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Thursday Convention Chronicle

Whether bringing their message to voters and to Congress, feeding hungry families through the Letter Carrier Food Drive or working for social and economic justice, letter carriers meeting in Detroit renewed their commitment to creating a better world.

Wednesday Convention Chronicle

Delegates demonstrated that when union members use the democratic process to forge a common goal, they fulfill the promise of solidarity.

House resolution introduced on USPS privatization

Bipartisan representatives introduced a House Resolution (H. Res. 993) calling on Congress to take all appropriate measures to ensure that the Postal Service remain an independent agency of the federal government and not be subject to privatization.

Appeals court upholds dismissal of lawsuit

On July 17, the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. upheld the dismissal of a 23-year-old lawsuit against certain former national officers and the NALC.

Tuesday Convention Chronicle

Standing shoulder to shoulder in unity, delegates to NALC's 71st biennial convention in Detroit on Tuesday celebrated the power of solidarity and heard from union leaders who pledged their support in the struggles ahead.

Convention Chronicle: 'The challenges of our time'

The 71st biennial convention began with a rigorous assessment of the challenges facing letter carriers—especially political, legislative and regulatory—and a call to action by NALC President Fredric Rolando to the delegates gathered in Detroit.

Say “Thank You” to our veterans

Come and write a thank you message on a postcard at the NALC Veterans Group booth at the NALC Convention in Detroit.

NALC Convention: Remember to register for the Blood Drive

Supreme Court attacks workers’ rights in Janus decision

In a narrow 5-4 decision Wednesday, the Supreme Court once again sided with corporate special interests and against America’s working families.

NALC Convention: Shuttle schedule

Complimentary shuttle service is provided between many of the NALC hotels and the Cobo Center.

POSTAL FACTS: June 26, 2018

Media coverage of the June 21 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposal to privatize the United States Postal Service heavily quoted NALC President Fredric Rolando.

Senate Appropriations preserves 6 day

The committee preserved NALC’s long-standing language preserving six-day mail delivery, following similar preservation of language from the House committee last week.

NALC's statement on OMB's proposal to privatize the Postal Service

“This report takes direct aim at numerous agencies including USPS under the guise of reforming and restructuring for the 21st century,” NALC President Fredric Rolando said.

Economics Blog: Federal Reserve increases target interest rates

On June 13, 2018, the Federal Reserve raised the target federal funds rate range by another 0.25%, bringing the target range to 1.75%-2.00% (up from 1.50%-1.75%).

Notice to prospective candidates in the 2018 NALC election (updated)

In accordance with federal law, NALC has arranged for Blue Bulldog Digital to handle requests by candidates for national office in the 2018 NALC election to distribute campaign literature by e-mail.

Convention: June 18 is the housing deadline at the NALC rate

If you have mailed your delegate eligibility list prior to the May deadline, but have not received your convention credentials, please call NALC Headquarters immediately.

Update on Trump executive orders attacking federal employees

NALC's analysis has concluded that the three executive orders do not apply to the Postal Service or its unions, a conclusion that was confirmed in writing by officials of the Office of Personnel Management.

NALC priority resolutions reach majority support

As of June 5, all NALC priority resolutions now have a bipartisan majority of Congress supporting them. With that milestone met, it is highly unlikely that some in Congress might try to use the legislative process to cut them.

POSTAL FACTS: June 8, 2018 (updated)

In a letter to the editor, President Rolando complimented the Tecumseh Herald (MI) for its moving story on a widow's connection to the food drive. In a Washington Examiner commentary, Rolando rebutted an op-ed and spelled out USPS's financial situation.

NALC submits postal workforce recommendations to White House

In a meeting with the White House today, NALC President Fred Rolando delivered policy recommendations to the White House Task Force on the Postal Service.

Hellman to retire; Rolando to appoint Stewart

Brian Hellman, director of the NALC Health Benefit Plan, announced that he will retire after the 71st Biennial Convention in Detroit in July.

Executive orders on federal employees

NALC is currently investigating if the executive orders issued by President Trump on Friday May 25 have any impact on the Postal Service. We will report our findings as information becomes available.

Food drive collection results forms due by June 9

Branch collection results forms are due at NALC Headquarters by June 9. You can download and print the form from the NALC website.

POSTAL FACTS: MAY 21, 2018

NALC President Fredric Rolando’s letter to the editor in the New York Post on May 20 rebuts a business column over issues of postal finances, including the pre-funding burden and operating profits.

OPM proposes retirement changes

OPM sent a letter to Paul Ryan making four legislative recommendations that, if enacted, would require current and future federal employees to make larger pension contributions, and also would scale back retirement benefits for current retirees.