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NALC files national-level grievance regarding Post Office Sortation Equipment Reconciliation
NALC initiated a national-level grievance regarding the Postal Service's unilateral implementation of the delivery initiative called Post Office Sortation Equipment Reconciliation (SER).
Moraga, CA Letter Carrier Thaddeus Tito Brantley passes away while delivering his route
NALC is deeply saddened to learn that letter carrier Thaddeus Tito Brantley passed away
NALC endorses Biden-Harris
Fredric Rolando, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), released the following statement regarding the NALC Executive Council’s endorsement of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for president and vice president of the United States.
Branch 36 letter carrier passes away from coronavirus
NALC is deeply saddened to learn that 48-year-old letter carrier Michael Hunt Sr., a member of Branch 36 in New York City, passed away Tuesday, August 11, from complications related to coronavirus.
The 2020 General Election: America Can Count on the U.S. Postal Service
NALC has created a new fact sheet on The 2020 General Election: America Can Count on the U.S. Postal Service.
USPS REALIGNS ITS ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Over the next several weeks, the Postal Service will transition to a new organizational structure consisting of three separate operating sectors: Retail & Delivery, Logistics and Processing, and Commerce.
NALC files national-level grievance regarding USPS delivery initiative
NALC initiated a national-level grievance regarding the Postal Service's unilateral implementation of the delivery initiative test
USPS looks to reduce letter carriers’ casing equipment
This morning, the Postal Service sent NALC a copy of a stand-up talk for city letter carriers intended to explain the goals of its latest unilateral delivery initiative. It is called Post Office Sortation Equipment Reconciliation (SER).
Branch 450 gold card member passes away from coronavirus
NALC is deeply saddened to have recently been informed that 89-year-old retired letter carrier and NALC gold card member Robert Moe, a member of Branch 450 in Bellingham, WA, died on Friday, March 20, from complications related to COVID-19.
Statement from NALC on Service Issues
The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) thanks the American people for their long-term support and appreciation of the service our members provide to homes and businesses throughout the country.
Phoenix letter carrier passes away from coronavirus
NALC is deeply saddened to learn that 59-year-old letter carrier Olivia Meraz, a member of Branch 576 in Phoenix, passed away Thursday, July 30, from complications related to coronavirus.
USPS to initiate office activities study
Beginning next week, pursuant to Article 34 of the National Agreement, the Postal Service will begin conducting a study of city carriers’ office activities.
Senate Leadership Unveils New Covid Relief Package, Ignores the Postal Service
Two and a half months after the House of Representatives passed the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions, or “HEROES” Act (H.R. 6800)
National grievance filed - USPS Unilateral Consolidated Casing Initiative
NALC has filed a national level grievance regarding the Postal Service’s unilateral implementation of the consolidated casing initiative scheduled to begin in the Annandale, VA Post Office in May.
NATIONAL LEVEL DISPUTE UPDATE: USPS identifies Consolidated Casing Phase Two test sites
USPS provided NALC with a list of Phase Two test sites for their unilateral consolidated casing initiative.
Branch 157 member and long-time union activist passes away from coronavirus
NALC is deeply saddened to learn that 70-year-old retired letter carrier Raymond “Doc” Dougherty, a member of Branch 157 in Philadelphia, died on Saturday, July 4, from complications related to COVID-19.
Reno Letter Carrier Eugene Arao dies after being struck by lightning
NALC is deeply saddened to learn that Letter Carrier Eugene Arao died on July 25th.
NALC Calls on Congress to Provide Covid-Relief to Postal Service, Cites Bipartisan Poll of Seniors/Vets
This week, the House and Senate return to Washington for a three-week work period where their main agenda item will be negotiating what could be the last Covid-relief package before election day.
USPS announces new ESAS delivery initiative test
In a letter dated July 16, 2020, the Postal Service informed NALC of a new delivery initiative test titled Expedited Street/Afternoon Sortation (ESAS).
Statement from NALC President Fredric V. Rolando on the COVID-19 pandemic
President Rolando has issued his latest statement to letter carriers covering several evolving issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Related MOUs Extended Until Late September
By joint agreement (M-01924), several COVID related memorandums of understanding have been further extended through September 25, 2020.
Branch 385 member passes away from coronavirus
NALC is deeply saddened to learn that 72-year-old retired letter carrier Raymond Earl Moore, a member of Branch 385 in Youngstown, OH, died on Sunday, April 5, from complications related to COVID-19.
Bipartisan Postal Relief Bill Introduced in Senate
Today, Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) introduced the “Postal Service Emergency Assistance Act” (S. 4174) to provide funding to the Postal Service to help offset Covid-related financial losses.
Branch 1081 member passes away from coronavirus
NALC is deeply saddened to learn that 60-year-old letter carrier Kerry Morrissey, a member of Branch 1081 in Ames, IA, passed away Saturday, June 13, from complications related to COVID-19.
M-01923 Consolidated Casing Update
In accordance with M-01923 in NALC’s Materials Reference System (MRS), USPS has selected thirty-one Consolidated Casing test sites to be returned to their original route structure no later than July 31, 2020.