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News Archive: Page 18
3rd contract COLA set at $416
The third regular cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for career letter carriers under the 2019-2023 National Agreement is $416 annually following the release of the January Consumer Price Index.
2019-2023 NALC-USPS National Agreement
The 2019-2023 NALC-USPS National Agreement is now available online.
Emergency Federal Employee Leave
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 signed into law on March 11, 2021, provides an important new leave benefit for letter carriers affected by COVID-19.
Congress Completes Work on Fifth COVID-Relief Package, President to Sign
The House of Representatives once again passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (H.R. 1319), following Senate passage Saturday, by a vote of 221-211.
Branch 176 Officer Ronnie Jackson Passes Away
The NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Ronnie “Big Jack” Jackson.
House Passes PRO Act
Tonight, the House of Representatives passed the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 842), which seeks to restore protections that give workers the right to organize and bargain for better wages, benefits and working conditions.
Membership Ratifies New NALC-USPS Collective Bargaining Agreement
The active membership of the National Association of Letter Carriers has overwhelmingly ratified the tentative 2019-2023 National Agreement with the United States Postal Service.
Branch 825 Member Richard Treonis Passes Away
The NALC mourns the loss of Richard Treonis, who passed away March 3, 2021.
Senate Passes Additional COVID-19 Relief
Today the Senate passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) by a vote of 50-49 following its passage last week in the House of Representatives.
House Passes American Recovery Act
This weekend, the House of Representatives passed the “American Recovery Act,” (H.R. 1319) by a vote of 219-212, with two Democrats --Reps. Jared Golden (ME) and Kurt Schraeder (OR) -- and all Republicans opposing.
White House Announces Postal Board of Governors Nominations
Today, the White House issued a press release announcing its plans to nominate Amber McReynolds, Ron Stroman and Anton Hajjaar to the Postal Board of Governors.
House and Senate Reintroduce Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act
House and Senate lawmakers have reintroduced legislation – Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 842 and S. 420) that would restore protections under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
House Committee Holds Hearing on Postal Reform
Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Reform (COR) held a hearing to discuss postal reform efforts in the 117th Congress.
Recent letter carrier deaths from COVID-19 and other causes
The NALC is deeply saddened to report on these deaths.
House Passes Bill Honoring Jose Hernandez
On Tuesday, the House passed H.R. 813, designating the postal facility located at 1050 Sunset Road Southwest in Albuquerque, NM, as the “Jose Hernandez Post Office Building.”
USPS awards contract for the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV)
On February 23, 2021, NALC received notification the Postal Service has awarded a 10-year contract to Oshkosh Defense to manufacture the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV).
Long-time Branch 908 leader Bill Revak passes away
NALC is deeply saddened to learn that 91-year-old retired letter carrier and Branch 908 leader Bill Revak, passed away in his sleep on Saturday, February 6th
Statement of NALC President Fredric V. Rolando on Postal Service's 2021 Q1 Financial Report
The increased postal revenue and operating profits reflect the essential work and value of the USPS over the past year and counting--the pandemic, election and holiday season.
Ballot Ratification Update
The original deadline for a ballot to be received and counted was February 16. Due to issues with receiving ballots in several locations, this deadline has been extended to March 1.
Settlement Reached on Grievance Concerning Video Technology Testing in Vehicles
A settlement has been reached between NALC and USPS regarding national-level grievance Q16N-4Q-C 19378670 concerning whether the testing of video technology in city delivery vehicles violates the National Agreement.
Didn’t Receive a Ratification Ballot?
Beginning on Jan. 11, every active letter carrier eligible to vote in the contract ratification election was mailed a copy of the proposed 2019-2023 National Agreement between NALC and USPS.
Settlement Reached on Holiday Schedule Pecking Order Grievance
A settlement has been reached between NALC and USPS regarding national-level grievance Q11N-4Q-14270600
Recent letter carrier deaths from COVID-19
The NALC has learned of an additional 13 letter carriers lost to COVID-19, four active and nine retired members.
NALC mourns the death of former AFL-CIO President John Sweeney
Letter carriers lost a huge friend and champion this week with the death of John J. Sweeney, the former president of the AFL-CIO, our national labor federation.
Branch 36 Member Anthony Puccio Passes Away
NALC is deeply saddened to learn that 82-year-old newly retired letter carrier Anthony Puccio, a member of Branch 36 in New York City, passed away.