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Selected articles and cover stories
from the Postal Record
The headlines listed below link to PDF files, which are viewable using Adobe Reader® (more info).
December 2009 Postal Record
Bowlathon rolls a strike for MDA
COLCPE contest down to the wire; Walter E. Couillard -- 1924-2009; 'A horrible year' - USPS loses $3.8 billion in 2009; Open Seasons coming to a close
Caretakers of the Community
Life of a Letter Carriers: Photo contest for NALC members
Deadlines set for Anaheim convention; amendments, resolutions; Branch sales requirements
 
November 2009 Postal Record
NALC archives yield rich display of history; Call goes out for 2010 convention
FERS sick leave measure advances; Carrier crushed by car dies; Contract publications updated; COLCPE contest ends soon; NALC video wins 'Telly'
'60 years of excellence' -- Your union health plan keeps sights set high for 2010
NALC gains legislative momentum: H.R. 22 victory buys time for needed reform
No 2010 retiree COLA; Secretary-Treasurer training; Postal positive
2009 Heroes of the Year: Salute to Service
Letter carrier pay schedule
 
October 2009 Postal Record
$2.1 million carrier collection boosts NALC's MDA total
NALC News:
Cleveland letter carrier fatally shot on route; "Most Trusted" (yet again); Retirement counseling grievance settled; Sen. Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy; COLCPE contest enters its final quarter

For young workers, a lost decade
Special AFL-CIO report:
"Young Workers: A Lost Decade" (1.6 MB)

MYTHBUSTERS: Finding the facts about Health Care Reform, the Employee Free Choice Act and USPS Finances
Customer Connect: You never know where a lead will lead
The Graceful Envelope: Wonderful web is a winner
 
September 2009 Postal Record
Executive Council meets as USPS woes deepen; Philadelphia chosen for 2014 convention
Six NALC members tapped as 2009 Heroes of the Year
CFC effort underway: Postal relief fund nearly tapped out
AFL-CIO Executive Council: Rolando gets post, Young gets praise; Bernal, Birkett named RAAs; NALC exhibit opening at Reuther Library
NALC fights for six-day delivery
Obama slips, but GOP unit kicks USPS
Carriers lauded for service to sight-impaired patrons
COLCPE catch-up: Carrier calculates a major donation is due; Contest pulling in converts
Proud to Serve: Heroic letter carriers
Customer Connect: A prescription for new Postal Service revenue
 
August 2009 Postal Record
Rolando becomes 18th NALC President
Delivering for America Six Days a Week -- Forget the fear and start planning for the future
NALC endorses Trumka for AFL-CIO president;
The heat is on for COLCPE contest
Cooking on Capitol Hill
William H. Young: A Legacy of Middle Class Security and Political Progress
Building, Rebuilding -- Carriers hammer homes for hurricane victims
November 1: NALC National MDA Bowlathon
NALC Food Drive: Report highlights cost of hunger
NALC: 120 years old and going strong
Customer Connect: Carriers boost revenue by promoting USPS products
NALC/USPS grievances: Settlement reached in NRP dispute; Failure to counsel charged over VER
 
July 2009 Postal Record
2009 NALC Food Drive: Record donations defy recession
President Young retires, hands reins to Rolando
As Congress buckles down, NALC issues start moving: OIG report backs NALC on key H.R. 22 issue; new law makes changes in TSP; FERS sick leave credit stymied; mail balloting bills advance; congressional visits
NALC members set free for Employee Free Choice; list of released NALC members and staff
Solidarity scholarships: Union membership benefits family members; Growing Gimme 5
Leadership Academy: Graduation caps 7th session; list
The final frontier, at last: Letters of hope take a trip into orbit; also, 2009 JCAM now online
 
