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NALC statement on the reported selection of David P. Steiner to lead USPS
NALC strongly condemns the reported selection of David P. Steiner to lead the Postal Service. Steiner comes directly from service on FedEx’s board of directors, presenting a clear conflict of interest.
Local contract (LMOU) negotiations start soon
Pursuant to Article 30 of the 2023-2026 National Agreement, branches will have the opportunity to negotiate with management at the local level provisions of their Local Memorandum of Understanding from May 27, 2025, to June 26, 2025.
May Postal Record available
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Tell Congress to oppose cuts to letter carrier retirement benefits
Today, in a 22-21 vote, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability (COR) advanced its budget reconciliation measure that would slash benefits for federal workers, including letter carriers.
NALC and USPS resolve possible interpretive issue regarding the use of blue hampers
On April 17, 2025, NALC and USPS reached a resolution regarding a class action grievance concerning the use of “blue hampers”, also known as large capacity hampers, at a Sorting and Delivery Center (S&DC).
Mutual Benefit Association representative training
NALC Director of Life Insurance Jim Yates has announced an MBA rep training to be held on June 29.
House reintroduces bill to allow USPS to ship alcohol
On April 24, Republican Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-4) introduced the Shipping Equity Act (H.R. 3011) in the 119th Congress.
April Postal Record available
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Summary of 2023-2026 National Agreement
A summary of the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the National Association of Letter Carriers, AFL-CIO and the United States Postal Service is available
New pay rate implementation
Effective April 19 (date is tentative), all city letter carriers will begin earning new pay rates that include the following increases pursuant to the terms of the 2023 National Agreement set by Arbitrator Dennis R. Nolan.
Senate introduces anti-privatization resolution
Today, Sens. Gary Peters (D-MI) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) introduced a Senate resolution (S.Res. 147).
NALC statement on Executive Order limiting ballot access
NALC President Brian L. Renfroe issued the following statement regarding an Executive Order President Donald Trump signed yesterday.
NALC participates in National Press Club panel
Today, NALC President Brian Renfroe, APWU President Mark Dimondstein and NRLCA President Don Maston participated in a National Press Club Headliners event in Washington, DC, to discuss the threats facing USPS and the future of the agency.
NALC statement on DeJoy’s exit from USPS
NALC President Brian L. Renfroe issued the following statement regarding Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's exit from the Postal Service.
Arbitrator Nolan issues award, sets terms of the 2023-2026 National Agreement
Arbitrator Dennis R. Nolan has issued a final and binding arbitration award that sets the terms of a three-year collective-bargaining agreement between the National Association of Letter Carriers and the U.S. Postal Service.
Document purporting to be from Deputy Postmaster General Tulino is fake
NALC President Brian L. Renfroe issued the following statement regarding a fake USPS document purporting to be from Deputy Postmaster General Tullino.
NALC statement on DeJoy’s agreement with DOGE
NALC is aware of the agreement between the Postal Service, GSA and DOGE to assist with “identifying and achieving certain efficiencies.”
Find a March 23 rally near you
On Sunday, March 23, NALC branches are hosting local rallies to say "Hell no!" to dismantling the Postal Service.
March Postal Record available
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Interest Arbitration set to begin March 17
The interest arbitration process to set the terms of the next collective bargaining agreement between NALC and USPS is scheduled to formally begin the week of March 17. Dennis R. Nolan will serve as the neutral arbitrator.
New episode: Fight Like Hell! The arbitration process and HELL NO! to dismantling the Postal Service
In this episode, we take a look at the arbitration process and discuss the upcoming rallies being organized by branches across the country on Sunday, March 23.
Calling all branches! Organize a March 23 rally to say “Hell no!” to dismantling the Postal Service
If your branch is interested in hosting an event on March 23, please contact your national business agent’s (NBA) office.
Social Security Fairness Act implementation update
Yesterday, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that starting this week (Feb. 24, 2025), the agency is beginning to pay retroactive benefits and will increase monthly benefit payments to people who were affected by WEP and GPO.
Feb. 26 Day of Action! Tell the White House: Hands Off the Postal Service
Join us as we tell the White House “hell no!” to dismantling the Postal Service.
Federal Retirement Fairness Act reintroduced in House
Reps. Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), David Valadao (R-CA), and Don Bacon (R-NE) introduced the Federal Retirement Fairness Act (H.R. 1522).