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NALC statement on the reported selection of David P. Steiner to lead USPS
NALC strongly condemns the reported selection of David P. Steiner to lead the Postal Service. Steiner comes directly from service on FedEx’s board of directors, presenting a clear conflict of interest.
Local contract (LMOU) negotiations start soon
Pursuant to Article 30 of the 2023-2026 National Agreement, branches will have the opportunity to negotiate with management at the local level provisions of their Local Memorandum of Understanding from May 27, 2025, to June 26, 2025.
May Postal Record available
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Tell Congress to oppose cuts to letter carrier retirement benefits
Today, in a 22-21 vote, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability (COR) advanced its budget reconciliation measure that would slash benefits for federal workers, including letter carriers.
NALC and USPS resolve possible interpretive issue regarding the use of blue hampers
On April 17, 2025, NALC and USPS reached a resolution regarding a class action grievance concerning the use of “blue hampers”, also known as large capacity hampers, at a Sorting and Delivery Center (S&DC).
Mutual Benefit Association representative training
NALC Director of Life Insurance Jim Yates has announced an MBA rep training to be held on June 29.
House reintroduces bill to allow USPS to ship alcohol
On April 24, Republican Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-4) introduced the Shipping Equity Act (H.R. 3011) in the 119th Congress.
April Postal Record available
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Summary of 2023-2026 National Agreement
A summary of the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the National Association of Letter Carriers, AFL-CIO and the United States Postal Service is available
New pay rate implementation
Effective April 19 (date is tentative), all city letter carriers will begin earning new pay rates that include the following increases pursuant to the terms of the 2023 National Agreement set by Arbitrator Dennis R. Nolan.