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Economics Blog: Census Bureau data show improving income—but increasing inequality
While the media’s portrayal of new numbers from the Census Bureau has been very upbeat, the last couple of years of income growth is not nearly enough to counteract the income losses suffered by most Americans during the Great Recession.
Economics Blog: CPI increases slightly in August, driven mostly by gasoline and shelter costs
The Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers has remained in the range of 1.6 to 2.3 percent on an annual basis since June 2011.
Economics Blog: New OIG report sheds light on post office usage, especially among the young
A new study released this week indicates that there are more customers who visit post offices than official statistics show.
Economics Blog: NAFTA renegotiations show differences between Canadian and U.S. wages and unions
Will Canada help end right-to-work?
Nalcrest office to close on Sept. 9 in preparation for Hurricane Irma
All Nalcrest buildings, including the office, will be closed beginning Saturday, Sept. 9. Normal operations will resume once it is safe to do so.
Help postal employees hurt by Hurricane Harvey (updated)
Learn how you can make an immediate donation to the Postal Employees' Relief Fund and donate postal uniforms, footwear and/or rain gear.
Economics Blog: Unemployment creeps up in August
The Bureau of Labor Statistics today released its employment numbers for August 2017. The economy added 156,000 jobs, falling short of the 176,000 average for 2017.
Reminder for Branch Officers’ Training attendees
Branch Officers’ Training attendees: Please note the deadlines for making room reservations.
Agreement reached on implementing new Article 8 provisions
NALC and USPS have agreed on a new memorandum of understanding.
Wage increase update
With a new National Agreement between NALC and USPS now in effect, learn more about the calculation and scheduling of cost-of-living adjustments, general wage increases and back pay calculations.
New NALC-USPS contract is ratified
By a ratio exceeding 16 to 1, the active membership of the National Association of Letter Carriers has overwhelmingly ratified the proposed 2016-2019 National Agreement with the United States Postal Service.
USPS reports Fiscal Year 2017 3rd quarter results (updated)
NALC President Fredric Rolando: “Today’s financial report shows the underlying business strength of the U.S. Postal Service while also indicating the need to address external matters beyond USPS control.” Updated to include press coverage.
Rolando is getting locked up on August 10...for MDA
On Aug. 10, NALC President Rolando will “do a little time” to do a lot of good—by being a “jailbird” in Fredericksburg, VA, taking part in a Muscular Dystrophy Association Lock-Up fundraiser.
Demand that the Labor Department fully implement the overtime pay rule
Lobbyists in Washington, DC, are attempting to do take overtime pay away from millions of working families who finally became eligible to earn it pay just last year.
19th biennial CLUW convention: Sept. 6-9 in Detroit
The theme for the 19th biennial convention of the Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW) is “WOMEN: Taking It To The Streets.”
House committee spending blueprint targets letter carriers
The House Budget Committee released its adopted FY2018 budget resolution, setting its sights on postal and federal employee benefits and targeting the U.S. Postal Service for massive cuts.
Ratification ballot update for observing the receipt and tabulation of the ballots
Information for NALC members in good standing who wish to observe the receipt and tabulation of the ballots on the proposed tentative 2016-2019 National Agreement between NALC and USPS.
Efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act will continue
The debate will continue on efforts to dismantle Obamacare, so it remains imperative that letter carriers continue call the Washington, DC, and home-district offices of their senators and tell them both to oppose such efforts.
Act now to stop Senate health care bill
Tell your senators to start over on a bipartisan bill to strengthen health care, not destroy it.
Ratification ballot update
The U.S. District Court in Washington, DC, has denied the request of two NALC members for a preliminary injunction that would have deferred the counting of ballots on the proposed tentative 2016-2019 National Agreement between NALC and USPS.
Trump administration releases FY2018 budget plan
The Trump administration’s budget plan for Fiscal Year 2018 proposes cuts for the Postal Service and for active and retired federal employees.
NALC statement regarding July 19 Senate hearing
Here is NALC’s statement regarding the July 19 Senate hearing on action during the 2016 campaign season and implications for the Hatch Act.
Federal Employee Call-In Day: Tuesday, July 18
Learn how you can help fight back against White House FY 2018 budget proposals that take aim at letter carriers and other federal employees.
POSTAL FACTS: July 7, 2017 (updated)
NALC President Rolando in Townhall. Idaho State President Paige in Idaho Press-Tribune, Twin Falls’ Times-News, Idaho Statesman.
Ratification balloting update
Check out the latest information regarding the balloting on the ratification of the tentative 2016-2019 National Agreement between NALC and the U.S. Postal Service.