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News Archive: Page 37
NALC lauds bipartisan effort to advance postal reform legislation
NALC thanks and commends the bipartisan authors of S. 2629 for working to strengthen the Postal Service. America’s letter carriers appreciate the significant improvements contained in the bill over prior reform efforts.
Convention hotel update
The original block of hotels for the 2018 National Convention in Detroit is currently full. NALC is aware of the issue and is working to add additional hotels for convention delegates.
POSTAL FACTS: Feb. 20, 2018 (Updated March 5)
Nalcrest, NALC's retirement community in Florida, mentioned in a story by the Globe and Mail (Canada); USPS financial report media coverage; Idaho State President John Paige letters.
Hatch Act social media and email guidance for federal employees
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel has updated it’s Hatch Act Social Media and Email Guidance for federal employees. Letter carriers should review this guidance to avoid inadvertent Hatch Act violations.
March President's Message: Countdown to Detroit
NALC branches are meeting to elect delegates to the NALC’s 71st Biennial Convention in Detroit. NALC is battling on multiple fronts on all the major issues affecting letter carriers and their families—issues that are sure to be debated in Detroit. (PDF)
White House administration’s 2019 budget targets letter carriers and their families
While breaking campaign promises by calling for massive cuts to Medicare and Medicaid, the administration’s new budget also calls for gutting the Affordable Care Act and aims direct attacks on federal and postal employees and their agencies.
CCA backpay update
As letter carriers eligible for retroactive pay began reviewing their earnings statements over the weekend, errors were discovered. NALC has been and will continue to work with USPS to identify those affected and correct the errors as soon as possible.
Join us to fight for our freedom
Thousands of workers and allies will march in Washington, DC, and in cities nationwide on Feb. 24 as part of the Working People’s Day of Action.
NALC President Rolando walking for MDA
On May 19, NALC President Fredric Rolando will take a few steps to help “Deliver the Cure” for muscular dystrophy by participating in a Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Muscle Walk fundraiser in Alexandria, VA. Find out how you can help.
Fourth COLA set at $520
The fourth contract COLA is finalized today at $520 annually with the release of the January 2018 CPI-W.
NALC statement on USPS Q1 financial report for FY 2018
NALC President Fredric Rolando’s statement on the Feb. 9 release of the U.S. Postal Service’s financial statement for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2018, covering the months of October, November and December of 2017:
Economics blog: Unemployment holds at 4.1 percent but problems remain in the labor market
The data released on Friday points to continuing lags in the labor market and its implications for unemployed workers even in the so-called economic expansion.
Convention registration materials mailed
The Delegate Eligibility Lists and registration forms were mailed out to all branch secretaries as of Feb. 2.
POSTAL FACTS: Feb. 2, 2018 (Updated)
NALC President Rolando discusses the Postal Service’s value while also setting the record straight about some common misconceptions in The Washington Times. Vote at home increases turnout, study finds.
Food Drive promotional artwork available
The Family Circus cartoon for the 2018 Food Drive is available on the Food Drive tool kit.
Food Drive task No. 1: Register
The deadline for branches to register for the 26th annual Letter Carriers’ “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive is March 1.
USPS remains open despite government shutdown
The Postal Service has confirmed in a tweet that the shutdown will not affect USPS or its employees.
OSHA: Employers must post injury/illness summary beginning Feb. 1
OSHA reminds employers of their obligation to post job-related injuries and illnesses logged during 2017. Each year, between Feb. 1 and April 30, the summary must be displayed in a common area where notices to employees are usually posted.
Lassan appointed as Region 8 National Business Agent
NALC President Fredric Rolando has appointed Steve Lassan as national business agent (NBA) for Region 8 (Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee). Lassan replaces retired Region 8 NBA Pete Moss.
CCA back pay update
The Postal Service has notified NALC that the retroactive payments for city carrier assistants resulting from implementation of the 2016-2019 National Agreement will be delayed by one pay period.
Update on legal action concerning 2017 ratification balloting
Legal claims challenging the conduct of the 2017 contract ratification vote have been dismissed by the U.S. District Court in Washington D.C.
POSTAL FACTS: Jan. 10, 2018 (updated)
President Rolando responds to The Hill. NALC Chief of Staff Jim Sauber is interviewed about the Postal Service by Federal News Radio.
NALC response to White House tweet on the Postal Service
If the president truly wants to make the Postal Service “smarter and richer,” he has the power to do so.
Mutual Benefit Association announces interest rates for 2018
MBA is currently paying 3.25% on the Retirement Savings Plan (except for those policies which guarantee a higher minimum rate).
POSTAL FACTS: Dec. 28, 2017
Charleston, WV Br. 531’s Combs’s letter to the Charleston Gazette-Mail. Pocatello, ID Br. 927’s Rich on KPVI-TV. Idaho State President Paige’s letters to Coeur d’Alene Press, Idaho Statesman.