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Help letter carriers hurt by Hurricanes Irma and Maria
Hurricanes Irma and Maria have devastated the U.S.’s island territories in the Caribbean, but despite many obstacles, letter carriers are finding ways to help.
Letter carriers recognized as 2017 Heroes of the Year
Letter carriers who rescued a young man from a house fire, helped police defuse a tense standoff with an armed man, and raised money for a disabled-accessible van for a young girl, will be honored Oct. 4.
POSTAL FACTS: Sept. 20, 2017 (updated)
Three NALC Heroes—American Legion members—featured in The American Legion Magazine. ID State President Paige’s letters in Idaho State Journal, Coeur D’Alene Press, Twin Falls Times-News, Idaho Press-Tribune & Idaho Statesman.
Economics Blog: Census Bureau data show improving income—but increasing inequality
While the media’s portrayal of new numbers from the Census Bureau has been very upbeat, the last couple of years of income growth is not nearly enough to counteract the income losses suffered by most Americans during the Great Recession.
NALC responds to Hurricane Harvey (updated)
A harm to one is a harm to all. We always take care of our own.
Help postal employees hurt by Hurricane Harvey (updated)
Learn how you can make an immediate donation to the Postal Employees' Relief Fund and donate postal uniforms, footwear and/or rain gear.
Agreement reached on implementing new Article 8 provisions
NALC and USPS have agreed on a new memorandum of understanding.
Economics Blog: CPI increases slightly in August, driven mostly by gasoline and shelter costs
The Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers has remained in the range of 1.6 to 2.3 percent on an annual basis since June 2011.
Economics Blog: New OIG report sheds light on post office usage, especially among the young
A new study released this week indicates that there are more customers who visit post offices than official statistics show.
Economics Blog: NAFTA renegotiations show differences between Canadian and U.S. wages and unions
Will Canada help end right-to-work?