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News Archive: Page 20
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.
Statement of NALC President Fred Rolando on Yesterday’s Events in Washington
“Yesterday’s attack on the U.S. Capitol, just steps from our headquarters, was a disgraceful betrayal of our democracy, our elected officials and the law enforcement personnel who protect them."
Recent letter carrier deaths from COVID-19
It is with sadness that NALC reports on the deaths of the following city letter carriers.
117th Congress convenes
Today, the House of Representatives and Senate convened the 117th Congress in-person, following months of operating remotely and voting by proxy due to COVID-19.
Recent letter carrier deaths from COVID-19
It is with deep sorrow that the NALC shares the loss of an additional six active letter carriers and one retiree who have succumbed to coronavirus.
President Rolando announces Ballot Committee
NALC President Fredric Rolando has appointed a Ballot Committee to monitor and observe the dispatch, receipt, and tabulation of the ballots in the upcoming ratification election of the proposed 2019-2023 National Agreement between NALC and USPS.
COVID-19 Related MOUs Extended Until March 26, 2021
By joint agreement (M-01932), several COVID related memorandums of understanding have been further extended through March 26, 2021.
Statement from NALC President Fredric V. Rolando
President Rolando has issued his latest statement to letter carriers covering several evolving issues
NALC, USPS reach tentative National Agreement
Statement from President Rolando.
Recent letter carrier deaths from COVID-19 and other causes
It is with sadness that NALC reports on the deaths of the following city letter carriers.
Interest Arbitration and Collective Bargaining Update
The parties have agreed to reschedule interest arbitration hearing days originally scheduled this week.
Interest Arbitration and Collective Bargaining Update
The remaining interest arbitration hearing dates are scheduled this week and next week.
Statement by President Rolando on the Postal Service's annual report for Fiscal Year 2020
The Postal Service has shown this year that it is "indispensable to the country."