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NALC statement on exigent rate case ruling
Postal Regulatory Commission’s ruling is a victory for letter carriers and for anyone else who supports a vibrant and thriving Postal Service.
The Future in Focus: NALC’s 2015 National Conference in Houston
As called for by our Constitution, NALC held a national conference (or “rap session”) in Houston July 17-19 for state association and branch presidents.
ECONOMICS BLOG: Fight for $15
There was some good news yesterday in the Fight for $15.
POSTAL FACTS: July 22, 2015 (updated)
Rolando in WI’s Green Bay Gazette, IL’s Belleville News-Democrat, MN’s Duluth News Tribune, ME’s Bangor Daily News; ID State Pres. Paige’s LTEs in Coeur d' Alene Press, Twin Falls Times-News, Idaho Statesman; Food Drive thanks in GA’s Thomaston Times
Rural Postal Act introduced in Senate
Senators have introduced legislation to address the declining quality of mail service in the rural United States.
POSTAL FACTS: July 2, 2015 (updated)
NALC President Rolando in MO's Kansas City Star, IL's Journal-News; ID State President Paige in Idaho Statesman
NALC statement regarding enactment of trade package
NALC President Fredric Rolando released a statement following the Obama administration's signing into law a package of trade provisions.
USPS financial results through May 2015
The U.S. Postal Service recently published its results for the month of May 2015 and its year-to-date results through May 2015.
NALC statement regarding 'Fast Track' passage in the House
In the House’s quest to advance this doomed trade package, it is neglecting serious priorities. NALC remains committed to working with Congress to advance a trade package that promotes and protects a strong and vibrant USPS.
POSTAL FACTS: June 16, 2015 (updated)
NALC Pres. Rolando’s LTEs to AZ Republic, Federal News Radio, SE Missourian, Kingman [AZ] Daily Miner; quoted in Forbes, Next Avenue. CA carrier in Merced Sun-Star. ID Pres. Paige’s LTE in Times-News. AL carrier’s LTE in Tuscaloosa News. More…
Successful results for 'Stamp Out Hunger'
The annual food drive of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) collected almost 71 million pounds of food to help restock food banks, pantries and shelters around the country.
NALC urges Congress to vote “no” on TAA, TPA and the Customs enforcement bills
This package of trade reform is wrong for workers and, as has been previously outlined, it has serious implications for the Postal Service as well.
House rejects trade package—but it’s not over yet
The House of Representatives voted today to reject a trade adjustment assistance bill in a move that essentially shuts down legislation that would have granted the president of the United States “Fast Track” trade agreement authority.
ECONOMICS BLOG: Postal Service results through April 2015
The U.S. Postal Service recently published its results for the month of April 2015 and its year-to-date results through April 2015.
POSTAL FACTS: June 3, 2015 (updated)
Pres. Rolando’s letters in OH, FL, TX & NE papers; Dir. Retired Members Watson in Washington Post; Reg. 4 NBA Bledsoe on KTOK; IN’s Roush’s letter in 4 newspapers; letter by MN retired members in Duluth News Tribune; GovExec covers plant closure delay
Branch presidents: Let HQ know your ‘rap session’ plans
Ahead of NALC’s 2015 “rap session,” which will be held in Houston in July, and to assist the national union’s planning for it, branch presidents must log in to a special “web app” to identify attendees from each branch.
ECONOMICS BLOG: USPS delivery points
The Postal Service continues to see delivery point growth.
Senate passes Trade Promotion Authority bill
Prior to adjourning for the Memorial Day recess, the Senate passed “fast track” authority legislation, bringing it one step closer to President Obama’s desk.
Fast Track update
Following lots of twists in the debate over how to consider Fast Track and related bills, it seems the Senate is off and running in how it will consider Trade Promotion Authority—and what it will take to get it across the finish line in the Senate.
ECONOMICS BLOG: Lessons learned from Whistl’s troubles
Last week, a private mail delivery company in the UK called Whistl announced it was suspending delivery operations, on the heels of its loss of a private equity investor’s funding.
NALC statement on OIG’s report regarding USPS financial services
NALC President Fredric Rolando’s statement on the U.S. Postal Service’s Office of Inspector General report, “The Road Ahead for Postal Financial Services.”
ECONOMICS BLOG: Expand Social Security
In this video, economist Robert Reich explains why expanding Social Security is important and how expanding it could be done—all in under 3 minutes.
POSTAL FACTS: May 11, 2015 (updated)
President Rolando quoted prominently in news stories on USPS quarterly report; Rolando’s pieces in the Bradenton [FL] Herald and Huntington, IN Herald-Press; Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) speaks to the Kansas State Association of Letter Carriers’ convention.
ECONOMICS BLOG: USPS’ fiscal year, so far
On Friday, May 8, the Postal Service reported its results for the fiscal second quarter (January–March 2015) and the first six months of the fiscal year (October 2014–March 2015).
23rd annual Letter Carriers’ Food Drive: Saturday, May 9
Saturday, May 9, was the 23rd annual Letter Carriers' "Stamp Out Hunger" Food Drive. To the generous customers, no to mention the letter carriers and volunteers who put in long hours hauling sacks of heavy food, thank you.