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News Archive: Page 41
2017 Retiree COLAs: 0.3%
The 2017 cost-of-living adjustments for Civil Service Retirement System and Federal Employees Retirement System benefits will be 0.3 percent and will become effective in January 2017.
NALC joins UNITE-HERE for solidarity picket at Trump Int'l Hotel in DC
NALC invites you to take part in a solidarity picket at the Trump International Hotel in Washington, DC, this Thursday, Oct. 13.
RESEARCH BLOG: October 2016—How the economy is doing this month
October 2016 job and unemployment figures, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as reported by The Washington Post.
POSTAL FACTS: Oct. 6, 2016 (updated)
Many of NALC's 2016 Heroes of the Year were featured in news outlets big and small; Philadelphia Branch 157's Booz on WPVI-TV; Idaho State Association President Paige in Idaho Press-Tribune
Postal Employees' Relief Fund: Taking care of our postal family
The Postal Employees’ Relief Fund (PERF) helps active and retired postal employees whose homes were destroyed or left uninhabitable as a result of a major natural disaster, displacing the employees and their families for an extended period of time.
Lyerly appointed Reg. 9 RAA
NALC President Fredric Rolando has appointed West Coast Florida Branch 1477 member Don Lyerly as a regional administrative assistant for NALC Region 9, effective Sept. 26.
Letter carriers recognized as 2016 Heroes of the Year
Letter carriers who rescued residents from burning homes, saved a young boy who had darted onto a busy highway and stopped an assault and robbery targeting several women will be honored on Sept. 21 in Washington, DC.
Latest retiree, FECA COLA projections released
2017 Retiree COLAs Projection: 0.3% as of September 2016; 2017 FECA COLA Projection: 1.8%
State of Working America Data Library
The Economic Policy Institute has a great employment statistics website called The State of Working America Data Library, which contains information that may be of interest to letter carriers who are looking at economic trends.
Willie Nelson featured in ‘A Grand Alliance’ video
Legendary singer/songwriter Willie Nelson is featured in a video in support of “A Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal Service.”
POSTAL FACTS: Aug. 31, 2016 (updated)
NALC President Fredric Rolando’s commentary for the Lexington Institute; Lynn, MA Br. 7’s Byrne in Lynn Daily Item
Coverage of NALC's 70th Biennial Convention in L.A.
Looking for information about NALC's recent national convention in Los Angeles? Click here to find links to the daily Convention Chronicle, photos, videos and more.
NALC statement on USPS' FY2016 Q3 report (updated Aug. 22)
NALC President Fredric Rolando released a statement following the U.S. Postal Service's announcement of its financial results for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2016. Updated Aug. 22 to include news media coverage.
POSTAL FACTS: Aug. 1, 2016 (updated)
NALC President Fredric Rolando’s commentaries in The Hill, Sonora, CA’s The Union Democrat, Manhattan Institute’s Economics21; Central CA Br. 231’s Ellis in Mormon Press.
Obama honors ‘Postal Heritage Day’
On July 26—Postal Heritage Day—a tribute written by President Obama said that “postal workers deserved to be recognized for the essential services they have provided.”
Celebrate ‘Postal Heritage Day’ on July 26
The 2014 NALC Convention in Philadelphia approved a resolution to observe July 26 as “Postal Heritage Day,” noting that the U.S. Postal Service traces its roots to an act of the Second Continental Congress on July 26, 1775.
Contract negotiations update: Bargaining continues beyond deadline
NALC and USPS have announced that the bargaining period would be extended beyond the midnight expiration of the 2011-2016 contract on May 20. During the extended period, the terms and conditions of the 2011-2016 contract will remain in effect.
House OGR leaders introduce and mark up bipartisan postal bills
On July 12 the House committee with USPS oversight advanced two postal reform measures. The Congressional Budget Office will analyze both first; Congress could take them up when it returns to Washington, DC, after Labor Day.
Do not put yourself in danger from excessive heat and sun
NALC urges letter carriers to learn about sun and heat safety.
Two children of NALC members win Union Plus scholarships
The Pennsylvania and California students were honored for achievement and union values. #Education #MemberBenefits
House committee releases postal reform ‘discussion draft’
The leaders of the House committee with USPS oversight have released a discussion draft of a potential postal reform bill. NALC’s initial review has revealed a number of shortcomings and omissions—and at least one provision we simply cannot support.
Americans help letter carriers set record with 24th annual Food Drive results
The National Association of Letter Carriers announced today that the 24th annual Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive, held on Saturday, May 14, collected more than 80 million pounds of food.
AFL-CIO votes to endorse Clinton for president
The general board of the 12.5 million-member AFL-CIO has voted to endorse Hillary Clinton for president of the United States.
Robles appointed Region 4 RAA
NALC President Fredric Rolando has appointed Centennial Colorado Branch 5996 letter carrier John Robles as a regional administrative assistant for NALC Region 4.
Letter establishes carrier academies in all USPS districts
On June 2, NALC and USPS signed a joint letter that establishes carrier academies in all USPS districts.