New to the TSP? Turn every $1 into $10

Every $1 you invest in the TSP can grow to $10 in 35 years—without you needing to do anything else. Thanks to compound interest, $1 can grow to $10 after 35 years completely on its own.* In other words, what you put into your TSP account can become ten times more by the time you’re ready to take … Read more

Have you been affected by recent hurricanes?

The Postal Employees’ Relief Fund and the USPS Employee Assistance Program are available to aid workers affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Helene recently caused destruction in parts of Florida, North Carolina and Tennessee, while Milton devastated the west coast and central part of Florida. The relief fund, also known as PERF, isn’t an … Read more

Local rural carrier retires after 40 years with a ‘remarkable career’

After 40 dedicated years of service, Johnny Downs has officially retired from his role as rural postal carrier, leaving behind a legacy of commitment and excellence, according to postmaster Connie Walker. Downs was known for his unwavering commitment to his job, always arriving on time and rarely missing a day of work. Whether it was … Read more

USPS Service Alerts –Florida and North Carolina – Updated 10/22/24

Hurricanes Helene and Milton, flooding, and severe weather events in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic U.S. (FL, GA, SC, NC, and VA) may impact the processing, transportation, and delivery of mail and packages. Please allow additional time for final delivery of your item. Florida 10-22-24 Lithia Post Office, 7825 Lithia Pinecrest Rd., 33547 — Operations have … Read more

New chart – Rural carrier three digit DACA codes

In PP19/2024, all single-digit rural DACA (Days Assigned Carrier Absent) codes will be transitioned to the three-digit city hours code equivalent. Beginning with PP 19/2024 timekeeping (covering 8/24/2024 through 9/6/2024), all DACA days reported on rural timecards must be entered using three-digit hours codes.

NEW VIDEO: From the NRLCA President’s Desk, October 2024

In this new video, President Don Maston discusses the powerful impact made by hundreds of rural letter carriers during the Protect Our Letter Carriers rally in Reno, NV. This rally wasn’t just about making noise—it was about sharing our stories of bravery and resilience in the face of rising violence against postal workers.

USPS Service Alerts – Updated 10/15/24

Hurricanes Helene and Milton, flooding, and severe weather events in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic U.S. (FL, GA, SC, NC, and VA) may impact the processing, transportation, and delivery of mail and packages. Please allow additional time for final delivery of your item. Florida 10-15-24 Operations at the following locations have been temporarily suspended due to … Read more

Rural Carrier killed in Ashland crash remembered

CATSKILL — A memorial service for the East Durham U.S. Postal Service employee killed in a two-vehicle accident Oct. 5 was held Sunday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. A packed church hosted a heartfelt service celebrating the life of Gina Hernandez. The service brought together family, friends and community members to honor her memory. Hernandez, … Read more

Postal worker with apparent mental health issues shot his supervisor five times

Police responded to the U.S. Post Office on Seventh Street West in St. Paul at 3:24 p.m. on Oct. 13 after an employee found a supervisor, identified by police as a 50-year-old Eagan man, had been shot “several times,” according to the criminal complaint. The victim told the employee, “He shot me. He shot me. Call … Read more