Brooklyn - Staten Island Letter Carriers - Branch 41 Merged

04/17/2026

04/16/2026

2026 Retirement Party – Branch 41 Merged
April 12, 2026

https://branch41.com/retirement-2026

04/09/2026

USPS Suspends Employer FERS Contributions — Here’s What It Means for You
Branch 41 Member Update | April 2026
Starting April 10, the United States Postal Service Board of Governors has suspended the Postal Service’s employer contributions to the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) annuity. This was driven by a looming cash crisis — USPS projects it could run out of money as early as February 2027 — and is expected to save approximately $2.5 billion this fiscal year.
What is NOT changing:
• Your own FERS contributions, withheld from your paycheck, will still be sent to OPM
• Your TSP contributions are unaffected
• USPS will still make its automatic and matching TSP contributions (up to 5% of your basic pay)
• Your Social Security contributions continue as normal
• Your service credit toward your FERS annuity will continue to accrue during the suspension
• Current retirees are not affected at all
• Your union contract is not affected
What IS changing:
Only one thing: USPS is temporarily pausing its own employer-side payments into the FERS annuity fund — the portion they owe, not you.
What does this mean if you’re planning to retire soon?
According to USPS, the decision will have no impact on current employees’ retirement eligibility or benefits. Your annuity calculation should not be affected.
The bigger picture
USPS is calling on Congress to act. The measures they’re asking for include increasing USPS borrowing authority and reforming retirement fund liabilities. This suspension is a stopgap — not a fix. Legislative action is still needed.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter

03/28/2026

🕊️ With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our brother David Velazquez, Director of Safety & Health at Branch 36.
David dedicated two decades of his life to fighting for carriers, and his impact on this union will never be forgotten. Many of our own Branch 41 members had the privilege of working alongside David during route adjustments and safety training — his knowledge, dedication, and warmth left a lasting mark on all of us. He lit up every room he walked into, and he will be deeply missed.
Please keep his family, and his entire Branch 36 family in your hearts and prayers. 🙏💔
REST AND REPRESENT IN PEACE, BROTHER. 🪽🪽
Branch 41 Merged — leadership and members extend their deepest condolences to David’s family, friends, and brothers and sisters of Branch 36. 💙

03/08/2026

BRANCH 41 MERGED MEMBERSHIP MEETING REMINDER!

📣 General Membership Meeting!
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM Sharp
📍 Location: Louis Pisapia Union Hall, 2262 Bath Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

💻 Virtual Option Available: As always, we'll provide a Zoom link for those unable to attend in person.

⚠️ Important Zoom Rules: Members attending online MUST have their display name visible and be on video for the entire meeting.

📧 Need the Zoom link? Email [email protected] to request it.

🚨 REMINDER: To make motions, nominations, cast votes, or conduct any other union business, you MUST be present in person! Zoom attendance is for observation only.

📋 Agenda Highlights:
• Routine Business

🤝 Let's stay strong and connected — your participation matters! See you at the meeting!

02/23/2026

Delivery operations are suspended today, February 23, in:

• Brooklyn
• Staten Island

02/23/2026

🚨 Branch 41 Merged Weather Advisory – NYC State of Emergency

NYC is under a Blizzard Warning with 18–24 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 70 mph.

❄️ Travel Ban: 9 PM – 12 PM (Non-essential vehicles prohibited)
🏫 Schools Closed (No remote instruction)
🅿️ Alternate Side Parking Suspended
🚆 LIRR Suspended | Metro-North & MTA Reduced Service
🗑 Trash & Recycling Delayed

safety must come first.

If attempting to report:
✔️ Use extreme caution
✔️ Monitor alerts
✔️ Document conditions

If unable to report:
✔️ Follow call-out procedures
✔️ Request Emergency Leave or Administrative Leave (Act of God)
✔️ Keep documentation

Stay safe. Stay informed. Protect yourself.

02/08/2026

BRANCH 41 MEMBERSHIP MEETING REMINDER!

📣 General Membership Meeting!
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM Sharp
📍 Location: Louis Pisapia Union Hall, 2262 Bath Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

💻 Virtual Option Available: As always, we'll provide a Zoom link for those unable to attend in person.

⚠️ Important Zoom Rules: Members attending online MUST have their display name visible and be on video for the entire meeting.

📧 Need the Zoom link? Email [email protected] to request it.

🚨 CRITICAL REMINDER: To make motions, nominations, cast votes, or conduct any other union business, you MUST be present in person! Zoom attendance is for observation only.

📋 Agenda Highlights:
• Routine Business

🤝 Let's stay strong and connected — your participation matters! See you at the meeting!

02/04/2026

📬 Every mailbox has a story, and every delivery takes dedication.
Today we honor the mail carriers who show up day after day, no matter the conditions.
Happy National Thank a Mail Carrier Day — your work matters. 💙

01/13/2026

General Membership Meeting!

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, January 13th, 2026

🕖 Time: 7:00 PM Sharp

📍 Location: Louis Pisapia Union Hall

2262 Bath Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

As always, the Branch will also provide a Zoom option for those unable to attend in person.

👉 Important: Members attending online must have their display name visible and be on video.

If you need the Zoom link, email [email protected].
Or Request a Zoom Link
https://branch41.com/zoomlink

⚠️ Reminder:To make motions, nominations, cast votes, or conduct any other union business, you must be present in person!

📝 Agenda:

• Routine Business !

Let’s stay strong and connected — see you at the meeting!