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Candidates for national office may now purchase space in the Postal Record for campaign advertisements
NALC is now accepting advertisements submitted by candidates for national office in any issue of The Postal Record. Previously, ads were only accepted in a single, specified issue of the magazine published prior to the election.
Winter 2026 Edition of the NALC Activist now available
The NALC Activist is a local leadership publication intended for shop stewards, branch officers and all local NALC leaders. This issue reviews grieving management’s OWCP mistakes.
Calling all branches! Organize a ‘Fight Like Hell!’ fair contract rally Feb. 22
On Sunday, Feb. 22, NALC branches are encouraged to host a “Fight Like Hell!” rally calling for a fair contract.
Former Grand Rapids, MI Branch 56 President Darrell Helsley dies
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of former Grand Rapids, MI Branch 56 President Darrell Helsley, who died Jan. 11, 2026, at age 61.
NALC honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
"As we head into collective bargaining next month, Dr. King’s teachings and philosophies will guide us as we fight for a fair contract."
Second group of Rank-and-File Bargaining Committees convenes
The second group of Rank-and-File Bargaining Committees has convened and is meeting in person in the Washington, DC, area.
January Postal Record available
Read the latest issue online.
Revised 2026 pay period calendar
The calendar card published in the December issue of The Postal Record mistakenly contained 26 pay periods for 2026 rather than 27, as was confirmed by the Postal Service in Postal Bulletin 22692. A replacement is now available.
Registration for the 2026 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Registration for the 2026 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is now open. The Food Drive will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Informal Step A Training announced
NALC is launching a weeklong in-person Informal Step A Training class with two sessions being held in 2026. The first class will take place March 15-20, and the second will be held Sept. 20-25.