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News Archive: Page 17
USPS revises face covering policy
Under the revised policy, fully vaccinated employees are not required to wear face coverings.
OPM requires verification of eligible family member enrollments for FEHB
The Postal Service issued a mandatory stand up talk.
Federal Retirement Fairness Act reintroduced in House
Reps. Derek Kilmer (D-WA) and Tom Cole (R-OK) reintroduced the Federal Retirement Fairness Act (H.R. 4268) today.
Portland Branch 82 Vice President Jim Baxter passes away
The NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of James Baxter on June 10, 2021.
CCA Step CC eliminated
As part of the 2019-2023 National Agreement, Step CC of Table Three of the pay chart for city carrier assistants (CCAs) was eliminated on June 19.
Virtual modified Branch Officers Training registration to open on June 13
NALC Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Rhine has announced that modified Branch Officers Training on several topics will be held virtually July 11, July 25, August 8, and August 22.
Recent letter carrier deaths from COVID-19 and other causes
The NALC is deeply saddened to learn of an additional five letter carriers lost to COVID-19, a carrier lost on-duty, and the passing of Donald Coughlin, President Emeritus of Branch 725.
Several COVID-19 Related MOUs Extended Until Early August
By joint agreement (M-01951), several COVID-19 related memorandums of understanding have been further extended through August 6, 2021.
Explanation of the health care provisions of H.R. 3076/S. 1720
Information about the FEHBP and Medicare provisions included in these bills.
Hajjar confirmed to USPS Board of Governors
The Senate approved the nomination of Anton Hajjar to serve on the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors (BOG).
Bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act introduced in Senate
Senate Committee Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) Chairman Gary Peters (D-MI) and Ranking Member Rob Portman (R-OH) introduced the bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act of 2021 (S. 1720).
Bipartisan postal reform legislation introduced and advances in House
The Postal Service Reform Act of 2021 (H.R. 3076), a bipartisan bill that aims to provide financial and operational stability to the Postal Service, was introduced on May 11.
McReynolds and Stroman confirmed to USPS Board of Governors
The Senate approved the nominations of Amber McReynolds and Ronald Stroman to serve on the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors (BOG).
Doug Tulino Appointed Deputy Postmaster General
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has announced the appointment of Douglas A. Tulino to the position of Deputy Postmaster General.
Long-time Branch 137 leader George Sarvis passes away
The NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of George Sarvis on May 6, 2021.
Emergency Federal Employee Leave update
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Postal Service have issued guidance implementing the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which was signed into law on March 11, 2021.
Statement from NALC President Fredric V. Rolando on Postal Service's FY 2021 Q2 Financial Report
The postal revenue increase over the same quarter last year drives home two points.
Recent letter carrier deaths from COVID-19 and other causes
The NALC is deeply saddened to learn of an additional four letter carriers lost to COVID-19 and the passing of long-time union leader Charlie Hamilton.
Senate Committee Advances USPS BOG and OPM Director Nominations
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs (HSGAC) advanced the nominations of Anton Hajjar, Amber McReynolds and Ronald Stroman to the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors (BOG).
New pay rates implemented
On April 10, all city letter carriers began earning their new pay rates in accordance with the 2019 National Agreement.
NALC Step-B Member Vivian Walker passes away
The NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Vivian Walker on March 31st.
Two MOUs Agreed Upon as Parties Work to Implement Terms of New National Agreement
Two memorandums of understanding related to the MOU RE: City Carrier Assistants – Conversion to Career Status
Recent letter carrier deaths from COVID-19 and other causes
The NALC is deeply saddened to learn of an additional four letter carriers lost to COVID-19, plus one lost in the line of duty, and one killed off duty.
Several COVID-19 Related MOUs Extended and Agreed Upon
By joint agreement (M-01942), several COVID related memorandums of understanding have been further extended through June 4, 2021.
NALC Statement on the Postal Service’s “Delivering for America” Plan
Today the U. S. Postal Service released it long-term strategic business plan, which many in Congress have been demanding for years.