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) emphasized how critical the USPS … Read more
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 workers, restaurant workers, child care … Read more
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 millions of people. Your safety … Read more
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 to enhance preparedness for RRECS … Read more
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 unprecedented precautions to stay safe … Read more
The below document answers questions you may have related to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. [embeddoc url=”https://www.ruralinfo.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2020-04-01-COVID-FAQ-Final.pdf” download=”all” viewer=”google”]
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 follow the instructions below to … Read more
“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 between April 3rd and April … Read more
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 package delivery and for casing … Read more
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 to be high risk for … Read more
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 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the … Read more
Due to the impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic, President Stutts and the USPS have signed an MOU extending time limits for grievance appeals directly to Step 3; from Step 3 to Step 4; from Step 3 to area arbitration; and from Step 4 to national arbitration for a period of thirty (30) days beyond those … Read more
Our world has dramatically changed, especially over the course of the last few weeks. The COVID-19 virus continues to spread at an alarming rate and it is apparent that this pandemic will be affecting our communities for weeks and months to come. It is critical that all of us follow the guidance from the Postal … Read more
Please be advised that the 2018-2021 Special Contract Issue of The National Rural Letter Carrier has been posted and can be viewed and downloaded in its entirety https://www.ruralinfo.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/202003a-1.pdf
Please read and follow the instructions below and in the attached Stand-Up Talk that you should be receiving today. Your safety is important as we continue to deliver on our essential mission for the American people. To reduce health risks, USPS is temporarily modifying customer signature capture procedures for the MDD sign-on-glass feature, PS Form … Read more
The National Board of the NRLCA has reached out to the officers of each state association in an effort to compile an ongoing list of state-level, in-person meeting cancellations. This list will be posted and updated on the NRLCA.ORG website and broadcast across the NRLCA’s social media feeds. We will continue to keep you updated … Read more
On Wednesday, March 18, President Trump signed into law a bill that will give paid leave benefits to millions of Americans affected by the pandemic. The legislation also provides for free coronavirus testing for anyone, boosts healthcare funding, and boosts nutrition programs such as food stamps. Workers at companies with less than 500 employees are … Read more