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NALC commemorates Juneteenth

Today, NALC joins all Americans in honoring and celebrating Juneteenth, a meaningful holiday commemorating the final emancipation of enslaved Black Americans.

NALC President Brian L. Renfroe testifies in support of OSHA’s proposed heat safety rule

“A nationwide heat standard that sets clear requirements for USPS and other employers is the only way to truly mitigate the dangers that heat poses.”

USPS announces implementation date for advanced annual leave provisions for CCAs and PTFs in accordance with Arbitrator Nolan’s March 21, 2025, interest arbitration award

Effective July 12, 2025 (PP 16-2025), city carrier assistants (CCAs) and part-time flexible carriers (PTFs) meeting the criteria will receive advanced annual leave.

USPS announces implementation dates for CCA wage increases and pay table changes in accordance with Arbitrator Nolan’s March 21, 2025, interest arbitration award

Information regarding CCA pay increases, pay table modifications and retroactive (back pay) provisions.

Senate HSGAC committee releases reconciliation text with no cuts to FERS, calls for eliminating USPS electric vehicle funding

As a direct result of NALC’s action in the Senate, HSGAC’s text does not include the provision in the House-passed reconciliation bill that would eliminate the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) Special Annuity Supplement.

Former San Diego, CA Branch 70 Secretary-Treasurer Marion “Mac” McMackin dies

NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Marion “Mac” McMackin, former secretary-treasurer of San Diego Branch 70 and a longtime union activist, on June 12, 2025.

Now available: Special National Agreement Issue of the NALC Activist

The NALC Activist is a local leadership publication intended for shop stewards, branch officers and all local NALC leaders.

White House releases FY2026 budget details, calls for eliminating steward time at Postal Service

The White House budget calls for eliminating “official time,” and more specifically, “steward time” at the United States Postal Service.

June Postal Record available

Read the latest issue online.

2023-2026 National Agreement and implementation MOU released

The online version of the National Agreement is now available.

House passes reconciliation package; NALC activism defeats two of three attacks aimed at letter carrier retirement benefits

The initial legislation contained harmful provisions. Following aggressive lobbying efforts by NALC and the federal employee community, lawmakers removed two provisions.

Food Drive a success

On May 10, letter carriers across the country could be counted on to display concern, compassion and commitment to their postal customers—and to the communities in which they serve—by participating in the Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive.

NALC mourns passing of Rep. Gerry Connolly

"Congressman Connolly was a true champion for letter carriers and all federal employees."

Cape Atlantic, NJ Branch 903 President Michael Calise Jr. dies

Update on anti-privatization resolution and postal retirement benefit cuts; take action now

Ask your representative co-sponsor H.Res. 70 and oppose cuts to postal retirement benefits.

Letters of demand for health benefits premium related indebtedness

NALC Headquarters has been made aware of some of our members receiving invoices from USPS regarding non-payment of health benefit premiums.

NALC participates in Capitol Hill roundtable on reconciliation provisions attacking letter carrier retirement benefits

Today, NALC President Brian L. Renfroe participated in a Capitol Hill roundtable focusing on provisions set to be included in the budget reconciliation package that targets federal and postal employees' retirement benefits.

NALC statement on the reported selection of David P. Steiner to lead USPS

NALC strongly condemns the reported selection of David P. Steiner to lead the Postal Service. Steiner comes directly from service on FedEx’s board of directors, presenting a clear conflict of interest.

NALC President Brian L. Renfroe testifies in Congress, outlines urgent health and safety issues

Today, NALC President Brian L. Renfroe testified at a hearing before the House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

Local contract (LMOU) negotiations start soon

Pursuant to Article 30 of the 2023-2026 National Agreement, branches will have the opportunity to negotiate with management at the local level provisions of their Local Memorandum of Understanding from May 27, 2025, to June 26, 2025.

May Postal Record available

Read the latest issue online.

Tell Congress to oppose cuts to letter carrier retirement benefits

Today, in a 22-21 vote, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability (COR) advanced its budget reconciliation measure that would slash benefits for federal workers, including letter carriers.

NALC and USPS resolve possible interpretive issue regarding the use of blue hampers

On April 17, 2025, NALC and USPS reached a resolution regarding a class action grievance concerning the use of “blue hampers”, also known as large capacity hampers, at a Sorting and Delivery Center (S&DC).

Mutual Benefit Association representative training

NALC Director of Life Insurance Jim Yates has announced an MBA rep training to be held on June 29.

House reintroduces bill to allow USPS to ship alcohol

On April 24, Republican Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-4) introduced the Shipping Equity Act (H.R. 3011) in the 119th Congress.