November 05, 2014 President Rolando: After the midterms, letter carriers’ resolve remains strong It’s the day after the midterm election, and before I address what the results mean for letter carriers, I want to take the opportunity to publicly thank the active and retired members who took action before and on Nov. 4. Whether […]
Four postal unions plan Nov. 14 ‘Day of Action’ on new round of service cuts On Friday, Nov. 14, members of the NALC will join with the three other postal unions for a national day of action to tell Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe and the USPS Board of Governors: “Stop delaying America’s mail!” “The […]
NALC election results announced The National Election Committee, appointed at the 2014 NALC Biennial Convention in Philadelphia to conduct the election of national officers of the NALC for four-year terms, has announced the results of the election. NALC President Fredric Rolando and Executive Vice President Timothy C. O’Malley were re-elected following the nationwide vote. Here […]
The 2015 COLAs for CSRS and FERS benefits are based on the increase in the average CPI-W between the 3rd quarter of 2013 (230.327) and the 3rd quarter of 2014. The 3rd quarter of 2014 average CPI-W was calculated today at 234.242, so the 2015 retiree COLAs will be 1.7%. CSRS annuities receive full COLAs; […]
Economics Blog The cause of a $1.6 billion swing Oct. 3, 2014 — In mid-November the Postal Service will announce its full-year Fiscal 2014 financial results. At of the end of August 2014, it had a $1.3 billion operating profit, so the 2014 full-year operating results are on track to be very good. However, the […]
October 01, 2014 CDRAAP guidelines now available The NALC and USPS have released a jointly developed document (M-01846) that provides the mutual understanding of the national parties on issues related to the MOU Re: City Delivery Route Alternative Adjustment Process – 2014-2015.
Sept. 23, 2014 – The NALC and USPS have agreed upon a new joint route adjustment process called City Delivery Route Alternative Adjustment Process (CDRAAP) for 2014 and 2015. The new Memorandum of Understanding Re: City Delivery Route Alternative Adjustment Process – 2014-2015(M-01845) establishes the process. Additionally, the parties agreed to the Memorandum of Understanding Re: Alternative […]
Letter carriers who emptied burning buildings, rescued a boy from a predator, saved a heart attack victim or brightened holidays will be honored by NALC President Fredric Rolando on Wednesday at noon at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Several other carriers also are being recognized as heroes, representing thousands of letter carriers who […]
Wednesday, September 3, 2014 With a long and rich history, the U.S. Postal Service has helped foster and connect communities that defy geographical boundaries. One of these communities is the membership of the American Amateur Press Association (AAPA). We contacted AAPA’s Official Mailer Frederick Moe to learn more about AAPA’s mission and why they depend on a […]
Sept. 3, 2014—NALC President Fredric Rolando had a strong letter in the Sept. 3 Orange Country Register, responding to an Aug. 28 editorial in the paper that blamed workers’ compensation and workers’ salaries for the Postal Service’s reported red ink—basically taking (local) Rep. Darrell Issa’s (R-CA) stance. Rolando gave the paper—and the congressman—a basic lesson […]