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Act now to stop Senate health care bill
Tell your senators to start over on a bipartisan bill to strengthen health care, not destroy it.
House committee spending blueprint targets letter carriers
The House Budget Committee released its adopted FY2018 budget resolution, training its sights on postal and federal employee benefits and targeting the U.S. Postal Service for massive cuts.
NALC statement regarding July 19 Senate hearing
Here is NALC’s statement regarding the July 19 Senate hearing on action during the 2016 campaign season and implications for the Hatch Act.
Ratification balloting update
Check out the latest information regarding the balloting on the ratification of the tentative 2016-2019 National Agreement between NALC and the U.S. Postal Service.
Tentative National Agreement is reached
The National Association of Letter Carriers and the U.S. Postal Service have reached tentative agreement on a national labor contract, covering 213,000 active city letter carriers across America.
Redesigned Heat Safety Tool app released (updated)
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have collaborated to update OSHA’s original Heat Safety Tool app for smartphones.
POSTAL FACTS: July 7, 2017 (updated)
NALC President Rolando in Townhall. Idaho State President Paige in Idaho Press-Tribune, Twin Falls’ Times-News, Idaho Statesman.
Contract ratification update: Balloting, rap session
NALC Constitution: Ratification of a proposed national agreement shall be a mail referendum vote. President Rolando appoints a Ballot Committee; national “rap session” discuss tentative agreement with union leaders; general information.
Branch Officers Training set for San Diego, Baltimore this fall
Branch Officers Training sessions consist of three and a half days of educational seminars tailored to assist branch presidents, vice presidents, treasurers, recording secretaries, financial secretaries and trustees in the performance of their duties.
Senate delays vote on flawed health care bill
Thanks to the overwhelming opposition voiced by letter carriers, working people and the general public, the Senate has delayed action on the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 until after Congress' Fourth of July recess.