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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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Nov. 30, 2019 -- 19-10
Update on contract negotiations; Momentum grows for USPS Fairness Act; FY 2019 financial report; Penalty Overtime Exclusion; Open Season update; and Giving Tuesday for MDA
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Nov. 2, 2019 -- 19-09
Pre-funding repeal bill reaches 272 co-sponsors; The printed version of the 2019 Letter Carrier Resource Guideis now available to order; Giving Tuesday for MDA; and Branch Officers Training set for Washington, DC
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Sept. 28, 2019 -- 19-08
NALC reaches impasse with USPS in negotiations; Update on NALC’s case consolidation lawsuit; USPS Fairness Act and priority resolutions gain momentum; U.S. to remain in the Universal Postal Union; Carriers encouraged to give through CFC
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Aug. 30, 2019 -- 19-07
At rap session, NALC leaders talk bargaining, legislation; NALC grows support for USPS Fairness Act; Two-year budget deal signed into law; New WEP bill introduced; 2019 Health Benefit Plan Seminar; Seventh COLA set at $624
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July 20, 2019 -- 19-06
NALC-USPS formally open bargaining talks; Louisiana letter carrier killed on his route; Letter Carrier Resource Guide is available online; USPS Fairness Act marks opportunity to address postal finances; Food Drive delivers 75.7 million pounds; more
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May 31, 2019 -- 19-05
NALC calls for sensible postal reform in the House; NALC files three national-level grievances; USPS Fairness Act introduced; Two of NALC priority resolutions reach majority of support; branch Officers Training set for Cleveland, New Orleans; Food Drive
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April 29, 2019 -- 19-04
House majority rejects postal privatization; ‘Hold in place’ carriers receiving step increases; Bomb cyclone, flooding hit midwest; What should you do in preparation for the heat of summer?; Food drive is May 11; Work Hour Tracker app
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March 26, 2019 -- 19-03
Senate committee holds hearing on White House postal task force report; White House releases FY 2020 budget proposal with cuts in letter carrier pay, benefits; Food drive is on May 11; New resolutions, new fact sheets; GA role created
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Feb. 28, 2019 -- 19-02
Rap session to be held on Aug. 11 in Denver; Still time to register for the food drive; Former Trustee Randall Keller dies; RAAs appointed in Region 9; Letter Carrier Pay Schedule
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Jan. 24, 2019 -- 19-01
NALC's priority resolutions introduced in the 116th Congress; Disaster Relief Foundation assisting letter carriers; NALC lent support to workers during government shutdown; Active and former carriers sent survey; Food Drive
Time to register
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Dec. 24, 2018 -- No. 18-16
White House postal task force releases long-awaited report; Carriers struggle in aftermath of fire; Executive Council installed
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Oct. 22, 2018 -- No. 18-15
America tells Congress: U.S. Mail is not for sale; NALC national elections results; Installation of officers set for Dec. 1; Branch Officers Training set for Orlando; NALC Disaster Relief Foundation; Former NALC Vice President Hutchins has died; more
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Sept. 17, 2018 -- No. 18-14
‘U.S. Mail: Not for Sale’ rallies planned across country for Oct. 8; What to do if you do not receive an NALC ballot; and Two confirmed for Board of Governors, two more nominated
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Aug. 27, 2018 -- No. 18-13
Contract COLA update, NALC ballots set to be mailed, USPS releases Q3 financial report, Stewart promoted to HBP, NALC members continue push for House Resolution 993
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Aug. 9, 2018 -- No. 18-12
CCAs with 30 months of relative standing to be converted to career, House resolution introduced on USPS privatization, Election Committee appointed, Branch Officers Training set for Minneapolis, and Appeals court upholds dismissal of lawsuit
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July 20, 2018 -- No. 18-11
Coverage of Day 5 of the NALC Convention.
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July 19, 2018 -- No. 18-10
Coverage of Day 4 of the NALC Convention.
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July 18, 2018 -- No. 18-09
Coverage of Day 3 of the NALC Convention.
