USPS, NRLCA reach tentative 3-year agreement

The Postal Service and the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association (NRLCA) have reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year labor contract. The contract covers approximately 119,000 employees represented by the union. “This is a fair and responsible agreement that is in the best interest of our employees, our customers and the future of the […]

Equipment Maintenance Allowance (EMA) Schedule for Rural Routes

Rural Carriers In accordance with the provisions of Article 9, Section 2.J.3 of the Rural Carrier National Agreement, effective October 4, 2014 (pay period 22-14), the equipment maintenance allowance (EMA) will decrease from 75.0 cents per mile to 73.5 cents per mile. The EMA is 73.5 cents per mile, or a minimum of $29.40 per […]

Rural Carriers EMA increased to 75 cents effective July 12, 2014

Equipment Maintenance Allowance Schedule for Rural Routes Rural Carriers Effective July 12, 2014 (pay period 16-14), in accordance with the provisions of Article 9, Section 2.J.3 of the Rural Carrier National Agreement, the equipment maintenance allowance (EMA) will increase from 72.0 cents per mile to 75.0 cents per mile. The EMA is 75.0 cents per […]