June 2009 Postal Record
Food Drive: Carriers come through for hardest hit
Bledsoe, Wittenburg step up as new NBAS -- Young also names Tillman and Karnopp to RAA slots
Rap Session: A bold vision for tough times
Carriers target relief for USPS, Employee Free Choice Act
Fanning the flames for EFCA -- Coast to coast, members campaign for labor law reforms
COLCPE Contest: A new-found interest in math?
Young: Relief from Congress could ease postage rate increases
NALC Leadership Academy: Young taps fall 2009 class
Keeping watch on over-the-top executive pay
Doherty & Donelon Scholarship Awards: NALC helps members' children attend college
Proud to Serve: Heroic letter carriers
 
May 2009 Postal Record
Suit against OIG moves ahead
Toth tapped as Region 11 NBA; Young also names new RAAs; Leadership Academy
Wrong medicine could kill USPS: Young attacks new calls for five-day delivery from management
NALC, USPS reach accord on modified route adjustment; TE Questions & Answers online
More than 1,400 branches going all out for food drive
A cure for what ails U.S.
Bill to improve FERS, TSP advances on Capitol Hill
COLCPE coordinators concentrate on contest
Proud to Serve: Heroic letter carriers
Customer Connect: Carrier shows spirit for Postal Service
 
April 2009 Postal Record
Unions power America's middle class: Join the fight for the Employee Free Choice Act
Young, Rolando huddle with national labor leaders
Brookfield jumps on bandwagon for Employee Free Choice Act; Ready for Rap Session
Customer Connect: Natural instinct leads to large sale
Man on a mission: Ghana-born carrier helps needy in his homeland
Economic crisis is food crisis, too
Under one roof: Carrier couple always ready to open house to foster kids
Proud to Serve: Heroic letter carriers
 
March 2009 Postal Record
New 'Gimme 5 for COLCPE' contest: COLCPE donors could collect $1,000
Food drive scheduled just in time for millions caught in economic vise
H.R. 22 and NALC State Legislative Chairs Training Conference: Financial relief crucial to preserve Postal Service

What the #@&% happened? -- The financial meltdown, the global recession and you

Tiger Tale: Retired carrier meets living legend
Fire at Nalcrest: Apartment units consumed by blaze
NALC News:
Branches must help track assignment of new deliveries; Seeking host branch for 2014 convention; Room details for Rap Session; Statement of President William H. Young on compliance with National agreement; Letter carriers keep 'most trusted' title; and RAA Lumm tapped for Education job
Proud to Serve: Heroic letter carriers
 
February 2009 Postal Record
National Rap Session will feature workshops
NALC fighting for relief for Postal Service

Special COLCPE issue: Old friends, New friends--COLCPE helps keep focus on important carrier concerns

 
January 2009 Postal Record
Both hope, peril on agenda as Executive Council meets; NALC works with Obama transition team
Young urges Congress to help automakers; Dispute Resolution Process; Leadership Academy graduates
An open door for letter carriers
Second chance to join NALC Health Plan
Customer Connect: Carrier sells USPS as a cure for complaints
Proud to Serve: Heroic letter carriers
 
December 2008 Postal Record
Agreement on joint route adjustment, ban on CDS extended in new MOUs
Customer Connect: Carrier's drive nets large lead, area award
Yes We Can: Carriers drive campaign across 50 states
 
November 2008 Postal Record
New faces; different duties
Race to the finish: Carriers scramble to save middle class; Dirty campaign ad smears letter carriers
Your Health Benefit Plan: Open Season Nov. 10-Dec. 8
PERF delivers $6.5 million for carriers, other postal victims of disaster
Protecting the messengers: Twin City carriers get appeal to test anthrax attack defenses; Leadership Academy
2008 Heroes of the Year
 
October 2008 Postal Record

Vote to reclaim your government: Restoring America begins with you

Paid for by the Committee on Letter Carriers Political Education, 100 Indiana Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
Eligible carriers face deadline for 'early-out'; Leadership Academy meets
$2.1 million for 'Jerry's kids'
There and back again: 1,000-mile ride raises $1,400 for MDA
Heroes of the Year luncheon held; victims of 2008 storms eligible for PERF grants; new lapel pins for past officers; President Young's annual appeal for the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)
President Young encourages joint efforts with APWU
Celebrating creativity with a capital 'C': The Graceful Envelope award winners for 2008
Thanks to you, Customer Connect zips by $500 million
 
