The National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association issued the following press release:

ALEXANDRIA, VA— The United States Postal Service and the National Rural Letter Carriers’Association (NRLCA) have agreed to extend contract negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement. Although the contract with the NRLCA expired at midnight on Monday, May 20th, the Postal Service and the NRLCA have mutually decided to extend the negotiations. Meanwhile, the 2021-2024 National Agreement remains in full force and effect.