Rural Carrier EMA Rate Schedule
ADJUSTMENT OF EMA RATE TO 57 CENTS PER MILE
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has released the November 2007 CPI-W Private Transportation Index. Based on this release and the contractually mandated base increase of 3.0 cents per mile, Equipment Maintenance Allowance (EMA) for NRLCA employees will increase by 6.0 cents to 57.0 cents per mile.
In accordance with the provisions of Article 9, Section 2.J.3 of the USPS/NRLCA National Agreement, effective January 5, 2008 (Pay Period 02-08), the equipment maintenance allowance (EMA) will increase from 51.0 cents per mile to 57.0 cents per mile, or a minimum of $22.80 per day, whichever is greater.
Auxiliary Rural Carriers, Rural Carrier Reliefs, Rural Carrier Associates, Rural Carrier Part-Time Flexibles, and Auxiliary Assistance
Employees providing auxiliary assistance or serving auxiliary routes under the provisions of Article 9, Section 2.J.5, will receive EMA of 57.0 cents per mile or $6.30 per hour, whichever is greater. The EMA will not exceed the amount provided in the special EMA chart for route stops and miles.
Click here to view special EMA chart 
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