Stamp Out Hunger brought in 44 million pounds of food
Postal Service employees collected 44 million pounds of food during this year’s Stamp Out Hunger food drive, which was held May 11. The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) leads the annual one-day drive, with help from USPS and other organizations. “Letter carriers showed up again for their communities and ...
NRLCA – Gordon Hartogensis Nominated to be a Governor of the USPS Board of Governors
The White House has nominated Gordon Hartogensis to be a Republican nominee for the USPS Board of Governors. Gordon Hartogensis is an entrepreneur, investor, and government official who recently completed a five-year term as the Director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) from 2019-2024. Hartogensis left an early career ...
Rural Carrier EMA to Decrease to 97.0 Cents Per Mile Effective October 5, 2024
On September 11, 2024, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the August Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) which established the Private Transportation Index at 276.426, a decrease from the May 2024 Index of 280.714. Therefore, based on the August 2024 CPI-W release, the Equipment ...
Fly postal flags at half-staff to honor 9/11 terrorist attack victims
President Joe Biden has ordered U.S. flags flown at half-staff Wednesday, Sept. 11, to honor victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. 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. To fly the flag at half-staff, hoist ...
Postal Service Honors Vonore Rural Carrier Connie Bivens for 34 Years of Dedicated Service
VONORE, TN — As part of the United States Postal Service’s “For the Long Haul” initiative, we are proud to celebrate Connie Bivens, a dedicated rural carrier who has faithfully served the Vonore community for over 34 years and 26 of those years on the same route. Connie’s unwavering commitment ...
What Americans think about labor unions and their effects
Labor unions are popular among Americans — especially for occupations such as firefighters, nurses, and construction workers, a new survey finds. Even the most unpopular form of union in the poll — a union of university instructors — is viewed more favorably than unfavorably. While some believe that unions result in ...
Mail carrier killed in accident on the route in Mississippi was an RCA
GRENADA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Mississippi woman was killed during a two-vehicle crash in Grenada County. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said the crash occurred on Highway 7 just after 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 7. According to MHP, a 2002 Toyota Sequoia was traveling north on ...
Mail by hearse: Pender County postal carrier explains her morbid ride
ROCKY POINT, NC (WWAY) — On most days, you’ll find Jennifer Chesson cruising Pender County in a 2003 Cadillac hearse. No, she’s not a funeral director, and she’s not making deliveries to the departed. She’s actually hauling mail. “I’ll be at mailboxes, and then cars will start going slow past ...
2024 National Convention Photos
The link below is a collection of photos from the NRLCA National Convention in Reno, NV ...
Sunday/Holiday Parcel Delivery Work List Sign Up Period Begins September 14th, 2024
The Sunday/Holiday Parcel Delivery List posting starts on Saturday, September 14th, 2024. The RDWL must be posted through Friday, September 27th, 2024, and will be effective on Saturday, October 5th, 2024 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 ...
Rural Relief Day Work List (RDWL) Sign Up Period Begins September 14th, 2024
The Rural Relief Day Work List (RDWL) posting starts on Saturday, September 14th, 2024. The RDWL must be posted through Friday, September 27th, 2024, and will be effective on Saturday, October 5th, 2024 RELIEF DAY WORK LIST: (Article 8.5.A) The relief day work list at each delivery unit shall be established twice ...
U.S. Postal Service Proposes Temporary Rate Changes for 2024 Holiday Shipping Season
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service filed notice today with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) regarding a temporary price change for some package services for the 2024 peak holiday season. This temporary price adjustment is to help cover extra handling costs to ensure a successful peak season. The planned peak-season ...
Postal Service Honors Blakely Rural Carrier Kerry Waller Smith for 46 Years of Dedicated Service
BLAKELY, GA — As part of the United States Postal Service’s “For the Long Haul” initiative, we are proud to celebrate Kerry Waller Smith, a dedicated rural carrier who has faithfully served the Blakely community for over 46 years and 35 of those years on the same route. Kerry’s unwavering ...
Your 2024-2025 NRLCA National Board
Your 2024-2025 NRLCA National Board: President Don Maston Vice President Patrick Pitts Secretary-Treasurer Tommy Turner Director of Labor Relations John Adams Director of Steward Operations Nicky Phillips Executive Committee Chair Jeanette Dwyer Executive Committeeman Michael Merola Executive Committeeman Kirby Ricketts Executive Committeeman Bethany Small ...
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