Christmas Pay Procedures for Rural Carriers
The 2026 Christmas period for rural carriers begins Saturday, December 5, 2026 (Week 2, Pay Period 26-2026), and ends Friday, December 25, 2026, Week 2 of Pay Period 27-2026.
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Cost-of-living adjustments for federal retirees to increase next year
Former federal workers are set to receive between 2.6% and 3.6% more from their retirement annuity next year, according to new numbers from the Social Security Administration.
USPS publishes Election Mail guidance
Two memos provide instruction on extraordinary measures and postmarking
2026 NRLCA National Convention Proceedings Now Available
The 2026 National Convention Proceedings are now available to view/download
Update – Hurricane Isaias – Gulf Region of U.S. – Processing Facilities Resume Operations
The processing facilities that temporarily closed due to Hurricane Isaias have now re-opened
Florida rural letter carriers to rally for protection against robberies, assaults on Friday
Florida rural letter carriers will rally Friday, Oct. 16, in Gainesville to call for stronger protections against robberies and assaults and urge Congress to pass the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act
USPS Temporarily Suspends Mail Delivery and Retail Operations In Florida 1 District
The Florida 1 District has announced a temporary suspension of mail delivery and retail operations due to the catastrophic weather impact of Hurricane Isaias.
Hurricane Isaias – Gulf Region of U.S. – USPS Facility Closures
Given the current forecast from the National Hurricane Center and the expected impacts from Hurricane Isaias to the Gulf region of the U.S. including Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida, some facilities will close temporarily as the storm moves through the region.
U.S. Postal Service Will be Closed in Observance of Columbus Day, October 12
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service will observe Columbus Day on Monday, October 12. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Tuesday, October 13.
This rural carrier stayed with the 3-year-old who had wandered away from daycare
Rural Carrier Stephen Sanders was delivering mail in Green Bay, WI, during the winter when he saw a 3-year-old boy walking in the middle of the road without a jacket.