RRECS Mini Mail Survey 2022. Updated Rural Carrier Salary Charts Released 04/11/2022 The salary schedules below reflect a retroactive $1,935 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) effective August 28, 2021, a retroactive 1.3% General Wage Increase (GWI) effective November 20, 2021, and a $1,311 COLA effective February 26, 2022. The top 2 paying industries for a Regular Rural Carrier in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $49,320 and Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $41,455. They are too busy sending employees scamming emails and phone calls. Selected previous National Agreement pay tables are available below. Understanding your paycheck stub 968.79 KB. I tell new hires not to waste their money on union dues. UPDATE: Please be advised that the retro pay due to rural carriers will be reflected in the February 17th paycheck. The 2024 retiree COLA calculation will be finalized in October 2023 with the release of the CPI-W for September 2023. %PDF-1.6 % As Assistant Rural Carriers are part-time and work irregular hours, this is a temporary position. The new contract that was approved stated we will get paid for COLA and small increases all at once pending approval. I have summarized them below with links to more information. The difference is year over year vs month to month, so if it was 5.4 then and now its 7.4, then the rates only increased by like 2 of that percent. The payment, commonly known as "retro pay" or "backpay" was included in paychecks dated Oct. 28, 2022 - eight months after the 2021-. The seventh regular COLA under the 2019-2023 National Agreement is $208 following the release of the January 2023 Consumer Price Index.On February 14, 2023, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the CPI for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W, 1967=100) stood at 874.441 in January, 129.065 points above the base level of 745.376 in July 2019. The leave year always begins the first day of the first full pay period in the calendar year. endstream endobj startxref The system didnt seem so antiquated then. We will not be party to giving management interest-free loans on the backs of our carriers! False advertising. they waved around those THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN BACKPAY AND COLAS prior to the vote. now they've snatched the football those sneaky bastids D.B. Downloads: 275. Seriously? That worked for the Patriots. 7:45am - 3:59pm*. Explore the many open full-time, part time and seasonal jobs that offer a range of benefits and opportunities. If you all have time to SCAM your works with the emails and phone calls I believe you have time to send their hard working money. The formula as I understand for regular carriers is $0.93 * work hours between PP19 of 2021 and PP05 of 2022 + $1.57 * work hours between PP06 of 2022 and PP15 of 2022. To pay us backpay, they first have to pay us our new current pay, which looking at my pay check, hasn't happened yet, even though the contract has been signed for over a month. We were advised by USPS officials that due to antiquated USPS software issues, the retro payments due and owing to rural carriers would not be made until May of 2023. Enough is enough. Unscheduled Leave Number 1-877-477-3273 USPS Emergency Hotline 1-888-363-7462 Pay/Benefit Help 1-877-477-3273, USPS offers update for employees on payroll deductions, USPS Flexible Spending Account (FSA) deadlines, APWU Position on Employees Who Have Had Direct Deposits, National Rural Letter Carriers Association, National Association of Postal Supervisors, USPS Moves Forward with Awards to Modernize and Electrify the Nations Largest Federal Fleet, The secret to faster delivery is clear: overhauling the street address as we know it, Feds investigating Sacramento post offices following workplace injuries, Postal Police union head reacts after Postal Inspection Service refuses to reinstate route patrol. Upon learning this new information, I called Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and he was able to move up the retro pay date to January 31, 2023. As an RCA, you will replace a regular rural carrier on his or her scheduled day off (primarily Saturday), on vacation, or on other leave. Union pays themselves first. Posted in . Something I'n the range of 6%. Rural Carriers are the laughingstock of Postal management! This page contains the latest information on current NALC pay tables, NALC contract cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) and FERS and CSRS annuity projections. Awful that we work so hard to wait on pennies! The contract covers more than 132,000 rural carriers represented by the union. Page 1 / 3 Zoom 100% Page 1 / 3 Zoom 100% hQkA~3z$la 7FP,r)bu8"Vb` PYBK!Re We were told August, then the last pay period in January which was last week, now you are saying February. Work hours will vary depending on the office and route to which you are assigned. NEW: Updated Rural Carrier Salary Charts Released. I'm confused on this statement . 