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Calling all branches! Organize a March 23 rally to say “Hell no!” to dismantling the Postal Service
If your branch is interested in hosting an event on March 23, please contact your national business agent’s (NBA) office.
Social Security Fairness Act implementation update
Yesterday, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that starting this week (Feb. 24, 2025), the agency is beginning to pay retroactive benefits and will increase monthly benefit payments to people who were affected by WEP and GPO.
Feb. 26 Day of Action! Tell the White House: Hands Off the Postal Service
Join us as we tell the White House “hell no!” to dismantling the Postal Service.
Federal Retirement Fairness Act reintroduced in House
Reps. Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), David Valadao (R-CA), and Don Bacon (R-NE) introduced the Federal Retirement Fairness Act (H.R. 1522).
NALC holds 'Save USPS' rally in Washington, DC
Today, NALC held an event on Capitol grounds to send a clear message to the White House: Hell no to dismantling the Postal Service!
NALC statement on reported executive order attacking Postal Service
The 295,000 active and retired members of the National Association of Letter Carriers have a message to deliver to the White House: Hands off the Postal Service.
Virtual training on preparing an LM-2 announced
NALC Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Rhine has announced that training on preparing an LM-2 will be held virtually on March 10.
NALC and Postal Service reach impasse; proceeding to interest arbitration
NALC has notified USPS officials that we are now at impasse on the terms of a new collective bargaining agreement.
NALC President Brian L. Renfroe’s statement on DeJoy’s plan to exit Postal Service
NALC President Brian L. Renfroe issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has informed the Board of Governors to begin the process of identifying a successor.
NALC holds ‘Fight Like Hell’ kick-off event in Washington, DC
Today, NALC held its “Fight Like Hell” kick-off event at NALC Headquarters in Washington, DC.
Fight like hell!
Read the full statement from President Brian L. Renfroe and join NALC at the Fight Like Hell! kickoff event in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m.
Congress reintroduces bipartisan Protect Our Letter Carriers Act
Today, bipartisan lawmakers in the House and Senate reintroduced the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act (POLCA) (H.R. 1065/S. 463).
NALC Bulletin
Membership rejects tentative collective-bargaining agreement.
February Postal Record now available
Read the latest issue online.
Membership rejects tentative collective bargaining agreement
The active membership of the National Association of Letter Carriers has voted to reject the ratification of the tentative 2023-2026 National Agreement with the United States Postal Service.
Social Security Fairness Act implementation information
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has created a web page for updates and frequently asked questions regarding the implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act.
Update from NALC President Brian L. Renfroe and the Ballot Committee on contract ratification election
Statements on a fake USPS document and the receipt of the returned ballots for ratification.
House introduces anti-privatization resolution
Ask your representative to co-sponsor H.Res. 70.
NALC Bulletin
Helping carriers affected by L.A. fires; Anti-privatization resolution to be reintroduced in House, Senate; Protect Our Letter Carriers Act scheduled for reintroduction; NALC submits comments on OSHA’s proposed heat safety rule; more
OMB and OPM confirm USPS exempt from hiring freeze
On Jan. 20, President Donald Trump issued a presidential memorandum (PM) instituting a hiring freeze on federal civilian employment.
NALC honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Today, NALC joins all Americans in honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Retired national officer Jim Edgemon dies
It is with deep sorrow that NALC announces the death of retired national officer Jim Edgemon on Jan. 14 at the age of 88.
The PSHBP/FEHBP transition and your Jan. 17 paycheck
NALC active members should note that today’s (Jan. 17) paycheck will feature prorated health insurance deductions since it covers workdays in both December (covered by your FEHB plan) and January (covered by your new PSHB plan).
NALC statement on the Los Angeles wildfires
NALC President Brian L. Renfroe has released the following statement regarding the Los Angeles wildfires.
NALC submits comments on OSHA’s proposed heat safety rule
Last year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a proposed rule on heat injury and illness prevention. The agency is accepting public comments on the proposed rule until Jan. 14.