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Congress moving toward discharging the Social Security Fairness Act; Open Season coming for new Postal Service Health Benefits Program; Letter carrier tells White House about working in extreme heat; more
Executive Council considers charge
On October 10, the NALC Executive Council met in Washington, DC to consider a charge initiated by an NALC member against Region 9 National Business Agent Eddie Davidson.
Update on contract negotiations - 10/5/24
Statement from President Brian L. Renfroe
September-October Postal Record available
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NALC and USPS agree to MOU on the process for evaluating and adjusting routes moved to a sorting and delivery center (S&DC)
In January 2023, NALC and USPS agreed to a memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding procedures to follow when city letter carrier assignments are permanently moved from an independent installation to a sorting and delivery center (S&DC).
Arbitrator Nolan renders decision on national-level LiteBlue hack grievance
On July 12, 2023, President Renfroe initiated a national-level grievance related to the theft of letter carrier wages by cybercriminals who were able to access the USPS Human Resources website, LiteBlue.
Mutual Benefit Association representative training
NALC Director of Life Insurance Jim Yates has announced that the next session in the MBA Rep training series will be held on October 27. This is the third in a series of training sessions and will be focused on the MBA’s Retirement Saving Plans.
NALC endorses Harris-Walz
The nation’s 290,000 active and retired city letter carriers represented by the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) are proud to announce our endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz.
NALC and USPS agree to MOU for Holiday Carrier Assistant training
NALC and the Postal Service have agreed that Holiday Carrier Assistants may be hired prior to the start of the four-week December period solely for the purpose of training.
Labor Day video message from NALC President Brian L. Renfroe
Happy Labor Day!
Apply for the 2025 NALC Leadership Academy
NALC is now accepting applications for the 2025 Leadership Academy, which is open to all active NALC members.
August Postal Record available
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Reminders and resources for the 73rd Biennial Convention
NALC’s 73rd Biennial Convention in Boston, MA is less than one week away. Be sure to review the information and resources provided at nalc.org/convention.
Summer Edition of the NALC Activist now available
The NALC Activist is a newsletter intended for shop stewards, branch officers and all local NALC leaders.
President Biden sends two USPS BOG nominees to Senate, ignores postal pension issue
On July 25, President Biden nominated Val Demings and William Zollars to serve on the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors (BOG).
Chicago letter carrier Octavia Redmond shot and killed on route
NALC President Brian L. Renfroe issued a statement following the murder of Branch 11 member Octavia Redmond.
NALC and USPS agree to a moratorium on the time limits for the processing of all grievances due to NALC's 73rd Biennial National Convention
M-02004 can be found in NALC’s Materials Reference System.
Collective bargaining update
NALC and USPS bargaining representatives spent most of the past week “locked down” in a Washington, DC hotel focused on negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement.
Department of Labor announces proposed rule to protect workers in extreme heat
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a proposed rule with the goal of protecting millions of workers from the significant health risks of extreme heat.
July Postal Record available
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Audio edition of the NALC Activist Spring 2024 issue now available
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Maximum annual leave carryover amount of 520 hours extended into the 2025 leave year
NALC and the United States Postal Service have agreed to a memorandum of understanding (M-02002) extending the annual leave carryover limit.
NALC honors and celebrates Juneteenth
NALC President Brian L. Renfroe issued the following statement regarding the Juneteenth holiday.
Collective bargaining update
To build on recent progress in negotiations, NALC and USPS representatives have agreed to spend an additional week in early July in a hotel to work toward reaching agreement on the few economic and non-economic issues that remain unresolved.
Honoring Former Director of City Delivery Brian Farris
NALC is deeply saddened by the recent death of former Director of City Delivery Brian Farris.