NALC

Sep 21st

NALC reaches impasse with USPS in negotiations for a new collective-bargaining agreement

On Sept. 20, 2019, negotiations for a new collective-bargaining agreement between NALC and USPS came to an impasse. The current collective-bargaining agreement remains in force pending final resolution of the parties’ collective-bargaining dispute. The next step is a mandatory 60-day mediation period required by statute. The parties will use the mediation period to continue negotiations […]

May 13th

OSHA Cites USPS $184,694 for Blocked Exits and Failing to Train on Emergency Plan at Iowa facility

ANKENY, IA  – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) for obstructing exit routes and failing to train employees at the postal facility in Ankeny, Iowa. OSHA proposed $184,694 in penalties. OSHA inspected the facility after receiving a complaint from the National Association of […]

May 13th

NALC Statement on USPS 2019 Q2 Financial Report

The Postal Service’s financial report on Friday shows the Postal Service’s underlying business strength while also indicating the need to address external matters beyond USPS control. Despite increased revenue of $555 million in the first six months of Fiscal Year 2019 compared to the same period last year, USPS reported an operating loss of $909 […]

Jan 31st

NALC: Threat of USPS Vehicle Fires Increasing as LLV Fleet Ages

As Long Life Vehicles (LLVs) continue to age, the threat of vehicle fires and the risk to letter carriers increases. Reports of postal vehicle fires are appearing more frequently than ever before. Letter carriers need to be aware of their rights and responsibilities when operating Postal Service vehicles and the steps to take should problems […]

Dec 3rd

NALC: USPS Delivery and Retail Services Suspended Wednesday, Dec. 5

12/3/18 President Donald J. Trump has proclaimed Wednesday, Dec. 5, a national day of mourning to honor the late President George H. W. Bush for his vast contributions to the United States during his lifetime. Consistent with this proclamation, the Postal Service will suspend regular mail delivery and retail service during this National Day of Observance (NDO). USPS will provide limited package delivery on that […]

Dec 1st

Will Postal Workers Get National Day of Mourning to honor George H W Bush?

George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st president of the United States, whose long life in the public sphere was defined by service to his country, has died. He was 94. His wife of 73 years, Barbara Bush, died in April and Mr. Bush was hospitalized the day after the funeral to be treated for an […]

Oct 24th

Letter Carriers Union Opposes State Department Decision to Leave Universal Postal Union (UPU)

Statement: NALC opposes State Department decision to leave UPU Statement from NALC President Fredric Rolando: 10/23/2018 The U.S. State Department’s announced last week that the U.S. will withdraw from the Universal Postal Union (UPU) after a special meeting of the UPU failed to adopt pricing policies (so-called terminal dues) advocated by the United States at […]

Oct 11th

NALC announces results of election for national officers

The National Election Committee, appointed at the Detroit National Convention to conduct the election of national officers for NALC for four-year terms, has announced the results. Here are the results, listed in ballot order. Winners are highlighted in italics. Note that voting for the regional national business agent offices was limited to NALC members in […]