Pay table & Cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) Social media & podcast. From podcasts and publications to web-. cell #: 202-230-2992>. A of the National Agreement, are renewed effective May 21, 2023. Presentation from the August 11, 2019 RAP Session in Denver, CO. April 2023 - by President Hornyak. The 2023 edition replaces the 2019 version and remains an all-in-one guide for all letter carriers to obtain. Since it was founded in Milwaukee in 1889, the NALC has had a long and distinguished history of defending the rights of letter carriers before abusive supervisors, unfair presidential. MDA & ‘Deliver the Cure’. to 4 p. 2015 Rap Session: The future in focus. Postal Service. Every region also employs at least one regional administrative assistant (RAA) appointed by the NALC national president. fjerestad@nalc. NALC has reserved a block of rooms at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside for the NALC 2023 Rap Session at a special group rate of $249 single/double. $4,435. 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. 3 pp16-17. 00 Branches can make reservations through the link in the body of email . “The military taught me the importance of camaraderie and the strength that. Brian Renfroe was elected president by mail balloting of NALC members in 2022. NALC Constitution: Ratification of a proposed national agreement shall be a mail referendum vote. m. m. for letter carriers who retire on Oct. August 04, 2023 Two additional installations added to all-career. Since he became a carrier in 1992, LaViolette. 121. Manuel Peralta, Director of Safety and Health, Dan Toth, Director of Retired Members and Jim. Renfroe and Assistant to the President for Workers' Compensation Coby Jones discuss how NALC works to ensure that letter carriers who are. 2023 Archive; 2010-2022 Archives. 9, 2023. R. Official Warrants (voucher) were utilized but lacked specificity. Mudd was elected as Branch 14’s vice president in 2010. Renfroe sees challenges for new leadership team: • crime • staffing • postal operations reorganization Vows to work to protect letter carriers. Update on Contract Negotiations. About NALC. We invite you to help us “design” our. 17, from 2 p. S. The rap session is scheduled to end at 11 a. NALC President Brian L. NALC is making arrangements for the 2019 national conference, or “rap session,” set for Aug. In addition, effective Nov. 2024 FECA COLA Projection: 3. Article 9. m. Should any branch or state association designee attending the rap session need sign language accommodation,. 2023 edition of NALC Fall Conference will be held at The Greenbrier Resort, White Sulphur Springs starting on 13th September. USPS-NALC Joint Contract Administration Manual. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO) Act of 2023 ( S. 9-11 in Denver. With Congress returning following its August recess, September is set to be busy with a potential government shutdown looming. Latest month’s Postal Record. 19, from 8 a. Brother Zameska was a member of Greenwood, IN Branch 2421 and served as a letter carrier for. 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. The meeting will begin with registration on Friday, Nov. In accordance with the May 24, 2022, Memorandum of Understanding Re: City Delivery Staffing Adjustment – Hiring Part-Time Flexible City Letter Carriers (), NALC and USPS have signed three memorandums of agreement which provide for an additional 43 installations in which the Postal Service will convert all city carrier assistants to part. NALC Bulletin. Latest issue;. National conventions & rap sessions; National president; Executive vice president; Secretary-treasurer. February 28, 2020 Immunization Schedules. 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. Click on the booklet or leaflet to browse it online, right-click and save to download. Web the. Article 9. Every day, children are born with muscular dystrophy and adults are diagnosed with ALS and other life-threatening diseases that take away their most basic freedoms - like walking, talking, eating, hugging, and ultimately life itself. 8-12, 2022. National Agreement. General Sessions during National ConventionThe NALC and the Postal Service have agreed to a memorandum of understanding that increases the maximum allowable annual leave carryover amounts outlined in the Employee and Labor Relations Manual (ELM). Oct 22, 2023 NALC 2023 RAP SESSION Hilton New Orleans Riverside | November 17-19, 2023 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 NALC Workshop Registration 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM Registration counters – 1st floor Welcome Reception 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Grand Ballroom SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Continental Breakfast 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM