In memoriam: Tammy Berry, RCA, Chatsworth, GA
Tammy Berry Obituary - Chatsworth, Georgia ...
Important update on RRECS – Engineer Study
In January, rural carriers will start doing all of the RRECS scans and all information will start to be recorded with the scanners for 12 months. All routes will also be mapped in 2020. This will involve the new Zebra scanners and a base hour change to all routes for ...
Step 4 Grievance Settlement – Friday/Saturday Rotating Relief Day
The issue in this grievance concerns Friday/Saturday rotating relief days in formula offices. During our discussion, we mutually agreed the following will constitute full and complete settlement of the grievance: Article 9.2.C.5.c. states, "The Employer will not require a single non-Saturday relief day to be assigned to more routes than ...
NRLCA: Prefunding Mandate Continues to Cause Financial Losses for the USPS
The Postal Service lost $8.8 billion in fiscal year 2019 according to the fourth quarter financial report released on November 14. While there were some positive signs as operating revenue increased by $514 million over 2018 for a total of $71.1 billion, the USPS continues to be held back by ...
RCBP Members Currently in Self Plus One Are Encouraged to Change to Family Enrollment
2020 Rate Information RCBP members in Self Plus One are highly recommended to change to Family enrollment. This is totally permissible in the Federal Employee Health Benefit Program and can be done through the following: Retirees Call Retirement Information Office at 1-888-767-6738, Monday through Friday 7:40am to 5:00pm eastern time. CALL EARLY ...
Rural carrier heroes on the route
Tammy Covietz, Jordan, MN Rural Carrier Tammy Covietz was recently delivering mail to an older customer’s home in Jordan, MN, when the man fell while walking to the front door. Covietz promptly administered first aid to the customer, whose head was bleeding. At the man’s request, the Postal Service employee ...
Rural Carrier academy Update 10/28/2019
The USPS HQ Learning and Development has notified the field that the revised Rural Academy curriculum and associated materials are available for use and are to be implemented no later than November 1, 2019. Standard Training for Rural Carriers has been updated. Included updates: Material has been organized to allow ...
2019 NRLCA National Steward Recognition Week: October 20-26, 2019
The NRLCA National Board has designated the week of October 20-26. 2019 as "National Steward Recognition Week." We hope you will join us in showing our stewards at every level, that their dedication and commitment do not go unnoticed. Let us praise our stewards at least as often as we ...
NRLCA statement on the retirement of Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan
The United States Postal Service yesterday announced that Megan J. Brennan, Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer, is retiring effective January 31, 2020. "Megan Brennan is a devoted public servant who has helped lead the United States Postal Service through some very challenging circumstances," said Robert M. Duncan, Chairman of ...
2019 National Convention Proceedings Posted
The 2019 National Convention Proceedings are now available to download. CLICK HERE to be directed to the magazine. To request a printed copy of the National Convention Proceedings, please complete and return the "Request for Convention Proceedings and Other Special Editions of The National Rural Letter Carrier magazine" form available here. If you have previously submitted a request to receive ...
Recall: RHD JK Wrangler Seatbelt Buckle May Separate From Seat Frame
Seatbelt Buckle May Separate From Seat Frame A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V680000 Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC) Components SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected 11,463 Summary Chrysler (FCA ...
Rural Carrier Heroes helping customers across the country
Laurel Jansen, Dorr, MI Rural Carrier Laurel Jansen was delivering mail on a spring afternoon in Dorr, MI, when she spotted a 6-year-old boy walking alone after getting off a school bus. Worried for the lad’s safety, Jansen offered to accompany him to his home. When they got there, he ...
SC rural carrier killed while on delivery route
WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - Authorities are searching for a suspect in the murder of a Williamsburg County mail carrier. Coroner Harrison McKnight says the victim, Irene Pressley, was found shot to death Monday afternoon in her SUV on Morrisville Road. United States Postal Inspection Service spokesperson Jessica Adams says ...
Step 4 – Use of Wire Cages for Loading
The issue in this grievance concerns the use of rolling equipment (e.g., wire containers, post cons, etc.) as a conveyance in rural delivery operations. After discussion of this case with the National Board and Legal Counsel we determined that our best course of action on these cases is to pursue ...
Important Information Pertaining to Safety Ambassador/Safety Captain Program
Since 1974, this union has endorsed Article 14 of our contract and our members’ participation in the Safety Captain program. The USPS has “rebranded” the position of Safety Captain as Safety Ambassador, effectively eliminating the Safety Captain position. Unfortunately, the USPS has included duties for the Safety Ambassador position such ...
Non-Career Health Benefits Special Enrollment–Deadline Applies
Non-Career NRLCA covered employees are eligible to enroll in or change enrollment in the USPS Health Benefits (USPSHB) Plan during the Special Enrollment Period. Assistant Rural Carriers (ARC) are not eligible to participate in the USPSHB Plan. There is a deadline to make this decision. The negotiated change in premiums for ...