144 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<1780303268186946AA283FA3C01C95D5>]/Index[126 33]/Length 91/Prev 263824/Root 127 0 R/Size 159/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream Ive seen enough, so, Im retiring with 43 years Total Federal Time-In-Service. This basically meansthey are requesting to work more hours per week, in order to receive more pay. USPS Assistant Rural Carrier In 2022. It was like 9 bucks extra per day. 444.12 Base Rate of Pay. Ive been in the union for thirty nine years, I can remember when the union had teeth now all they want to do is gum a problem. Striking-Lime-1357 9 mo. The new ratified agreement covers the period May 21, 2021 through May 20, 2024, and provides much-deserved general wage increases and cost-of-living (COLA) adjustments for rural letter carriers, including retroactive general wage increases dating back to August 2021 and COLA adjustments for July 2021 and January 2022. The union has been paid off. Nothing is quick with these idiots, itll take to July before we see anything and they always put our backpay on our regular check so the federal taxes eat half of it. It took about 5 months to get our Backpay & some got a decent amount paid. Hours worked in excess of 12 hours a day, or 56 hours in an FLSA . Years ago, we had a vote to merge the rural and city unions, and make a stronger union. CSRS annuities receive full COLAs; COLAs for FERS annuities are payable for retirees 62 and older and may be reduced by up to one percentage point from the increase in the CPI. The last time we were owned backpay it took two years and it was like six dollars Ledbetter30548 New member Apr 25, 2022 #3 The new contract that was approved stated we will get paid for COLA and small increases all at once pending approval. My math puts my backpay at $2084. The people that have retired or quit really need that now. NALC - Backpay and COLA update. 2022 Christmas Pay Procedures for Rural Carriers. Do they get their back? See full disclaimer. Please check your entries and try again. Dam I thought it was are only city union sucks looks like every station. They stopped the scanner count which Im sure was mngmnt going to screw us. Would you rather the nrlca be as bad at accounting as USPS? February will come and go and no back pay with yet another lame excuse from USPS. Jan 31 is neither a payday nor the end of a pay period just a normal Tuesday with a nice ring to it. Take that number and withhold 22% for federal supplemental tax, 7.65% for FICA, and any state and local tax. If there were there then the clerks and everyone else would NOT of received theirs already. Shit or get off the damn pot. The Postal Service has advised NALC that the PTF hourly rates in the new City Carrier Wage Schedule effective February 26, 2022 are not expected to be fully implemented until March 26, 2022 (Pay Period 8). . Main reason tho is gasoline costs, national avg gas cost in January of 21 was $2.24, by July it was $3.12. The NRLCA and USPS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreeing that for leave year 2022, regular work force career employees covered by the USPS-NRLCA Agreement may carry over 520 hours of accumulated annual leave from leave year 2022 to leave year 2023. My office owes a local garage $40,000 for towing and servicing our ancient fleet. Software issues my ass. Enough is enough. Stop playing games and pay because there is NO software issues. Union is such a joke they just roll over and take it. 158 0 obj <>stream Postal Service employees can participate in an upcoming webinar on preparing for retirement. Anyone with an IQ of 100 or more has already left the NRLCA. Does this apply to aux carriers too or only regular? Pay close attention to anything highlighted, or you may end up being surprised. They could probably do better but for me, Im thankful they are here. Just checked my pay for this weekstill no updated salary to reflect this new chart. The tentative agreement provides four annual general wage increases and seven cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs). Additional Pay for PTFs due to the Juneteenth Holiday. This is a huge win for the union and job security! My local steward just texted me that she had a back pay check for steward training when she got home. The materials on Ruralinfo.net's web site are provided "as is". When we get our back pay, which ought to come out to around $900 after taxes, will be another matter. CONSPIRACY. Postal Service managers must effectively manage rural carriers who work under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), section 7(b)(2). Should be effective current (PP09-2022) pay period that started on 9 April. Id love it if all 75000 regular carriers ALL went with Head of Household/10 dependents for February, then change back in March to your normal withholding. When will rural carriers receive the back pay owed since the new contract has been approved? The January 2023 CPI-W of 293.565 was 0.9% above the December 2022 base index (291.051). Backpay for some former city carrier assistants that were converted to career status between November 23, 2019 and April 9, 2021 must be calculated manually . Mail Handler Assistant; . There are certain rural carrier provisions that happen around the new Guarantee year and the end of the year. Im done. 