January 22, 2019 As an NALC member, you are automatically a member of your local branch—one of thousands of NALC branches of varying size throughout the country. m. Doherty & Donelon Scholarships awarded. , who also represents NALC’s interests on: the National Joint. Open enrollment season is here! To discuss the NALC Health Benefit Plan and all it offers letter carriers and their families, the podcast is joined by Director of Health Benefits Stephanie Stewart. March 2012 – NALC safety task force January 2013 – Write it up. 17-19 in New Orleans. NALC Bulletin. Region 11 Rap Session. Rap Session October 6, 2023—October 8, 2023 The Rap Session will be held at the Double Tree by Hilton at the entrance to Universal Orlando 5780 Major lvd Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: (407) 351-1000 Room rate $149. To makeThe rap session will be Sunday, Nov. A number of NALC branches may have received a notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) advising them that their tax-exempt status has been revoked because they failed to file either a Form 990, Form 990-EZ or Form 990-N over the past three years. NALC Branch 78 1029 Harrisburg Pike Columbus, OH, 43223-2524 (map) Google Calendar ICS. 2019-2023 NALC-USPS National Agreement. This is an archive of older columns. Your branch is run entirely by letter carriers like yourself. Eighteen delegates from Branch 258 have traveled to Detroit where the original NALC Branch (yes, Branch 1) is hosting 6000 of our finest representatives. A Utah letter carrier tells us about his hobby of. Registration deadline. New Episode of You Are the Current Resident: NALC Health Benefit Plan. Though the National Association of Letter Carriers plans the Food Drive’s logistics and letter carriers provide. To retain NALC membership, retiring members must sign a Form 1189 (Dues Check-off Provision). 2024 Colorado Steward's College January 25-27, 2024 More details to come. Sep 21, 2023 Today, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) held a hearing to consider the nomination of Thomas Day to serve on the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), an independent agency that exercises regulatory oversight over the Postal Service. 24. Feb. August 04, 2023 Two additional installations added to all-career model Enough is enough! News from Washington. Derek Kilmer (D-WA), David Valadao (R-CA), Don Bacon (R-NE) and Gerry Connolly (D-VA) introduced the Federal Retirement Fairness Act (), legislation that would allow certain federal employees to make catch-up retirement contributions for time spent as non-career employees after Dec. NALC regions. NALC Bulletin. ens of thou trong t wa o o k arriers. October 24, 2023 National rap session to be held Nov. 17, with workshops on Saturday, Nov. R. Senate committee advances PRO Act. NALC REGION Rap Session October 6, 2023—October 8, 2023 The Rap Session will be held at the Double Tree by Hilton at the entrance to Universal Orlando 5780 Major Blvd. Every region also employs at least one regional administrative assistant (RAA) appointed by the NALC national president. This bill would repeal the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), which are parts of Social Security law that unfairly reduce or sometimes eliminate Social Security. The leaders of the National Association of Letter Carriers and the United States Postal Service formally opened negotiations for a new collective-bargaining agreement on Feb. President Rolando led the national Rap Session, Aug. Latest issue;. Within days of that announcement, NALC President. The active membership of the National Association of Letter Carriers has overwhelmingly ratified the tentative 2019-2023 National Agreement with the United States Postal Service. October 24, 2023 National rap session to be held Nov. President Rolando appoints a Ballot Committee; national “rap session” discuss tentative agreement with union leaders; general information. Members, spouses and children of NALC and other unions that participate in the AFL-CIO's Union Privilege program are eligible for Union Plus scholarships, which range from $500 to $4,000. 18. 17-19 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. USPS recently updated the Wound Warriors Leave policy effective January 5, 2019. The 115th Biennial Convention will be hosted by Branch 257 in Dubuque, Iowa. Trevor Payne. Latest issue; Previous issue. However: Check for the latest issue. S. Latest month’s Postal Record. The NALC and the United States Postal Service have agreed to a memorandum of understanding extending the annual leave carryover limit. On Wednesday 03/15/2023, NALC Member Suzy Miller's statement indicates she went into the bar after the last training class ended and was approached by Renfroe 17 letter carriers and professional Headquarters staff take on new roles for the union. In accordance with the May 24, 2022, Memorandum of Understanding Re: City Delivery Staffing Adjustment – Hiring Part-Time Flexible City Letter Carriers (), on Aug. at the first floor level registration counter. MOU Re: Sunday Delivery –City Carrier Assistant Staffing pp. m. ”. January 25-27, 2024. 