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News Archive: Page 33
USPS Board of Governors activity in Senate and White House
On August 28, 2018, the Senate confirmed the nominations of David Williams (D) and Robert Duncan (R) to serve as members of the U.S. Postal Service’s Board of Governors, each for one term.
Federal judge overturns Trump administration’s anti-federal union orders
On Saturday, a federal judge invalidated key provisions in three executive orders the Trump administration issued in May, which had made it easier for agencies to fire federal workers and placed strict limits on union activities.
President Trump sets goals on international pricing/customs at UPU Congress
The memorandum calls to improve the “terminal dues,” the fees postal operators charge for delivering mail from other operators (e.g., the Royal Mail of the U.K. or China Post), and to negotiate changes in customs procedures for postal shipments.
Postal Facts: August 10th, 2018
A comprehensive look at media coverage of the USPS Q3 financial report; the reporting was largely fair and featured comments from the Postmaster General and CFO of USPS as well as President Rolando.
NALC Statement on USPS Q3 Financial Report for FY 2018
NALC President Fredric Rolando’s statement on the release of the U.S. Postal Service’s financial statement for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2018, covering the months of April, May and June of 2018.
Fifth COLA set at $645
The fifth contract COLA is finalized today at $645.
National Arbitration Award Issued on August 6th
In an award issued on August 6, 2018, national arbitrator Stephen Goldberg vacated the Postal Service’s unilateral changes to certain provisions of the Employee and Labor Relations Manual.
Step credit for former TEs to be recalculated
USPS has agreed to recalculate eligible employees’ TE service by dividing their total TE days by 360.
Grievance on delayed CCA backpay resolved
The parties have settled a national-level grievance on the delay in retroactive payment to certain city carrier assistants following ratification of the 2016-2019 National Agreement.
Interpretive dispute on CCA Holidays settled, eligible CCAs to receive retroactive holiday pay
The parties agreed that eligible CCAs will receive holiday pay for holidays after the first wage increases under the terms of the 2016-2019 National Agreement.
Promotion Pay and Hold in Place dispute settled
This settlement (M-01893) lifts the hold in place instituted by USPS.
In all offices, CCAs who have at least 30 months of relative standing on 9/1 to be converted to career status
NALC and USPS have settled a national level grievance regarding CCAs hired over the contractual caps.
Vote NO on Prop A
Today in Missouri, a significant vote on Proposition A is taking place at the voting booth.
Branch Officers Training set for Sept. 17-20 in Minneapolis
NALC Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Rhine has announced that Branch Officers Training will be held September 17-20 in Minneapolis.
Postal Facts: July 27th, 2018
Comprehensive media coverage of the 2018 71st Biennial Convention in Detroit, Michigan and the NALC Veterans Group project of stuffing 2,000 homeless care kit bags for Detroit homeless veterans.
NALC Participates in Capitol Hill Briefing Opposing Postal Privatization
NALC Executive Vice President, Brian Renfroe, participated in a briefing panel on Capitol Hill hosted by A Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal Service, opposing postal privatization.
Unanimous Resolution Against USPS Privatization
A resolution was unanimously passed by the AFL-CIO executive council on July 26th, condemning Postal Service Privatization
Election Committee Appointed
President Fredric Rolando appointed a National Election Committee to oversee the conduct of the 2018 election of national officers.
Friday Convention Chronicle
On the closing day of the 71st biennial convention, speakers from both sides of the political aisle energized the delegates meeting in Detroit as they prepared for the return to their cities and branches.
Thursday Convention Chronicle
Whether bringing their message to voters and to Congress, feeding hungry families through the Letter Carrier Food Drive or working for social and economic justice, letter carriers meeting in Detroit renewed their commitment to creating a better world.
Wednesday Convention Chronicle
Delegates demonstrated that when union members use the democratic process to forge a common goal, they fulfill the promise of solidarity.
House resolution introduced on USPS privatization
Bipartisan representatives introduced a House Resolution (H. Res. 993) calling on Congress to take all appropriate measures to ensure that the Postal Service remain an independent agency of the federal government and not be subject to privatization.
Appeals court upholds dismissal of lawsuit
On July 17, the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. upheld the dismissal of a 23-year-old lawsuit against certain former national officers and the NALC.
Tuesday Convention Chronicle
Standing shoulder to shoulder in unity, delegates to NALC's 71st biennial convention in Detroit on Tuesday celebrated the power of solidarity and heard from union leaders who pledged their support in the struggles ahead.
Convention Chronicle: 'The challenges of our time'
The 71st biennial convention began with a rigorous assessment of the challenges facing letter carriers—especially political, legislative and regulatory—and a call to action by NALC President Fredric Rolando to the delegates gathered in Detroit.