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Reconciliation bill heads to president’s desk following House passage; NALC defeats pressing threats to letter carriers
Today, in a party-line 218-214 vote, the House passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1). The bill now heads to President Trump's desk for his signature.
Senate passes reconciliation package; NALC activism defeats attacks on retirement benefits and new postal vehicles
Today, in a party-line 51-50 vote, with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President JD Vance, the Senate narrowly passed the updated One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1).
Region 11 and 14 RWCA Dave Barbuzzi dies
NALC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Dave Barbuzzi, Regional Workers’ Compensation Assistant (RWCA) for Regions 11 and 14 and former president of Massachusetts Northeast Merged Branch 25.
TAKE ACTION: Tell your members of Congress HELL NO to increased retirement contributions
The Senate is considering increasing the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) contribution rate to 15.6 percent for all postal employees hired after Jan. 1, 2026.
NALC President Brian L. Renfroe testifies before Congress on letter carrier safety hazards and the future of USPS
Today, NALC President Brian L. Renfroe testified before the House Subcommittee on Government Operations at a hearing on the future of the Postal Service.
NALC President Brian L. Renfroe’s statement on selection of Rep. Robert Garcia to serve as ranking member of House Oversight Committee
"NALC congratulates Ranking Member Garcia on this critical leadership position."
NALC commemorates Juneteenth
Today, NALC joins all Americans in honoring and celebrating Juneteenth, a meaningful holiday commemorating the final emancipation of enslaved Black Americans.
NALC President Brian L. Renfroe testifies in support of OSHA’s proposed heat safety rule
“A nationwide heat standard that sets clear requirements for USPS and other employers is the only way to truly mitigate the dangers that heat poses.”
USPS announces implementation date for advanced annual leave provisions for CCAs and PTFs in accordance with Arbitrator Nolan’s March 21, 2025, interest arbitration award
Effective July 12, 2025 (PP 16-2025), city carrier assistants (CCAs) and part-time flexible carriers (PTFs) meeting the criteria will receive advanced annual leave.
USPS announces implementation dates for CCA wage increases and pay table changes in accordance with Arbitrator Nolan’s March 21, 2025, interest arbitration award
Information regarding CCA pay increases, pay table modifications and retroactive (back pay) provisions.