Chemin Royale Foyer Area – 1st floor NALC’s 2019 National Conference. Region 4 Rap Session Week of September 23-28, 2024 More details to come. August 04, 2023 Two additional installations added to all-career model The 2023 Letter Carrier Resource Guide, a comprehensive guide for every letter carrier, is now available for download on the NALC website. In addition, there will be only ONE Rap Session, held via Zoom each month on the second Wednesday at 7:30 p. Per Article 16 of the NALC Constitution, ratification of a proposed national agreement between NALC and the U. Here a just a few pictures of their time there. Garrett Graves (R-LA) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) reintroduced the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (H. NALC Bulletin. USPS-NALC Joint Contract Administration Manual. 1, 2022. The Iowa State Association of Letter Carriers announces the 2021 State Convention to be held October 3rd, 4th, 5th, 2021. Stamp Out Hunger Donor Drive. Statement of NALC President Brian L. NALC President Fredric Rolando led the national Rap Session, Aug. Postal Service shall be a mail referendum vote and the ballot shall be mailed only to regular. Location: NALC Union Hall 1840 Alice Avenue Palm Springs, Fl 33406 Come out to get Knowledge, enjoy Great Food, and meet other Members of the NALC 1690 Family. Each year, NALC fights to fend off attacks in Congress that threaten letter carriers. on Sunday. 18. Pay table & Cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). The following stand-up talks (SUTs) were distributed by the USPS to be held at your office: June 1, 2020: Essential Services During COVID-19 and Recent State and Local Civil Unrest. Nothing we do is more important than using the grievance procedure to protect and enforce the contractual rights of our. The executive vice president stands in for the president if he or she cannot fulfill his or her duties until the next election. NALC Bulletin. R. The third regular cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for career letter carriers under the 2019-2023 National Agreement is $416 annually following the release of the January Consumer Price Index. She was appointed a regional grievance assistant (RGA) for Region 1 in 2019. 2 p. Rap session housing. 2023 Archive; 2010-2022 Archives. at the first floor level registration counter. Take actionNALC 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 additional installations in which the Postal Service will convert all city carrier assistants to part-time flexible (PTF) career. See note of caution. 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. NALC Region 2 RAP is a Facebook group for letter carriers who attend the regional arbitration preparation sessions. Rolando; more. June 28, 2023 Branch Officers Training sessions set for Sept. S. Source: calendarfor2023june. Derek Kilmer (D-WA) and Tom Cole (R-OK) introduced the Federal Retirement Fairness Act in June 2021. History. Latest issue; Previous issue. Jan. Latest issue; Previous issue. Canadian Music Road Trip Plan a summer of music. cell #: 202-230-2992>. The 2023 NALC national conference, or “rap session,” is set for Nov. RAP Session Submissions. Any active or retired member who does not receive a ballot by Oct. Rap session signs 24x36 (8. The 2023 NALC national conference, or “rap session,” is set for Nov. Rolando spoke about the ongoing contract negotiations with USPS, NALC’s legislative and political priorities and contractual issues with management before opening. m. NALC 2023 NATIONAL RAP SESSION November 2023 Hilton New Orleans Riverside Two Poydras Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Check-in: 4:00 pm; Check-out: 11:00 AM Located directly on the Mississippi River, the Hilton Riverside is about fourteen (14) miles away from the New Orleans International Airport (MSY). The current collective-bargaining agreement remains in force pending final resolution of the parties’ collective-bargaining dispute. As a result of the Postal Service’s incorrect calculation, PTF’s currently at Step AA are being underpaid by $1. Included in the mailing is a letter from NALC President Fredric Rolando, a summary of the contract’s provisions, a. 9, with workshops and training sessions on Saturday and the rap session on Sunday. Dir. NALC has reserved a block of rooms at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside for the NALC 2023 Rap Session at a special group rate of $249 single/double. Rolando formally announced the new name of NALC’s political action committee (PAC). Oct. The USPS financial report for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2022 shows revenue that essentially mirrors last year's first quarter, with an increase in First Class mail revenue, demonstrating how much the American people and. 