• The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has released the May 2008 CPI-W Private Transportation Index.
   
• Based on this release, the Equipment Maintenance Allowance (EMA) will increase by 5.0 cents to 62.0 cents per mile.
   
• In accordance with the provisions of Article 9, Section 2.J.3 of the USPS/NRLCA National Agreement, effective July 5, 2008 (Pay Period 15-08), the Equipment Maintenance Allowance (EMA) will increase from 57.0 cents per mile to 62.0 cents per mile, or a minimum of $24.80 per day, whichever is greater.
   

• Auxiliary Rural Carriers, Rural Carrier Reliefs, Rural Carrier Associates, Rural Carrier Part-Time Flexibles, and Auxiliary Assistance

• Employees providing auxiliary assistance or serving auxiliary routes under the provisions of Article 9, Section 2.J.5, will receive EMA of 62.0 cents per mile or $6.80 per hour, whichever is greater.
   
• The EMA will not exceed the amount provided in the special EMA chart for route stops and miles.

The special EMA chart for stops and miles will be posted once it becomes available.