On December 13, 2022, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the November 2022 Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) which established the Private Transportation Index at 266.492, a decrease from the August 2022 Index of 273.737. Therefore, based on the November 2022 CPI-W release, theRead More

2023 National Auxiliary Scholarships Now Available The NRLCA National Auxiliary offers several college and graduate scholarships to spouses, children, and grandchildren of NRLCA members. Scholarship applications for 2023 are available for download here. All applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2023. Please read instructions for each scholarship carefully, asRead More

General Wage Increase Set for November 19, 2022 In accordance with Article 9.1.A.2, effective November 19, 2022 (PP 25-2022), the basic annual salary schedule (Tables One and Two) shall be increased by an amount equal to 1.3% of the appropriate February 27, 2021, salary schedule. Further, in accordance with ArticleRead More

USPS Releases Updated Official COVID Decision Tree The USPS has released an updated official COVID Decision Tree to the field. In addition, the USPS is sending guidance amending the current COVID policy to conform to the CDC guidelines. Contact Tracing – USPS will discontinue the practice. Social Distancing – USPSRead More

2022 FEHBP Open Season: Monday, November 14- Monday, December 12, 2022 The 2022 Federal Health Benefits Plan Open Season begins on Monday, November 14, 2022 and runs through Monday, December 12, 2022. As Open Season approaches, here are a few things to keep in mind as you think about benefitsRead More

Settlement for Delayed RCA Leave Article 10.5 of the 2021-2024 agreement between the U.S. Postal Service and the National Rural Letter Carriers Association provides that RCAs shall earn annual leave based on the number of hours worked.; one hour for every (20) hours of work in a pay period, upRead More

USPS Health Benefits Plan for Non-Career Employees (RCAs)  The USPS Health Benefits Plan (USPSHB) is open to non-career employees, including RCAs. Eligibility To be eligible for USPS Health Benefits (USPSHB) Plan enrollment you must meet one of these requirements: Be a City Carrier Assistant (CCA), Mail Handler Assistant (MHA), PostalRead More

NRLCA National Board Designates October 16-22, 2022 National Steward Recognition Week The NRLCA National Board has designated the week of October 16-22, 2022 as “National Steward Recognition Week.” We hope you will join us in showing our stewards at every level that their dedication and commitment do not go unnoticed.Read More

10.6.22 CDC Updated Covid-19 recommendations NEW: Update on Retro Pay Adjustment As you know, the Postal Service (USPS) and National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association (NRLCA) ratified and signed a new collective bargaining agreement on March 23, 2022, approximately 6 months ago. The new ratified agreement covers the period May 21,Read More