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I have now confirmed the carrier’s identity and received additional information from a coworker who knew him personally.
His name was Arnold, and he was a rural carrier at Decatur Main.
This EMA rate will be effective October 3, 2026 (Pay Period 22-2026).
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.
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.
The RDWL must be posted through Friday, September 25th, and will be effective on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
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.
In July 1954, the Post Office Department lined up delivery vehicles in Miami to find which ones could survive the American mail route.
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.
