Additionally, effective Nov. 19, 2022, a new top step (Step P) (which is $444 annually greater than Step O)will be added to the career letter carrier pay scales. 1 0 obj <> endobj 2 0 obj <>stream uuid:3f68f47c-96d1-491c-b99f-fbdfc6e2cde6 The major components of the new contract are listed below: TENTATIVE AGREEMENT 2018-2021UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICEAND THENATIONAL RURAL LETTER CARRIERS ASSOCIATION, Your email address will not be published. Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers came to a provisional understanding on a 44-month national labor agreement. On April 10, all city letter carriers began earning their new pay rates in accordance with the 2019 National Agreement. This issue was discovered during a recent quality check of the process. USPS officials have informed NALC that beginning 9:00 PM CST on Friday April 21, employees The new pay rates can be seen in the new letter carrier pay schedule availablehere. uuid:532b6b38-67e3-4ab5-9da1-4e990bbc44b9 The fourth COLA will be effective September 2021. WebStep CC hourly pay rate in June 2021, will raise starting wage rates for most CCAs from $17.29 per hour to $19.33 per hour over the term of the agreement Note: This issue of The new pay rates can be seen in the new letter carrier pay schedule available here. 2021-06-30T13:15:23-04:00 Future wage schedule changes All city letter carriers will receive the following general wage increases: 1.3% effective Nov. 20, 2021 WebUSPS continues to pay $125 per pay period toward Self Only premium ; USPS to pay 65% of Family or Self Plus One premiums during first year of employment ; USPS to pay 75% Other Notable Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs). Dont know if its National or regional, but were being told back pay is coming on the August 20th check here in The new pay rates include the following: *Cost of living increases referenced above are paid proportionally to city carriers in Table 2 in accordance with Article 9.3.E of the National Agreement. Aug 11, 2021 COVID-19 vaccinations: Fast, Easy, & Free An electronic version of the 2021 USPS-NALC Joint Contract Administration Manual (JCAM) has been released and is available under 2021-04-30T12:57:13-04:00 The American Postal Workers Union and the U.S. The Postal Service individual counseling is provided telephonically by a Thetentative agreementprovides four annual general wage increases and seven cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs). click on image to see a larger version (opens a new window), 2024 Retiree COLAs Projection: 1.4% as of April 2023. Selected previous National Agreement pay tables are available below. Those CCAs who have reached 24 months of relative standing without being converted to career will be converted to part-time flexibles and placed in a new PTF Step AA in Table Two. American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO The higher rates will be reflected in adjustments to TSP, Retirement, terminal leave payments, and life insurance. Federal Benefits Service and its parent companys content is intended to be used and must be used for informational purposes only. Backpay for some former CCAs with a minimum of 90 days of service prior to conversion to career status without a break in service are exempt from the Ninety-Day Qualifying Period in ELM 512.313, pertaining to using annual leave. These increases will be reflected in the April 30 paychecks. FECA COLAs are applicable only in cases where death or disability occurred more than one year prior to the adjustments effective date. Investment Warnings Employees began receiving pay at the current rates in pay period 09-2020, effective April 11, 2020. 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. Selected previous National Agreement pay tables are available below. Retired and separated employees that worked during the backpay period will be paid by check mailed to their last work location. This means that the 24 months must occur in the same USPS installation. This is because 1) the proposed agreement must still be uuid:bc8fe5ca-8e25-41cf-b127-76c27307a3c8 Pay table & Cost-of-living adjustments (COLA), Joint Contract Administration Manual (JCAM), Advanced Formal A and Beyond training program, Letter Carrier Political Fund for retirees, Union Member Rights & Officer Responsibilities under the LMRDA, What to do if your branch lost its tax-exempt status, Donate to the NALC Disaster Relief Foundation by credit card, NALC Disaster Relief Foundation Member's Guide, Most recent estimate of CSRS annuity payments, Most recent estimate of FERS retirement benefits. The following pay increases will be included in the retroactive pay from the effective date indicated for each: *Cost of living increases referenced above are paid proportionally to city carriers in Table 2 in accordance with Article 9.3.E of the National Agreement. uuid:96c70197-5108-48ba-84bd-ceb3950fa213 %PDF-1.6 % Retroactive Pay and COLAs in Recent Paychecks. application/pdf Retirees received retroactive pay for the hours that they were actively employed and worked from November 23, 2019 until their retirement date if their date was prior to April 24, 2020. NALC President Fredric