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July 17, 2018 -- No. 18-08
Coverage of day two of the NALC Convention.
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July 16, 2018 -- No. 18-07
Coverage of day one at the 2018 NALC Convention
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June 28, 2018 -- No. 18-06
NALC responds to OMB proposal to privatize USPS; Food Drive nets 71 million pounds, reports still coming in; Senate committee advances two Board of Governors nominees; NALC submits postal workforce recommendations to White House; more
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June 1, 2018 -- No. 18-05
OPM proposes retirement cuts; Contract implementation update; Carriers deliver again--for the 26th time; President Rolando makes Executive Council appointments; Convention information
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April 30, 2018 -- No. 18-04
An executive order follows the president's postal tweets; bipartisan postal bill released; Senate committee holds hearings on USPS Board of Governors nominees; Food Drive a few weeks away; and keep yourself safe from the sun and heat of summer.
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March 20, 2018 -- No. 18-03
Supreme Court hears arguments in union fees case; May 12 almost here; NALC's MDA Honor Roll; April a reminder to focus on workers' physical and emotional safety; federal budget process update; and convention deadlines.
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Feb. 24, 2018 -- No. 18-02
Spring agenda complicated by White House budget proposals; Fourth COLA set at $520; RAA, community service appointments; Food Drive art unveiled; NALC president walking for MDA; and convention deadlines.
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Jan. 24, 2018 -- No. 18-01
NALC presses for sensible pricing as PRC weighs rate changes; Register for the Food Drive; USPS tops Gallup poll of agencies; Lassan appointed NBA; Convention hotels; MBA interest rates; USPS must post injury/illness summary per OSHA
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Nov. 20, 2017 — No. 17-11
NALC challenges change to promotion pay provisions; FEHBP Open Season; CCA health benefits; Give through CFC; 2018 Convention room rates; NALC selects convention venues for 2020, 2022; Seeking host branches for 2024, 2026 conventions; Pay chart
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Nov. 1, 2017 — No. 17-10
NALC honors Letter Carrier Heroes of the Year. NALC’s Health Benefit Plan: Packaged to deliver. CCA health benefits. Rolando announces regional appointments. At AFL-CIO’s 2017 convention in St. Louis, NALC embraces pledge to ‘Join. Fight. Win.’
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Sept. 25, 2017 — No. 17-09
New contract’s pay increases and adjustments update. Postal reform bills update. Harmful cuts still possible following budget, debt ceiling extension. Carriers encouraged to give through CFC.
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Aug. 28, 2017 — No. 17-08
2016-2019 National Agreement wage increase update; Letter carrier pay schedule; USPS financial report for Q3 FY2017; Union Plus scholarships; CVS Health donates money to Food Drive; Senate committee holds hearing on Hatch Act
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Aug. 21, 2017 — No. 17-07
Contract approved—Letter carriers ratify 2016-2019 NALC/USPS agreement 16-to-1. A special message from President Rolando—Post-ratification: Our work begins. Revised MBA life insurance products.
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July 17, 2017 — No. 17-06
Ratification balloting update. 75 million pounds—Impressive results for 2017 Food Drive. Rolando appoints RAAs, RWCAs and HQ staff
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June 29, 2017 — No. 17-05
2017 National Conference, Part 2: Rolando discusses postal reform, legislative challenges and strategies. Training time. Balloting begins on proposed 2016-2019 NALC-USPS agreement. Didn’t get a ballot?
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June 23, 2017 — No. 17-04
NALC activists review contract: Politics, legislation and training round out 2017 ‘rap session.’