Aug./Sept. 2008 Postal Record
2008 Heroes of the Year: Five carriers share top honor
Election 2008: Time to change the tune for letter carriers and America; Be one in a million; 2008 COLCPE endorsements; Vote now
Case Closed: Bioweapons expert fingered in terrorist anthrax mailings; Leadership Academy deadline; Reminder regarding members on active duty
President Young testifies before Postal Regulatory Commission
How the Food Drive stacks up (3.5Mb)
2008 NALC Convention: Battle for the middle class begins in Boston (3.1Mb)
Customer Connect: Carrier leads way to deal with photo album firm
 
July 2008 Postal Record
Pow! Food Drive sets record
Academy class graduates, applications open; Appeals court rules in long-running suit
Battle begins to put America back on track: Historic primary race ends, Obama invited to Boston Convention; No 'free pass' on 'Free Choice'
'Contracting out' moratorium extended; members' children win Union Plus scholarships
Boston Convention: Convention center food fight no match for union solidarity
Super? You bet!
President William H. Young's Biennial Report: Restoring the Promise, Rebuilding the Dream
 
June 2008 Postal Record
Young urges lawmakers to aid Postal Service
Boston Convention: Getting around Boston; Amtrak offers convention travel discount; COLCPE contest cut-offs coming; Convention workshop schedule; Delegates can give gift of life; Proposed amendments
Huge haul for the hungry
Carriers take agenda to the Hill; Clinton, carriers battle on; Different face, same script
Customer Connect: Recycling lead results in $1 million-plus sale for USPS
Tornado rips up Region 13 office
NALC Leadership Academy: 30 tapped for intensive training
Doherty & Donelon Scholarship Awards
Proud to Serve: Heroic carriers
 
May 2008 Postal Record
Down to the wire: Feverish preparation for food drive
Spring time for state chairs in Washington; Keystone state carriers pull out stops for Clinton; Activist tally reached, Carrier Corps gets goal
Leadership Academy; 2006-2011 contract details nailed down; Customer Connect; President Young names Reg. 3 RAA, AFL-CIO delegate
Don't lose sight of what's at stake; Knocking some stardust off John McCain
Letter carrier's life-saving odyssey--From the Florida Keys to Iowa's corn fields
You say you want a revolution? History, sports and more await delegates in Boston; Delegate count tops 7,200 as convention deadlines near; Convention workshops will range far and wide
Proud to Serve: Heroic carriers
'Virtual' Supply Department: New web page speeds orders for NALC gear
 
April 2008 Postal Record
Council covers extensive agenda in San Diego
2008 NALC Food Drive: Blitz against hunger
A 'wicked' opportunity: History and more await conventioneers and families
Thrift Savings Plan: Keystone for your financial future
Customer Connect: USPS announces new products, competitive pricing
Another bounce back for Clinton & Garden State carriers lobby
Letter carrier narrowly survives a harrowing animal attack
NALC trustees' daunting task as financial guardians
Proud to Serve: Heroic carriers
 
March 2008 Postal Record
Preparations picking up for 16th NALC Food Drive
Bell rings for Leadership Academy
& NALC Convention reminders

The True Meaning of Solidarity: Distant NALC branch steps up to help out Colorado carrier's kin

Rebuilding the Middle Class--Rebuilding America
'Tough going' means carriers must get tough
New COLCPE contests for members
Your privacy under attack: NALC files suit to stop OIG raid on medical records
Customer Connect: Carriers boost revenue by promoting USPS products
Desperation, exasperation inspired 1970 postal strike
Bone-chilling cold, deadly winds, treacherous ice, dangerous rains--Extreme weather challenges carriers
Proud to Serve: Heroic carriers
 
