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Extension for finalizing adjustment packages: NALC Executive Vice President Fred Rolando has announced that the NALC and USPS have agreed to extend to February 20 the deadline for finalizing adjustment packages pursuant to the Interim Route Adjustment Process. The Memorandum of Understanding, Re: Interim Alternate Route Adjustment Process (M-1695) originally stated that all adjustment packages had to be finalized by January 16. This extension lets Joint Route Adjustment teams at the district and local levels continue working beyond the earlier, aggressive time limits.

HBP08 FEHBP belated Open Season permitted! The Office of Personnel Management has mandated that federal agencies accept Federal Employees Health Benefit Program Open Season changes until January 31—giving you extra time to consider coming home to the NALC's Health Benefit Plan. Note: To sign up after January 13, you must mail or fax the PostalEase worksheet to Shared Services. Explanation | PostalEase worksheet | Postal Record article | Open Season Posting Notice | Instructions on Open Season | OPM website | Health Benefit Plan website

CIGNA PPO Locator Information: Is your doctor or hospital part of the CIGNA HealthCare PPO Network? Click here to go to the Health Benefit Plan page and access the CIGNA PPO Provider Locator. Or call the PPO Locator number, 877-220-NALC (6252), or the special Open Season PPO Locator number, 800-564-7642. For general info on NALC Health Plan benefits, call 888-636-NALC (6252).

APWU extends invitation to NALC activists to view presidential inauguration: The American Postal Workers Union will host an inaugural assembly in Washington to view the swearing in of President Barack Obama January 20. APWU President WIlliam Burrus has cordially invited any NALC activists who want to celebrate with his members at the headquarters of the National Association of Home Builders. Invitation

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Customer Connect : DHL's decision to abandon U.S. express delivery service creates an opportunity for carriers participating in Customer Connect. NALC members should seek out DHL customers and educate them on the value of USPS delivery. DHL will continue to make U.S. deliveries of international packages—many of which are carried the last mile by letter carriers.

Contract-related or work rule question? Letter carriers who need information and assistance should contact the NBA in their region. Locate the correct NBA here.

2006-2011 National Agreement: PDF version, with bookmarks and interactive page links, is available here.

MOUs on route adjustments, contracting out: Expedited route adjustment process; extended moratorium on new CDS for the remainder of the contract; assigning new deliveries to career carriers instead of contractors. Bulletin | M01694 |M01695

Updated Route Inspection Kit (12/06) available here. (Route Inspection Kit for Windows Vista available here.)

Route protection materials online available here.

Online form for bylaw changes available here.

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