567). The NALC Bulletin provides the latest information on the status of key legislation, major arbitration decisions and special activities of the union. Every NALC member can request a printed version of the guide or download the PDF free of charge. This renewal allows city letter carriers to continue bidding on, and subsequently be awarded, vacant job assignments during the ongoing contract negotiations and in the event the parties come to an impasse. 19, after a rousing performance by an authentic New Orleans “second line” jazz band. fjerestad@nalc. The agreement provides four annual general wage increases and seven cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs). In addition, effective Nov. 071 was 3. The Advanced Formal A and Beyond training program is built for 64 participants per class. to 11 a. NALC President Brian L. October 2023 The Postal Record 11 on contractual and other news beforeSPECIAL RAP SESSION hosted by NALC 1690 Date: July 12,2023 Time: 7:30 p. New Episode of You Are the Current Resident: NALC Health Benefit Plan. m. NALC Committe of Presidents. Official Warrants (voucher) were utilized but lacked specificity. Tagged region 11, rap session. On this day in 1865, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to finally enforce President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation – more than two years after it was issued. Jul 24, 2023 · July 22, 2023 -- 23-06. The rap session will be Sunday, Nov. Any active or retired member who does not receive a ballot by Oct. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO) Act of 2023 ( S. 67 for each penalty overtime hour and $0. The 2023 NALC national conference, or “rap session,” is set for Nov. Postal Service shall be a mail referendum vote and the ballot shall be mailed only to regular. 18, and the rap session on Sunday, Nov. Deadline to return mail-in ballot. The rap session will be Sunday, Nov. 3076 as soon as possible and send it to President Biden’s desk. Based on the release of the October 2023 CPI-W (1982-84=100), the 2024 FECA COLA projection is 3. The NALC Constitution sets the governance structure for the national organization, including national officers and local branches. RAP Session Presentation. On. 19. The National Hurricane Conference provides an educational platform for community leaders, at all levels, to showcase their ideas and best practices leading up to, during, and post hurricane response. APK download. Don Beyer (D-VA) reintroduced the Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act ( H. S. The Postal Record, Vol. Normally, as defined in ELM 512. You can find columns from the last few years by using the drop-down menu in the box at top-right. The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is the national labor union of city delivery letter carriers employed by the United States Postal Service. August 04, 2023 Two additional installations added to all-career model. September 2022. If you are being paid incorrectly, contact USPS Shared Services at 877-477-3273, Option 5, to advise them that you are being paid incorrectly. 17, from 2 p. This is a one-time cash award sent to individual winners for undergraduate study beginning in the fall of the same year. Brandon, SD 57005. Attend a town hall or reach out to the district office. 9, Reps. 2023 Archive. Acting under the national president's ultimate direction. The 2023 edition replaces the 2019 version and remains an all-in-one guide for all letter carriers to obtain. In the May and August 2021 issues of the Postal Record, NALC discussed how the Postal Service routinely updates the software used by the Mobile Delivery Device (MDD) and Mobile Delivery Device Technology Refresh (MDD-TR). Article 43 p. February 08, 2023 NALC President Brian L. August 2023 article. The October 2023 CPI-W of 302. on Sunday. Download these instructions as a PDF. Ever since its founding meeting held in Milwaukee in late August of 1889, NALC members have met in a national convention to set the policy and direction of the national union, to discuss political measures that affect letter carriers and their families and to find solutions for problems they face during the course of their working day. 17-19 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. NALC President Brian L. 17-19 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. Latest issue;. Paul Barner was elected executive vice president in 2022 by mail balloting of NALC members. My Story. Therefore, employees may earn one additional pay period’s worth of annual leave during the 2022 leave year as compared to the typical 26 pay period leave year. 3, 2023: NALC letter to President Biden on union's priorities; Nov. February 7, 2024. Todd and Ramon attended the Rap session in Denver Colorado. NALC is making arrangements for the 2019 national conference, or “rap session,” set for Aug. NALC Bulletin. 2019-2023 NALC-USPS National Agreement. New Episode of You Are the Current Resident: NALC Health Benefit Plan. The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is the national labor union of city delivery letter carriers employed by the United States Postal Service. The USPS and NALC have renewed the bidding procedures outlined in Article 12. 