News & information
The Postal Record, Vol. 129 (2016)
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January 2016
Has paperless gone too far? Cyber attacks, Rademacher, FEMA, convention committees. Looking ahead at 2016. ‘Favorable’ surveys, Board of Governor(s). Iowa letter carrier goes ‘running with Ryan.’ Leadership Academy. The Postal Savings System.
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February 2016
The new Letter Carrier Political Fund. Money and politics. Letter Carrier Political Fund: Each donation matters (list). Remembering James Rademacher (1921-2015). Rolando appoints RAAs, HQ staff; Bargaining; Convention hotels. Financial statements.
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March 2016
NALC, USPS open bargaining. Rolando: Consensus postal reform possible. Food Drive. Kidney-donating CCA. The day the mail stopped. CCA conference. Water safety in Flint, MI. Trade pact’s problems. Carrier honored for 30 years of celebrating labor music.
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April 2016
Growing up with MDA. Bargaining committees meet, negotiations continue. Continued push for positive postal reform. Clear communication helps restock food banks. Making postal progress at state, local levels. Surprise postal parade for New York boy.
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May 2016
Retirement 101: Basics every carrier should know. Questionable arrest of on-duty carrier sparks outrage, concern. First step toward fixing, repealing WEP/GPO. Bargaining committees continue to meet. What to do in Los Angeles. Food Drive.
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June 2016
Delivering food & hope. MBA: NALC's best-kept secret for 125 years. USPS Q2 operating profit; Rolando testifies. Contract talks intensified in final week of agreement. Carrier spreads word about USPS while helping students learn to read.
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July 2016
NALC endorses Hillary Clinton for president. Talks for a new contract extend past deadline. Convention: Exploring beyond Los Angeles. Customers’ generosity makes for standout food drive. The Graceful Envelope.
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August 2016
President Rolando’s biennial report to 70th Convention (presidential rulings, NALC departments). FEGLI open season deadline. Letter carriers can’t afford to ‘sit out’ election. Two members’ children win Union Plus scholarships. Financial statements.
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Sept./Oct. 2016
NALC's 70th Biennial National Convention in Los Angeles. Trump vs. Clinton: Where candidates stand on letter carrier issues. NALC launches app for smartphones. Postal bills await as congressional clock ticks. O’Malley retires. Combined Federal Campaign.
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November 2016
2016 NALC Heroes of the Year. NALC Health Benefit Plan. Matthew slams Southeast, Baton Rouge recovering from summer flooding. The flight of his life. NALC launches members-only portal. Carrier’s book recalls Watsonville Canning Strike.
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December 2016
A season for giving. Consider NALC Health Benefit Plan during Open Season. USPS posts $610M operating profit in FY ’16. Free NALC Member App proving popular. Delivering on one leg.