NAPS: USPS Postmaster EAS-18B FLSA Special Exempt Decision Letter

June 25, 2026 NAPS HQ has received the attached decision letter from the USPS on June 24, 2026, regarding the Postmaster EAS-18B FLSA Special Exempt. The USPS has decided to proceed with the new position titled Postmaster 18(B). Postmasters will receive an updated PS Form 50 effective June 27, 2026. Also attached is a list … Read more

UPMA President Tony Leonardi Announces USPS 18 and 18B Notification

February 23, 2026 TO: UPMA Membership Late Friday afternoon, we received notification from the Postal Service regarding their intent to withhold posting of the levels 18 and 18b that fall within the range of remotely managed Post office (RMPO) and Part Time post offices (PTPO) levels. It is understandable that some of our members may … Read more

Announcement from the UPMA President about Special Exemption – to deliver mail

“The temporary policy commenced on December 31, 2022, and is now set to end June 27, 2025.  UPMA is hopeful this will continue to stay in place until such time as the staffing shortage is rectified.” April 17, 2025 Source: UPMA

USPS Postal Service Health Benefit Plan informational video series is now available

March 13, 2024 USPS Postal Service Health Benefit Plan informational video series is available under MyHR on the blue page. Here is a summary of the five part video series that is designed to answer many of your questions about the new plan that will take effect on January 1, 2025 and will affect every … Read more

United Postmasters and Managers of America: EAS Salary 2024

December 20, 2023 UPMA has agreed to the new salary ranges as attached. The top of the ranges will increase by 4.7%, and, as in the last few years, UPMA insisted that the bottom of the range increase by the same dollar amount as the top. Also, the increased AL Carry Over and AL Exchange … Read more