News & information

December 2020

The Postal Record, Vol. 133, No. 12

Cover story

• Terms of tentative national agreement set, awaiting ratification vote by active members

News and features

• Stay safe from winter weather
• Elections 2020: What the results mean for letter carriers
• Still time to contribute through CFC
• 2020 NALC Heroes of the Year Awards
• Recognizing the NALC Disaster Relief Foundation contributors
• What to do if you’re injured on the job
• History preserved
• Monthly columns by national officers and staff members

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• President’s Message

  ‘Hope dies last’ in an otherwise horrible year

• Terms of tentative national agreement set; awaiting ratification vote by active members

  After 17 months of continued effort, concentrated teamwork and intense bargaining, NALC and USPS reached a tentative National Agreement. The new 44-month contract will cover the period from Sept. 20, 2019, to May 20, 2023.

• Stay safe from winter weather

  It’s the time of year for letter carriers to think about the dangers of working in winter weather.

• Elections 2020

  What the results mean for letter carriers

• Still time to contribute through CFC

  And President Rolando appoints new NBA, RAA

• 2020 NALC Heroes of the Year Awards

  “We are immensely proud of what the eight Heroes being recognized did,” NALC President Fredric Rolando said. “They represent our country’s best in public service. They truly are our heroes.”

• Recognizing the NALC Disaster Relief Foundation contributors

  From the wildfires in the Northwest to the derecho in the Midwest to the hurricanes along the Gulf Coast, 2020 has reminded us all that natural disasters can strike any part of the country and affect anyone.

• What to do if you’re injured on the job

  Explaining the law that exists to protect postal employees who suffer on-the-job injuries by providing certain benefits to them.

• History preserved

  A retired New Jersey letter carrier, now spends much of her time involved in the history of her community, from preserving historical landmarks to researching genealogy.

• Executive Vice President

  Goodbye, 2020; hello, 2021

• Vice President

  Election results

• Secretary-Treasurer

  Even more important reminders

• Assistant Secretary-Treasurer

  A guide to submitting bylaw changes

• Director of City Delivery

  Peak season concerns and updates

• Director of Safety and Health

  Elections and the future of safety

• Director of Retired Members

  Retirement planning, three months out

• Director of Life Insurance

  Review your life insurance needs

• Director, Health Benefits

  End-of-year mental health reflection

• Contract Talk

  Opting

• MDA Report

  Holiday fundraising season

• Community Services

  Updated members list for the NALC Veterans Group

• Workers’ Compensation

  Occupational disease claims

• Monthly CSRS annuity payments

  for letter carriers who retire on March 1, 2021

• Monthly FERS annuity payments

  for letter carriers who retire on March 1, 2021

• Veterans Group

  Veterans’ legislation roundup

• Letter from the Editor

  The strength of a union