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June Postal Record available
Read the latest issue online.
2023-2026 National Agreement and implementation MOU released
The online version of the National Agreement is now available.
House passes reconciliation package; NALC activism defeats two of three attacks aimed at letter carrier retirement benefits
The initial legislation contained harmful provisions. Following aggressive lobbying efforts by NALC and the federal employee community, lawmakers removed two provisions.
Food Drive a success
On May 10, letter carriers across the country could be counted on to display concern, compassion and commitment to their postal customers—and to the communities in which they serve—by participating in the Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive.
NALC mourns passing of Rep. Gerry Connolly
"Congressman Connolly was a true champion for letter carriers and all federal employees."
Update on anti-privatization resolution and postal retirement benefit cuts; take action now
Ask your representative co-sponsor H.Res. 70 and oppose cuts to postal retirement benefits.
Letters of demand for health benefits premium related indebtedness
NALC Headquarters has been made aware of some of our members receiving invoices from USPS regarding non-payment of health benefit premiums.
NALC participates in Capitol Hill roundtable on reconciliation provisions attacking letter carrier retirement benefits
Today, NALC President Brian L. Renfroe participated in a Capitol Hill roundtable focusing on provisions set to be included in the budget reconciliation package that targets federal and postal employees' retirement benefits.
NALC statement on the reported selection of David P. Steiner to lead USPS
NALC strongly condemns the reported selection of David P. Steiner to lead the Postal Service. Steiner comes directly from service on FedEx’s board of directors, presenting a clear conflict of interest.
NALC President Brian L. Renfroe testifies in Congress, outlines urgent health and safety issues
Today, NALC President Brian L. Renfroe testified at a hearing before the House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Local contract (LMOU) negotiations start soon
Pursuant to Article 30 of the 2023-2026 National Agreement, branches will have the opportunity to negotiate with management at the local level provisions of their Local Memorandum of Understanding from May 27, 2025, to June 26, 2025.
May Postal Record available
Read the latest issue online.
Tell Congress to oppose cuts to letter carrier retirement benefits
Today, in a 22-21 vote, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability (COR) advanced its budget reconciliation measure that would slash benefits for federal workers, including letter carriers.
NALC and USPS resolve possible interpretive issue regarding the use of blue hampers
On April 17, 2025, NALC and USPS reached a resolution regarding a class action grievance concerning the use of “blue hampers”, also known as large capacity hampers, at a Sorting and Delivery Center (S&DC).
Mutual Benefit Association representative training
NALC Director of Life Insurance Jim Yates has announced an MBA rep training to be held on June 29.
House reintroduces bill to allow USPS to ship alcohol
On April 24, Republican Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-4) introduced the Shipping Equity Act (H.R. 3011) in the 119th Congress.
April Postal Record available
Read the latest issue online.
Summary of 2023-2026 National Agreement
A summary of the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the National Association of Letter Carriers, AFL-CIO and the United States Postal Service is available
New pay rate implementation
Effective April 19 (date is tentative), all city letter carriers will begin earning new pay rates that include the following increases pursuant to the terms of the 2023 National Agreement set by Arbitrator Dennis R. Nolan.
Senate introduces anti-privatization resolution
Today, Sens. Gary Peters (D-MI) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) introduced a Senate resolution (S.Res. 147).
NALC statement on Executive Order limiting ballot access
NALC President Brian L. Renfroe issued the following statement regarding an Executive Order President Donald Trump signed yesterday.
NALC participates in National Press Club panel
Today, NALC President Brian Renfroe, APWU President Mark Dimondstein and NRLCA President Don Maston participated in a National Press Club Headliners event in Washington, DC, to discuss the threats facing USPS and the future of the agency.
NALC statement on DeJoy’s exit from USPS
NALC President Brian L. Renfroe issued the following statement regarding Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's exit from the Postal Service.
Arbitrator Nolan issues award, sets terms of the 2023-2026 National Agreement
Arbitrator Dennis R. Nolan has issued a final and binding arbitration award that sets the terms of a three-year collective-bargaining agreement between the National Association of Letter Carriers and the U.S. Postal Service.
Document purporting to be from Deputy Postmaster General Tulino is fake
NALC President Brian L. Renfroe issued the following statement regarding a fake USPS document purporting to be from Deputy Postmaster General Tullino.