I sent this to area union rep with no response. North Texas is getting zero unscannable parcel credit with no help from the union. union rep says there is a solution in the works so there nothing we can do
Today (8/28/26) I had two packages with parcel postage on them but no bar codes . The Postmaster said they do not count as unscannable parcels because they fit in the mail box. I pointed to the highlighted part of the RRECS Activity Guide that I keep posted on my case that says, “Use UNSCANPARCEL when an obvious parcel (not a letter or flat) is delivered, and the barcode is missing or completely unreadable. Includes small parcels/boxes delivered to a mailbox or parcel locker”. She again said I can’t have credit for them as unscannable parcels because they fit in the mailbox.
I’ve heard there is a resolution in the works for the future. My argument would be that I should not be held accountable for something today because they are looking to change the rule in the future. Today’s rules need to be enforced until they are officially changed. In my opinion, rural carriers are losing money today because the union is not helping enforce what is in writing from the post office regarding unscanparcels.
Today (8/28/26) I had two packages with parcel postage on them but no bar codes . The Postmaster said they do not count as unscannable parcels because they fit in the mail box. I pointed to the highlighted part of the RRECS Activity Guide that I keep posted on my case that says, “Use UNSCANPARCEL when an obvious parcel (not a letter or flat) is delivered, and the barcode is missing or completely unreadable. Includes small parcels/boxes delivered to a mailbox or parcel locker”. She again said I can’t have credit for them as unscannable parcels because they fit in the mailbox.
I’ve heard there is a resolution in the works for the future. My argument would be that I should not be held accountable for something today because they are looking to change the rule in the future. Today’s rules need to be enforced until they are officially changed. In my opinion, rural carriers are losing money today because the union is not helping enforce what is in writing from the post office regarding unscanparcels.
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