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. o Pay Check Date July 8, 2022. The new ratified agreement covers the period May 21, 2021 through May 20, 2024, and provides much-deserved general wage increases and cost-of-living (COLA) adjustments for rural letter carriers, including retroactive general wage increases dating back to August 2021 and COLA adjustments for July 2021 and January 2022. Representation in the grievance process requires NO membership. While we are glad to have a date to look forward to, we are continuing to demand an appropriate remedy for all affected rural carriers. My money is on no news until we start getting close to the national convention, then comes some grandiose (wait for it) National Level Grievance! The rural union sits at the kids table. In certain situations a Rural Carrier mayhave the additional opportunity of choosing what is called a "high option". Not accurateits Aprilthis says effective last february. Back pay for rural carriers is finally coming on February 17th! Written by on February 27, 2023. The formula as I understand for regular carriers is $0.93 * work hours between PP19 of 2021 and PP05 of 2022 + $1.57 * work hours between PP06 of 2022 and PP15 of 2022. You are using an out of date browser. The March 24 session will help employees prepare for retirement. Theres your damn software issues. 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. 34. August 18, 2021. Our mighty union will see that we get it within the next six months or so. 2021-2024 NRLCA-USPS Agreement Questions and Answers: Sorted By Topic COMPENSATION: 17. The way it is going I could stand on a corner with a sign and have people treat me better. The seven COLAs that have been calculated under the 2019-2023 National Agreement, totaling 322 cents per hour, are as follows: the 1st COLA, 8 cents per hour ($166 annually), the 2nd COLA, 9 cents per hour ($188 annually), the 3rd COLA, 20 cents per hour ($416 annually), the 4th COLA, 93 cents per hour ($1,934 annually), the 5th COLA, 64 cents per hour ($1,331 annually), the 6th COLA, 118 cents per hour ($2,455 annually), and the 7th COLA, 10 cents per hour ($208 annually).2024 Retiree COLAs Projection: 0.6% as of February 2023The 2024 COLAs for CSRS and FERS benefits are based on the increase in the average CPI-W between the 3rd quarter of 2022 (291.901) and the 3rd quarter of 2023 (TBA). While I appreciate the efforts of the PMG, a 10-month delay demonstrates a total lack of respect for rural carriers and is outrageous and completely unacceptable! Nothing more, simply stress and financial hardship. We have 50 rts in are city but 5 Subs and they never hire but CCA. You also will find information about Postal Service performance and information about developments in the postal sector generally. Upon learning this new information, I called Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and he was able to move up the retro pay date to January 31, 2023. City carrier assistants will receive additional 1.0% increases effective November 20, 2021 and November 19, 2022 in lieu of cost of living adjustments pursuant to Article 9.7 of the National Agreement. The salary schedules below reflect a retroactive $1,935 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) effective August 28, 2021, a retroactive 1.3% General Wage Increase (GWI) effective November 20, 2021, and a $1,311 COLA effective February 26, 2022. Im expecting $2000 range. More on the X days during Christmas Overtime period, Standup talk 2023 FEBRUARY MINI MAIL SURVEY, NRLCA $208 Cost-of-Living Adjustment Effective March 11, 2023, From NRLCA: New DACA Code G: Annual Leave in Lieu of Holiday Pay. 126 0 obj <> endobj USPS hires a diverse workforce who is interested in serving the public. A bang for a buck. So what pay period are they anticipating we get all these increases? And the unions does care at all.And waiting till June for pay increase BS. My salary is still the old table as of paycheck for april 15. The new ratified agreement covers the period May 21, 2021 through May 20, 2024, and provides much-deserved general wage increases and cost-of-living (COLA) adjustments for rural letter carriers, including retroactive general wage increases dating back to August 2021 and COLA adjustments for July 2021 and January 2022. Between RRECS and this back pay issue the NRLCA has done nothing but add stress to the lives of rural carriers. Standup talk 2023 FEBRUARY MINI MAIL SURVEY, NRLCA $208 Cost-of-Living Adjustment Effective March 11, 2023, From NRLCA: New DACA Code G: Annual Leave in Lieu of Holiday Pay. We were advised by USPS officials that due to antiquated USPS software issues, the retro payments due and owing to rural carriers would