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News Archive: Page 19
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.
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.