NALC: Federal Retirement Fairness Act reintroduced in House

Over 65 percent of current letter carriers began their USPS careers as casuals, transitional employees (TEs) or city carrier assistants (CCAs), all of which are non-career positions.

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NALC: Letter Carrier’s Retirement Guide – January 2025

Dive into topics like eligibility, survivor elections, and more!

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USPS: The IRS has announced new limits for 2025 TSP contributions

The Internal Revenue Service recently announced the new contribution limits for the retirement savings plan, also known as the TSP.

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Maximus Awarded OPM $20 Million Contract for New Postal Service Health Benefits Program

$20 million contract from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to serve as the Contact Center Services Provider for the agency’s new Postal Service Health Benefits Program

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Postal Bulletin Highlights Helping Older Adults Prepare for Emergencies

Natural catastrophes and man-made emergencies affect everyone involved in some way, though these situations are often amplified for communities with older adults. These individuals often rely on accessible features, such as electrical power, elevators, accessible transportation, and accessible communication, all of which may become unavailable during an emergency event. Anyone can find preparing for and…

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Year End Message

2018 has come to an end and I look forward to a new and hopefully more productive year for the union. As far as the union issues it was not a very good year. The National Convention beat up on retirees. Only open support was from Nancy E. Olumekor Director Retiree Department, Sue Carney Director…

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How Effective is USPS in Processing Disability Retirement Applications?

Project Title: Postal Service’s Disability Retirement Application Process Start Date: Monday, November 13, 2017 Estimated Report Release Date: May 2018 Disability retirement is a benefit intended for Postal Service employees who are unable to complete a normal career due to illness or injury. Postal Service employees must meet statutory and administrative requirements to apply for…

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Why Mike Nodine Supports H.R. 756, Postal Service Reform Act of 2017

Like most of my fellow USPS employees, I want and am dedicated to keeping the USPS a successful and financially viable American Institution that provides the most cost-effective communication and universal service to all Americans, just as our Founding Fathers established and intended the Post Office to remain. And like many of my fellow USPS…

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