|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| NALC membership and dues |
| Dues changes for 2010 |
| |
The chart below shows dates for pay periods and the close-outs by which dues changes can be made in 2010.
No close-out date is shown for Pay Period 26-10 as we use the computer tape from Pay Period 25-10 to process the national increase. This means that the last chance for any dues corrections or changes to be made in 2010 must be received at headquarters prior to November 9, 2010. The new national minimum dues, set by Article 7 of the NALC Constitution, is $22.41.
2010 dues change dates |
|
Pay period
|
Date
|
Pay period
|
Date
|
|
4
|
February 2
|
16
|
July 20
|
|
6
|
March 2
|
18
|
August 17
|
|
8
|
March 30
|
20
|
September 14
|
|
10
|
April 27
|
22
|
October 12
|
|
12
|
May 25
|
24
|
November 9
|
|
14
|
June 22
|
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
NALC branches can suspend dues
for members called to active duty (March 2003)
Any branch desiring to suspend the dues for members of the union called up to active duty should send a request to Secretary-Treasurer Jane E. Broendel at NALC Headquarters. In response to requests from several branches, NALC President Young has decided to waive the national per capita tax, effective immediately, for members whose branches request such a suspension. In order to implement such a suspension, branch presidents must send a letter to Secretary-Treasurer Broendel identifying the letter carrier (by name, branch number and social security number) and requesting suspension of the national per capita tax.
Branches should be aware that implementation of such a suspension will also suspend dues to state associations and branches involved. |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Reciprocal agreement |
| |
|
|
On December 4, 2003, the National Association of Letter Carriers, American Postal Workers Union, National Postal Mail Handlers Union, and National Rural Letter Carriers Association signed a Reciprocal Agreement in which:
"Each of the four postal unions agrees that whenever one of its members transfers either voluntarily or involuntarily to a position within the bargaining unit of one of the other postal unions, and joins the union representing that bargaining unit, each will grant the member a release, upon request (and in accordance with the procedures established in the agreement) from his or her union membership outside of his or her anniversary window period."
 The procedures were established to facilitate the transferring of membership and are outlined in Avoiding Unintended Multiple Dues Withholding; A Handbook for Organizers, Local Officers, and Members, which is available from the NALC Supply Department or by clicking here.
The objective of the handbook is to assist union members and officers in the proper processing of membership dues forms and to help avoid the unintended payment of multiple dues when a member changes from one craft to another craft that is represented by a different union.
PLEASE NOTE: Employees should keep copies of all forms and correspondence and confirm correct deductions by reviewing their bi-weekly pay stubs. Any errors in dues withheld should be brought to the immediate attention of the employee's personnel office and/or union representative. |
|
| |
|
| |
Tracking union membership |
| |
|
|
It is no small task for NALC's national office to keep track of more than 300,000 members. The Membership Department, in concert with the Information Technology Department, keeps track of all incoming and retiring members, ensures that dues amounts are calculated properly and reimbursed to branches and state associations on time, and maintains NALC's all-important membership database—our communications link with members.
Branch officers also need to keep close track of their members and their dues payments. Members must keep up their dues payments to maintain good standing and participate in union functions. Branches must keep their membership records current so they can mail newsletters, election ballots and other communications to local members. And local financial officers must track dues payments to ensure the branch receives the income to which it is entitled.
|
|
| |
|
| |
Membership recognition |
| |
|
| |
Lapel pins |
| |
National Secretary-Treasurer's office handles branch requests for lapel pins for their long-standing members. Branches must comply with the National Constitution, Article 2, Section 5(a) in making pin requests. Accordingly, the Secretary-Treasurer's office can only provide suitable lapel pins "when receiving proper notification by the Branch Secretary" that a member has completed the following number of years as a member:
- 25 Year Pins
- 30 Year Pins
- 35 Year Pins
- 40 Year Pins
- 45 Year Pins
- 50 Year Pins (pictured at right)
|
| |
Longevity rewarded |
| |
NALC members who have belonged to the NALC for 50 years or more are awarded life membership with gold membership cards. Once life membership is obtained, dues are no longer required.
|
| |
|
| |
 |
|
NALC's 60-year pin
|
|
|
|
LONG-TERM
MEMBERSHIP
RECOGNITION
|
|
50-year Gold Cards and lapel pins
|
|
55-year pins
|
|
60-year pins
|
|
65-year pins
|
|
70-year plaques
|
|
75-year plaques
|
|
|
| |
|
| |
Leadership recognition |
| |
 In order to recognize the contribution of past officers, NALC has created special lapel pins that feature the NALC seal and the words "Past Secretary," "Past President," and "Past Officer." The pins are available through the Supply Department at Headquarters. For information on contact ing the Supply Department, click here. |
|
|
| |
|
| |
 |
| |
© National Association of Letter Carriers, AFL-CIO |
|
|
