Link had lots of business news to share last week, including the ratification of a new union contract.
Members of the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association, which covers more than 130,000 employees, approved a deal with the Postal Service that includes annual wage increases, semiannual cost-of-living adjustments and carrier retention measures. The agreement runs through May 20, 2027.
We also reported on the hiring of the organization’s new historical preservation architect, Noel Roman; shared a video about the new Barbara Bush stamp release; and reminded employees on when they can and cannot enter into a contract with USPS.
Link also looked into the history of Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States.
Additionally, “Heroes” told the story of Shrewsbury, MA, Letter Carrier Pjerin Kita, who helped save a customer’s home from extensive fire damage and the two sisters inside from injury; and “People” explored how Hicksville, NY, Letter Carrier Diane Villatoro uses her own dog bite experience in her work as an on-the-job instructor.
Meanwhile, “On the Job” profiled Catrina Wright, a USPS customer relations coordinator in Washington, DC, who emphasizes the importance of good service; and “Off the Clock” told the story of Dennis Ford Jr., a complaints and inquiry clerk who is the founder, president and head coach of a youth football team in Compton, CA.
“What matters most to me is developing the players’ character and positively impacting them for life beyond football,” Ford said. “Expectations and discipline are hallmarks of our program, and we don’t tolerate cursing, profanity, immorality or gambling.”
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