National Convention

Delegates put their words into action by joining an AFL-CIO "Paychecks Pay the Bills" rally in downtown Los Angeles; President Rolando addressed the crowd and media, explaining how eliminating a day of delivery would cost 80,000 jobs in an economy that can ill afford any more job losses; AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka explains that jobs are the no. 1 issue for the labor movement; the MDA ambassador thanks delegates who attended the MDA workshop for their charitable efforts; and NALC honored eight retired or retiring officers at the Retiring Officers' Dinner. Click here to read the Friday Chronicle.

Convention Chronicle, Thursday, August 12—covering the fourth session:

Delegates weigh in on the bargaining strategy for the next contract; the wife of a fallen carrier thanked the delegates for the overwhelming support they had extended to her and her family following her tragedy; a speech from Odd Christian Overland, president of Postkom, the union representing letter carriers in Norway; Jeff Faux, a distinguished
fellow at the Economic Policy Institute explains the current economic crisis; Billy Hayes,
general secretary of the Communication Workers Union, which represents letter
carriers in the United Kingdom, addressed the convention; a number of resolutions were debated; COLCPE and MDA awards were awarded; and Minneapolis carriers looked forward to the 2012 convention. Click here to read the Thursday Chronicle.

Convention Chronicle, Wednesday, August 11—covering the third session:-

Elections for national officers, trustees and business agents—some familiar faces and some new faces, with some contested regional elections on the way this fall; a speech from American Postal Workers Union President William Burrus; a 30-minute video commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Great Postal Strike; greetings to the convention from Presidents Emeriti Vincent Sombrotto and James Rademacher; $24,000 collected for the families of two fallen letter carriers; a number of National Agreement and general resolutions; a call to political activism from Rep. Susan Davis (D-CA); a video history of past and recent Stamp Out Hunger national food drives, plus a recognition of this year's top collecting branches; committee reports; the Auxiliary's daily update; and coverage of President Rolando's historic first pitch at Angel Stadium Tuesday for "NALC Night." Click here to read the Wednesday Chronicle.

Convention Chronicle, Tuesday, August 10—covering the second session:-

A rousing speech from UMWA President Cecil Roberts; a video outlining the NALC's ongoing fight to save Saturday mail delivery service (video will be posted online later); awards for the best organized branches, states and regions—and the ones that have most improved their numbers; a speech from NRLCA President Don Cantriel; convention business over a couple of National Agreement resolutions; branch publication awards; a speech from Union Network International's Neil Anderson; band committee report; a report from the NALC Auxiliary (as well as a recap of their day's events; awards for e-Activist Network participation; report from the Uniform Committee; and a clarification on DOIS and route adjustments. Click here to read the Tuesday Chronicle. As an added bonus, click here to read the special Monday-Tuesday coverage in the NALC Bulletin.

Convention Chronicle, Monday, August 9—covering the first session:-

The opening ceremonies and introductions; President Rolando's keynote address, which touched on a number of topics critical to letter carriers, plus discussion of the "Rally for Jobs" scheduled in Los Angeles on Friday; a presentation by Red Plum discussing the success of the "Have You Seen Me?" missing child campaign; preliminary report from the Credentials Committee; introduction of the Board of Tellers; plans for the Friday rally in L.A.; a rundown of the speech by Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-CA); and a rundown of the resolutions considered, approved and disapproved. The Chronicle also features a recap of the Auxiliary's convention's first day, and coverage of Sunday's opening reception and the MDA motorcycle giveaway. Click here to read the Monday Chronicle.

CONVENTION TOPICS

July 2010 Postal Record: The countdown is on—Retiring officers' dinner; blood drive reminder; proposed amendments to the NALC Constitution; tour information

June 2010 Postal Record: A magical land

May 2010 Postal Record: Around Anaheim

April 2010 Postal Record: Nailing down plans for 67th convention

March 2010 Postal Record: Branches must order baseball night tickets

February 2010 Postal Record: Convention plans include baseball night, retiring officers dinner

January 2010 Postal Record: Branch Publication Competition

December 2009 Postal Record: Deadlines set for Anaheim convention

2009 Rap Session: Recap of the conference held in Las Vegas in April.

2008 Boston Convention workshop presentations: click here.

August/September 2008 Postal Record recap of the Convention

July 22, 2008 Bulletin: Special Convention edition

General Convention Information: History and background information on NALC Biennial Conventions