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News Archive: Page 30
Update on Contract Negotiations
Update on the 2019 contract negotiations
Postal Facts: November 20, 2019
President Rolando was quoted in a number of articles covering the FY 2019 USPS financial report and the various factors involved.
Statement of NALC President Fredric Rolando On USPS Financial Results for FY 2019
The large loss posted by the U.S. Postal Service in Fiscal Year 2019 ($8.8 billion) is largely the result of external factors, not the normal operations of the agency.
Decision in Pay Consolidation Case
The arbitrator rejected NALC’s position that this change meant that employees from other crafts in grades equivalent to the former City Carrier Grade 1 could no longer be excessed into the letter carrier craft under Article 12 of the National Agreement.
Case Consolidation Lawsuit Dismissed
U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg concluded that the court lacked jurisdiction to issue the preliminary injunction that NALC requested, which would have halted the Initiative pending the outcome of the national-level arbitration.
Six carriers honored as NALC's Heroes of the Year
Letter carriers who saved people from car accidents or home fires, helped rescue a teenager who had been abused for months by her captors, or turned a personal tragedy into a campaign to help others, were among those honored on Oct. 30.
Branch Officers Training set for Jan. 27-30 in Washington, DC
NALC Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Rhine has announced that Branch Officers Training will be held January 27-30, 2020 in Washington, DC.
NALC mourns passing of Rep. Elijah Cummings
The National Association of Letter Carriers sends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Rep. Elijah Cummings of Baltimore, following his death today.
Former Region 7 National Business Agent Eugene “Gene” McNulty died
McNulty served as NBA from 1979 to 1994.
PMG Brennan announces retirement
NALC congratulates Postmaster General Brennan on her retirement.
Update on NALC’s Case Consolidation Lawsuit
U.S. District Court Judge James E. Boasberg heard arguments today
U.S. to remain in the Universal Postal Union
Delegates to a Special Congress of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) reached an agreement on reforms
Postal Facts: September 23rd, 2019
Chief of Staff Jim Sauber is quoted in Barron's and Branch 2502 Trustee Lloyd Bell is quoted in the Las Vegas Review-Journal
NALC reaches impasse with the Postal Service in negotiations for a new collective-bargaining agreement
On Sept. 20, 2019, negotiations for a new collective-bargaining agreement between NALC and USPS came to an impasse. The current collective-bargaining agreement remains in force pending final resolution of the parties’ collective-bargaining dispute.
NALC responds to Tropical Storm Imelda
To our brothers and sisters in the impacted areas that have been affected by Tropical Storm Imelda, we need your help to make sure that we are notified of the needs of our membership in this area.
NALC and the labor movement fight for human rights
The Solidarity Without Borders initiative will bring labor leaders from around the country to the border to shine a light on the plight of families seeking asylum or facing deportation and to bring attention to the conditions in U.S. detention facilities.
Updated: Postal Facts: Sept 9, 2019
EVP Brian Renfroe spoke at the Washington, DC ceremony/mural unveiling honoring longtime letter carrier and renowned jazz musician Buck Hill
Letter carrier Mary Granados killed in Odessa, Texas
"We are deeply saddened by the senseless murder of Odessa, TX Branch 3964 letter carrier Mary Granados," NALC President Fredric Rolando said.
NALC files Lawsuit on Consolidated Casing Initiative
NALC today filed a lawsuit against the Postal Service in the federal district court in Washington D.C.
NALC responds to Hurricane Dorian
We need your help to make sure that we are notified of the needs of our membership
Connecticut letter carrier killed on his route
NALC is deeply saddened to learn that 59-year-old letter carrier Daniel Nacin was killed in a car accident on his route
Updated Postal Facts: August 12th, 2019
President Rolando is quoted in Barron's and Press Associates, Inc. and EVP Renfroe is quoted in the Los Angeles Daily News
USPS Fairness Act reaches bipartisan majority
H.R. 2382 passes 218 co-sponsors, but more work needed to reach 290
NALC Legislative Action Center unveiled
NALC launched the Legislative Action Center today
Seventh COLA set at $624
The seventh contract COLA was finalized at $624