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. As a result of the midterm elections, party control of the House of Representatives will change in the 118 th Congress. House bills. Balloting. In his opening statement, NALC President. NALC is committed to using this technology to help letter carriers. NALC 2023 NATIONAL RAP SESSION November 2023 Hilton New Orleans Riverside Two Poydras Street New Orleans, LA 70130. NALC 2023 RAP SESSION Hilton New Orleans Riverside | November 17-19, 2023 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 NALC Workshop Registration 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM Registration counters – 1st floor Welcome Reception 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Grand Ballroom SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Continental Breakfast 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM Chemin Royale Foyer Area – 1st floor Rap Session 2019 –2023 Proposed Agreement December 20, 2020. to 5:30 p. For NALC members who suffered damage from these storms, the NALC Disaster Relief Foundation is here to help. NALC regions. Getting involved in the union starts at your branch meeting. S. NALC is deeply saddened by the death of Eugene Gates Jr. February 08, 2023 NALC President Brian L. President Brian L. Additional NALC retirement publications. 2023 Archive; 2010-2022 Archives. NHC hosts over 100 workshops and training sessions, as well as RAP sessions. Postal Service have reached tentative agreement on a national labor contract, covering 213,000 active city letter carriers across America. RAP Session Submissions. Postal Service. The 2023 NALC national conference, or “rap session,” is set for Nov. When a letter carrier wishes to receive the counseling on the clock, local management must arrange a. Today, in an 11-10 party-line vote, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions advanced the Richard L. Mar 16, 2023 On Feb. m. Within days of that announcement, NALC President. Presentation from the August 11, 2019 RAP Session in Denver, CO. The Bulletin is published as needed. NALC President Brian L. 17-19 in New Orleans. Latest issue;. Today, Reps. Fifteen elected national business agents (NBAs), each responsible for one of 15 regions of the country, serve the members and branches in their region. We explain the basics of. The 2019 National Agreement will last 44 months, covering the period from September 20, 2019, to May 20, 2023. procedure outlined in the NALC Con-stitution. In addition, effective Nov. New Episode of You Are the Current Resident: NALC Health Benefit Plan. The 2023 NALC national conference, or “rap session,” is set for Nov. Article 9. m. The agreement provides four annual general wage increases and seven cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs). October 3rd,4th,5th, 2021. In addition, members will receive a letter from President Rolando about the. Registration deadline. m. The two sessions of NALC’s Branch Officers Training scheduled for 2017 are now full. NALC 2023 RAP SESSION Hilton New Orleans Riverside | November 17-19, 2023 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 NALC Workshop Registration 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM Registration counters. 8 p. For leave year 2023, regular work force career employees covered by the USPS-NALC National Agreement may. Don Beyer (D-VA) reintroduced the Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act ( H. 9-11 at the Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center. Donations. m. ”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. Renfroe updates state and branch leaders at NALC rap session. 9% as of October 2023. The union recognizes heroic letter carriers for their bravery and for going above and beyond on their routes and in. President Rolando and the Executive Board. on Sunday, Nov. He also served as shop steward until. The constitution requires NALC to hold a national. 5 x 11 in) Author: NALC Digital Communications Keywords:Rap Session 2019 –2023 Proposed Agreement December 20, 2020. m. NALC 2023 NATIONAL RAP SESSION November 2023 Hilton New Orleans Riverside Two Poydras Street New Orleans, LA 70130. January 22, 2019 Timely session provides answers, raises questions. October 24, 2023 National rap session to be held Nov. m. Every region also employs at least one regional administrative assistant (RAA) appointed by the NALC national president. 22. at the first floor level registration counter. On Tuesday 03/14/2023, President Renfroe and his Chiefor Stafftraveled from New Orleans to Biloxi, Mississippi for Region 8 RAP Session. 3287/S. The 2023 NALC national conference, or “rap session,” is set for Nov. She was a member of Bradenton, FL Branch 1753, where she served as a president, vice. National conventions & rap sessions; National president; Executive vice president; Secretary-treasurer. 