The Postal Service is at a critical juncture. In the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act passed on March 27, Congress only included $10 billion in borrowing authority for the USPS to cover operating expenses and other costs incurred. The $10 billion loan will only be offered if undisclosed conditions are met … Read more
The USPS has issued the below Mandatory Stand-Up Talk for employees. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– The USPS in an effort to maintain employee’s safety and wellness, strongly recommends the use of face coverings per the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidance. As a result, the USPS modified their policy on face coverings to require all employees to wear … Read more
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, 2020. Please click here for … Read more
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 possible to slow the spread … Read more
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 continuing through Friday, June 5, … Read more
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 throughout the nation. Be assured, … Read more
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