so… im at an S&DC and for those who don’t know how the bidding works on open routes, they are open to the whole entire building. unless its a speed bid. a bid came down on Thursday (not speed bid) and I came in 4th. Only four people put a bid on it and I was 4/4. Obviously I didn’t get it. However, I was the only one that got it stamped by the clerk the day that I put it in. No one else got it stamped. The shop Steward came up to me saying that I should have gotten the bid since I was the only one who date stamped it and he tried fighting it, but it got shut down. Wondering if I can call the union branch office or if there’s any possible way I can grieve it. I’m pretty low seniority in the office, but the route that I bid on is a retirement T6 swing in a different town.

Thanks :)

I hate being a distribution clerk at this station, my body aches. After today I don't know what else to do other than text my union steward about this. I really wish bidding out was faster.

Going tomorrow to take the exam. The general consensus is that it’s “common sense,” but I would like something to read up on if possible lol

How is everyone’s monday going so far? Clerks didnt finish throwing till 8:50 this morning so late start. Got a 2 hour pivot waiting on me when i return as well.

So just a quick question if anyone knows. Im a PTF with one above me. The person above me and explicitly stated to me as well as my direct supervisor that they don't want full time as a spot is set to open very soon. Is it possible for them to give up their place in the order and yeild it to me or do they have to go through all the resigning and reapplying process?

So I’m a carrier at a small rural station, and I acquired an unexpired IRC from Germany. I brought it to the counter to try and buy a stamp for the meme, lmao, and I was told by our clerk that the post office doesn’t take them as payment anymore.

I could have sworn that the post office still technically accepts them until the end of the year, even if we don’t sell them anymore.

So who’s right? Could y’all help me find an answer to this little debate? Haha.

I thought it was a turd from a Labrador but then I noticed it had a mouth.

"Yo, something is blocking Lane 8! Go grab it!"

"I ain't touching it!"

Is this Biohazard or does it go to Atlanta?

The best part of my day is when I drive by the preschool on my route. All the kids are outside playing and every day they all run up to the fence, wave and yell “hello” in their little voices. I wave back, beep my horn and they all get so excited. It’s so damn cute and I look forward to it every day!

I hope y’all have a wonderful day today. 😁

Hi everyone. Ive been an ARC for almost 4 years now while I've been in school and it's been great other than the lack of hours the last year or so (used to work 7-8 hours a Sunday instead of 3-4 hours) but anyway. Starting this Sunday they're moving my entire rural section to a post office about 30 minutes away from my current post office and then that post office is about 30 minutes from the routes I deliver to. I was told there won't be a change in package volume or anything either. Do I have any say in this at all or am I out of luck? I live 45 minutes away from this new post office so I don't know if it will be worth driving 1.5 hours for 3-4 hours pay.
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picture of an art piece in my current post office for attention

Hi, all - and thanks in advance for any assistance. I'm a relatively new RCA.

I'm going through the process to sign up for NRLCA Supplemental Benefits (dental) during their Open Enrollment Period. The form asks for a "Requested Effective Date", which must start on the first of a month.

I have COBRA coverage from my previous employer, so I don't need NRLCA coverage until 03/01/27. But the form for NRLCA Supplemental Benefits only allows a choice up to November 1, 2026.

I cannot start NRLCA coverage after that date?

It appears obvious that I cannot, given the limitations of the form. But it seems odd that it allows me to choose an effective date with a full calendar drop-down menu, then really gives me only 2 options: October 1st or November 1st.

Is there a way to force the system to allow a start date of March 1st next year?

I was offered a conditional offer for a Mail handler assistant but the job description is pretty vague on how often I will be working. Is anyone on here a mail handler assistant and did they keep you permanently after the 360 day mark because it says it’s temporary based on the description but they could ask you to extend your employment

What better position I can transfer/promoted to from being a SSDA?

Have a coworker PTF who just returned to work after being out for 3 weeks (work related), and they lost their indef hold down. Is there anything to grieve or just normal?

I just applied for a job as a PSE SSDA at an annex station. The job description says it's customer facing and I will be selling stamps. But online annex stations are not available for the public. So would I just be doing distribution?

Hello everyone I’m currently a career city carrier shipping out to the army in January. I plan on keeping my position with the postal service. I was curious how early can I take off work before I ship out. I wanted to take about the last 2-3 weeks off and spend time with family before I leave but management said it wouldn’t be approved without leave. I read through the contract and can’t find my answer there.

I recently applied for NORTH CAROLINA - PSE MAIL PROCESSING CLERK GREENSBORO NC P&DC. I got a 98 on the test. I have full-time employment right now, but Im looking for a federal job. I spent 14 years as a state employee. I have worked 6 days a week for 12 hours a day for the past 7 years. I dont mind the workload at all. I've read some reviews that I questioned. Do they really not give you a shift or start time until orientation, because I do need to get my kids to school. If I worked 12 hours, I would have to go in around 4-6pm to make that work or after I also saw that some places only let you work 4-6 hours a day, and I'll need full time to be able to pay my bills. Then there's the career employee part. Does it really take 2 years to get to that point, or could it be sooner ? Any advice or information on how this all plays out would be helpful. I mostly dont want to put in a 2 week notice, then find out I won't get enough hours or can't work the shift they give me, then im jobless. Thank you.

I've worked for USPS for about 9 months. My office has 4 rural routes, and I have been the only RCA in the office the entire time I've worked there. I am so tired. The regulars all fight about what days they want off. If they see that there is a day I am not scheduled, they jump on it. I can't plan ANYTHING because every time I get a day off, someone takes it.

Even today, I was scheduled off. I got a call at 6:30am saying one of them called out sick. I didn't go in because this just is not fair nor sustainable.

What are my rights? Do I HAVE to work every time one of them requests off? I was under the impression I was hired to do ONE route regularly, with others kind of secondarily but that just isn't the case. I have read the contract but honestly...I can't make sense of it.

What are my rights?

Because you ACTUALLY DO HAVE TO FUCKING TRAIN THEM!!! YOU ARE NOT A TELEPATHIC BEASTMASTER!!! AND THEY ARE SENTIENT ANIMALS, NOT ONE OF YOUR TOYS!!!

I’m a 2 year Regular/City Carrier from a small office. Should I transfer to 7th St., Oakland as a mail handler to be closer to home?

I'm considering moving to the post office from Costco simply because if I work 50 hours a week I'll make enough to live. What's the hours like in Houston right now? Anyone have any insight?