not be made until May of 2023. *Start and End time may . Ive been in the union for 39 years and I tell all the new hires to not waste their money. ago The real surprise is its Feb 17 2024 :D 8 stufmenatooba 1 mo. The reality is the USPS has known for years that its software is outdated and that it must make retro payments every contract cycle. Were screwed. But rrecs is moving forward. So you say that the retroactive payment for the NLRCAS will be February 17th. Was called USPS inclusive dates chart. The Postal Service has also advised NALC that any backpay due to the delay in implementing the additional hourly holiday pay for eligible Part-time Flexible City Letter Carriers will be paid retroactive to January 1, 2022. An Aetna representative will conduct the webinar, which will cover how retirement . There are many plans available, including Fee-For-Service, Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) and High Deductible & Consumer-Driven . Visit our Postal RHD website if you need to buy or sell a route vehicle. Most eligible city letter carriers will receive retroactive pay pursuant to the 2019-2023 National Agreement on their August 20 paychecks. X$f ,I 6`:z$"301210KgL` , I think the Association should have placed a date for the people who work to get paid or receive interest on monies owed before they paid themselves. POSTAL RHD. I would like to see the USPS and the government tell the truth for a change. Im thankful that Im getting hours since we all know a rca cant make a living off of 2 or 3 days a week but no one is getting what they are worth right now or for the last 2 years. See www.nrlca .org for more details, UPDATE: NRLCA and USPS Sign MOU Allowing Regular Rural Carriers to Volunteer to Work onRead More, Pursuant to the release of the January 2023 Consumer Price Index Urban Wage andRead More, Annual Leave in Lieu of Holiday Pay effective PP 05/23 USPS PowerPoint. We were advised by USPS officials that due to antiquated USPS software issues, the retro payments due and owing to rural carriers would not be made until May of 2023. The reality is the USPS has known for years that its software is outdated and that it must make retro payments every contract cycle. ,You didn't cross the goal line yet? So February 17th is the day that the NLRCAS get their retroactive payment. 17 John Goben 1 month ago 4 Michelle Hebert 1 month ago Hi. This is what having no power feels like. Take that number and withhold 22% for federal supplemental tax, 7.65% for FICA, and any state and local tax. What is the formula to determine how much I am owed? These payments are effective November 20, 2021. click on image to see a larger version (opens a new window). The 7th COLA stood at 10 cents per hour or $208 annually.The seventh COLA is based on the increase in the CPI-W between the base index month and January 2023, less any previously calculated COLAs, and will be payable the second full pay period following the release of the January 2023 index. The Postal Service has advised NALC that the PTF hourly rates in the new City Carrier Wage Schedule effective February 26, 2022 are not expected to be fully implemented until March 26, 2022 (Pay Period 8). The new Guarantee year starts on October 8th, 2022. JavaScript is disabled. Union site says because of the complexity of the rural pay system it's going to take another month or two. The USPS is required to calculate and pay the retroactive salaries as soon as administratively possible. Downloads: 437. Step 4 Grievance on Rural Route Evaluated Compensation System 498.48 KB. Is it interest FREE/ tax FREE since they had to wait? Click Here. Sign up today and stay up on the news and events that affect you! Just a big cover for ALL the SCAMS. So not correct! It may not display this or other websites correctly. Update on Rural Carrier Pay Schedules and Back Pay 04/26/2022 The National Office has received numerous calls and messages regarding the status of rural carrier salary schedules and back pay. My question is why am I paying union dues when all of this is absolutely absurd and unacceptable. hbbd``b`@ HV @+$. 0 The new ratified agreement covers the period May 21, 2021 through May 20, 2024, and provides much-deserved general wage increases and cost-of-living (COLA) adjustments for rural letter carriers, including retroactive general wage increases dating back to August 2021 and COLA adjustments for July 2021 and January 2022. Our union just took this bad news like anything else, they shrugged their shoulders. New Rural Carrier Salary Charts Released Effective August 27, 2022 08/17/2022 Updated salary schedules reflecting the $2,454 COLA increase for eligible rural carriers are available for download here. Also is anything figuring out who the the is the scammer in the post office that scams money when you start the classes, or when a vehicle breaks you start getting scam calls or the damn emails from Christopher Wray, Ex postmaster general or new postmaster general? 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