As with most national conventions, the anticipation and excitement inside the main convention hall was palpable; this year it seemed more so.  Perhaps this was because a pre-convention reception was canceled.  More

Layoff report is false: A news story that asserts the Postal Service is preparing to layoff 40,000 employees is false. In a press release, national USPS spokesman Gerald McKiernan said the story, originating from Shreveport, LA is not accurate. McKiernan also said 3,685 employees have accepted the voluntary early retirement (VERA) offer to reduce the USPS workforce. USPS press release

Greetings and best wishes to all TSALC letter carriers who are taking the time to read my report on the NALC National Convention, TSALC Board activities, and our TSALC legislative effort in conjunction with Labor 2008.   MORE

Add your voice for free choice: Join the campaign to get the Employee Free Choice Act passed in the next Congress—it’s important to you as a union letter carrier.  e-Activist message | NALC petition page

Young protests "wasteful" appropriations amendment: President Young is urging Congress to reject a proposal by Rep. Jack Kingston (R-GA) to order USPS to conduct a cost-benefit analysis of adopting a five-day delivery week.  Letter

President Young applauds Obama election: "Letter carriers have been on the front line all across America helping to deliver votes to Senator Obama and we are excited and inspired by his election and what it means for the future of this nation," Young said. PressRelease                                              

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Where the candidates stand: NALC's flyer comparing Sen. Obama's and Sen. McCain's stances on letter carrier issues makes it easy to see how they stack up for you and your family. PDF

Economy-Driven Mail Volume Decline Contributes to Postal Service $2.8 Billion Year-End Loss

U.S. Postal Service to Change Shipping Prices in January

USPS Board of Governors to Meet Nov. 12-13

Postal union leaders fight outsourcing

High Gas Prices Deliver Postal Woes

Texas AFL-CIO  Scholarship

2009 Health Plan rates, benefits announced: FEHBP Open Season runs November 10-December 8. NALC Health Benefit Plan Director Tim O'Malley encourages letter carriers to “come home” to the competitive premiums, quality benefits and outstanding customer service of our union-run plan—“We're your gold medal team." Bulletin | HBP Site