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Senate resolution introduced on USPS privatization
A bipartisan group of senators introduced a Senate Resolution (S. Res. 633) calling on Congress to take all appropriate measures to ensure that the Postal Service remain an independent agency of the federal government and not be subject to privatization.
What to do if you do not receive an NALC ballot
If you are eligible to vote and do not receive a ballot by Friday, Sept. 21, or if you have spoiled your ballot or need another ballot for any reason, you must notify a branch officer to request a duplicate ballot.
NALC responds to Hurricane Florence
Helping to account for each other's needs is the beginning point for assistance.
NALC ballots being mailed
Ballots are currently being prepared, inserted and mailed. All ballots are expected to be mailed by September 14.
USPS Board of Governors activity in Senate and White House
On August 28, 2018, the Senate confirmed the nominations of David Williams (D) and Robert Duncan (R) to serve as members of the U.S. Postal Service’s Board of Governors, each for one term.
Federal judge overturns Trump administration’s anti-federal union orders
On Saturday, a federal judge invalidated key provisions in three executive orders the Trump administration issued in May, which had made it easier for agencies to fire federal workers and placed strict limits on union activities.
President Trump sets goals on international pricing/customs at UPU Congress
The memorandum calls to improve the “terminal dues,” the fees postal operators charge for delivering mail from other operators (e.g., the Royal Mail of the U.K. or China Post), and to negotiate changes in customs procedures for postal shipments.
NALC Statement on USPS Q3 Financial Report for FY 2018
NALC President Fredric Rolando’s statement on the release of the U.S. Postal Service’s financial statement for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2018, covering the months of April, May and June of 2018.
Postal Facts: August 10th, 2018
A comprehensive look at media coverage of the USPS Q3 financial report; the reporting was largely fair and featured comments from the Postmaster General and CFO of USPS as well as President Rolando.
Fifth COLA set at $645
The fifth contract COLA is finalized today at $645.