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November Postal Record available
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Wage calculator now available
NALC has created a calculator to show how much more money you would be making upon implementation of the new pay rates and pay table modifications (within 180 days after ratification) as well as your total wage increase over the life of the agreement.
Remembering Former South Jersey Branch 908 President Steve Lipski
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former South Jersey Branch 908 President Steve Lipski on October 20, 2024.
Details of tentative agreement now available; dates set for informational rap sessions
NALC has created a comprehensive summary of the terms of the tentative agreement reached with the United States Postal Service.
NALC and USPS Reach Tentative Agreement
The National Association of Letter Carriers, AFL-CIO and the United States Postal Service have reached tentative agreement on a new collective-bargaining agreement for city letter carriers
NALC Bulletin
Congress moving toward discharging the Social Security Fairness Act; Open Season coming for new Postal Service Health Benefits Program; Letter carrier tells White House about working in extreme heat; more
Executive Council considers charge
On October 10, the NALC Executive Council met in Washington, DC to consider a charge initiated by an NALC member against Region 9 National Business Agent Eddie Davidson.
Update on contract negotiations - 10/5/24
Statement from President Brian L. Renfroe
September-October Postal Record available
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NALC and USPS agree to MOU on the process for evaluating and adjusting routes moved to a sorting and delivery center (S&DC)
In January 2023, NALC and USPS agreed to a memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding procedures to follow when city letter carrier assignments are permanently moved from an independent installation to a sorting and delivery center (S&DC).
Arbitrator Nolan renders decision on national-level LiteBlue hack grievance
On July 12, 2023, President Renfroe initiated a national-level grievance related to the theft of letter carrier wages by cybercriminals who were able to access the USPS Human Resources website, LiteBlue.
Mutual Benefit Association representative training
NALC Director of Life Insurance Jim Yates has announced that the next session in the MBA Rep training series will be held on October 27. This is the third in a series of training sessions and will be focused on the MBA’s Retirement Saving Plans.
NALC endorses Harris-Walz
The nation’s 290,000 active and retired city letter carriers represented by the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) are proud to announce our endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz.
NALC and USPS agree to MOU for Holiday Carrier Assistant training
NALC and the Postal Service have agreed that Holiday Carrier Assistants may be hired prior to the start of the four-week December period solely for the purpose of training.
Labor Day video message from NALC President Brian L. Renfroe
Happy Labor Day!
Apply for the 2025 NALC Leadership Academy
NALC is now accepting applications for the 2025 Leadership Academy, which is open to all active NALC members.
August Postal Record available
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Reminders and resources for the 73rd Biennial Convention
NALC’s 73rd Biennial Convention in Boston, MA is less than one week away. Be sure to review the information and resources provided at nalc.org/convention.
Summer Edition of the NALC Activist now available
The NALC Activist is a newsletter intended for shop stewards, branch officers and all local NALC leaders.
President Biden sends two USPS BOG nominees to Senate, ignores postal pension issue
On July 25, President Biden nominated Val Demings and William Zollars to serve on the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors (BOG).
Chicago letter carrier Octavia Redmond shot and killed on route
NALC President Brian L. Renfroe issued a statement following the murder of Branch 11 member Octavia Redmond.
NALC and USPS agree to a moratorium on the time limits for the processing of all grievances due to NALC's 73rd Biennial National Convention
M-02004 can be found in NALC’s Materials Reference System.
Collective bargaining update
NALC and USPS bargaining representatives spent most of the past week “locked down” in a Washington, DC hotel focused on negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement.
Department of Labor announces proposed rule to protect workers in extreme heat
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a proposed rule with the goal of protecting millions of workers from the significant health risks of extreme heat.
July Postal Record available
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