February 2008 Postal Record
Campaign hits crunch time: Letter carriers boost Clinton in early contests
SPECIAL COLCPE ISSUE:
Carriers pack powerful punch (intro)

Automatic contributors
Occasional contributors
Group Contributions
 
January 2008 Postal Record
Some strains, some progress for joint contract committees
Nalcrest restoration lauded as trustees, committee meet
Cheers for COLCPE: Contributors coming; Gimme 5 raffle; Carriers hard at work for Hillary
The Road Ahead -- Charting our course: 2008
2008 Convention: Branch Publication Contest - Call for entries
Leadership Academy: Number of graduates top 100
Private shipping companies targets of worldwide action
Customer Connect: Once, twice, sold to USPS & Diamonds are a carrier's best friend
 
December 2007 Postal Record
Record-setting Training Conference: The Road Ahead--Reviewing contract details and setting course for the future
2008 Convention: Branch sales deadline set
Health Benefit Plan Open Season is closing
Pounding the pavement: NALC members go door to door for Clinton
Service with a Personal Touch
Three letter carriers lose homes to wildfires
Contract committees making progress
NALC's Retirement Department: Ready for the boom
Proud to Serve: Heroic carriers
Customer Connect: Checking out the competition
 
November 2007 Postal Record
Contract signed: Back pay on the way as contract takes effect
Open season for Health Benefit Plan and flexible spending accounts
Carriers turn out for Clinton: Plan to help middle class
Ready for victory: NALC activists prep for 2008 campaigns
Louisiana carrier killed in shooting at law office
2007 Heroes of the Year
The Harlem Globetrotters offers discount to NALC members
Preparations moving along for 66th NALC Convention
Wrapping up details for training conference
 
October 2007 Postal Record
Done Deal: New contract ratified by 9-to-1 margin
Council picks Minneapolis for 2012 convention
Health Benefit Plan changes coming
Clinton is carriers' choice
A call to arms: Carrier Corps--Raising a volunteer army for 2008
Between the uprights: COLCPE Super Bowl contest helps drive for a winning PAC
NALC delivers $2.1 million to MDA
Customer Connect: Talking your way to new business
 
September 2007 Postal Record
Heroes of the Year 2007: Six carriers recognized for courage and caring
30 years, 3,000 miles--Fighting diabetes one foot in front of the other
Where we stand... on the job... on victory in 2008... on our postal future.
Ratification vote has software hiccup
Disaster aid available in 28 states & Cigna will become network provider for Health Benefit Plan in 2008
A burger with the works named best in envelope contest
Customer Connect: Warming up to USPS
Hope in motion: Carrier crosses country raising hope on a bicycle
 
August 2007 Postal Record
Tentative agreement reached
Second training session set for secretary-treasurers
'Save our Service' -- NALC activists flex muscle in battle over contracting out
Return appearance on contracting out -- Young outlines impact of MOUs to lawmakers
More praise for food drive -- but hunger still stalks nation
Who should be president? Make your voice heard
Branch 3 retiree wins COLCPE contest & Pledge 10 hours for a better America
Employee Free Choice Act -- Wait 'til next year
CVS on Health Plan's 'preferred' list
Postal developments abroad
Customer Connect: Looking for leads in all the right places
 
July 2007 Postal Record
Bill to block contracting out bolsters letter carrier efforts
Secretary-treasurers session set for August
Leadership Academy - First class of 2007 graduates
Preparing for contract arbitration & Who should be president?
Carrier Alert turns 25, brochure gets new look
Hard work, happy results - 15th Food Drive nets 70.7 million pounds (4.5 Mb)
Seven NALC family members earn Union Plus scholarships
Are you ready for some football? Pigskin-themed COLCPE contest is on
On the Hill: Legislative news & Rocky Mountain boost for vote-by-mail effort
Customer Connect: Sweet sucess for Customer Connect
 
