Importance of COLCPE

As letter carriers we all know the NALC president Fred Rolando has a campaign called Gimmie 5 for COLCPE. By contributing to COLCPE it strengthens the NALC's voice in Congress, It also helps to protect the rights of letter carriers and has a major role in the future of the Postal Service. COLCPE is non-partisan and supports both Democrats and Republicans. These funds are distributed to the legislators who care about LETTER CARRIER ISSUES. This is why it is important to give to COLCPE !!! Just $5 a pay (Which is only $130.00 annually) can really make a difference in the fight. To give to COLCPE contact Marilyn Viggiano at the branch for more information. (412)321-3795 or (412)321-3796 or click here to contribute by using postal EASE.

Pay increases According to the
2011-2016 Arbitrated National Agreement

Date

Type of Increase*

Amount

Jan. 2013**

COLA

$146

July 2013***

COLA

$541

Nov. 16, 2013

General Wage Increase

1%

Jan. 2014**

COLA

TBA

July 2014***

COLA

TBA

Nov. 15, 2014

General Wage Increase

1.5%

Jan. 2015

COLA

TBA

July 2015

COLA

TBA

Nov. 14, 2015

General Wage Increase

1%

Jan. 2016

COLA

TBA

*  Value of COLAs depends on changes in the level of the Consumer Price Index (CPI).  While CCAs will not be eligible for COLAs, they will receive the general wage increases above, as well as increases of 1%, 1% and 1.5% in Novembers of 2013, 2014 and 2015.

**  These COLAs will be combined and paid the second full pay period after the release of the January 2014 CPI.

***  These COLAs will be combined and paid the second full pay period after the release of the July 2014 CPI.