Rolando issued this statement after the NALC Executive Council unanimously recommended approval of the tentative settlement: Id like to thank all the officers and staffas well as our counterparts in postal managementwho worked so hard to reach this tentative National Agreement. The first two will be paid retroactively: The remaining five will be paid in the future as follows: The COLAs will be applied to the two pay tables for career city carriers in the same manner used in the 2016 National Agreement. Additional allowance credits for newly eligible employees have been increased by the same percentages. The Office of Personnel Management will also make any annuity adjustments made necessary by the retroactive increases. Healys award granted some of what the NALC sought but it also granted USPS management some of what they sought. Of the previous 14 labor contracts over which the NALC has engaged in collective bargaining with the United States Postal Service, seven have been negotiated settlements that were subsequently ratified by the unions active members. Also included in the new agreement is a new pay schedule that eliminates the Step CC pay rate in June 2021, in- The correct rates and retroactive pay adjustments will be implemented as soon as administratively practicable. COVID-19-related MOUs and USPS directive to continue through the end of September Previously, all newly converted employees, regardless of time in service, were required to complete 90 days of employment as a career employee prior to being allowed to take annual leave. The other seven were interest arbitration awards that were issued by National Arbitrators, most recently the contract award that was issued by National Arbitrator Shyam Das in January 2013. Fourth COLA is $1,934 The fourth regular cost-of-living ad-justment under 2024 FECA COLA Projection: 1.7% as of April 2023. NOTE: Effective June 19, 2021, the Step CC pay rate in Table Three was eliminated. Adobe Acrobat Pro 11.0.23 Based on the March 2023 CPI-W (1982-84) of 296.021, the 2024 CSRS and FERS COLAs are currently projected to be 1.4%. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. This renamed MOU modifies the MOU Re: City Delivery Task Force and expands the role of the task force for the purposes of jointly seeking methods to improve the cultural and operational environment in city delivery offices. The fourth regular Cost of Living Adjustment under the 2019-2023 National Agreement will be $1,934 annually for letter carriers in Table 1 and at Step O of Table 2. WebThe National Association of Letter Carriers and the U.S. Important: Do NOT expect to see the retroactive pay (for two wage increases and two COLAs) until well into 2021. This adjustment will be effective August 28 and reflected in paychecks dated September 17. You also will find information about Postal Service performance and information about developments in the postal sector generally. The mixed result highlighted both the risks and the rewards that can accompany a decision to go binding arbitration. of successful negotiation. 1.3% effective November 24, 2018 (2.3% for PSEs); $624 or $0.30/hour COLA retroactive to August 31, 2019 for career employees; 1.1% effective November 23, 2019 (2.1% for PSEs); $166 or $0.08/hour COLA retroactive to February 29, 2020 for career employees. The retroactive period for the March COLA increase was February 29, 2020 through April 24, 2020. In 2020 and 2021, there is no reduction in the Postal Services share of premium costs for career letter carriers health insurance (73 percent of the weighted average Federal Employees Health Benefits [FEHB] Program plan premium, capped at 76. percent of any given plans premium). The 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). 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). Most eligible city letter carriers will receive retroactive pay pursuant to the 2019-2023 National Agreement on MOU Re: City Delivery and Workplace Improvement Task Force. This check was sent to their last office of record. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. 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. Most eligible city letter carriers will receive retroactive pay pursuant to the 2019-2023 National Agreement on their August 20 paychecks. Most eligible city letter carriers will receive retroactive pay pursuant to the 2019-2023 National Agreement on their August 20 paychecks. 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, resulting in a delay in payment. The third COLA will be effective March 2021. Adobe Acrobat Pro 11.0.23 Workers who transferred, separated, quit, or retired will be compensated for any time worked when higher rates were due. Adobe Acrobat Pro 11.0.23 Set a meeting in Benefits Review to talk to a licensed representative. As I have reported repeatedly over the past several months, NALC followed a dual-track approach to achieve a new contract with both ongoing negotiations and the presentation of the best possible case for our proposals in interest arbitration. This page contains the latest information on current NALC pay tables, NALC contract cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) and FERS and CSRS annuity projections. These increases will be reflected in the April 30 paychecks. $166 Cost of Living Adjustment effective February 29, 2020. Experts and Officers also testified for the union, and a team of economists presented a strong case and rebuked managements attempts for union concessions. 