Welcome Illinois Rural Carriers
On August 26, 2024, the Illinois Rural Carriers participated in a "Protect Our Letter Carriers" rally at City Plaza in Reno, NV, alongside the NRLCA National Officers and other members.
2024-2025 UPCOMING EVENTS
2025 Booster & Officer Training February 1 & 2, 2025
The Abraham Lincoln Double Tree
Springfield, IL
Room Rate $119 + Tax Includes Breakfast
30th Annual Mid-States Conference May 2-4, 2025
The Abraham Lincoln Double Tree
Springfield, IL
State Convention June 25-27, 2025
The Abraham Lincoln Doubletree
Springfield, IL
Room Rate $119 + Tax
CONGRATULATION!!
Jen Bol, ILRLCA PAC Chair, won not just one award but two. She was honored with both the Outstanding Pac Chair and the Group 6-Per Capita awards. She does an amazing job fundraising for Pac. We are fortunate to have her. The ILRLCA board and members would like to thank you for all that you do!
THE 2024-2025 NRLCA NATIONAL BOARD
President: Donald L. Maston
Vice President: Patrick A. Pitts
Secretary-Treasurer: Thomas K. Turner
Director of Labor Relations: John Adams
Director of Steward Operations: Nicky Phillip
Executive Committee
Jeanette P. Dwyer, Chairman
Michael Merola: Elected on August 30, 2024,
to serve a two-year term as Executive Committeeman.
Bethany Small: Elected on August 30, 2024,
to serve a four-year term as Executive Committeeman.
Kirby D. Ricketts
National Chaplain
Gary W. Wilder (Tennessee)
Remains Chaplain for 2024-2025
Diane Herrmann
Editor
Dawn Rowane
Co-Editor
At the 118th National Convention in Reno, NV. President Naas proudly carried the Colors of Illinois during Parade of States.
NRLCA President Don Maston, along with the Board, recognized Pam Shumard as the NRLCA Outstanding Member of the Year for Illinois for 2023- 2024.
Joe Oram was recognized as the National Outstanding Auxiliary Member of the Year for Illinois for 2023-2024
Looking for information on the upcoming conversion to the PSHB from the FEHB? View the presentation from the 2024 Booster on the RCBP for plan updates and information on the upcoming conversion. Click here
For more information consider signing up for USPS webinars by texting “seminar", "PSHBP", "retiree" or "benefits" to 39369 to enroll in one or all of the seminars.
Postal Service Health Benefits Program Facts
- The enactment of the Postal Service Reform Act in Congress will require a separate Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program within the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program.
- The new PSHB will provide health insurance to eligible postal employees, annuitants, and eligible family members.
- The new PSHB will continue to be administered by OPM, and coverage for rural letter carriers and annuitants will become effective January 1, 2025.
- EVERYONE will be required to actively select their plan of choice in 2025 under PSHBP.
What's New!
*llinois 2 - District wide posting for PTF positions in multiple offices.
*The USPS-NRLCA Joint Contract Administration Manual (RCAM) has been updated and is now available under the resources tab. Visit the Contract-related documents section to view the changes.
*Updated DACA codes beginning PP19.
*The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) allowing Regular Rural Carriers to volunteer for Sundays or to assist on other routes has been extended through February 21, 2025.
*The upcoming RRECS Mini Mail Survey is scheduled to take place from 8/23 - 9/6. Updates regarding materials will be made available on the RRECS page as they are released.
*ANNUAL LEAVE CARRY OVER -CHECK YOUR OWN LEAVE BALANCE! The 2025 leave year begins January 11, 2025. Don't FORFEIT your leave.
* Formulated Office incentive when choosing relief days.
*NRLCA Files National Level Grievance on Interim Adjustments
*How to reset your password for liteblue.
Signed up for text message updates?
Please add ILRLCA texts at 630 345 8437 to your contacts to assure you receive them.
*To reach The Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program Resource Page visit https://www.nrlca.org
/Content/MedicareIntegration
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