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National Ruling on the National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) Arbitration
National Arbitrator Margo R. Newman has ruled that non-probationary postal employees separated due to unfavorable background check results are entitled to due process and may challenge their removals through the grievance and arbitration procedure.
Branch Officers Training set for Sept. 15-18 in Boston, MA
NALC Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Rhine is announcing that a Branch Officers Training will be held Sept. 15-18, 2025, in Boston, MA.
NALC and the Postal Service jointly release questions and answers on Article 8 of National Agreement
NALC and the Postal Service have released a jointly developed document with the national parties' mutual understanding on specific sections of Article 8 of the 2023-2026 USPS/NALC National Agreement.
Pay table changes implemented July 12; back pay still on track for Aug. 29 paycheck
USPS has informed NALC that the eliminations of Table 2 Steps AA and A were completed and put into effect on July 12. USPS has also confirmed that back-pay calculations are still ongoing, and payments are expected to be seen in the Aug. 29 paycheck.
USPS announces delay in implementation of advanced annual leave provisions for CCAs and PTFs in accordance with Arbitrator Nolan’s March 21, 2025, interest arbitration award
USPS has informed NALC that due to a testing issue, implementation of advanced annual leave provisions for CCAs and PTFs, which was scheduled for July 12, 2025 (Pay-Period 16-2025), has been delayed to Aug. 19, 2025 (Pay Period 19-2025).
NALC and the Postal Service release jointly-developed document regarding the New Employee Experience Retention and Mentoring Program (NEERMP).
NALC and the Postal Service have released a jointly-developed document providing the mutual understanding of issues related to the NEERMP.
July Postal Record available
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Reconciliation bill heads to president’s desk following House passage; NALC defeats pressing threats to letter carriers
Today, in a party-line 218-214 vote, the House passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1). The bill now heads to President Trump's desk for his signature.
Senate passes reconciliation package; NALC activism defeats attacks on retirement benefits and new postal vehicles
Today, in a party-line 51-50 vote, with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President JD Vance, the Senate narrowly passed the updated One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1).
Region 11 and 14 RWCA Dave Barbuzzi dies
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Dave Barbuzzi, Regional Workers’ Compensation Assistant (RWCA) for Regions 11 and 14 and former president of Massachusetts Northeast Merged Branch 25.