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January Postal Record available
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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.
Branch Officers Training
NALC Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Rhine is announcing that a Branch Officers Training will be held March 16-19, 2026, in San Antonio, TX.
USPS notification regarding supplemental W-2 letters on overtime tax deduction
The Postal Service has notified NALC that it will mail eligible employees a letter providing supplemental W-2 data for tax year 2025. This letter will inform eligible nonexempt employees of temporary tax deductions for qualified overtime compensation.
New Episode of Fight Like Hell: Happy Holidays + Branch 36's Better Angels of Our Human Nature toy drive
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Virtual training on preparing an LM-2 announced
NALC Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Rhine has announced that training on preparing an LM-2 will be held virtually on Feb. 4.
New episode of Fight Like Hell: Route adjustments: Part 2
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December 2025 JCAM is now available
The December 2025 JCAM was released today, and the electronic version is now available.
NALC Executive Council meets as subcommittees integrate 2025 national rap session workshop feedback into collective-bargaining preparations
The NALC Executive Council met at NALC Headquarters in Washington, DC, this week to continue preparations for the next round of collective bargaining.
NALC Bulletin
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New episode of Fight Like Hell: Route adjustments
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December Postal Record available
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New episode of Fight Like Hell podcast: Emergency Response Team member roundtable
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Highlights from the 2025 national rap session
Take a look inside the 2025 national rap session's workshops on collective bargaining preparation, podcasts, daily round-ups, and more.
New episode of Fight Like Hell: Post-rap session roundtable with branch presidents
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New episode of Fight Like Hell: Happy Thanksgiving + a look into Flushing, NY Branch 294's blood drive
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New episode of Fight Like Hell: National rap session roundtable with branch presidents
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New episode of Fight Like Hell: Retirement basics
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NALC statement on Fiscal Year 2025 USPS financial results
NALC President Brian L. Renfroe released the following statement regarding the Postal Service's Fiscal Year 2025 financial results.
New episode of Fight Like Hell: Veterans Day
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Collective-bargaining preparations continue as Executive Council meets ahead of National Rap Session
The NALC Executive Council met this week to continue prep for the next round of collective bargaining. At the upcoming National Rap Session, subcommittees will share information with branch and state leaders about their progress and what’s ahead.
New Episode of Fight Like Hell: NALC Health Benefit Plan
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November Postal Record available
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