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News Archive: Page 26
M-01923 Consolidated Casing Update
In accordance with M-01923 in NALC’s Materials Reference System (MRS), USPS has selected thirty-one Consolidated Casing test sites to be returned to their original route structure no later than July 31, 2020.
2020 Stamp Out Hunger Donor Drive
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NALC has postponed the food drive until it is safe to hold it. In the meantime, the donor drive is a chance to contribute to food banks in your community.
USPS expansion of service update
NALC regularly receives updates regarding new retail partnerships, expansion of existing partnerships, and parcel volume statistics.
Statement from NALC President Fredric V. Rolando on the COVID-19 pandemic
President Rolando has issued his latest statement to letter carriers covering several evolving issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
USPS Informed Delivery ®
Informed Delivery® reaches 25 million users nationwide.
New delivery vehicles to be deployed in some locations
USPS announces deployment of Mercedes Metris right-hand drive and additional Promaster vehicles into the delivery fleet.
Consolidated Casing Grievance Settled
NALC and the Postal Service have settled a national-level grievance regarding the Postal Service’s unilateral testing of Consolidated Casing.
Statement of NALC President Fredric V. Rolando on justice for George Floyd and civil unrest
The senseless killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis last week was not just a tragedy for his family, it was an assault on America’s people of color, who include tens of thousands of NALC members, and an affront to human decency.
Update regarding Branch Elections
The pandemic may prevent some Branches from conducting normal elections of officers and delegates
State association dues statements
The NALC membership department has been unable to mail out the monthly statements and membership information to state associations
Deputy Postmaster General Ron Stroman Resigns
Stroman, the longest serving DPMG in history, will resign on June 1st after 42 years of public service in the Postal Service and the legislative branch of our government.
House introduces fourth major response package to pandemic
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita Lowey introduced the “HEROES” Act
Interest Arbitration dates scheduled
The interest arbitration hearing dates for a new collective bargaining agreement scheduled for May, June, and July were previously postponed due to the continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chicago letter carrier passes away from coronavirus
NALC is deeply saddened to learn that letter carrier Unique Clay passed away from complications related to coronavirus
Statement from NALC President Fredric V. Rolando on the COVID-19 pandemic
President Rolando has issued his latest statement to letter carriers covering several evolving issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pandemic forces cancellation of the Honolulu Convention
At the direction of the NALC Executive Council, we have notified the convention center, convention hotels and various convention vendors of our decision to cancel the convention, which was to be held Aug. 17-21, 2020 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
NALC's statement on USPS Q2 financial report
A statement from NALC President Fredric Rolando
Pennsylvania letter carrier passes away while delivering his route
NALC is deeply saddened to learn that letter carrier Gary Drais Jr. passed away while delivering his route.
NYC letter carrier passes away from coronavirus
NALC is deeply saddened to learn that letter carrier Theresa Torres passed away from complications related to coronavirus.
Statement of NALC President Fredric Rolando on the Appointment of Louis DeJoy as Postmaster General
On behalf of 210,000 active city letter carriers who serve in every city and town across the United States, I congratulate Louis DeJoy on his appointment as the 75th postmaster general.
South Hackensack, NJ letter carrier passes away from coronavirus
NALC is saddened to learn that Danilo Javier passed away from complications related to coronavirus.
NALC letter to USPS Board of Governors’ regarding legislative relief
NALC and other postal unions sent a letter to the USPS Board of Governors
Bipartisan poll demonstrates overwhelming support of direct funding to USPS
Today, North Star Opinion Research and Hart Research Associates, two leading Republican and Democratic public opinion firms, released the findings of a national poll.
Flushing, NY letter carrier passes away from coronavirus
NALC has learned that 61-year-old letter carrier and military veteran Rocco Lombardo, a member of Branch 294 in Flushing, NY, passed away Tuesday, April 28, from complications related to coronavirus.
California Letter Carrier Alex De Mateo involved in fatal vehicle accident while delivering his route
NALC has learned that letter carrier Alex De Mateo was involved in a fatal vehicle accident while delivering his route