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NALC Bulletin
The NALC Bulletin provides the latest information on the status of key legislation, major arbitration decisions and special activities of the union. During contract negotiations and/or contract arbitrations, the Bulletin also provides the general membership with speedy and detailed information on bargaining and arbitration testimony, as well as the first complete data on a new contract.
The Bulletin is published on an as-needed basis, generally semi-monthly. Approximately 13,000 copies of the Bulletin are mailed to branch officials and shop stewards for posting on NALC bulletin boards at postal stations.
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Previous Issues
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May 2, 2022 -- 22-03
President Biden signs Postal Reform Act into law; Vice President Lew Drass to step down; PTF Step AA interpretive dispute settled; House committee holds hearing on electrifying the Postal Service vehicle fleet; more
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March 16, 2022 -- 22-02
Postal Service Reform Act passes in House and Senate, awaits president’s signature; New COVID-19 guide available; Fifth contract COLA set at $1,331; More
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Jan. 25, 2022 -- 22-01
Congress expected to be busy in buildup to fall elections; Postal reform on the agenda; Supreme Court rules on OSHA vaccine and testing rule; White House partners with USPS to deliver at-home COVID-19 tests; More
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October 28, 2021 -- 21-08
City Delivery and Workplace Improvement Task Force updates; Update on NALC priority bills/resolutions; NALC Health Benefit launches app; more
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September 7, 2021 -- 21-07
Back pay and COLA update; Congress returns to work on postal reform; Postal Service revises face covering policy; COVID-19-related MOUs and USPS directive to continue through the end of September; More
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July 23, 2021 -- 21-06
Virtual conference for deaf and hard-of-hearing members to be held; CCA retention pilot program started; NALC Health Benefit Plan Seminar update; Virtual Branch Officers’ Training offered; More
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June 8, 2021 -- 21-05
Congress takes up postal reform; Explanation of the health care provisions of H.R. 3076/S. 1720; Senate confirms three Postal Service Board of Governor nominees; More
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March 11, 2021 -- 21-04
Membership ratifies new NALC-USPS collective-bargaining agreement
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March 6, 2021 -- 21-03
Ratification update; Postal reform hearing held in House; House passes American Recovery Act; USPS awards contract for the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV); White House announces postal Board of Governors nominations; More
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Jan. 28, 2021 -- 21-02
Ratification ballot deadline pushed back until March 1
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Jan. 25, 2021 -- 21-01
National Agreement ratification ballots mailed; Letter carriers in Phase 1b of COVID-19 vaccinations; COVID-19 relief and recovery update; and COVID-19-related MOUs extended until March 26
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Nov. 24, 2020 -- 20-09
NALC, USPS reach tentative National Agreement
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Sept. 5, 2020 -- 20-08
NALC addresses mail service issues; Expedited Street/Afternoon Sortation (ESAS) initiative terminated; COVID-19 testing; Families First Coronavirus Response Act affects retirement and Thrift Savings Plan; More
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July 24, 2020 -- 20-07
USPS announces new ESAS delivery initiative test; New stimulus package expected to be introduced soon; COVID-19-related MOUs extended until late September; More
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June 20, 2020 -- 20-06
Update on the HEROES Act; Settlement reached in national-level Consolidated Casing grievance; Dispensation requests for branch
nominations and elections; HeroesDelivering.com gives public a voice on postal stimulus; More
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May 21, 2020 -- 20-05
Bipartisan poll demonstrates overwhelming support for direct funding of USPS; New postmaster general named; Pandemic forces cancellation of the NALC National Convention; More
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April 24, 2020 -- 20-04
COVID-19 page on the NALC website: A depository of information; Keep communicating any issues to your NALC representatives; Mandatory stand-up talk to be given when a co-worker tests positive for COVID-19; More
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April 11, 2020 -- 20-03
Temporary workplace changes to promote social distancing; Two new types of leave and two new MOUs to help with COVID-19 related absences; Make sure you have the safety supplies you need; more
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March 14, 2020 -- 20-02
Coronavirus precautions
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Feb. 26, 2020 -- 20-01
Nolan selected as neutral arbitrator, House votes to repeal pre-funding mandate, White House releases FY 2021 budget proposal, NALC Veterans Guide is available online, Time to register for food drive, More
