When do we get paid.....

[Old Fart]

Remind me again exactly when that approximate $1400 COLA comes in our checks that's the retroactive to the start of the contract?

 

[FrozenToes]

Remind me again exactly when that approximate $1400 COLA comes in our checks that's the retroactive to the start of the contract?

If your asking about this COLA , there is no backpay. Otherwise we already received backpay in February.

 

[Voglio-il mio]

Remind me again exactly when that approximate $1400 COLA comes in our checks that's the retroactive to the start of the contract?

This COLA is for you working stiffs!​

Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Effective September 5, 2026​

Pursuant to the release of the July 2026 Consumer Price Index - Urban Wage and Clerical Workers (CPI-W), and in accordance with Article 9.1.E , the fourth COLA adjustment of the 2024-2027 National Agreement will result in a $1,414.00 increase for eligible rural carriers. This COLA adjustment will be effective September 5, 2026, (PP 2026-20). All COLA adjustments are based on a 40-hour evaluation with proportional application to those route evaluations over 40 hours. The increase should appear in paychecks dated September 25, 2026.

In accordance with Article 9.1.E.3, full COLA adjustments will apply to Table One and Step 15 of Table Two. COLA adjustments to Steps 1 through 14 of Table Two will be adjusted proportionally to each step’s percentage of Step 15.

NOTE: All leave replacement employees will receive an additional 1% salary adjustment annually in lieu of COLA adjustments.

 

[Voglio-il mio]

This COLA is for us Retired folks!

2027 COLA Update for Social Security, FERS, and CSRS Retirees​

The Social Security Administration announced a 3.6% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2027, increasing benefits for about 76 million Americans receiving Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Social Security and SSI Benefits

• Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 3.6% increase beginning with payments issued in January 2027.
• SSI recipients will receive their increased payments beginning December 31, 2026.
• The maximum earnings subject to Social Security tax will increase to $192,300.
• Workers under full retirement age may earn up to $25,560 before benefit reductions apply.
• Workers reaching full retirement age during 2027 may earn up to $67,920 before higher earnings reduction rules apply.
• Individuals who are at full retirement age for the entire year have no earnings limit.

Federal Retiree COLA: FERS and CSRS

Federal retirees will also see COLA adjustments to their annuities beginning in January 2027. However, the adjustment differs depending on the retirement system:

• CSRS retirees: 3.6% COLA (full adjustment)
• FERS retirees receiving a COLA: 2.6% COLA

Under federal law, FERS COLAs are calculated using a modified formula. When the annual COLA exceeds 3%, eligible FERS retirees receive a COLA that is 1% less than the full adjustment. Because the 2027 COLA is 3.6%, eligible FERS retirees will receive a 2.6% increase, while CSRS retirees receive the full 3.6% increase.

Accessing Your COLA Notice

Most Social Security beneficiaries can view their 2027 COLA notice online through their my Social Security account starting in late November 2026. Individuals who established an account by November 18, 2026, can access their notice through the secure Message Center.



OPM annuitants can view the increase on their January 2027 annuity statement through Retirement Services Online.

Important Security Reminder

Social Security services are provided free of charge. Beneficiaries should be cautious of fraudulent phone calls, emails, text messages, and websites attempting to obtain personal information or payments. The Social Security Administration will never request payment through gift cards, wire transfers, or similar methods.

Bottom Line

The 2027 COLA provides meaningful increases designed to help retirees and beneficiaries keep pace with inflation:

• Social Security Benefits: +3.6%
• SSI Benefits: +3.6%
• CSRS Annuities: +3.6%
• FERS Annuities: +2.6% (for retirees eligible to receive a COLA)

These increases will begin with January 2027 benefit and annuity payments, helping retirees maintain their purchasing power as living costs rise.