17-19 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. For leave year 2023, regular work force career employees covered by the USPS-NALC National Agreement may. Branch Officers’ Training. 9, Reps. 16. to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and reaffirm our commitment to fighting for and protecting the rights of working people. Buckeye Branch 78 is hosting the 71st Biennial Ohio State Convention on August 4 and 5th in Columbus. June 5, 2024. A copy will be sent to each office where city letter carriers are employed. Letter from the Editor. As a result of the Postal. August 04, 2023 Two additional installations added to all. The meeting will begin with registration on Friday, Nov. 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. The 2023 edition replaces the 2019 version and remains an all-in-one guide for all letter carriers to obtain. Thursday, April 6, 2023 5:00 PM. USPS-NALC Joint Contract Administration Manual Nov 22, 2023 NALC Bulletin. October 2023 I f you are new to NALC, you might not be aware of all the ways NALC connects with members. The first class will be September 18 – 21 in San Antonio, TX, and the second will be October 30 – November 2 in Pittsburgh, PA. National conventions & rap sessions; National president; Executive vice president;. The Postal Record, Vol. 31, 1988, making it. Approximately 13,000 copies of the Bulletin are mailed to branch officials and shop stewards for posting on NALC bulletin boards at postal stations. Every NALC member can request a printed version of the guide or download the PDF free of charge. 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. NALC Bulletin. It is a great honor for the branch to host the convention and I’m sure the delegates will enjoy their stay in Columbus. Every NALC member can request a printed version of the guide or download the PDF free of charge. NALC President Fredric Rolando led the national Rap Session, Aug. 21, 2022. The Advanced Formal A and Beyond training program is built for 64 participants per class. 2023 Archive; 2010-2022 Archives. 2023 NALC Health Benefit Plan Seminar October 15-18, 2023 Las Vegas, NV Tropicana . NALC News – 5/23/17 – Per Article 16 of the NALC Constitution, ratification shall be a mail referendum vote and the ballot shall be mailed only to regular members of the NALC as defined in Article 2, Section 1 (a), excluding non-letter carrier regular members as shown by the. 17-19 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. m. The NALC Executive Council unanimously recommends approval of the tentative agreement,” he said. Balloting. 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). The 2023 nalc national conference, or “rap session,” is set for nov. Thankfully, no letter carrier injuries have been reported to NALC headquarters. Writing notes, redux. The hearing convened at NALC Headquarters in Washington, with the union's entire Executive Council in attendance along with a contingent from the USPS. On Sept. 18. The 2023 NALC national conference, or “rap session,” is set for Nov. 111-112. National conventions & rap sessions; National president; Executive vice president; Secretary-treasurer. The National Association of Letter Carriers is the sole representative of city delivery letter carriers employed by the U. Arbitration is the final step of the grievance procedure and some would argue the most complex step. 17-19 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. On Tuesday, July 19, NALC and other postal stakeholders are hosting a day of action urging members of Congress to cosponsor the USPS Shipping Equity Act (H. 31, 1988, making it creditable service under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). NALC Bulletin. The meeting will begin with registration on Friday, Nov. Nov. In order to become associate members, these individuals must pay $36 each year for associate member dues, per Article 22 of the. NALC 2023 NATIONAL RAP SESSION November 2023 Hilton New Orleans Riverside Two Poydras Street New Orleans, LA 70130. About NALC. 2023 NALC Health Benefit Plan Seminar October 15-18, 2023 Las Vegas, NV Tropicana . The next two training sessions are scheduled for August 27-September 2, 2023 and November 26-December 2, 2023. NALC Branch 78 1029 Harrisburg Pike Columbus, OH, 43223-2524 (map) Google Calendar ICS. 2023, has notified the NALC that the Postal Service has discontinued all COVID-19 specific protocols, including all COVID memorandums of understanding, policies, and work practice restrictions and requirements. The 2023 NALC national conference, or “rap session,” is set for Nov. The Postal Record, Vol. Co-sponsors: 287 (198 Democratic – 89 Republicans) To repeal provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local. 17, from 2 p. ISALC State Convention. August 04, 2023 Two additional installations added to all-career model. 