Alexandria, VA — 4/14/26 – In response to the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) decision to suspend its employer contributions to the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund (CSRDF) for the defined benefit portion of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), effective April 10, 2026, NARFE National President William Shackelford issued the following statement: “The […]
SAN DIEGO – 4/14/26 – David Anthony Burge and Kyrsten Renee Bospflug pleaded guilty in federal court today, admitting that for two years, they stole mail from multiple post offices, apartment complexes and business complexes all over San Diego County – converting other peoples’ checks, credit cards and personal information into more than $150,000 in […]
NPMHU: April 04, 2026 News Blast from USPS. Good Afternoon Membership, This morning the USPS Board of Governors announced a process of cash conservation plans. The statement follows: 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 […]
BOSTON – 4/10/26 – A Chelsea man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for fraudulently depositing checks stolen from the mail. Josman Romero-Delgado, 24, was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge Patti B. Saris to time served (approximately four months in prison) and three years of supervised release. Romero-Delgado was also ordered […]
Statement from NRLCA President Don Maston on the Postal Service Suspension of Employer FERS Contributions April 9, 2026 – The National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association (NRLCA) was informed on short notice of the Postal Service’s decision, approved by the Board of Governors, to temporarily suspend USPS employer retirement contributions to FERS. Let me be clear: […]
NALC President Brian L. Renfroe released the following statement: 4/9/26 – Today, the Postal Service announced it will temporarily pause employer contributions to the defined benefit portion of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) account through the end of the fiscal year. This pause has no immediate impact on any current or future retired letter […]
Washington, DC – 4/9/26 – The Postal Regulatory Commission today issued Order No. 9504, which grants the Postal Service a multi-year waiver to address its deteriorating financial condition. To use the waiver, the Postal Service simply must provide advance notice to the Secretary of the Treasury and the Commission. The financial impact of the waiver in […]
4/8/26 – APWU-represented employees covered by the 2024-2027 National Agreement received the retroactive payments owed to them in their April 10 paychecks. These include members of the Clerk, Maintenance, Motor Vehicle Service, Operating Services, and Material Support Crafts. Employees will see the retroactive payments listed on their paychecks as multiple “adjustments.” To fully understand the […]
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 impact to our […]
NPMHU: 4/9/26 – Please find enclosed copies of the Mandatory Stand-Up Talk and FERS Action – Frequently Asked Questions/Talking Points (pdf) regarding the USPS Board of Governor’s decision to temporarily suspend the Postal Service’s employer contributions for Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) annuities. The suspension is effective April 10. According to the Postal Service, this action is […]