USPS notifies NALC of time frame for December penalty overtime exclusion period
This year, the December period begins Pay Period 26-2025, Week 1 (Nov. 29, 2025) and ends Pay Period 01-2026, Week 2 (Dec. 26, 2025)
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Two Memorandums of Understanding Agreed to by the NALC and USPS
The NALC and the Postal Service have agreed to a memorandum of understanding Re: Monetization of Annual Leave. In addition, the national parties have agreed to a MOU Re: Annual Leave Carryover for Leave Year 2026
NALC Executive Council meets and continues collective-bargaining preparations
Negotiations with the Postal Service will officially begin in February 2026, as the current National Agreement is set to expire in May 2026.
In time for Labor Day, letter carriers get some back pay
On Friday, most of America’s letter carriers at the United States Postal Service will get a raise — nearly $5,000 at the top level — thanks to National Association of Letter Carriers’ negotiations
NALC to host Labor Day virtual event for members
Please join NALC for a members-only Labor Day virtual event on Monday, Sept. 1, at 9 PM ET.
NALC – Back pay frequently asked questions
Any letter carrier who was on the rolls and had paid hours during the back pay period will receive back pay, even if they have switched crafts, retired, or left USPS.
Retroactive payments highlight the unique structure of the NALC National Agreement
Earlier this year, America’s city letter carriers once again witnessed the value and power of collective bargaining when the Postal Service implemented the first six wage increases called for in the 2023-2026 National Agreement
NALC Article on Clock ring fraud
Letter carriers across the country report to work expecting to be properly paid for every hour of service they provide.
With union’s approval, Irvington, New Jersey letter carriers work in filthy, hazardous post office
Workers for the US Postal Service (USPS) have been ordered to return to a previously flooded and filthy building in Irvington, New Jersey
NALC and APWU announce COLA adjustments
On August 12, 2025, the July Consumer Price Index (CPI-W 1967=100) was released. This is the index that sets the Cost-of-Living Allowances (COLAs)