SEASONAL ROUTESLength And • May 20th, 2018
Contract Type FiledMay 20th, 2018The paragraph above is taken from the National Agreement between the USPS and the NRLCA, Article 9.2.C.13, and is the basic definition of what constitutes a Seasonal Route. The seasonal classification will, if properly administered, result in substantial savings for the USPS via eliminating the repetitive submitting of PS Form 4003 due to the fluctuation of the route caused by the continual addition and subtraction of seasonal boxes. Some offices have reported that some routes require the submitting of this form several times a year due to seasonal boxes. A seasonal route requires only two per year, not including those submitted due to growth or permanent loss. The seasonal classification also greatly reduces the paperwork required by the carrier and thus reduces the office time. In the long run, the