7, Sen. Should any branch or state association designee attending the rap session need sign language accommodation, please contact the office of the Secretary-Treasurer at NALC headquarters as soon as possible. 16. The 2023 NALC national conference, or “rap session,” is set for Nov. NALC 2024 Boston Convention . Renfroe called the meeting—commonly called a “rap session”—to order at 8 a. EMI and FEMA Certificate Training courses and rap sessions. If you have any questions,Reps. Renfroe and Assistant to the President for Workers' Compensation Coby Jones discuss how NALC works to ensure that letter carriers who are. On Tuesday 03/14/2023, President Renfroe and his Chiefor Stafftraveled from New Orleans to Biloxi, Mississippi for Region 8 RAP Session. 532), legislation that would give both male and female federal workers six weeks of paid leave after the birth, adoption or foster placement of a child. The 2023 Letter Carrier Resource Guide, a comprehensive guide for every letter carrier, is now available for download on the NALC website. Postal Service. Since he became a carrier in 1992, LaViolette. Hartema, whose mother, Heather Hartema, is a member of NALC Branch 4375, has been awarded a $750 scholarship. The 2019 National Agreement will last 44 months, covering the period from September 20, 2019, to May 20, 2023. Renfroe called the meeting—commonly called a “rap session”—to order at 8 a. 17-19 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. Eligible military veterans will be credited with 104 hours of Wounded Warriors Leave each leave year going forward. Branch Officers Training sessions consist of three and a half days of educational seminars tailored to assist branch presidents, vice presidents, treasurers, recording secretaries, financial secretaries and trustees in the performance of. Be sure to contact the hall with your email address and ask to. 2024 FECA COLA Projection: 3. Afternoon workshops: 3:15 p. Therefore, employees may earn one additional pay period’s worth of annual leave during the 2022 leave year as compared to the typical 26 pay period leave year. m. The 2019-2023 NALC-USPS National Agreement runs through May 20, 2023. Understanding the grievance process will put you in a much better position if management violates the contract. The PRO Act would expand collective bargaining rights for workers and make it easier to join unions. It also contains provisions related to state letter carrier associations, the U. We are now accepting applications for the 2023 NALC Leadership Academy, which is open to all active NALC members. 136 (2023) NALC President Brian L. This guide combines, updates, and replaces the 2016 City Carrier Assistant Resource Guide and the 2014 Letter Carrier’s Guide . 26 and continuing through Sept. NALC Constitution: Ratification of a proposed national agreement shall be a mail referendum vote. 30–Nov. The first class will be September 18 – 21 in San Antonio, TX, and the second will be October 30 – November 2 in Pittsburgh, PA. USPS-NALC Joint Contract Administration Manual. 2023. THREE FULL DAYS of workshops and training sessions on a wide range of topics for Hurricane Responders. m. The fifth regular cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for career letter carriers under the 2019-2023 National Agreement is $1,331 annually following the release of the January Consumer Price Index. 8. NALC Region 2 RAP is a Facebook group for letter carriers who attend the regional arbitration preparation sessions. 2023. ”. Evaluating your daily workload. 9-11 at the Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center. 17, 2022: Postal unions letter to House Education and Labor Committee on OWCP COVID-19 presumption language; Oct. A Utah letter carrier tells us about his hobby of. I wanted to give a brief update on some of the things discussed at the meeting. October 24, 2023 National rap session to be held Nov. 17-19 in New Orleans. The Leadership Academy consists of three week-long sessions held over a five-month period at the Maritime Institute near Baltimore, MD. 17-19 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. S. Executive Vice President. Renfroe updates state and branch leaders at NALC rap session. 19, 2022, a new top step (Step P) will be added to the career letter carrier pay scales, which will be. NALC Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Rhine has announced that two Branch Officers Training seminars will be held later this year. Paul Barner was elected executive vice president in 2022 by mail balloting of NALC members. President Rolando led the national Rap Session, Aug. The revised guide will include the most up-to-date information on letter carriers’ rights and benefits as they progress from city carrier assistant to career status. NALC has made special arrangements with 10 hotels to accommodate letter carrier delegates attending the 2022 convention in Chicago, from Aug. Please contact your representative and ask them to include the Social Security Fairness Act in this package. Ballot must be postmarked by Nov. 2010-2022 Archives. The 2024 Biennial Convention will be