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News Archive: Page 27
NALC Calls on Congress to Provide Covid-Relief to Postal Service, Cites Bipartisan Poll of Seniors/Vets
This week, the House and Senate return to Washington for a three-week work period where their main agenda item will be negotiating what could be the last Covid-relief package before election day.
USPS announces new ESAS delivery initiative test
In a letter dated July 16, 2020, the Postal Service informed NALC of a new delivery initiative test titled Expedited Street/Afternoon Sortation (ESAS).
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.
COVID-19 Related MOUs Extended Until Late September
By joint agreement (M-01924), several COVID related memorandums of understanding have been further extended through September 25, 2020.
Branch 385 member passes away from coronavirus
NALC is deeply saddened to learn that 72-year-old retired letter carrier Raymond Earl Moore, a member of Branch 385 in Youngstown, OH, died on Sunday, April 5, from complications related to COVID-19.
Bipartisan Postal Relief Bill Introduced in Senate
Today, Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) introduced the “Postal Service Emergency Assistance Act” (S. 4174) to provide funding to the Postal Service to help offset Covid-related financial losses.
Branch 1081 member passes away from coronavirus
NALC is deeply saddened to learn that 60-year-old letter carrier Kerry Morrissey, a member of Branch 1081 in Ames, IA, passed away Saturday, June 13, from complications related to COVID-19.
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.