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2019 - full year set
All of the NALC Bulletins published in 2019
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2018 - full year set
All of the NALC Bulletins published in 2018
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2017 - full year set
All of the NALC Bulletins published in 2017
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2016 - full year set
All of the NALC Bulletins published in 2016
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2015 - full year set
All of the NALC Bulletins published in 2015
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2014 - full year set
All of the NALC Bulletins published in 2014
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2013 - full year set
All of the NALC Bulletins published in 2013
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2012 - full year set
All of the NALC Bulletins published in 2012
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2011 - full year set
All of the NALC Bulletins published in 2011
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2010 - full year set
All of the NALC Bulletins published in 2010
May 2, 2022 -- 22-03
President Biden signs Postal Reform Act into law; Vice President Lew Drass to step down; PTF Step AA interpretive dispute settled; House committee holds hearing on electrifying the Postal Service vehicle fleet; more
March 16, 2022 -- 22-02
Postal Service Reform Act passes in House and Senate, awaits president’s signature; New COVID-19 guide available; Fifth contract COLA set at $1,331; More
Jan. 25, 2022 -- 22-01
Congress expected to be busy in buildup to fall elections; Postal reform on the agenda; Supreme Court rules on OSHA vaccine and testing rule; White House partners with USPS to deliver at-home COVID-19 tests; More
October 28, 2021 -- 21-08
City Delivery and Workplace Improvement Task Force updates; Update on NALC priority bills/resolutions; NALC Health Benefit launches app; more
September 7, 2021 -- 21-07
Back pay and COLA update; Congress returns to work on postal reform; Postal Service revises face covering policy; COVID-19-related MOUs and USPS directive to continue through the end of September; More
July 23, 2021 -- 21-06
Virtual conference for deaf and hard-of-hearing members to be held; CCA retention pilot program started; NALC Health Benefit Plan Seminar update; Virtual Branch Officers’ Training offered; More
June 8, 2021 -- 21-05
Congress takes up postal reform; Explanation of the health care provisions of H.R. 3076/S. 1720; Senate confirms three Postal Service Board of Governor nominees; More
March 11, 2021 -- 21-04
Membership ratifies new NALC-USPS collective-bargaining agreement
March 6, 2021 -- 21-03
Ratification update; Postal reform hearing held in House; House passes American Recovery Act; USPS awards contract for the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV); White House announces postal Board of Governors nominations; More
Jan. 28, 2021 -- 21-02
Ratification ballot deadline pushed back until March 1
Jan. 25, 2021 -- 21-01
National Agreement ratification ballots mailed; Letter carriers in Phase 1b of COVID-19 vaccinations; COVID-19 relief and recovery update; and COVID-19-related MOUs extended until March 26
Nov. 24, 2020 -- 20-09
NALC, USPS reach tentative National Agreement
Sept. 5, 2020 -- 20-08
NALC addresses mail service issues; Expedited Street/Afternoon Sortation (ESAS) initiative terminated; COVID-19 testing; Families First Coronavirus Response Act affects retirement and Thrift Savings Plan; More
July 24, 2020 -- 20-07
USPS announces new ESAS delivery initiative test; New stimulus package expected to be introduced soon; COVID-19-related MOUs extended until late September; More
June 20, 2020 -- 20-06
Update on the HEROES Act; Settlement reached in national-level Consolidated Casing grievance; Dispensation requests for branch nominations and elections; HeroesDelivering.com gives public a voice on postal stimulus; More
May 21, 2020 -- 20-05
Bipartisan poll demonstrates overwhelming support for direct funding of USPS; New postmaster general named; Pandemic forces cancellation of the NALC National Convention; More
April 24, 2020 -- 20-04
COVID-19 page on the NALC website: A depository of information; Keep communicating any issues to your NALC representatives; Mandatory stand-up talk to be given when a co-worker tests positive for COVID-19; More
April 11, 2020 -- 20-03
Temporary workplace changes to promote social distancing; Two new types of leave and two new MOUs to help with COVID-19 related absences; Make sure you have the safety supplies you need; more
March 14, 2020 -- 20-02
Coronavirus precautions
Feb. 26, 2020 -- 20-01
Nolan selected as neutral arbitrator, House votes to repeal pre-funding mandate, White House releases FY 2021 budget proposal, NALC Veterans Guide is available online, Time to register for food drive, More
2019 - full year set
All of the NALC Bulletins published in 2019
2018 - full year set
All of the NALC Bulletins published in 2018
2017 - full year set
All of the NALC Bulletins published in 2017
2016 - full year set
All of the NALC Bulletins published in 2016
2015 - full year set
All of the NALC Bulletins published in 2015
2014 - full year set
All of the NALC Bulletins published in 2014
2013 - full year set
All of the NALC Bulletins published in 2013
2012 - full year set
All of the NALC Bulletins published in 2012
2011 - full year set
All of the NALC Bulletins published in 2011
2010 - full year set
All of the NALC Bulletins published in 2010