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USPS notifies NALC of time frame for December penalty overtime exclusion period
The Postal Service has notified NALC of the December period during which penalty overtime regulations are not applicable.
Former Erie, PA Branch 284 President William ‘Bill’ McCommons dies
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of William “Bill” McCommons, a dedicated letter carrier and longtime union activist.
Two Memorandums of Understanding Agreed to by the NALC and USPS
The NALC and the Postal Service have agreed to two memorandums of understanding Re: Monetization of Annual Leave (M-02013) and Annual Leave Carryover for Leave Year 2026 (M-02014).
National rap session to be held Nov. 21-23 in Cleveland, OH
The 2025 NALC national conference, or “rap session,” is set for Nov. 21-23 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown.
NALC Executive Council meets and continues collective-bargaining preparations
This week, the NALC Executive Council met at NALC Headquarters in Washington, DC, primarily focused on preparations for the next round of collective bargaining.
Former Atlantic City, NJ Branch 370 Vice President Matthew Elkins Dies
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of former Atlantic City, NJ, Branch 370 Vice President Matthew Elkins.
September Postal Record available
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NALC to host Labor Day virtual event for members
Please join NALC for a members-only virtual Labor Day event on Monday, Sept. 1, at 9 PM ET.
Back pay frequently asked questions
Answers to frequently asked questions regarding back pay.
Retroactive payments highlight the unique structure of the NALC National Agreement
Earlier this year, America’s city letter carriers once again witnessed the value and power of collective bargaining when the Postal Service implemented the first six wage increases called for in the 2023-2026 National Agreement.
Mutual Benefit Association representative training
NALC Director of Life Insurance Jim Yates has announced an MBA Rep training to be held on Sept. 21. This is the second in the 2025 series of training sessions and will be focused on the MBA's Life Insurance policies.
Fifth COLA is $790
The fifth regular cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for career letter carriers under the 2023-2026 National Agreement was $790 annually following the release of the July consumer price index (CPI).
August Postal Record available
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NALC President Brian L. Renfroe testifies before Congress on urgent need to protect letter carriers from crime
Today, NALC President Brian L. Renfroe testified before the House Subcommittee on Government Operations at a hearing on mail theft and crime.
Anti-privatization resolution reaches bipartisan majority in House
“Reaching a House majority sends a clear message that any privatization proposal would be dead on arrival in Congress,” NALC President Brian L. Renfroe said.
National Ruling on the National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) Arbitration
National Arbitrator Margo R. Newman has ruled that non-probationary postal employees separated due to unfavorable background check results are entitled to due process and may challenge their removals through the grievance and arbitration procedure.
Branch Officers Training set for Sept. 15-18 in Boston, MA
NALC Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Rhine is announcing that a Branch Officers Training will be held Sept. 15-18, 2025, in Boston, MA.
NALC and the Postal Service jointly release questions and answers on Article 8 of National Agreement
NALC and the Postal Service have released a jointly developed document with the national parties' mutual understanding on specific sections of Article 8 of the 2023-2026 USPS/NALC National Agreement.
Pay table changes implemented July 12; back pay still on track for Aug. 29 paycheck
USPS has informed NALC that the eliminations of Table 2 Steps AA and A were completed and put into effect on July 12. USPS has also confirmed that back-pay calculations are still ongoing, and payments are expected to be seen in the Aug. 29 paycheck.
USPS announces delay in implementation of advanced annual leave provisions for CCAs and PTFs in accordance with Arbitrator Nolan’s March 21, 2025, interest arbitration award
USPS has informed NALC that due to a testing issue, implementation of advanced annual leave provisions for CCAs and PTFs, which was scheduled for July 12, 2025 (Pay-Period 16-2025), has been delayed to Aug. 19, 2025 (Pay Period 19-2025).
NALC and the Postal Service release jointly-developed document regarding the New Employee Experience Retention and Mentoring Program (NEERMP).
NALC and the Postal Service have released a jointly-developed document providing the mutual understanding of issues related to the NEERMP.
July Postal Record available
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Reconciliation bill heads to president’s desk following House passage; NALC defeats pressing threats to letter carriers
Today, in a party-line 218-214 vote, the House passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1). The bill now heads to President Trump's desk for his signature.
Senate passes reconciliation package; NALC activism defeats attacks on retirement benefits and new postal vehicles
Today, in a party-line 51-50 vote, with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President JD Vance, the Senate narrowly passed the updated One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1).
Region 11 and 14 RWCA Dave Barbuzzi dies
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Dave Barbuzzi, Regional Workers’ Compensation Assistant (RWCA) for Regions 11 and 14 and former president of Massachusetts Northeast Merged Branch 25.