Postal Service considers fleet with mix of NGDVs and commercial vehicles
As the time approaches for the first NGDVs to be produced and delivered, the Postal Service has determined what it considers to be the best mix of vehicles for the…
Pregnancy-related protections – The Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) requires the Postal Service to provide reasonable accommodations to known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the accommodation will cause…
Union wants to see Postal Police back on street after more mail carriers are robbed in Chicago area
Currently, Postal Police are only assigned to duties on postal property. In a news release, Durbin noted that the U.S. Postal Service restricted Postal Police officers to such duties under…
NALC member Stephen Vozzella killed in Maine shootings
NALC is heartbroken to learn that Stephen Vozzella, a member of Branch 241, was a victim of the horrific shootings in Lewiston, ME on Wednesday.
Postal workers demand protections as reports of assaults and robberies increase
"This violence against our members must stop," said Brian Renfroe, the president of the association, at a rally outside Aurora's main post office Tuesday. "It's terrifying to hear that anybody…
A Call for Openness in Letter Carriers Contract Negotiations
This year the NALC is engaged in negotiations with the Postal Service (USPS) for a new national contract. The parties are currently in a 60-day mediation period with possible arbitration…
Connolly, Kilmer, Bacon, Valadao Reintroduce Federal Retirement Fairness Act
Today, U.S. Representatives reintroduced the Federal Retirement Fairness Act (FRFA), legislation to address a gap for federal employees who began their careers as temporary workers and were thus unable to…
Federal Retirement Fairness Act reintroduced in House
The legislation would cover letter carriers who were employed as casuals, transitional employees, or city carrier assistants, providing them with greater retirement security.
Congressman Landsman Requests Support from U.S. Postal Service, U.S. Department of Justice Regarding Attacks Against Letter Carriers
Cincinnati, OH – Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) requested support from the U.S. Postal Service and the U.S. Department of Justice regarding attacks against letter carriers in the greater Cincinnati…
Day and Taub confirmed to Postal Regulatory Commission
On Thursday, Sept. 28, the Senate confirmed the nominations of Thomas G. Day and Robert G. Taub to be Commissioners of the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC).