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NRLCA and USPS Agree to Extend COVID-19 Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) Through August 6, 2021

The National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association and United States Postal Service have mutually agreed to extend the Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) linked below through August 6, 2021: Temporary Expanded Sick Leave for Dependent Care During COVID-19  Temporary Workplace Changes to Promote Social Distancing – COVID-19  Suspension of Temporary Additional Paid Leave for RCAs  The MOU … Read more

2021 NRLCA National Convention Cancelled via NRLCA

2021 National Convention Canceled After careful deliberation and consultation with the state presidents, the National… Posted by National Rural Letter Carriers' Association on Sunday, April 11, 2021

NSS Aligns with New USPS Districts

NSS Aligns with New USPS Districts Effective April 10, 2021, the National Steward System will be realigned to reflect… Posted by National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association on Thursday, April 8, 2021

NRLCA National Board’s statement on PMG’s “Delivering for America” plan

Today the Postal Service announced its 10-year plan to achieve financial sustainability. It is an ambitious multi-faceted plan that seeks to reverse financial losses and clear a path for future financial success. We have reviewed the Delivering for America plan and all of its details and feel confident that the plan addresses many of the … Read more

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)—Emergency Federal Employee Leave (EFEL)

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 signed into law on March 11, 2021, provides an important new leave benefit for letter carriers affected by COVID-19. Effective March 12, it establishes a new category of leave called Emergency Federal Employee Leave (EFEL). EFEL is available to all federal employees if they experience a Covid-19 related … Read more

IMPORTANT: 2021 State Convention Cancellations & Postponements

From NRLCA State Convention cancellations and postponements will be posted as each state board reports its decision to the NRLCA National Board. Below is the current list of states that are canceling or postponing their State Conventions for 2021:   Alabama: Canceled Connecticut: Canceled Kentucky: Postponed until October 2021 Minnesota: Canceled (may be rescheduled later … Read more

NRLCA – Question Box: Acts of God

Question Box: Acts of God An Act of God involves community disasters such as fires, floods, or storms. The disaster… Posted by National Rural Letter Carriers' Association on Thursday, February 18, 2021