held in Boston from August 5th to the 9th in Boston. . The National Hurricane Conference provides an educational platform for community leaders, at all levels, to showcase their ideas and best practices leading up to, during, and post hurricane response. m. 1, 2022 (Pay Period 02-22) and ends Jan. NALC Director of Safety and Health Manny Peralta urged all carriers to be vigilant about potential harmful health effects from working in these hazardous conditions: "If you are feeling sick or are having a hard time breathing immediately seek medical attention before it is too late and then, if possible, call your supervisor to let them know. Regular meetings of Branch 1690 are held the third Wednesday of each month at Branch 1690’s union hall at 1840 Alice Ave. Fifteen elected national business agents (NBAs), each responsible for one of 15 regions of the country, serve the members and branches in their region. The Bulletin is published as needed. It contains instructions on filling out. 11, 2013 — On Jan. Tuesday, April 4, 2023 9:00 AM. The meeting will begin with registration on Friday, Nov. Although some of the larger NALC branches have one or more full-time elected officers, virtually all branches rely heavily on volunteer. Renfroe on negotiations; ‘Enough is enough’; NALC calls for repeal of WEP and GPO; Maui wildfires destroy carriers’ homes; National rap session; More. On. Update on Juneteenth Holiday. NALC and USPS have agreed to memorandum of agreement pursuant to the May 24, 2022, Memorandum of Understanding Re: City Delivery Staffing Adjustment – Hiring Part-Time Flexible City Letter Carriers (), providing an additional 36 installations in which the Postal Service will convert all city carrier assistants to part-time flexible (PTF). In accordance with the MOU Re: Pay Schedule Consolidation, all career and non-career (CCA) grade 1 city letter carriers will be upgraded to their equivalent step in grade 2 effective Nov. Sens. “NALC was pleased that the Postal Service Reform Act passed in the House with strong bipartisan support,” NALC President Fredric Rolando said. All reservations require a credit card at time of reservation. The national conference is held in years between the NALC’s biennial. 3287/S. Open enrollment season is here! To discuss the NALC Health Benefit Plan and all it offers letter carriers and their families, the podcast is joined by Director of Health Benefits Stephanie Stewart. Stewart was hired as a letter carrier in 1995 for the Morgan Street Station in Des Moines, IA, and quickly joined Central Iowa Merged Branch 352. Dir. NALC Branch 2730’s official warrants do not reflect the specific time frame in which the voucher is disbursing officer. at the first floor level registration counter. Morning workshops: 7:30 a. Affected letter carriers were recently notified by a. The union recognizes heroic letter carriers for their bravery and for going above and beyond on their routes and in. NALC Bulletin. The 72nd National Convention was held in Chicago, IL on Aug. Renfroe sees challenges for new leadership team: • crime • staffing • postal operations reorganization Vows to work to protect letter carriers. NALC Disaster Relief Foundation. LaViolette learned the value of union activism early—his father was a steward for the United Steelworkers. 2019-2023 NALC-USPS National Agreement. The March issue of The Postal Record will offer more information about the award. on Sunday, Nov. The 2023 NALC national conference, or “rap session,” is set for Nov. House bills. Oct 24, 2023 National rap session to be held Nov. The NALC Disaster Relief Foundation provides hands-on relief and receives donations to offer financial grants to those affected by. Rolando spoke about the ongoing contract negotiations with USPS, NALC’s legislative and political priorities and contractual issues with management before opening the floor to discussion. President Brian L. NALC Bulletin. About NALC. m. resident Rolando and the members of the Executive Council will be available to answer questions from branch leaders at a just-announced 2013 national Rap Session in Las Vegas. The agreement provides four annual general wage increases and seven cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs). On March 29 of 2023, the NALC sent out a message to all NALC Regions, Branches and Shop Stewards, sharing that an OSHA. 2023 Archive; 2010-2022 Archives. March 6, 2024. 17-19 in New Orleans. Latest issue;Brandon, SD 57005. 9-11 at the Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center. Acting under the national president's ultimate direction. Resources;. The National Association of Letter Carriers is the sole representative of city delivery letter carriers employed by the U. Oct 24, 2023 National rap session to be held Nov. NALC Bulletin. June 5, 2024. Latest issue;RAP Session Submissions. EAP: Help when you need it most—confidentially. Letter Carrier Heroes. Letter from the editor. The Letter Carrier Political Fund is a non-partisan political action committee (PAC). github. 