News & information
The Postal Record, Vol. 126 (2013)
-
January 2013
The postal platform. The 113th Congress. Surviving Sandy. For Justin: A mom takes on her son’s bullies, in school and on the school board. Proud to Serve. Leadership Academy Class 14.
-
February 2013
In Memoriam: NALC President Emeritus Sombrotto. ‘New’ Congress, same challenges. As Congress dawdles, Northeast continues hurricane recovery. A win-win contract in trying times. Rap session set. COLCPE: Get in the game.
-
March 2013
PMG announces unlawful end to Saturdays; NALC vows to fight. Rap session. Carriers help Sandy victims. Legislative lessons help shape approach with 113th Congress. Executive Council. Carrier in Super Bowl ad. NALC remembers Sombrotto, strike.
-
April 2013
America tells Congress: Keep 6-Day the Law. Watson appointed as retirees dir.; other promotions at HQ. The ripple effect of the attacks on labor; Michigan activists file lawsuit against right-to-work law. For Hurricane Sandy victims, help still needed.
-
May 2013
USPS backs away from 5-day delivery—but for how long? Q&A with Rep. Gerry Connolly. Sandy’s wreckage reminds of need. Carrier’s K-9 Academy. A legacy of ‘Diplomacy.’
-
June 2013
21st annual Food Drive. Rolando testifies before Issa’s House committee. Letter carrier staff members who work at NALC HQ. NALC’s structure designed to help, defend members. PostalVision 2020. Civilian army fighting to save America's Postal Service.
-
July 2013
2013 Food Drive. Grievance procedure. Politics threatens NLRB; Ricin threats. Tornadoes rip through OKC, highlighting need for PERF. International shipping boosts USPS’ bottom line. Men and woman who take care of NALC HQ.
-
August 2013
Carriers overcome Mother Nature’s extreme challenges. NALC responds to Issa’s legislation. Three NALC members die in separate incidents. New horizons in e-commerce. NALC’s Supply Department. The letter carrier’s uniform.
-
September 2013
The Green Book. Harmful bills introduced. USPS finances show Q3 rebound. Explaining benefits of NALC to new letter carriers. Award-winners visit MDA camp. Selling USPS door to door. Hirings, retirings and promotions.
-
October 2013
NALC’s grassroots activists. ‘Reform’ bills don’t solve USPS’ problems. AFL-CIO Convention. MOU on filling residual vacancies. 50th anniversary of March on Washington. Living wage efforts. Extreme delivery. NALC Membership Department.
-
November 2013
2013 NALC Heroes of the Year. Shutdown breakdown. Open Season. USPS testing Sunday package delivery. Carriers hurt in accidents work on recovery, warn of future injuries. Practical advice for on-the-job injuries.
-
December 2013
A legacy of delivering more than just the mail. Postal legislation stalled; ‘Exigent’ rate increase requested. Understanding what your paycheck says. USPS soliciting customers to change to centralized delivery. Royal Mail sold off.