USPS temporarily suspends payments to Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)

Beginning April 10, the Postal Service will temporarily suspend employer contributions to the Federal Employees Retirement System.

April 9, 2026 The Postal Service has informed the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) of its intention to temporarily suspend its employer’s contributions for the defined benefit portion of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) to conserve cash and preserve liquidity due to its ongoing, severe financial crisis. “There will not be any immediate detrimental … Read more

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.

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

The IRS has announced new limits for 2026.

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

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

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 … Read more