June 2007 Postal Record
Arbitration panel, schedule of hearings set for next year
Carriers swarm the Hill to crush contracting out
Sun shines on Food Drive
Letter carriers selected for Leadership Academy
NALC helps members' children attend college
Carrier's dream becomes history of Ebbets Field
Proud to serve: Heroic carriers
Customer Connect: Carrier's cosmopolitan pitch wins over specialty grocer
 
May 2007 Postal Record
Carriers rock Washington, "Stop contracting out!"
Contract goes to arbitration: USPS stonewalls partnership, NALC fights back on two fronts
Big Apple boosts Carrier Alert
Carriers in overdrive as Food Drive nears
Got water? Danger in the hot days ahead
New form for COLCPE contributions
Customer Connect: Carrier makes a play, scoops up $100,000
Transcontinental bike ride to keep hopes, dreams alive
Proud to serve: Heroic carriers
 
April 2007 Postal Record
Taking on the OIG
Work begins on the Sombrotto sculpture
Breaking the bond of trust: Contracting out delivery service threatens survival of the USPS
Home 'makeover' could relieve some frustration for injured carrier
Food Drive could be best ever
Legislative leaders tackle full agenda
Customer Connect: Carrier has textile company covered
Proud to serve: Heroic carriers
 
March 2007 Postal Record
Simply incredible: Carriers ready 15th annual Food Drive
National Rap Session: Young details two-track approach to derail contracting out
Fighting contracting out is top legislative priority
Top 10 reasons to bash the Bush budget
Easing the way to organizing key goal for labor movement
Campaign to revitaliza MDA drive
NALC archive open: Some Sombrotto papers head to Reuther Library & PERF's top officials reaffirm aid system
Customer Connect: Carriers boost revenue by promoting USPS products
Leadership Academy 2007: Classes open
 
February 2007 Postal Record
High five for Gimme 5: Your contributions add up to a victory for carriers
COLCPE contributors list
 
January 2007 Postal Record

Done Deal: Postal overhaul becomes law

‘Rap Session’ will focus on approaching arbitration
Year ahead paved with challenges
Sweet victory in hand, but challenges ahead for President Young and Executive Council
New vision sparks change for NALC’s MDA fund-raising
Customer Connect: Carriers boost revenue by promoting USPS products
 
January 2006 Postal Record

Leadership shifts for HBP, Region 12

Wild weather year stays true to form
A global voice for postal workers
Lifting the curtain on 2006: Busy year ahead for letter carriers and NALC
NALC, Blockbuster trade holiday greetings
First class graduates from Leadership Academy
February Postal Record honors COLCPE donors
NALC Week of Action: Missouri senator feels heat, wilts on postal reform
Customer Connect: Carriers boost revenue by promoting USPS products
Fresh look for NALC Headquarters: Cleaning, restoration for carriers' 'Home on the Hill'
Proud To Serve: Heroic and caring carriers
 
February 2006 Postal Record
USPS claims curbs on local DOIS changes
New law compels Wal-Mart benefits

Special issue honoring 2005 COLCPE contributors:
List of automatic contributors, occasional contributors and group contributions

 
March 2006 Postal Record

Postal reform takes a giant step

Magazine editor, designer Lorraine Swerdloff retires
New political strategy launched: COLCPE campaign propels legislative effort
As food drive approaches, nation's needy feel pinch
Customer Connect: Carriers boost revenue by promoting USPS products
Behind the numbers: A look at USPS financial performance
'15 minutes to midnight': Leadership Academy confronts bargaining 'deadline'
Proud to Serve: Heroic and caring carriers
 
April 2006 Postal Record

Union Executive Council confronts array of issues

NALC pressing USPS on DOIS flaws, abuses
Food drive preparations coming to a boil
Every member a target for "Gimme 5" drive
Customer Connect: Carriers boost revenue by promoting USPS products
Retirement insecurity
Great quake disaster pulls carriers together
Proud to Serve: Heroic and caring carriers
Convention theme announced, along with tour offerings
 