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. S. NALC Bulletin. September 2022. The Beginning. Crossword carrier. S. The 71st biennial NALC National Convention was held during the week of July 15-20. NALC and USPS have settled the interpretive dispute over the Postal Service’s method of calculating overtime pay, Sunday premium pay, general wage increases, and cost of living adjustments (COLAs) for Part-Time Flexible (PTF) city letter carriers in Step AA. The 2023 NALC national conference, or “rap session,” is set for Nov. 19, after a rousing performance by an authentic New. 1, 2022 (Pay Period 02-22) and ends Jan. Eligible military veterans will be credited with 104 hours of Wounded Warriors Leave each leave year going forward. Paul Barner was elected executive vice president in 2022 by mail balloting of NALC members. On Feb. NALC Bulletin. The meeting will begin with registration and a reception the afternoon of Friday, Aug. 00 / $10,000. For 2022, the leave year began Jan. October 3rd,4th,5th, 2021. Coverage of the national conference will be featured October 24, 2023 National rap session to be held Nov. Todd and Ramon attended the Rap session in Denver Colorado. 5 x 11 in) Author: NALC Digital Communications Keywords:Rap Session 2019 –2023 Proposed Agreement December 20, 2020. 3 pp16-17. January 25-27, 2024. Regular work force career employees covered by the USPS-NALC National Agreement may carry over 520 hours of accumulated annual leave from leave year 2023 to leave year 2024. NALC Constitution: Ratification of a proposed national agreement shall be a mail referendum vote. The 2023 NALC national conference, or “rap session,” is set for Nov. Full bio. Approximately 13,000 copies of the Bulletin are mailed to branch officials and shop stewards for posting on NALC bulletin boards at postal stations. August 2023 article. 12. Open Season Page Find out what is coming in 2023: Open Season Video, 2023 Brochures and Booklets, and New Incentives Videos and Information! October 20, 2022 2023. Monthly CSRS annuity payments. Renfroe issued the following statement following the murder of Stephen Vozzella. A list of training classes will include OWCP, New Steward, Formal A,. NALC Committe of Presidents. The 2019 National Agreement will last 44 months, covering the period from September 20, 2019, to May 20, 2023. Gates carried the mail for 36 years and was beloved by. to 5:30 p. Union Plus Scholarship Program. The 2019-2023 NALC-USPS National Agreement runs through May 20, 2023. 9-11 at the Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center. 3rd contract COLA set at $416. 19, from 8 a. I have recently returned from the Committee of Presidents (COP) meeting in Detroit Michigan. 14, 2022. Based on the release of the October 2023 CPI-W (1982-84=100), the 2024 FECA COLA projection is 3. October 24, 2023 National rap session to be held Nov. 22, NALC and the Postal Service officially opened collective bargaining for the 2023 USPS-NALC National Agreement. 7 p. NALC Constitution: Ratification of a proposed national agreement shall be a mail referendum vote. U. Fifteen elected national business agents (NBAs), each responsible for one of 15 regions of the country, serve the members and branches in their region. Resources;. The 2019-2023 NALC-USPS National Agreement runs through May 20, 2023. 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. Renfroe called the meeting—commonly called a “rap session”—to order at 8 a. The national conference is held in years between the NALC’s biennial. With the passage of the Postal Service Reform Act, letter carriers celebrated a monumental victory in the 117th Congress. The Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 would address two of NALC’s top legislative priorities while improving the financial stability of the Postal Service: It would repeal the mandate that the Postal Service pre-fund decades’ worth of retiree health benefit premiums, a mandate that applies to no other federal agency or private company. 567). Just search for NALC Member App. 2020 NALC Action Network; 2018 NALC National Convention Highlights; 849 Express Newsletters; America's Letter Carriers; Branch 849 Officers & Stewards; Branch 849 Expense Voucher; City Carrier Assistants; Community Outreach; Contact Us;. USPS officials have informed NALC that beginning 9:00 PM CST on Friday April 21, employees’ ability to make allotment and net-to-bank changes in PostalEASE via Liteblue is being re-activated. You can find columns from the last few years by using the drop-down menu in the box at top-right. 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. Every NALC member can request a printed version of the guide or download the PDF free of charge. National conventions & rap sessions; National president; Executive vice president; Secretary-treasurer. NALC Bulletin.