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National Association of Letter Carriers @lettercarriers.bsky.social · 2h

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NALC Executive Council meets as bargaining subcommittees continue collective-bargaining preparations

This week, the NALC Executive Council met at NALC Headquarters in Washington, DC, to continue preparations for the next round of collective bargaining.

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National Association of Letter Carriers @lettercarriers.bsky.social · 2h

Now that the first Rank-and-File Bargaining Committee meetings have concluded, their reports are being incorporated into the review process of internal subcommittees.

📸 Here are two of the subcommittees during recent working sessions as they continue this critical phase of bargaining prep.

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National Association of Letter Carriers @lettercarriers.bsky.social · 1d

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NALC Executive Council meets as bargaining subcommittees continue collective-bargaining preparations

This week, the NALC Executive Council met at NALC Headquarters in Washington, DC, to continue preparations for the next round of collective bargaining.

www.nalc.org

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National Association of Letter Carriers @lettercarriers.bsky.social · 1d

Take a look inside NALC’s collective bargaining prep!
📸 Six internal subcommittees, made up of Executive Council members and HQ staff, are meeting regularly to review materials and develop proposals. Here’s a look at two of those subcommittees at work and the articles they’re focused on.

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National Association of Letter Carriers @lettercarriers.bsky.social · 1d

Learn more: 🔗 www.nalc.org/news/nalc-up...

NALC Executive Council meets as bargaining subcommittees continue collective-bargaining preparations

This week, the NALC Executive Council met at NALC Headquarters in Washington, DC, to continue preparations for the next round of collective bargaining.

www.nalc.org

National Association of Letter Carriers @lettercarriers.bsky.social · 1d

This week, the Executive Council met at NALC Headquarters in Washington, DC, to continue preparations for the next round of collective bargaining.

Internal bargaining subcommittees are meeting on a regular basis to review information & develop proposals for submission in the bargaining process. ⬇️

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National Association of Letter Carriers @lettercarriers.bsky.social · 1d

NALC has initiated two national-level interpretive disputes. More info ⬇️
https://www.nalc.org/news/nalc-updates/two-national-level-interpretive-disputes-filed-by-nalc

Two national-level interpretive disputes filed by NALC

Pursuant to Article 15, Section 3.F of the National Agreement, NALC has initiated two national-level interpretive disputes.

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National Association of Letter Carriers @lettercarriers.bsky.social · 1d

In collective bargaining, we don’t give anything up. We work to advance our
priorities. Full episode available nalc.org/podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts!

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National Association of Letter Carriers @lettercarriers.bsky.social · 2d

💬 In this week’s episode of Fight Like Hell, members of the Branch Leaders Rank-and-File Bargaining Committee share their perspective and takeaways. Hear more from Leigh Smith, Decatur, GA Branch 2225 and others! 🎧 Full episode here: https://youtu.be/avxSZmrRwp8?si=bn1DrBrqUZzP_4eZ

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National Association of Letter Carriers @lettercarriers.bsky.social · 3d

🤝 "When we came in, it was 'my branch, my branch, my branch,' but we had to drop the 'my branch' and say 'our union.'" - James Collins, Knoxville, TN Branch 419

NALC fights like hell for ALL letter carriers! 🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://youtu.be/avxSZmrRwp8?si=vg2Xicad8DpAf0NK

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National Association of Letter Carriers @lettercarriers.bsky.social · 4d

Here’s what newly hired PTFs and newly converted career carriers need to know about getting your USPS uniform allowance. 🧾
Watch to learn about when you’re eligible, how the preloaded Visa card work and what steps to take if management doesn’t issue it on time.

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National Association of Letter Carriers @lettercarriers.bsky.social · 4d

🔗 More from the Rank-and-File Bargaining Committee: nalc.org/rank-and-filecommittee

Rank-and-File Bargaining Committee

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National Association of Letter Carriers @lettercarriers.bsky.social · 4d

🎙️ Chicago, IL Branch 11 President Elise Foster shares her takeaways from the Rank-and-File Bargaining Committee. Learn more about the committee and hear from others in the Branch Leaders group in this week’s episode of Fight Like Hell: www.youtube.com/watch?v=avxS...

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National Association of Letter Carriers @lettercarriers.bsky.social · 5d

PTFs and newly converted career carriers: be on the lookout for a separate video covering your uniform eligibility!

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National Association of Letter Carriers @lettercarriers.bsky.social · 5d

Are you a new City Carrier Assistant (CCA)? Not sure when you’ll get your uniforms? 📬 Watch to learn about uniform allowance eligibility, how to use your voucher, where to get your gear, and what to do if there’s a delay from management. Make sure you’re prepared and know your rights. ✅

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National Association of Letter Carriers @lettercarriers.bsky.social · 6d

After 40 years with the Postal Service, Andre Laliberte's neighbors ensured he retired with a proper send-off! Laliberte's customers, who knew him well after 38 years of walking the same 11-mile route, lined the road with signs expressing gratitude for his years of service. #MemberMonday

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National Association of Letter Carriers @lettercarriers.bsky.social · 6d

Click here for more reflections from committee members: nalc.org/rank-and-filecommittee

Rank-and-File Bargaining Committee

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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National Association of Letter Carriers @lettercarriers.bsky.social · 6d

📬 NEW EPISODE: This week features an in-depth discussion of the structure and goals of the Rank-And-File Bargaining Committees that recently met as part of the collective-bargaining prep process. Then, we hear from four members of the Branch Leaders group. ⬇️
youtu.be/avxSZmrRwp8?...

Rank-and-File Bargaining Committees + a roundtable with Branch Leader committee members

YouTube video by National Association of Letter Carriers

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National Association of Letter Carriers @lettercarriers.bsky.social · 8d

Today, letter carriers sent a loud and clear message: We’ll #FightLikeHell to stop the violent attacks on our members!

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National Association of Letter Carriers @lettercarriers.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you to all who attended PA State Convention! Following a busy convention day yesterday, NALC President Brian Renfroe and Region 12 NBA Brian Thompson installed the officers of the Pennsylvania State Association.

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National Association of Letter Carriers @lettercarriers.bsky.social · 9d

The New Employee Experience, Retention and Mentoring Program (NEERMP) brings key improvements to help new carriers start strong, with the support, resources and information they need to succeed. Learn more in the latest episode of Fight Like Hell: nalc.org/podcast

National Association of Letter Carriers @lettercarriers.bsky.social · 10d

To get the most out of the discussion, make sure you also check out M-02010, a jointly-developed document released by NALC and the Postal Service to answer commonly asked questions about NEERMP: nalc.org/m02010.

🎧 Watch the full episode or listen on your favorite podcast platform: nalc.org/podcast

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National Association of Letter Carriers @lettercarriers.bsky.social · 10d

Don’t miss this week’s episode of Fight Like Hell, detailing the development and implementation of the New Employee Experience, Retention and Mentoring Program (NEERMP). (🧵1/2)

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National Association of Letter Carriers @lettercarriers.bsky.social · 10d

The USPS remains open during the government shutdown. As an independent agency not funded by tax dollars, USPS operations continue as usual. Letter carriers work and are paid as normal.
🔗 www.nalc.org/news/nalc-up...

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National Association of Letter Carriers @lettercarriers.bsky.social · 12d

With the 2023–2026 National Agreement came the launch of the New Employee Experience, Retention and Mentoring Program. But the groundwork started long before, with input from former CCAs on what new carriers need for a strong start.

🎧 Learn more: youtu.be/cpLVxHpY2bQ?...

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