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Rank-and-File Bargaining Committees meet this week
This week, the Rank-and-File Bargaining Committees are meeting in person in the Washington, DC, area. This group of 30 letter carriers from across the country is divided into three committees: Branch Leaders, Contract Enforcers and Newer Members.
St. Louis, MO Branch 343 gold card member Raymond ‘Ray’ Breakfield dies
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Raymond “Ray” Breakfield, an NALC activist and 60-year member of St. Louis, MO Branch 343.
New episode of Fight Like Hell: Answering member questions and preparing for collective bargaining
Watch here or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
USPS notifies NALC of time frame for December penalty overtime exclusion period
The Postal Service has notified NALC of the December period during which penalty overtime regulations are not applicable.
Former Erie, PA Branch 284 President William ‘Bill’ McCommons dies
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of William “Bill” McCommons, a dedicated letter carrier and longtime union activist.
Two Memorandums of Understanding Agreed to by the NALC and USPS
The NALC and the Postal Service have agreed to two memorandums of understanding Re: Monetization of Annual Leave (M-02013) and Annual Leave Carryover for Leave Year 2026 (M-02014).
National rap session to be held Nov. 21-23 in Cleveland, OH
The 2025 NALC national conference, or “rap session,” is set for Nov. 21-23 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown.
NALC Executive Council meets and continues collective-bargaining preparations
This week, the NALC Executive Council met at NALC Headquarters in Washington, DC, primarily focused on preparations for the next round of collective bargaining.
Former Atlantic City, NJ Branch 370 Vice President Matthew Elkins Dies
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of former Atlantic City, NJ, Branch 370 Vice President Matthew Elkins.
September Postal Record available
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