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News Archive: Page 28
Questions and Answers—2011 USPS/NALC National Agreement
This jointly-developed document (M-01870) provides the updated mutual understanding of the national parties on issues related to 2011-2016 NALC-USPS National Agreement.
POSTAL FACTS: January 15, 2019
EVP Brian Renfroe quoted in stories about rally for Canadian postal workers.
USPS expands Wounded Warriors Leave
USPS recently updated the Wound Warriors Leave policy effective January 5, 2019. Eligible military veterans will be credited with 104 hours of Wounded Warriors Leave each leave year going forward.
Postal Facts: January 7, 2019
EVP Brian Renfroe commented in the Los Angeles Daily News about NALC's continued dedication to working to implement heat-safety measures.
Postal Facts: December 27th, 2018
President Rolando had letters to the editor in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and the AARP Magazine.
USPS will be open for business and mail delivery
USPS will be open for business and mail delivery will continue as usual Monday, Dec. 24.
2018 NALC election results update
The National Election Committee met on November 30 at NALC National Headquarters in Washington, DC, to review the election-result appeals that the committee received in November from two NALC members in the 2018 election of NALC national officers.
Beware phishing emails posing as NALC
Phishing is a cybercrime in which a target or targets are contacted by email, telephone or text message by someone posing as a legitimate institution to lure individuals into providing sensitive data.
White House Postal Task Force releases long-awaited report
Today, the Trump administration’s task force released its report evaluating USPS finances and operations, United States Postal Service: A Sustainable Path Forward.
USPS Delivery and Retail Services Suspended Wednesday, Dec. 5
President Donald J. Trump has proclaimed Wednesday, Dec. 5, a national day of mourning to honor the late President George H. W. Bush for his vast contributions to the United States during his lifetime.
Penalty Overtime Exclusion
Exclusion: 12/1/18 through 12/28/18
Keep it. It's yours.
On Nov. 15, the APWU and NALC launched a new ad showing what the public might expect from a corporate postal service if the White House plans to sell off USPS go forward.
Carriers to Receive Upgrade/Pay Schedule Consolidation
In accordance with the MOU Re: Pay Schedule Consolidation, all career and non-career (CCA) grade 1 city letter carriers will be upgraded to their equivalent step in grade 2 effective Nov. 24.
USPS 2018 Fiscal Year Financial Report Statement
President Rolando's statement on the 2018 Fiscal Year financial report.
California Wildfires - Ways to Help
NALC Disaster Relief Foundation - California Fires Message
Statement on election results
NALC President Fredric Rolando's statement regarding the midterm election
Privatization of the U.S. Postal Service is wrong. We can stop it!
The U.S. Postal Service belongs to the American people. Let's do whatever it takes to keep it for generations to come.
NBC News report on how Vote-by-Mail improves security and turnout
On Friday night, NBC Nightly News aired a piece on how Oregon’s move to Vote at Home has not only engendered bipartisan support, but has led to more secure elections, a more engaged electorate and lower costs for taxpayers.
Help elect labor-friendly candidates with Labor 2018
Join the AFL-CIO for Labor 2018 walks, phone banks and worksite actions to talk to fellow union brothers and sisters about the issues that matter to all of us.
PMG Statement
Over the past week, the men and women of the United States Postal Service and the Postal Inspection Service responded quickly and effectively to the threat of suspicious packages in the mail stream.
Explosive devices discovered in mail packages; know the warning signs
Over the last several days, the media have reported on a number of explosive devices sent through the mail. Letter carriers and other postal workers need to know what to look for to identify any additional suspicious packages.
Arrest made in explosive devices sent through the mail; don’t let guard down
It was reported today that a suspect has been arrested in connection with explosive packages sent through the Postal Service, even as at least two more potential devices were found in the mail stream this morning.
Statement: NALC opposes State Department decision to leave UPU
Leaving the UPU could have unintended negative consequences on American citizens and businesses and hurt the Postal Service financially.
Former NALC Vice President Hutchins has died
Former NALC Vice President Lawrence “Larry” G. Hutchins Sr. died on Oct. 9. He was 87.
Missing: Letter Carrier Kierra Coles 27 y/o Female
Kierra Coles is a Letter Carrier for the USPS. She is 27 years old, 5'4" and 125 pounds, with a tattoo of a heart on her right hand, and another that says 'lucky libra' on her back.