On Friday, most of America’s letter carriers at the United States Postal Service will get a raise — nearly $5,000 at the top level — thanks to National Association of Letter Carriers’ negotiations that got the people who deliver our mail full back pay resulting from wage increases awarded over the past two years.
Every day, 200,000 city letter carriers deliver 376 million pieces of mail to nearly 169 million delivery points, supporting a $1.92 trillion mailing industry. This universal service is vital, particularly in rural areas where the Postal Service ensures the delivery of medications, packages and other essential items.
“These payments are transformative for our members, and this major victory is well deserved and rightfully earned,” said NALC President Brian Renfroe in a statement. “Throughout our history, NALC has consistently delivered frequent and meaningful wage increases for letter carriers. These retroactive payments are only the latest in the fight.”
Any letter carrier who was on the rolls and had paid hours during the back pay period will receive this back pay, even if they have switched jobs, retired or left the Postal Service.
