Here is a group photo from the Bux-Mont 920 crew that made their way to the annual Region 12 RAP Sessions.
Bux-Mont 920 Group Photo from Region 12 RAP Session
Bux-Mont 920 Receives Letter of Appreciation
At last weeks monthly meeting, Bux-Mont 920 President Sean Geackel was awarded a Letter of Appreciation from Telford VFW’s Commander Ronald J. Joyce along with Quartermaster (and Bux-Mont 920 Trustee) Bryan Jefferies. This was in recognition of Bux-Mont 920’s participation in Telford VFW’s year long project with the Coatesville VA hospital for Homeless Veterans.
Resolution of the National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) Arbitration Compliance Case
From the national NALC website:
The National Association of Letter Carriers and the Postal Service have reached resolution on a national-level grievance filed by NALC regarding compliance with the June 30, 2025, national-level arbitration decision (the “NACI Award) issued by Arbitrator Margo Newman in USPS Case No. 6X 21C-6X-C-24165358, C-37276. Arbitrator Newman’s national ruling on the National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) Arbitration held that non-probationary postal employees separated due to unfavorable background check results are entitled to due process and may challenge their removals through the grievance and arbitration procedure.
NALC filed the national-level grievance, case number 6X 23N-6X-C 25507021, claiming the Postal Service failed to abide by the NACI Award by not processing pending grievances pertaining to the matter. In the settlement (M-02015), the parties agree that all pending grievances related to the NACI Award will be processed in accordance with Article 15 of the National Agreement, including the scheduling for arbitration, if necessary. Accordingly, the parties consider the issues raised in case number 6X 23N-6X-C 25507021 to be moot and agree to close this case without prejudice to the position of either party in this or any other matter.
Weather Update on January Monthly Member Meeting (Meeting is Still On!)
From Branch President Sean Geackle:
As of right now, the meeting is still on for tomorrow night (1/27/26) at Mike’s York Road Tavern in Warminster. I don’t anticipate any travel issues tomorrow night. If you have any concerns let me know.
Tomorrow’s meeting is scheduled to start at 7pm. Please reach out to Sean at buxmont920@verizon.net
Blue Bell/Plymouth Meeting Carriers Recognized for Creating Revenue
Thomas El & Shawn Viola from the Blue Bell/Plymouth Meeting station have been recognized for creating revenue though the Customer Connect program. Below is a picture of Thomas & Shawn with the rest of the carriers at Blue Bell/Plymouth Meeting, Branch President Sean Geackel, and District Customer Connect Coordinator Jim O’Malley.
Newly Retired: Mark Feulner of Lansdale
Bux-Mont 920 congrandulates Mark Feulner on his well deserved retirement! Mark joined the Last Punch Bunch on 12/30/25 after 38 years of service at the Landale station. Below are the pictures of Mark receiving his 920 Bank from President Sean Geackle as well as a Mark with his now fellow retirees from the Lansdale station!
USPS 2026 Pay Schedule
The Pay Schedule for 2026 has been released by the USPS. See image below. This is also included in the color coded.
Update on Service for December 24 & 26
Earlier this week, President Trump issued an Executive Order making December 24 & 26 Federal Holidays. This will not effect the Post Service, and we will be operating under normal conditions.
The 2025 JCAM is Now Available
The NALC National Office released the brand new 2025 JCAM today. You can view & download this new version of this very important manual below, or at the Letter Carrier Resources & Steward Resources pages!
December Penalty Overtime Exclusion Period For 2025
The Postal Service has notified NALC of the December period during which penalty overtime regulations are not applicable. As referenced in Article 8, Sections 4 and 5 of the USPS-NALC National Agreement, this period consists of four consecutive service weeks.
This year, the December period begins Pay Period 26-2025, Week 1 (Nov. 29, 2025) and ends Pay Period 01-2026, Week 2 (Dec. 26, 2025).
Keep in mind, the penalty overtime exclusion period does not affect the new provision bargained for and included in the 2023-2026 National Agreement outlined in Article 8, Section 4.G. This provision, which in accordance with M-02009 began on July 1, 2025, requires letter carriers to be paid at the rate of two and a half (2½) times their base hourly straight time rate for any hours worked beyond 12 hours in a service day or 60 hours in a service week. This requirement to compensate letter carriers at that rate of pay is unchanged during the December period. All hours worked in excess of 12 hours in a service day or 60 hours in a service week will still be paid at 2½ times the normal rate of pay.
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