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News Archive: Page 15
Former Branch 370 President Christopher Eck dies
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Christopher Eck, who died on Jan. 21 from COVID-19.
Recent letter carrier deaths from COVID-19
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of three active letter carriers who recently died from COVID-19.
President Fredric Rolando appoints two regional administrative assistants
President Rolando has appointed two new regional administrative assistants (RAAs).
Longtime NALC member Jackie White dies
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of member Jacqueline “Jackie” White on Jan. 8, 2022.
White House partners with USPS to deliver at-home Covid tests
In early January, the Biden Administration announced that it would partner with the Postal Service to mail free, at-home rapid Covid-19 tests to Americans.
Former Branch 133 president John Howell dies
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of member John Howell on Jan. 17, 2022.
Postal Board of Governors selects chairman and vice chairman
On Jan. 12, the Postal Service Board of Governors (BOG) unanimously selected Roman Martinez, a Republican, to serve as chairman and Anton Hajjar, a Democrat, as vice chairman.
Supreme Court rules on OSHA vaccine and testing rule
On Jan. 13, the Supreme Court blocked the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on COVID-19 vaccine and testing.
Take action: Sideline the filibuster to protect voting rights
NALC, the AFL-CIO and local affiliates are contacting senators to ask them to sideline the filibuster in order to protect voting rights.
PA State Association of Letter Carriers Secretary Roger Jenkins dies
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Roger Jenkins on Jan. 10, 2022.
Register for the 30th Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
The 2022 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is subject to change or cancellation if necessary to protect the safety and health of those involved in the food drive.
Former MT State Association of Letter Carriers President George Heisler dies
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of member George Heisler.
Help for members affected by Marshall Fire
NALC Headquarters has been notified of one member in Colorado who lost his home due to the devastating Marshall Fire.
NC State Association of Letter Carriers Vice President Bill Heidt dies
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Bill Heidt on Jan. 3, 2022.
Former Branch 84 shop steward Stephen Rice dies
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Pittsburgh Branch 84 member Stephen Rice.
President Fredric Rolando appoints three new members to the NALC Executive Council
President Fredric Rolando announced the appointment of three new members for the NALC Executive Council
Several COVID-19 related MOUs extended until February 2022
By joint agreement (M-01969), several COVID-19 related memorandums of understanding have been further extended through Feb. 11, 2022.
NALC Disaster Relief Foundation can help members affected by recent storms
NALC is deeply saddened by the destruction and loss of life caused by the devastating storms and tornadoes across the South and Midwest last weekend.
Registration is open for virtual modified Branch Officers Training
NALC Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Rhine has announced that modified Branch Officers Training on several timely topics will be held virtually on Jan. 23 and 30.
Former Branch 187 President Andrew Kostrzewa dies
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of former Branch 187 President Andrew Kostrzewa.
Lost NALC brothers and sisters
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of these members who died from COVID-19, on-duty incidents and off-duty incidents.
President Rolando extends COVID-19 dispensation
On Dec. 6, NALC President Fredric V. Rolando sent a letter to branches and state associations extending dispensation through 2022 for several issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Congress funds government through Feb. 18 avoiding shutdown
Thursday night, Congress passed a continuing resolution that will fund the government until Feb. 18.
Daughter of Branch 320 member killed in Oxford High School shooting
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Madisyn Baldwin, the daughter of Branch 320 member Robert Baldwin.
Update on Juneteenth Holiday
President Biden signed into law the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act on June 17, 2021, making June 19 a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.