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June 2, 2017 — No. 17-03
National rap session: June 13-15; Rap session venue: Harrah’s Atlantic City; 2017 National Conference Agenda; Rolando appoints national Ballot Committee
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May 18, 2017 — No. 17.02
NALC, USPS reach tentative National Agreement (story and highlights)
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Feb. 24, 2017 — No. 17-01
Rolando testifies; Postal reform update; USPS Q1 profits; Dowdy retires; Preston new Region 13 NBA; For bargaining news: Get NALC Member App; Food Drive; OSHA Form 300A; Executive Council meets in DC; No USPS hiring freeze
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Dec. 12, 2016 — No. 16-15
Rolando announces NALC HQ, regional leadership shifts; 2016 Penalty Overtime Exclusion period; Collective-bargaining update; Scholarships deadline; ‘Advanced Formal A & Beyond;’ Register now for 2017 Food Drive; 2017 Branch Officers Training
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Nov. 9, 2016 — No. 16-14
NALC Health Benefit Plan: Best fit for letter carriers and their families; Download the NALC Member App; Terms and conditions of 2011-2016 contract remain in effect; Early Food Drive registration underway; Two 2017 Branch Officers Training sessions set
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Oct. 20, 2016 — No. 16-13
NALC Heroes for 2016 honored in Washington; Bargaining for a new National Agreement continues; NALC Member App a huge hit; PERF: Helping postal families in need; Carriers help ‘Deliver the Cure’ for MDA
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Sept. 16, 2016 — No. 16-12
NALC launches app for smartphones; NALC EVP O’Malley retires; Consider donating to CFC; Bargaining for a new National Agreement continues; Lyerly appointed Reg. 9 RAA
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Aug. 19, 2016 — No. 16-11
Looking back, moving forward; Final session; Committee reports; Awards; Greetings from Hillary Clinton; Dancing on to Detroit; Rep. Maxine Waters; Appeals; Solidarity & sympathy; Farewell, O'Malley; Workshops
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Aug. 18, 2016 — No. 16-10
Saluting service, on and off our routes; Back to work; Bringing the fight; A longtime friend; Helping others; Mileage and per diem; Convention site; MDA; Food drive; L.A. Labor; NALC Auxiliary
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Aug. 17, 2016 — No. 16-09
Special Convention Edition: Getting involved, staying involved; Labor leads the way; Your contract, your concerns; Labor alliances; Delegates from across the nation; Growing in the new economy; NALC Auxiliary
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Aug. 16, 2016 — No. 16-08
Special Convention Edition: Various voices, new perspectives; Business resumes; Constitutional amendments; Organizing; Communications; A struggle with privatization; NALC Auxiliary
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Aug. 15, 2016 — No. 16-07
Special Convention Edition, Monday: NALC—We are family, we are one; Past and present; Compare and contrast; Ever forward; Business as usual; Honoring O'Malley; Resolutions; Honoring the departed; We are 'Everywhere;'" Special review; NALC Auxiliary
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July 20, 2016 — No. 16-06
‘Postal Heritage Day’ is July 26; Convention news, updates; Bargaining for new National Agreement continues; Deadline approaching for FEGLI open season; ‘Muscle Walk’ with President Rolando; House leaders introduce, mark up bipartisan postal bills
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June 24, 2016 — No. 16-05
Bargaining for new National Agreement continues; House committee releases postal reform ‘discussion draft;’ Record total for ‘Stamp Out Hunger;’ Robles is Region 4 RAA; Convention news; Stay safe in summer heat; Apply for the Leadership Academy
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May 25, 2016 — No. 16-04
Bargaining continues past contract expiration; Rolando testifies before House committee; Letter carriers deliver food, hope during 24th national drive; 2nd quarter USPS operating profit continues strong trend; More info about this summer’s NALC convention
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April 8, 2016 — No. 16-03
New ‘Questions and Answers’ on CCAs; Public unions score victory with Supreme Court decision; 24th annual Food Drive just around the corner; Delivering the cure for MDA; New Region 12 RAA appointed; Information for NALC’s 70th biennial convention in L.A.
