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Recent letter carrier deaths from COVID-19 and other causes
The NALC is deeply saddened to report on these deaths.
House Passes Bill Honoring Jose Hernandez
On Tuesday, the House passed H.R. 813, designating the postal facility located at 1050 Sunset Road Southwest in Albuquerque, NM, as the “Jose Hernandez Post Office Building.”
USPS awards contract for the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV)
On February 23, 2021, NALC received notification the Postal Service has awarded a 10-year contract to Oshkosh Defense to manufacture the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV).
Virtual modified Branch Officers Training registration to open on 2/21
NALC Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Rhine has announced that modified Branch Officers Training on several timely topics will be held virtually February 28, March 1, March 7, and March 14.
Long-time Branch 908 leader Bill Revak passes away
NALC is deeply saddened to learn that 91-year-old retired letter carrier and Branch 908 leader Bill Revak, passed away in his sleep on Saturday, February 6th
Statement of NALC President Fredric V. Rolando on Postal Service's 2021 Q1 Financial Report
The increased postal revenue and operating profits reflect the essential work and value of the USPS over the past year and counting--the pandemic, election and holiday season.
Ballot Ratification Update
The original deadline for a ballot to be received and counted was February 16. Due to issues with receiving ballots in several locations, this deadline has been extended to March 1.
Didn’t Receive a Ratification Ballot?
Beginning on Jan. 11, every active letter carrier eligible to vote in the contract ratification election was mailed a copy of the proposed 2019-2023 National Agreement between NALC and USPS.
Settlement Reached on Holiday Schedule Pecking Order Grievance
A settlement has been reached between NALC and USPS regarding national-level grievance Q11N-4Q-14270600
Recent letter carrier deaths from COVID-19
The NALC has learned of an additional 13 letter carriers lost to COVID-19, four active and nine retired members.