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Mutual Benefit Association representative training
A Mutual Benefit Association (MBA) representative training will be held on Sunday, Nov. 8. This is the third in the 2026 series of training sessions, and will be focused on the MBA’s Retirement Savings Plans.
NALC mourns the loss of F. John Miller, executive assistant to three NALC presidents
NALC is deeply saddened to report the death of F. John Miller, an NALC Headquarters employee who retired in 2005 after a 28-year career serving America’s letter carriers.
Supreme Court ruling blocks administration from restricting mail-in ballots
On Monday, the Supreme Court rejected the administration’s plan to limit mail-in ballots nationwide.
National Election Committee clarifies mailing dates
The mailing of the ballots may occur as early as September 18 and will continue until completed on September 28. This is to give the best opportunity to all members to receive, vote and return their ballot in a timely manner.
New memorandums of understanding and national-level settlements
All five documents can be found in NALC’s Materials Reference System (MRS) on the NALC website.
September-October Postal Record
Read the latest issue online.
NALC Bulletin
Ballots for NALC national election to be mailed in September; Bill expanding federal workers’ access to workers’ compensation providers advances; Executive order limiting vote-by mail faces hurdles in court
NALC statement on Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots
While this process continues to play out in the courts, letter carriers will continue doing what we do best: delivering for Americans.
National Election Committee sets election dates
On or about Sept. 28, ballots will be mailed to all eligible voters. Official election instructions will be included with all ballots. To be eligible to vote, a person must be a member of NALC in good standing as of June 1, 2026.
Convention workshop presentations available in Members Only portal
Log in to the Members Only portal and click “National Convention Menu” to download the PDFs.
National Election Committee conducts lottery selection
The National Election Committee, appointed at the Los Angeles convention to conduct the election of national officers for NALC, met on Aug. 17 to set the rules and procedures for the election.
Election committee sets time for lottery selection
The lottery selection will begin at 1 p.m. EDT. Once the lottery selection is completed, the National Election Committee will announce on the NALC website the order in which the listing of the names will be placed on the ballots.
Election committee appointed
In accordance with Article 6, Section 7 of the NALC Constitution, on Aug. 6, NALC President Brian L. Renfroe appointed a National Election Committee to oversee the conduct of the 2026 election of national officers.
74th Biennial Convention livestream and Convention Chronicle
Check out the latest from the 74th Biennial Convention in Los Angeles.
August Postal Record available
Read the latest issue.
NALC designates printers for distribution of campaign literature by mail
Upon request, candidates for national office may make arrangement for distribution of campaign literature by mail, at the candidate’s expense.
Convention workshop schedule and more
The Pocket Guide to the NALC Convention is now available.
NALC and USPS agree to moratorium on time limits for the processing of all grievances due to NALC's 74th Biennial National Convention
The 31-day moratorium will begin on Saturday, July 25 and conclude on Monday, Aug. 24.
July Postal Record available
Read the latest issue.
NALC University: Check out the online training platform available to all members
NALC’s new online learning management system has an official name: NALC University (NALCU).
Tune in to a members-only livestream Tuesday at 9 PM ET
A link will be added to the Members Only portal shortly before the livestream begins.
Mutual Benefit Association representative training
NALC Director of Life Insurance Jim Yates has announced an MBA representative training to be held on Sunday, Aug. 23. This is the second in the 2026 series of training sessions, and will be focused on the MBA’s Life Insurance products.
NALC files comments on Postal Service’s proposed rule affecting mail-in ballots
NALC filed comments strongly opposing the proposed rule.
NALC celebrates Juneteenth
Today, NALC celebrates Juneteenth, a national holiday that recognizes the final emancipation of enslaved Black Americans and celebrates freedom.
NALC participates in second House Congressional Postal Caucus roundtable
Today, NALC participated in the House Congressional Postal Service Caucus’s second stakeholder roundtable, which served as a follow-up to the first labor-focused roundtable in March that the union also took part in.