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Feb. 26, 2016 — No. 16-02
NALC, USPS formally open bargaining talks; Another profitable quarter for U.S. Postal Service; Deadlines set for national convention in Los Angeles; Partnerships are crucial to food drive’s success
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Feb. 5, 2016 — No. 16-01
Rolando before Senate committee; USPS must review, post 2015 OSHA Form 300A summary; Convention hotel room rates; Food Drive; NALC Veterans Group; Rolando appoints RAAs, HQ staff
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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
Nov. 30, 2019 -- 19-10
Update on contract negotiations; Momentum grows for USPS Fairness Act; FY 2019 financial report; Penalty Overtime Exclusion; Open Season update; and Giving Tuesday for MDA
Nov. 2, 2019 -- 19-09
Pre-funding repeal bill reaches 272 co-sponsors; The printed version of the 2019 Letter Carrier Resource Guideis now available to order; Giving Tuesday for MDA; and Branch Officers Training set for Washington, DC
Sept. 28, 2019 -- 19-08
NALC reaches impasse with USPS in negotiations; Update on NALC’s case consolidation lawsuit; USPS Fairness Act and priority resolutions gain momentum; U.S. to remain in the Universal Postal Union; Carriers encouraged to give through CFC
Aug. 30, 2019 -- 19-07
At rap session, NALC leaders talk bargaining, legislation; NALC grows support for USPS Fairness Act; Two-year budget deal signed into law; New WEP bill introduced; 2019 Health Benefit Plan Seminar; Seventh COLA set at $624
July 20, 2019 -- 19-06
NALC-USPS formally open bargaining talks; Louisiana letter carrier killed on his route; Letter Carrier Resource Guide is available online; USPS Fairness Act marks opportunity to address postal finances; Food Drive delivers 75.7 million pounds; more
May 31, 2019 -- 19-05
NALC calls for sensible postal reform in the House; NALC files three national-level grievances; USPS Fairness Act introduced; Two of NALC priority resolutions reach majority of support; branch Officers Training set for Cleveland, New Orleans; Food Drive
April 29, 2019 -- 19-04
House majority rejects postal privatization; ‘Hold in place’ carriers receiving step increases; Bomb cyclone, flooding hit midwest; What should you do in preparation for the heat of summer?; Food drive is May 11; Work Hour Tracker app
March 26, 2019 -- 19-03
Senate committee holds hearing on White House postal task force report; White House releases FY 2020 budget proposal with cuts in letter carrier pay, benefits; Food drive is on May 11; New resolutions, new fact sheets; GA role created
Feb. 28, 2019 -- 19-02
Rap session to be held on Aug. 11 in Denver; Still time to register for the food drive; Former Trustee Randall Keller dies; RAAs appointed in Region 9; Letter Carrier Pay Schedule
Jan. 24, 2019 -- 19-01
NALC's priority resolutions introduced in the 116th Congress; Disaster Relief Foundation assisting letter carriers; NALC lent support to workers during government shutdown; Active and former carriers sent survey; Food Drive Time to register
Dec. 24, 2018 -- No. 18-16
White House postal task force releases long-awaited report; Carriers struggle in aftermath of fire; Executive Council installed
Oct. 22, 2018 -- No. 18-15
America tells Congress: U.S. Mail is not for sale; NALC national elections results; Installation of officers set for Dec. 1; Branch Officers Training set for Orlando; NALC Disaster Relief Foundation; Former NALC Vice President Hutchins has died; more
Sept. 17, 2018 -- No. 18-14
‘U.S. Mail: Not for Sale’ rallies planned across country for Oct. 8; What to do if you do not receive an NALC ballot; and Two confirmed for Board of Governors, two more nominated
Aug. 27, 2018 -- No. 18-13
Contract COLA update, NALC ballots set to be mailed, USPS releases Q3 financial report, Stewart promoted to HBP, NALC members continue push for House Resolution 993
Aug. 9, 2018 -- No. 18-12
CCAs with 30 months of relative standing to be converted to career, House resolution introduced on USPS privatization, Election Committee appointed, Branch Officers Training set for Minneapolis, and Appeals court upholds dismissal of lawsuit
July 20, 2018 -- No. 18-11
Coverage of Day 5 of the NALC Convention.
July 19, 2018 -- No. 18-10
Coverage of Day 4 of the NALC Convention.
July 18, 2018 -- No. 18-09
Coverage of Day 3 of the NALC Convention.
