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News Archive: Page 28
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
Letter carrier deaths due to coronavirus now up to 10
NALC is deeply saddened to learn that six more letter carriers have recently passed away due to complications related to coronavirus
Indianapolis Letter Carrier Angela Summers killed on her route
NALC is deeply saddened to learn that letter carrier Angela Summers, an Indianapolis Branch 39 member and shop steward at the Linwood Station, was shot while delivering her route on Monday, April 27 and passed away that evening.
NALC commemorates Workers Memorial Day
April 28 is Workers Memorial Day, the day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job. NALC proudly stands with the other unions of the AFL-CIO to renew the ongoing fight for strong safety and health protections on the job.
Statement from NALC President Fredric V. Rolando on the COVID-19 pandemic and the Administration’s Attack on the Postal Service
President Rolando has released a new statement to NALC members that includes updates on COVID-19 and NALC’s response to recent comments from President Trump about the Postal Service.
President Trump is Being Misinformed About the Postal Service
At a time when the heroic workers of the USPS are braving infection to serve the country during an unprecedented national crisis, it is imperative that representatives of the federal government have a fundamental understanding of the value of the USPS.
White paper: The Postal Service and the COVID-19 Crisis
NALC has created a white paper on the legislative needs of the Postal Service for the COVID-19 crisis.
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.
Branch bi-weekly dues rosters
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NALC membership department has been unable to mail out the bi-weekly dues rosters since PP 6 of 2020. The bi-weekly dues roster information is now available to certain branch officers through the Member’s Only portal.
Pasadena, TX letter carrier passes away
NALC is deeply saddened to learn that 69-year-old letter carrier Johnny Tamayo, a member of Branch 3867 in Pasadena, TX, passed away Saturday, April 4, from complications related to coronavirus.
Scarsdale, NY letter carrier passes way
Carrier Martin Harris passed away April 5
Manhattan letter carrier passed away
63-year-old letter carrier Frank Leong, a member of Branch 36 in New York City, passed away recently from complications related to COVID-19.
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.
Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive Postponed
The 28th annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive, scheduled for May 9, 2020, has been postponed.
Statement by NALC President Fredric Rolando: The Postal Service is vital in this crisis
In a major public health crisis like the one we face today, the Postal Service is essential and deserves fair relief
Updated OLMS advisory on LM filings
The Department of Labor’s Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) has issued an advisory regarding the reporting requirements concerning LM filings.
Bronx letter carrier passes away from coronavirus
NALC is deeply saddened to learn that 50-year-old letter carrier Rakkhon Kim passed away Wednesday
Statement from NALC President Fredric V. Rolando on the COVID-19 pandemic
President Rolando has a statement to letter carriers covering many of the evolving issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to contacting your shop steward, branch officer or NBA, NALC has a new resource for members to ask pandemic questions.
AFL-CIO Executive Council's Statement on COVID-19 Pandemic
“Working People's Demands in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic”