On September 13, 2023, 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 279.590, an increase from the May 2023 Index of 271.037. Therefore, based on the August 2023 CPI-W release, the Equipment Maintenance Allowance (EMA) for rural … Read more
Today marks the 120th birthday of the NRLCA! On September 12, 1903, approximately 100 rural carriers from 14 states (early records differ on the exact number) met in Chicago, IL and organized the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association during the first National Convention.
The Rural Route Evaluated Compensation System (RRECS) Mini Mail Survey (MMS) concluded September 8, 2023. All rural carriers should have received their Mini Mail Survey Summary for review. All carriers are encouraged to review their Mini Mail Survey for accuracy. If there are any missing/incorrect entries, the carrier should work with their local manager to ensure … Read more
USPS pre-career employees (RCAs, ARCs, and RCRs) are now eligible for the Federal Employee Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) during a special enrollment period that has been extended through October 10, 2023. After that date, you will only be able to enroll during the annual benefits open season or within 60 days of a … Read more
The Atlanta Credit Postal Union (APCU) understands the impact the USPS direct deposit system issues are having on our members and we want to do something about it. We hope the FAQs below will help provide the guidance and assistance you may need as the USPS works to resolve the problem.
The NRLCA has learned about an egregious payroll error this pay period affecting more than 45,000 rural carriers. We have had multiple discussions with the USPS yesterday and into the night. All affected carriers will be entitled to salary advances on Friday. The proper amounts of what carriers should be paid will be sent to … Read more
The NRLCA National Board is aware of the efforts to decertify the NRLCA. We are providing the attached one-page document to the field to offer additional facts and information as to what would be at risk if the NRLCA is decertified. We take any and all attacks against this union seriously and we will not sit … Read more
Due to continued staffing challenges in rural delivery operations, the Postal Service and the NRLCA have signed the attached MOU regarding two temporary modifications to the USPS-NRLCA National Agreement. Beginning Saturday, September 2, 2023 and continuing through March 8, 2024, regular rural carriers may volunteer to work on Sunday to deliver packages and may also … Read more
Rural Carriers with collection boxes will be required to participate in a density test period, September 2, 2023 and continuing on September 9-23, 2023. USPS HQ agrees the carriers will be compensated for the additional time it takes to measure the mail. It should only take seconds per time that it must be done. This … Read more
The National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association (NRLCA) expresses its deepest sympathies and condolences to the victims and communities affected by the devastating wildfires that have swept through Maui. Our thoughts are with those who have lost their homes, belongings, and loved ones in this tragic event. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to the victims of … Read more
The 2023-2024 National Board was elected at the 2023 National Convention in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Friday, August 18. National Board: President Don Maston Vice President Patrick Pitts Secretary-Treasurer Tommy Turner Director of Labor Relations Bridget Boseak Director of Steward Operations Shirley Baffa Executive Committee Chair Nicky Phillips Executive Committeeman Jeanette Dwyer Executive Committeeman John … Read more
Attention Rural Carriers: Management must pull and post the RADAR Report daily. The requirement is daily, not just during the Mini Mail Survey but every day. If management doesn’t pull and post the report, notify your DR or ADR.
The NRLCA was approached to discuss the Step 4 in reference to the closed business or school. In that Step 4, if a business/school closed hold contained 8 or more DPS letters, the carrier would receive a parcel during the Evaluated Compensations System (ECS) mail count. After entering the RRECS environment, this agreement no longer … Read more
If you are assigned to a 48K (57:00 to 57:36 hours), and your actual hours exceed 48 actual work hours, you may be entitled to auxiliary assistance. Temporary relief is covered in the EL-902-The USPS- NRLCA National Agreement, the M-38, and the F-21. USPS Operations is developing a plan to adjust overburdened routes, but in … Read more
National Arbitrator Rules that the National Agreement Does Not Require the Postal Service to Provide Additional Compensation to Rural Letter Carriers for Increase in Parcels During COVID-19 Pandemic via NRLCA.org On June 27, 2023, the parties’ National Arbitrator issued a decision in the “COVID-19 Parcels” case. While the Arbitrator appeared to agree with the Union … Read more
On June 2, 2023, the USPS and NRLCA agreed to modify two pre-arbitration settlements, specifically case #C95R-4C-C 98023318, which involves compensation for rural carriers when required to perform an additional trip to the street due to mail that could not be accommodated on the first trip, either due to the volume of mail or the … Read more
UPDATE to Second Trip Compensation: All loading time for second trips will be done on the scanner; the only additional pay connected to the Second Trip will be the newly agreed to three (3) minutes per mile and any additional EMA if you drive a POV (effective May 6, 2023).