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Take the collective-bargaining survey
The 2026 NALC Collective-Bargaining Survey is now open to current active NALC members.
NALC calls for Congress to act to stop crimes against letter carriers
"This week, the United States Attorney’s office for the District of New Hampshire announced that an assailant was sentenced to just 18 months in prison for aiding and abetting the robbery of a letter carrier."
February Postal Record available
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Resolution of the National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) Arbitration Compliance Case
The National Association of Letter Carriers and the Postal Service have reached resolution on a national-level grievance filed by NALC regarding compliance with the June 30, 2025, national-level arbitration decision issued by Arbitrator Margo Newman.
Second Rank-and-File Bargaining Committee video recap
The second group of Rank-and-File Bargaining Committees convened in the Washington, DC, area in mid-January. Hear from Branch Leaders, Contract Enforcers and Newer Members in this recap video.
Candidates for national office may now purchase space in the Postal Record for campaign advertisements
NALC is now accepting advertisements submitted by candidates for national office in any issue of The Postal Record. Previously, ads were only accepted in a single, specified issue of the magazine published prior to the election.
Winter 2026 Edition of the NALC Activist now available
The NALC Activist is a local leadership publication intended for shop stewards, branch officers and all local NALC leaders. This issue reviews grieving management’s OWCP mistakes.
Calling all branches! Organize a ‘Fight Like Hell!’ fair contract rally Feb. 22
On Sunday, Feb. 22, NALC branches are encouraged to host a “Fight Like Hell!” rally calling for a fair contract.
Former Grand Rapids, MI Branch 56 President Darrell Helsley dies
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of former Grand Rapids, MI Branch 56 President Darrell Helsley, who died Jan. 11, 2026, at age 61.
NALC honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
"As we head into collective bargaining next month, Dr. King’s teachings and philosophies will guide us as we fight for a fair contract."
Second group of Rank-and-File Bargaining Committees convenes
The second group of Rank-and-File Bargaining Committees has convened and is meeting in person in the Washington, DC, area.
January Postal Record available
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Revised 2026 pay period calendar
The calendar card published in the December issue of The Postal Record mistakenly contained 26 pay periods for 2026 rather than 27, as was confirmed by the Postal Service in Postal Bulletin 22692. A replacement is now available.
Registration for the 2026 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Registration for the 2026 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is now open. The Food Drive will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Informal Step A Training announced
NALC is launching a weeklong in-person Informal Step A Training class with two sessions being held in 2026. The first class will take place March 15-20, and the second will be held Sept. 20-25.
Branch Officers Training
NALC Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Rhine is announcing that a Branch Officers Training will be held March 16-19, 2026, in San Antonio, TX.
USPS notification regarding supplemental W-2 letters on overtime tax deduction
The Postal Service has notified NALC that it will mail eligible employees a letter providing supplemental W-2 data for tax year 2025. This letter will inform eligible nonexempt employees of temporary tax deductions for qualified overtime compensation.
New Episode of Fight Like Hell: Happy Holidays + Branch 36's Better Angels of Our Human Nature toy drive
Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Virtual training on preparing an LM-2 announced
NALC Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Rhine has announced that training on preparing an LM-2 will be held virtually on Feb. 4.
New episode of Fight Like Hell: Route adjustments: Part 2
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December 2025 JCAM is now available
The December 2025 JCAM was released today, and the electronic version is now available.
NALC Executive Council meets as subcommittees integrate 2025 national rap session workshop feedback into collective-bargaining preparations
The NALC Executive Council met at NALC Headquarters in Washington, DC, this week to continue preparations for the next round of collective bargaining.
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New episode of Fight Like Hell: Route adjustments
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December Postal Record available
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