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News Archive: Page 13
Recent letter carrier deaths
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the deaths of these letter carriers.
NALC and USPS agree to convert CCAs to career status and directly hire career letter carriers in 43 more installations
NALC and USPS have signed three memorandums of agreement which provide for an additional 43 installations in which the Postal Service will convert all city carrier assistants to part-time flexible (PTF) career status.
USPS Shipping Equity Act Day of Action
On Tuesday, July 19, NALC and other postal stakeholders are hosting a day of action urging members of Congress to cosponsor the USPS Shipping Equity Act (H.R. 3287/S. 1663).
NALC and USPS agree to moratorium on the time limits for the processing of all grievances due to NALC's 72nd National Convention
The NALC and the USPS have agreed to a moratorium on the time limits for the processing of all grievances at the local, regional, and national levels due to the NALC’s 72nd National Convention to be held in Chicago the week of Aug. 8.
President Rolando appoints new RAA, RGA, RWCAs
NALC President Fredric Rolando appointed Greater East Bay, CA Branch 1111 member Colleen Karnthong as a regional administrative assistant (RAA) for Region 1.
Former Branch 106 President Ronald Fullove dies
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Ronald Fullove, who died on June 15 after an extended battle with pancreatic cancer.
Recent letter carrier death
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the recent death of active letter carrier Percival Regis.
Former Branch 35 President Jackie Maddox dies
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Jackie Maddox, who died on June 3.
Recent letter carrier deaths
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the recent deaths of these letter carriers.
NALC celebrates Juneteenth
Read NALC President Fredric Rolando's statement.
Liz Shuler elected as AFL-CIO president; Fred Redmond elected as secretary-treasurer
On June 12 at the 29th AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, delegates elected Liz Shuler to serve as president of the federation of 57 unions and 12.5 million members.
Former Branch 56 President Richard Davidson dies
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Richard “Harley” Davidson, who died on May 20.
Recent off-duty letter carrier deaths
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of three active letter carriers who recently died while off duty.
Recent on-duty letter carrier deaths
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the recent on-duty deaths of these letter carriers.
NALC and USPS agree to MOUs to convert CCAs to career status and directly hire career letter carriers in select locations
These MOUs adjust staffing, maintain compliance with the contractual caps on CCA employment in several districts, and move to an all-career model in a number of installations across the country.
Thrift Savings Plan creates app and mutual fund offerings
Beginning in June, TSP will have a new interface to make transactions on letter carriers’ mobile devices easier — including the introduction of a smartphone app — as well as new ways to invest.
Tangherlini and Kan confirmed to USPS Board of Governors
The Senate approved by a voice vote the nominations of Dan Tangherlini and Derek Kan to serve on the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors (BOG).
Vice President Lew Drass steps down; James Henry appointed
NALC Vice President Lew Drass stepped down from the office of vice president on April 30. President Rolando appointed James Henry of Garden Grove, CA Branch 1100 to fill the vacancy.
NALC and the Postal Service have agreed to an alternate route evaluation and adjustment process
NALC and the Postal Service have agreed to several memorandums of understanding (MOUs) to establish an alternate route evaluation and adjustment process for the remainder of 2022 and all of 2023.
Recent letter carrier deaths
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the recent deaths of these active letter carriers.
Expiration of temporary time limit extension on Step B and arbitration appeals
The NALC and the Postal Service have agreed to a memorandum of understanding (MOU) Re: Expiration of Temporary Time Limit Extension on Step B and Arbitration Appeals (M-01981).
Statement of NALC President Fredric Rolando on FY 2022 Q2 report
"[The report] shows revenue increasing by 4.7 percent from last year's second quarter, with First Class Mail and Marketing Mail leading the way but joined as well by a package revenue increase."
Combined Federal Campaign Special Solicitation period
On Monday, April 18, 2022, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced a special solicitation period as part of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC).
Former Branch 106 President Kenneth Stephens dies
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Kenneth Stephens on Feb. 16.
PTF Step AA Interpretive Dispute Settled
The settlement upholds NALC’s position.