May 2006 Postal Record
Food Drive hits airwaves and print
Raffle gives 'Gimme 5' campaign a kick
NALC Leadership Academy: Contract, communication, union's role focus for class
What's the deal with DOIS?
Customer Connect: Carriers boost revenue by promoting USPS products
Wal-Bank? Scary move by retail giant
Carriers descend on capital, press Congress for reform
Dinner to honor retiring NALC officers
Proud to Serve: Heroic and caring carriers
 
June 2006 Postal Record
Special delivery: Going extra mile makes Food Drive a shining success
'White paper' aims to halt abusive overtime violations
Key Senate leader signs on as supporter of postal reform
Customer Connect: Carriers boost revenue by promoting USPS products
'Gimme 5' gets going: Contest helps boost regular donors by 15%
Scholarship Awards: NALC helps members' children attend college
NALC Convention news: Salute to retiring officers; more...
Proud to Serve: Heroic and caring carriers
 
July 2006 Postal Record
Union Plus: NALC membership has its privileges
Leadership Academy: Graduation day
'Letter carriers rock!'--Food Drive tops 70 million pounds (4.2 Mb)
Customer Connect: Carriers boost revenue by promoting USPS products
"Gimme 5" raffle deadline is rapidly approaching
2006 Convention: Las Vegas attractions and convention breakfasts & workshops
 
August 2006 Postal Record
Executive Council reviews amendments, postal reform
White House, mailers sabotage postal reform
Postal Service tests Flat Sequencing System
Retirement insecurity II: Why we can't wait for retirement reforms
Young: Contracting out Air Mail work a mistake; PERF streamlines eligibility rules; and Attention correspondents
Las Vegas Convention updates: Blood drive scheduled; Moon over Miami welcome reception; and proposed amendments
Customer Connect: Carriers boost revenue by promoting USPS products
Proud to Serve: Heroic and caring carriers
President Young's Biennial Report: 'Building a Better Workplace'
 
Sept./Oct. 2006 Postal Record
Election details set for Region 11 NBA; Postal reform stuck on Hill; CFC drive begins; Customer Connect
Contract talks begin: Letter carriers deserve rewards for USPS progress, Young says
Heroes of the Year 2006
Carriers help MDA set telethon record
Letter carriers can make the difference: Critical elections may change direction of the nation
Viva Las Vegas: Day-by-day convention account
Installation of officers set for December 8
 
November 2006 Postal Record
NALC News: Veteran lobbyist retiring; Heege named AFL-CIO delegate; 2007 COLAs; Convention DVDs available; etc.
Working toward an agreement
NALC Health Benefit Plan adds benefits for 2007
The Graceful Envelope: Fine line or fine lion, you'll find it in the mail
Wal-Mart aims for always low salaries
Postal reform facing uncertain fate
Elections 2006: Putting America on the right track
Proud to Serve: Heroic and caring carriers
Customer Connect: Carriers boost revenue by promoting USPS products
 
December 2006 Postal Record
NALC-USPS extend bargaining deadline
Carriers play major role as tide turns in Congress
Delivering small messages of caring
Leadership Academy -- First class of 2007 set
Cooke re-elected as Region 11 NBA; RAAs appointed for six regions; Temple takes over Compensation post
Proud to Serve: Heroic and caring carriers
Customer Connect: Carriers boost revenue by promoting USPS products
 
Resource pages
Pay schedule effective
November 21, 2009
How members can contribute to COLCPE using PostalEase by phone or online
How members can contribute to COLCPE via Electronic Fund Transfer
How retired members can contribute to COLCPE from OPM annuity
How to sign up for NALC's
e-Activist Network on-line
COLCPE contributors form for NALC branches
Mail-in form to become a legislative activist
Form for branches to submit proposed by-law changes
Doherty-Donelon Scholarship Application
AFL-CIO Boycott List
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