The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has released the August 2009 CPI-W Private Transportation Index. Based on this release, the Equipment Maintenance Allowance (EMA), and a contractually mandated 2.5 cents increase to the base, EMA will increase by 6.5 cents to 60.5 cents per mile.
Therefore, in accordance with the provisions of Article 9, Section 2.J.3 of the USPS/NRLCA National Agreement, effective October 10, 2009 (Pay Period 22-09), the Equipment Maintenance Allowance (EMA) will increase from 54 cents per mile to 60.5 cents per mile, or a minimum of $24.20 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 60.5 cents per mile or $6.65 per hour, whichever is greater. The EMA will not exceed the amount provided in the special EMA chart for route stops and miles.
The EMA chart will be posted once we receive a copy.
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