USPS releases new EMA charts effective October 3rd, 2026
Effective October 3, 2026 (pay period 22−26), the equipment maintenance allowance (EMA) will decrease to 104.0 cents per mile
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Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program will be paying an average of 8.2%, on average, toward premiums in 2027
For 2027, enrollees in the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program will be paying an average of 8.2% more toward their premiums. It follows an average increase of 12.3% for 2026, and 11.1% for 2025.
USPS OIG – The Role and Value of the U.S. Postal Service in Rural America
Over 83 percent of rural consumers view the post office as an important community asset, and more than half know their postmaster, clerk, or carrier by name. For unincorporated towns — which lack a local city government — the post office may be the only building displaying the town’s name.
This rural carrier associate sprang into action to save lives
Louisville, KY, Rural Carrier Associate Ethan Jones was delivering mail inside an apartment complex when a vehicle slammed into the building.
NEW VIDEO: NRLCA Joint Training in Orlando, FL
Last week, the NRLCA Presidents and Secretary-Treasurers participated in joint training in Orlando, FL. Watch our latest video below to hear from our state leaders about their experiences her
Rural Route Evaluation Dispute Process (RREDP) MOU and Updated Forms
The Rural Route Evaluation Dispute Process (RREDP) will be used to address disputes where the assigned carrier has identified potential errors
The Postal Service is Drowning the NLRB
Instead, virtually all of the USPS activity at the NLRB is unfair labor practice (ULP) charges.
Postal Service leader tested by Trump’s mail voting crackdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Long before he was the top official at the U.S. Postal Service, David Steiner was a corporate executive surfing mid-oughts television when he came across Donald Trump on “The Apprentice.”
She came to the aid of a dog and her pups
Kim Novak had just started her route in Cabot, AR, when she saw a dog in a field.
USPS is seeking interns for next summer
The 10-week program is open to college undergraduate juniors and seniors, as well as students enrolled in postgraduate degree programs, to provide work experience in the students’ respective fields of study.