In the mind and eyes of this writer, it was an exciting convention.  When almost seven hundred letter carriers gather to hear arguments, debate issues, and make decisions, how can it be no less?   The name of the Chinese philosopher fails me, but the words do not; may you live in interesting times.  The times and ways in which we all handle the resulting pressure are very, very interesting.     More

First of all, I would like to thank all of you who supported my decision to run for Vice President of the Texas State Association of Letter Carriers nearly 2 years ago.  I thank each of you for the wonderful opportunity to make changes I promised when I ran for office – develop better communication between the State Association, its members, and branches through creating a better on-line website.  MORE

NALC unrelenting on six-day delivery: A special message from President Young: "NALC has received reports from North Carolina, New Jersey and other states that postal managers have been telling letter carriers and other postal employees that the Postal Service has decided to drop one day of delivery each week to cut costs. Worse, some have suggested NALC has agreed to this change. Nothing could be further from the truth." Bulletin article

Obama Admin Halts Plans To Alter US Postal Workers' Benefits (Wall Street Journal) "Kenneth Baer, spokesman for the White House Office of Management and Budget, said the administration stalled the proposal because "we didn't want to propose anything that violated collective-bargaining agreements."

Legislation to improve FERS, TSP benefits passes in House: The House approved legislation April 1 that addressed two long-standing disparities in treatment between workers in the Federal Employees’ Retirement System (FERS) and those in the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS).More

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                                              

73.4 million pounds collected In food drive: People across the country donated in record amounts during the 17th annual "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive May 9. "This is an amazing testimony to the generosity of the American people even as they themselves struggle to make ends meet in these hard times,” said NALC President Bill Young. Press release | Food Drive page | Bulletin | Postal Record article

Register now for the Health Benefit Seminar: There's still time to register for the National Health Benefit Seminar in Las Vegas on October 18-21, hosted by the NALC Health Benefit Plan. The seminar will include classes and a health fair, as well as kick off the 60th anniversary celebration of the Health Benefit Plan. Call 703-729-8104 for additional information. More | HBP page