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News Archive: Page 22
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."
Rolando appoints new NBA, RAA
NALC President Fredric Rolando appointed a new national business agent (NBA) and regional administrative assistant (RAA) after Region 12 NBA Dave Napadano retired this month.
NALC Statement on Presidential Election
On behalf of the National Association of Letter Carriers, which represents 285,000 active and retired letter carriers around the country, we congratulate President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their victory today.
Statement of NALC President Fredric Rolando on Election Day Eve
Nearly one hundred million early votes have been cast, two-thirds of which have been delivered by the Postal Service and letter carriers.
Interest Arbitration Update
This week, NALC and USPS have continued with interest arbitration hearings each day to resolve the impasse over the 2019 collective bargaining agreement.
Lump Sum Terminal Leave Payment for 2021
On September 3, 2020 the NALC and the Postal Service agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (M-01928 in the NALC Materials Reference System)
Great Postal Strike 50th anniversary dinner update
NALC has postponed the Great Postal Strike 50th anniversary dinner until it is safe to hold the event.
Election mail task force update for letter carriers
NALC and the other postal unions and management associations continue to meet with the Postal Service to prepare for the anticipated increase in election mail this fall.