In response to the numerous directives being issued regarding COVID-19 both Nationally and Statewide, all 25 of the Virginia Rural Letter Carriers’ Association’s Local meetings have been cancelled. This action supersedes any meeting notice you may have received from your Local.
The CDC has issued guidelines aimed at slowing the spread of this prolific virus. Virginia’s Governor has issued a public health emergency order that bars restaurants, fitness centers and theaters from having more than 10 patrons at a time. This order gives law enforcement the ability to enforce the ban. This ban remains in effect until its officially rescinded. We cannot turn a blind eye and continue moving forward as if it is business as usual. We make this decision in order to do what is best for our Membership and their families by keeping their health and safety priority one.
The election of Local Officers (President, Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer) will be postponed until a later date or at the next Local business meeting in the Spring of 2021.
The election of delegates to this year’s State Convention will be amended. Any Bargaining Unit Members and Retiree Members in good standing that reports to the State Convention will be seated as a delegate provided that said member has not accepted or acted at any time in any capacity normally performed by a manager from the end of one Convention to the end of the next Convention.
All Resolutions and Constitution proposals will be mailed to the State Secretary-Treasurer and be processed on to the appropriate committee at the 2020 State Convention for consideration. Any proposals must be on the official form and must include your name and email address. These forms can be found on the main page of this state website.
Finally, there will be no open board meeting on Sunday April 5, 2020.
These actions have been taken only after careful consideration of the laws that govern us. We have been assured by our National Organization and the Federal Department of Labor that the course we have chosen complies with all aspects of these laws and that our decision is sound.
We wish you and your families good health and well being as we journey through this crisis.
The CDC has issued guidelines aimed at slowing the spread of this prolific virus. Virginia’s Governor has issued a public health emergency order that bars restaurants, fitness centers and theaters from having more than 10 patrons at a time. This order gives law enforcement the ability to enforce the ban. This ban remains in effect until its officially rescinded. We cannot turn a blind eye and continue moving forward as if it is business as usual. We make this decision in order to do what is best for our Membership and their families by keeping their health and safety priority one.
The election of Local Officers (President, Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer) will be postponed until a later date or at the next Local business meeting in the Spring of 2021.
The election of delegates to this year’s State Convention will be amended. Any Bargaining Unit Members and Retiree Members in good standing that reports to the State Convention will be seated as a delegate provided that said member has not accepted or acted at any time in any capacity normally performed by a manager from the end of one Convention to the end of the next Convention.
All Resolutions and Constitution proposals will be mailed to the State Secretary-Treasurer and be processed on to the appropriate committee at the 2020 State Convention for consideration. Any proposals must be on the official form and must include your name and email address. These forms can be found on the main page of this state website.
Finally, there will be no open board meeting on Sunday April 5, 2020.
These actions have been taken only after careful consideration of the laws that govern us. We have been assured by our National Organization and the Federal Department of Labor that the course we have chosen complies with all aspects of these laws and that our decision is sound.
We wish you and your families good health and well being as we journey through this crisis.