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New episode of Fight Like Hell: The New Employee Experience, Retention and Mentoring Program
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Mutual Benefit Association representative training
NALC Director of Life Insurance Jim Yates has announced a Mutual Benefit Association representative training to be held on Nov. 16. This is the third in the 2025 series of virtual training sessions and will focus on MBA’s Retirement Savings Plans.
New episode of Fight Like Hell: A deep dive into Article 8
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Rank-and-File Bargaining Committees meet this week
This week, the Rank-and-File Bargaining Committees are meeting in person in the Washington, DC, area. This group of 30 letter carriers from across the country is divided into three committees: Branch Leaders, Contract Enforcers and Newer Members.
St. Louis, MO Branch 343 gold card member Raymond ‘Ray’ Breakfield dies
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Raymond “Ray” Breakfield, an NALC activist and 60-year member of St. Louis, MO Branch 343.
New episode of Fight Like Hell: Answering member questions and preparing for collective bargaining
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USPS notifies NALC of time frame for December penalty overtime exclusion period
The Postal Service has notified NALC of the December period during which penalty overtime regulations are not applicable.
Former Erie, PA Branch 284 President William ‘Bill’ McCommons dies
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of William “Bill” McCommons, a dedicated letter carrier and longtime union activist.
Two Memorandums of Understanding Agreed to by the NALC and USPS
The NALC and the Postal Service have agreed to two memorandums of understanding Re: Monetization of Annual Leave (M-02013) and Annual Leave Carryover for Leave Year 2026 (M-02014).
National rap session to be held Nov. 21-23 in Cleveland, OH
The 2025 NALC national conference, or “rap session,” is set for Nov. 21-23 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown.
NALC Executive Council meets and continues collective-bargaining preparations
This week, the NALC Executive Council met at NALC Headquarters in Washington, DC, primarily focused on preparations for the next round of collective bargaining.
Former Atlantic City, NJ Branch 370 Vice President Matthew Elkins Dies
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of former Atlantic City, NJ, Branch 370 Vice President Matthew Elkins.
September Postal Record available
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NALC to host Labor Day virtual event for members
Please join NALC for a members-only virtual Labor Day event on Monday, Sept. 1, at 9 PM ET.
Back pay frequently asked questions
Answers to frequently asked questions regarding back pay.
Retroactive payments highlight the unique structure of the NALC National Agreement
Earlier this year, America’s city letter carriers once again witnessed the value and power of collective bargaining when the Postal Service implemented the first six wage increases called for in the 2023-2026 National Agreement.
Mutual Benefit Association representative training
NALC Director of Life Insurance Jim Yates has announced an MBA Rep training to be held on Sept. 21. This is the second in the 2025 series of training sessions and will be focused on the MBA's Life Insurance policies.
Fifth COLA is $790
The fifth regular cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for career letter carriers under the 2023-2026 National Agreement was $790 annually following the release of the July consumer price index (CPI).
August Postal Record available
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NALC President Brian L. Renfroe testifies before Congress on urgent need to protect letter carriers from crime
Today, NALC President Brian L. Renfroe testified before the House Subcommittee on Government Operations at a hearing on mail theft and crime.
Anti-privatization resolution reaches bipartisan majority in House
“Reaching a House majority sends a clear message that any privatization proposal would be dead on arrival in Congress,” NALC President Brian L. Renfroe said.
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.