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The Postal Record, Vol. 124 (2011)
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January 2011
The year ahead. Clearing up misconceptions about what needs to be fixed. NALC member recalls time with Cesar Chavez. Miami carrier shot, killed on his route. 2010 NALC National Bowlathon for MDA. Rolando, Executive Council installed.
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February 2011
With NALC playing defense, COLCPE helps us hold the line. Exploding packages; Struck carrier recovering; President appoints RAAs. Leadership Academy. NALC continues to try to save the USPS, Saturday mail delivery.
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March 2011
The organized attack on public employees. Reader's Digest lists things about being a letter carrier. Rolando's MLK Day speech offers "straight talk" on unions. "The Strike at 40." Health benefit pre-funding overshadows USPS priorities.
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April 2011
NALC joins labor's struggle in WI, nationwide. Rolando testifies on Capitol Hill. The 'Lost Decade:' America's missing jobs. Experimenter tests USPS’ sense of humor.
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May 2011
Congress takes aim at postal employees. House weighs in on APWU contract. Across nation, NALC members say 'We Are One.' NALC, USPS agree to new route adjustment process. Pro-carrier bills before Congress. Differing visions on reducing deficit.
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June 2011
Carriers contend with legacy of segregation. NALC Food Drive. Pblic employees fight collective-bargaining foes. James Rademacher: A lifetime dedicated to solidarity. Wild weather wreaks havoc on U.S.. Postal finances bill progresses in House.
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July 2011
2011 NALC Food Drive. POST Act flawed fix includes changes to arbitration and delivery frequency. Debunking media myths about USPS. Poor economy contributes to USPS' financial state. PERF in need of funds to help disaster victims.
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August 2011
Searching for USPS future. Issa attacks appropriations language. Bargaining opens August 18. PRC Chairman Goldway's Q&A. NALC members work on recall efforts. Carrier makes cancer patients more comfortable. Plaque to recognize carriers killed.
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September 2011
USPS lobbies Congress as contracts talks with NALC begin. What pre-funding default actually means. Rolando talks postal finances with Obama, Senate Democrats. NALC's Watson provides expert testimony at Senate FECA hearing.
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October 2011
Letter carriers lead charge to inform about real truth about USPS' financial crisis. NALC and USPS continue talks. Natural disasters take toll on PERF. Global unions share postal innovations.
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November 2011
2011 National Rap Session. Postal workers rally nationwide. Putting veterans to work, keeping veterans in service. NALC Health Benefit Plan. Heroes of the Year. Satchels full for MDA.
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December 2011
The end of door-to-door mail delivery? Negotiations near deadline. 3rd annual MDA Bowlathon. Couriers of the charitable spirit. Deadlines set for Minneapolis convention. The meaning of mail. NALC remembers Family Circus’ Bil Keane.