July 17, 2018 -- No. 18-08
Coverage of day two of the NALC Convention.
July 16, 2018 -- No. 18-07
Coverage of day one at the 2018 NALC Convention
June 28, 2018 -- No. 18-06
NALC responds to OMB proposal to privatize USPS; Food Drive nets 71 million pounds, reports still coming in; Senate committee advances two Board of Governors nominees; NALC submits postal workforce recommendations to White House; more
June 1, 2018 -- No. 18-05
OPM proposes retirement cuts; Contract implementation update; Carriers deliver again--for the 26th time; President Rolando makes Executive Council appointments; Convention information
April 30, 2018 -- No. 18-04
An executive order follows the president's postal tweets; bipartisan postal bill released; Senate committee holds hearings on USPS Board of Governors nominees; Food Drive a few weeks away; and keep yourself safe from the sun and heat of summer.
March 20, 2018 -- No. 18-03
Supreme Court hears arguments in union fees case; May 12 almost here; NALC's MDA Honor Roll; April a reminder to focus on workers' physical and emotional safety; federal budget process update; and convention deadlines.
Feb. 24, 2018 -- No. 18-02
Spring agenda complicated by White House budget proposals; Fourth COLA set at $520; RAA, community service appointments; Food Drive art unveiled; NALC president walking for MDA; and convention deadlines.
Jan. 24, 2018 -- No. 18-01
NALC presses for sensible pricing as PRC weighs rate changes; Register for the Food Drive; USPS tops Gallup poll of agencies; Lassan appointed NBA; Convention hotels; MBA interest rates; USPS must post injury/illness summary per OSHA
Nov. 20, 2017 — No. 17-11
NALC challenges change to promotion pay provisions; FEHBP Open Season; CCA health benefits; Give through CFC; 2018 Convention room rates; NALC selects convention venues for 2020, 2022; Seeking host branches for 2024, 2026 conventions; Pay chart
Nov. 1, 2017 — No. 17-10
NALC honors Letter Carrier Heroes of the Year. NALC’s Health Benefit Plan: Packaged to deliver. CCA health benefits. Rolando announces regional appointments. At AFL-CIO’s 2017 convention in St. Louis, NALC embraces pledge to ‘Join. Fight. Win.’
Sept. 25, 2017 — No. 17-09
New contract’s pay increases and adjustments update. Postal reform bills update. Harmful cuts still possible following budget, debt ceiling extension. Carriers encouraged to give through CFC.
Aug. 28, 2017 — No. 17-08
2016-2019 National Agreement wage increase update; Letter carrier pay schedule; USPS financial report for Q3 FY2017; Union Plus scholarships; CVS Health donates money to Food Drive; Senate committee holds hearing on Hatch Act
Aug. 21, 2017 — No. 17-07
Contract approved—Letter carriers ratify 2016-2019 NALC/USPS agreement 16-to-1. A special message from President Rolando—Post-ratification: Our work begins. Revised MBA life insurance products.
July 17, 2017 — No. 17-06
Ratification balloting update. 75 million pounds—Impressive results for 2017 Food Drive. Rolando appoints RAAs, RWCAs and HQ staff
June 29, 2017 — No. 17-05
2017 National Conference, Part 2: Rolando discusses postal reform, legislative challenges and strategies. Training time. Balloting begins on proposed 2016-2019 NALC-USPS agreement. Didn’t get a ballot?
June 23, 2017 — No. 17-04
NALC activists review contract: Politics, legislation and training round out 2017 ‘rap session.’