2021-06-30T13:15:23-04:00 The new ratified agreement covers the For CCAs who wish to select self-plus-one or self-and-family coverage under the USPS plan, the first year contribution by USPS will be 65 percent in Plan Years 2020 and 2021, rising to 75 percent in their second year of service. We are discussing the issue with representatives from USPS Headquarters. Retroactive pay adjustments for now retired letter carriers may result in adjustments to annuities. The 2024 retiree COLA calculation will be finalized in October 2023 with the release of the CPI-W for September 2023. The following is a summary of many of the pertinent details of the National agreement reached between the NALC and USPS. The no-layoff clause that protects letter carriers after six years of service as career employees is retained in the tentative agreement, as well as the prohibitions against contracting out city carrier work. The seventh COLA will be effective March 2023. The page also contains a graph showing changes to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, the index used to calculate Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) that apply to active and retired carriers. WebBack pay adjustments for the two general wage increases and three COLAS will be calculated and paid by USPS as soon as practicable. 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 agreement also provides for the automatic conversion of city carrier assistants (CCAs) to career status no later than after 24 months of relative standing, providing full fringe benefits to non-career carriers. CCAs that choose to move to another USPS Installation begin a NEW period of relative standing in that installation. Career city letter carrier increases Effective Date Type of Increase Amount Nov. 23, 2019 General wage increase 1.1% Feb. 29, 2020 January We would like to draw your attention to the following important investment warnings. %PDF-1.6 % Dozens testified about their work. Employees retiring pay period two (2) ***The PTF Step AA pay dispute was settled April 20, 2022 (M-01980). The Postal Service has indicated that it will take some time to calculate the back pay for more than 210,000 letter carriers but expects the process to be completed and payments made sometime in July. 2021-08-31T11:32:47-04:00 Keep in mind, this sends an email every week day! Federal Benefits Service is a financial data, news, and federal benefits education portal. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. The value of shares and investments and the income derived from them can go down as well as up. Of note, it is not mandatory that a Branchs existing local contract be opened for renegotiation. 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, resulting in a delay in payment. Most eligible city letter carriers will receive retroactive pay pursuant to the 2019-2023 National Agreement on their August 20 paychecks. 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. Job Security Protections for Letter Carriers. The task force will also explore ways to incorporate improved materials and uniform designs into the uniform program while continuing to supply city carriers with sufficient uniform items. Under the terms of the 2017-2023 National Professional Postal Nurses Agreement, employees will receive four retroactive pay increases: Employees who worked during the retroactive period will be paid the higher rates due for that work. The increase is the result of a rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W). This would include the 1.3% due to career employees from November 2021, the 2.3% due to Postal Support Employees (PSEs) from November 2021, the $1310 per annum COLA due to career employees on February 26, 2022, extra pay for PTFs due to the Juneteenth holiday, and the additional 50 cents per hour for PSEs. This is the first I'm hearing it. %PDF-1.6 % Under the terms of the extended 2017-2020 IT/AS Agreement, employees will receive four retroactive pay increases: Retro pay for National Professional Postal Nurses (NPPN) bargaining unit will be paid (barring any issues or unexpected systems changes) in PP 11-2020, pay date May 29, 2020. August 20th. Copyright 2022 Federal Benefits Service | Design & Developed by Ogrelogic. The contract was 20 months in the making, withlocal union input, negotiations, mediation, a strong contract campaign and a well-prepared and presented arbitration case. 2021-06-30T13:15:23-04:00 The Postal Service has indicated that it will take some time to calculate the back pay for more than 210,000 letter carriers but expects the process to be completed and payments made sometime in July. The new pay rates can be seen in the new letter carrier pay schedule available here. The new pay rates include the following: For career city carriers: 1.1% General Wage Increase effective November 23, 2019. The MSP program, now more than 20 years old, has long since outlived its dubious usefulness. Important: Please note that the threshold for automatic conversion to career PTF status is 24 months of relative standing. Based on the release of the March 2023 CPI-W (1982-84=100), the 2024 FECA COLA projection is 1.7%. Letter carriers who have retired over the last several months will receive applicable retroactive general wage increases and COLAs. The Executive Council unanimously recommends ratification of this contract.. 