal Service’s role in issuing a rule consistent with the policies set forth in Executive Order 14399, which concerns ballot mail for federal elections.