June 2, 2017 — No. 17-03
National rap session: June 13-15; Rap session venue: Harrah’s Atlantic City; 2017 National Conference Agenda; Rolando appoints national Ballot Committee
May 18, 2017 — No. 17.02
NALC, USPS reach tentative National Agreement (story and highlights)
Feb. 24, 2017 — No. 17-01
Rolando testifies; Postal reform update; USPS Q1 profits; Dowdy retires; Preston new Region 13 NBA; For bargaining news: Get NALC Member App; Food Drive; OSHA Form 300A; Executive Council meets in DC; No USPS hiring freeze
Dec. 12, 2016 — No. 16-15
Rolando announces NALC HQ, regional leadership shifts; 2016 Penalty Overtime Exclusion period; Collective-bargaining update; Scholarships deadline; ‘Advanced Formal A & Beyond;’ Register now for 2017 Food Drive; 2017 Branch Officers Training
Nov. 9, 2016 — No. 16-14
NALC Health Benefit Plan: Best fit for letter carriers and their families; Download the NALC Member App; Terms and conditions of 2011-2016 contract remain in effect; Early Food Drive registration underway; Two 2017 Branch Officers Training sessions set
Oct. 20, 2016 — No. 16-13
NALC Heroes for 2016 honored in Washington; Bargaining for a new National Agreement continues; NALC Member App a huge hit; PERF: Helping postal families in need; Carriers help ‘Deliver the Cure’ for MDA
Sept. 16, 2016 — No. 16-12
NALC launches app for smartphones; NALC EVP O’Malley retires; Consider donating to CFC; Bargaining for a new National Agreement continues; Lyerly appointed Reg. 9 RAA
Aug. 19, 2016 — No. 16-11
Looking back, moving forward; Final session; Committee reports; Awards; Greetings from Hillary Clinton; Dancing on to Detroit; Rep. Maxine Waters; Appeals; Solidarity & sympathy; Farewell, O'Malley; Workshops
Aug. 18, 2016 — No. 16-10
Saluting service, on and off our routes; Back to work; Bringing the fight; A longtime friend; Helping others; Mileage and per diem; Convention site; MDA; Food drive; L.A. Labor; NALC Auxiliary
Aug. 17, 2016 — No. 16-09
Special Convention Edition: Getting involved, staying involved; Labor leads the way; Your contract, your concerns; Labor alliances; Delegates from across the nation; Growing in the new economy; NALC Auxiliary
Aug. 16, 2016 — No. 16-08
Special Convention Edition: Various voices, new perspectives; Business resumes; Constitutional amendments; Organizing; Communications; A struggle with privatization; NALC Auxiliary
Aug. 15, 2016 — No. 16-07
Special Convention Edition, Monday: NALC—We are family, we are one; Past and present; Compare and contrast; Ever forward; Business as usual; Honoring O'Malley; Resolutions; Honoring the departed; We are 'Everywhere;'" Special review; NALC Auxiliary
July 20, 2016 — No. 16-06
‘Postal Heritage Day’ is July 26; Convention news, updates; Bargaining for new National Agreement continues; Deadline approaching for FEGLI open season; ‘Muscle Walk’ with President Rolando; House leaders introduce, mark up bipartisan postal bills
June 24, 2016 — No. 16-05
Bargaining for new National Agreement continues; House committee releases postal reform ‘discussion draft;’ Record total for ‘Stamp Out Hunger;’ Robles is Region 4 RAA; Convention news; Stay safe in summer heat; Apply for the Leadership Academy
May 25, 2016 — No. 16-04
Bargaining continues past contract expiration; Rolando testifies before House committee; Letter carriers deliver food, hope during 24th national drive; 2nd quarter USPS operating profit continues strong trend; More info about this summer’s NALC convention
April 8, 2016 — No. 16-03
New ‘Questions and Answers’ on CCAs; Public unions score victory with Supreme Court decision; 24th annual Food Drive just around the corner; Delivering the cure for MDA; New Region 12 RAA appointed; Information for NALC’s 70th biennial convention in L.A.
Feb. 26, 2016 — No. 16-02
NALC, USPS formally open bargaining talks; Another profitable quarter for U.S. Postal Service; Deadlines set for national convention in Los Angeles; Partnerships are crucial to food drive’s success
Feb. 5, 2016 — No. 16-01
Rolando before Senate committee; USPS must review, post 2015 OSHA Form 300A summary; Convention hotel room rates; Food Drive; NALC Veterans Group; Rolando appoints RAAs, HQ staff
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