82). NALC Bulletin. mailing industry. Congress has headed home for the August recess and will return after Labor Day, with the Senate scheduled to return on Sept. 9, Reps. Resources;On November 5, 2016, certain veterans who begin or resume a civilian career with the Postal Service following their military service became eligible to have credited and use up to 104 hours of a newly-created and distinct category of leave called “Wounded Warriors Leave. The 2023 NALC national conference, or “rap session,” is set for Nov. NALC’s Letter Carrier Resource Guide combines the 2016 City Carrier Assistant Resource Guide and the 2014 Letter Carrier’s Guide into one new, improved, merged, and updated publication. 87. m. , President Rolando called the rap session to order in the Hilton-Americas Houston’s Grand Ballroom. S. National conventions & rap sessions; National president; Executive vice president; Secretary-treasurer. pictures. The Beginning. Latest issue;. National Agreement. The creation of Wounded Warriors Leave came about in response to. Colorado. NALC, along with the National Rural Letter Carriers Association and the National Postal Mail Handlers. 25. 18. For leave year 2023, regular work force career employees covered by the USPS-NALC National Agreement may. NALC 2023 NATIONAL RAP SESSION November 2023 Hilton New Orleans Riverside Two Poydras Street New Orleans, LA 70130. Renfroe updates state and branch leaders at NALC rap session. This bill would repeal the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), which are parts of Social Security law that unfairly reduce or sometimes eliminate Social Security. 10, a three-person board of arbitrators issued its award setting the terms of a new, four-and-a-half-year collective-bargaining agreement between the National Association of Letter Carriers and the U. History. His path to becoming an NALC activist began the same year he was unjustly. Region 4 Rap Session Week of September 23-28, 2024 More details to come. 17-19 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. 18. m. March 14, 2023 2023 Letter Carrier Resource Guide The 2023 Letter Carrier Resource Guide, a comprehensive guide for every letter carrier, is now available for download on. on Sunday, Nov. NHC hosts over 100 workshops and training sessions, as well as RAP sessions. gross domestic product (GDP). The meeting will begin with registration and a reception on the afternoon of Friday, Nov. m. 8 p. 1, 2022. May 1, 2024. Latest issue. Rhine, a member of Lincoln, NE Branch 8, became a member of NALC as soon as she joined the letter carrier craft, attending branch meetings and state conventions regularly. Article 9. Buckeye Branch 78 is hosting the 71st Biennial Ohio State Convention on August 4 and 5th in Columbus. S. Full bio. The House and Senate released calendars for the first session of the 118 th Congress. As a result of the midterm elections, party control of the House of Representatives will change in the 118 th Congress. Article 9. 31, 1988, making it creditable service under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). R. Associate member enrollees of the NALC Health Benefit Plan include active and retired employees of the United States government and the District of Columbia government as well as non-member Postal Service retirees. Email: [email protected] begin at 7:30. Fifteen elected national business agents (NBAs), each responsible for one of 15 regions of the country, serve the members and branches in their region. During and after serving in the Army, Davidson worked in the Postal Service as a letter carrier beginning in 1992 as a casual, then a transitional employee in. July 01, 2019 NALC Health Benefit Plan Achieves Re-accreditation. NALC President Fredric Rolando has appointed West Coast Florida Branch 1477 member Don Lyerly as a regional administrative assistant (RAA) for NALC Region 9, which serves letter carriers in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. 17-19 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. Nov. Oct. Ciara Katherine Hartema of Clear Lake, Iowa. R. New Episode of You Are the Current Resident: Workers'. Latest issue;Rap Session held in Denver. Regional rap sessions. 1. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is the national labor union of city delivery letter carriers employed by the United States Postal Service. . The meeting will begin with registration on Friday, Nov. RAP Session Submissions. The meeting will begin with registration on Friday,. 17, from 2 p. The 2023 NALC national conference, or “rap session,” is set for Nov. July 01, 2019 NALC Health Benefit Plan Achieves Re-accreditation. Carbon copies of checks were illegible. 1, 2022 (Pay Period 02-22) and ends Jan. October 3rd,4th,5th, 2021. Congress released its 2020 draft calendar for the second session of the 116th Congress today, with the district work periods listed below (subject to change). on Sunday. 17-19 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. There are many positive elements in the USPS Delivering for America Plan, including: its adoption of a credible growth strategy (worth $24 billion in revenues over 10 years) focused on helping millions of small- and. April 2023 - by President Hornyak. MOU Re: Elimination of Step CC Pay Rate in CCA Schedule p. 051).