1300 L Street NW No Reliance August 18, 2021. As soon as additional information is available, it will be posted here on the NALC website. *City carrier assistants receive the additional 1.0% increases referenced above in lieu of cost of living adjustments pursuant to Article 9.7 of the National Agreement. WebImportant: Do NOT expect to see the retroactive pay (for two wage increases and two COLAs) until well into 2021. No Investment Advice The 2024 FECA COLA calculation will be finalized when the December 2023 CPI-W is published during the month of January 2024. The IT/AS Agreement retro will cover the period from January 19, 2019 through April 10, 2020. An electronic version of the 2021 USPS-NALC Joint Contract Administration Manual (JCAM) has been released and is available under Workplace Issues in the resources section of our website. The Office of Personnel Management will make any necessary annuity adjustments. Retroactive payments for the pay increases under the 2018-2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement, have been scheduled for pay period 18-2020, paycheck dated Backpay will be calculated from the dates indicated above through April 9, 2021. On health insurance for CCAs, the tentative contract maintains the Postal Services biweekly contribution of $125 toward self-only coverage in the USPS Non-career. WebNet-to-bank and allotment changes reactivated within LiteBlue eOPF still down. The new pay rates can be seen in the new letter carrier pay schedule availablehere. We are discussing the issue with representatives from USPS Headquarters. 2.1 percent on Nov. 21, 2020, paid retroactively. The Office of Personnel Management will make any necessary annuity adjustments. Effective June 19, 2021, the CCA Step CC hourly pay rate (currently $17.29) will be eliminated, and CCA Step BB and its higher pay rate (currently $17.79) will become the new entry step for newly hired CCAs. Jan. 2021 COLA $416 July 2021 COLA TBD Nov. 20, 2021 General wage increase 1.3% Jan. 2022 COLA TBD July 2022 COLA TBD Nov. 19, 2022 General wage A major new union contract that covers 200,000 postal workers represented by the APWU is effective now. $166 Cost of Living Adjustment Today, the NRLCA National Board filed a National Step 4 Grievance over the Postal Services continued delays in paying the retroactive salary adjustments due to Would love your thoughts, please comment. It initially had been tentatively settled by the bargaining parties. The active membership of the National Association of Letter Carriers has overwhelmingly ratified the tentative 2019-2023 National Agreement with the United States Postal Service. 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. The fourth regular Cost of Living Adjustment under the 2019-2023 National Agreement will be $1,934 annually for letter carriers in Table 1 and at Step O of Table 2. If local negotiations do take place, Branch 2184 will be represented by a team chosen by the Branch President. Information on the CPI can be found on the Department of Labors Bureau of Labor Statistics'web page. Adobe Acrobat Pro 11.0.23 The correct rates and retroactive pay adjustments will be implemented as soon as administratively practicable. WebM-01961 August 23, 2021 Memorandum of Understanding in which NALC and USPS agree to pilot a jointly developed mentoring program (New Employee Mentoring Program) for newly hired city letter carriers in 38 USPS installations throughout the country. The fifth COLA will be effective March 2022. But we have achieved a number of our major goals including retroactive annual pay raises, maintaining of full (and retroactive) COLA, narrowing the gap between the lower and higher career pay scales, the career conversions of thousands of PSEs and maintaining tremendous job security. Keep in mind, this sends an email every week day! Would love your thoughts, please comment. On September 3, 2020 the NALC and the Postal Service agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (M-01928 in the NALC Materials Reference System) which allows regular work force career employees to carry over 520 hours of accumulated annual leave from leave year 2020 to leave year 2021. 2021-04-30T12:57:13-04:00 That we have done. We dont spam! endstream endobj 3 0 obj <> endobj 5 0 obj <> endobj 9 0 obj <> endobj 10 0 obj <> endobj 11 0 obj <> endobj 12 0 obj <> endobj 321 0 obj <> endobj 322 0 obj <. Under the terms of the 2019-2023 National Agreement between the National Association of Letter Carriers and the United States Postal Service, this salary and rate schedule is the current paychart for all NALC represented employees: Click the table above to open it as a PDF, City Carrier Wage Schedule Effective February 26, 2022.
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