APCU Offers Assistance to NRLCA Members During COVID-19 Crisis
May 28, 2020 UPDATE: APCU has revised its offerings. It will no longer offer the special assistance loan. The Skip-a-Pay program is still in effect, but will return to the normal fee structure. NRLCA members wishing to take advantage of these opportunities will need to do so before June 1, ...
NRLCA and USPS Sign MOU Concerning Temporary Workplace Changes to Promote Social Distancing – COVID-19
Your National Board and NSS representative(s) have received numerous concerns pertaining to carriers working in close proximity in offices across the country. Your National Board agrees that the social distancing recommendations of the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are important measures which should be practiced as much as ...
NRLCA and USPS Sign MOU Concerning Regular Carriers Working Other Routes and on Sundays
The National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association (NRLCA) and the U.S. Postal Service have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding two temporary modifications to the USPS/NRLCA National Agreement regarding work assignments for regular rural carriers due to safety concerns surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19). During the period beginning Monday, April 6, and ...
USPS Mandatory Stand-Up Talk: Social Distancing Guidance – Carrier Shadow Days and/or On-the-Job Training
The Postal Service recognizes the challenges we are all faced with during our constantly changing environment. Our customers are depending on us to continue providing regular and reliable delivery. Our core mission is to bind the nation together and we continue to be a vital connection for millions of people ...
Members of Congress Call for $25 Billion in Emergency USPS Funding
In a letter sent to House leadership yesterday, seven members of Congress asked for increased funding for the USPS in the next piece of COVID-19 stimulus legislation. Reps. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Gerald Connolly (D-VA), Stephen Lynch (D-MA), Brenda Lawrence (D-MI), Donald McEachin (D-VA), Andy Levin (D-MI), and Donna Shalala (D-FL) ...
Rep. Grijalva Asks for Postal Employee Hazard Pay in Next COVID-19 Bill
In a letter sent to fellow lawmakers yesterday, Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ) asked for signatures supporting mandatory hazard pay for many front-line workers during the pandemic, including postal employees. “Eligibility for the additional pay should include, but not be limited to, health care workers along the spectrum of care, grocery ...
USPS Mandatory Stand-Up Talk: Additional CDC Guidance – Cloth Face Coverings Recommended in Public Settings
April 6, 2020 Throughout the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, the Postal Service has continued to fulfill its critical mission to bind the nation together. Postal Service employees are working hard across the country to ensure we are there for our customers every day, serving as a lifeline for ...
Rural Route Inspections Temporarily Suspended
With the COVID-19 potential health threat, effective immediately the USPS will temporarily suspend physical inspections of rural routes. At this time they are planning to resume inspection activities on Saturday, May 2, 2020. During this period, management should continue to ensure Edit Books and 4003s are kept updated as needed ...
IMPORTANT: 2020 State Convention Cancellations
The National Board had a teleconference this past week with the State Presidents. Based on the rampant spread of the COVID-19 virus and a projection of continued growth at least until the end of May, the National Board strongly suggested that the State Associations cancel their 2020 State Conventions until ...
Three Steps to Work Through Government-Imposed Travel Restrictions
The following Mandatory Stand-Up Talk and accompanying "Essential Service Provider" letter should be provided to you by your manager: March 27, 2020 The Postal Service is continuing normal operations while the nation deals with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation. Our customers are depending on us, and we are taking ...
FAQ: Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The below document answers questions you may have related to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act ...
USPS Urges All Employees to Sign Up for Direct Deposit
The Postal Service has requested that employees sign up for direct deposit service as a safeguard against possible disruptions due to COVID-19. While no service disruptions are expected, this is a precautionary request as the situation may change unexpectedly. The NRLCA asks members who currently receive hard copy paychecks to ...
An Important Message about Personal Protective Equipment from President Ronnie Stutts
“In a teleconference yesterday with PMG Megan Brennan and her staff, I was made aware that there are several hundred thousand bottles of hand sanitizer, 15 million surgical masks, and numerous cases of protective gloves already out in the field. There will be another 600,000 bottles of hand sanitizer available ...
NRLCA and USPS Sign MOU Expanding Scheduling of Assistant Rural Carriers (ARCs)
On Thursday, March 26th, President Stutts signed an MOU temporarily expanding the scheduling and utilization of Assistant Rural Carriers (ARCs). For the period beginning Monday, March 23, and continuing through Friday, June 5, 2020, ARCs may be scheduled, on a volunteer basis, on non-holiday weekdays to provide auxiliary assistance for ...
USPS Mandatory Stand-Up Talk: Staying Vigilant – Customer Interactions for Carriers
As the number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to rise, the Postal Service recognizes the challenges of your work under these circumstances and appreciates your efforts in continuing to provide essential mail service to all communities. Some customers--including nursing homes and other facilities with individuals considered ...
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Updated Supervisor And Management Guidance
The Postal Service continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19 across the United States. The following information is provided to assist you as managers and supervisors to communicate with your employees. Key Facts to Emphasize: While there is still much to learn about the unfolding situation involving the spread of ...