0:00:00 Introduction
0:00:16 President’s Message
0:04:44 News from Washington
0:13:35 Food Drive Day is Saturday, May 9th
0:16:44 Former Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Willoughby dies
0:19:44 Negotiations continue; NALC to hold Collective-Bargaining Conference
0:23:13 President Renfroe appoints NBA
0:24:37 National convention updates
0:27:35 For your information
0:38:26 Carrier donates kidney to local toddler
0:49:01 Carriers and the mail make news online
0:56:13 Life insurance made simple
1:12:09 Turning a love of art into a love of reading
1:16:00 Practice makes perfect for MDA
1:34:47 Proud to Serve; Honoring heroic carriers
1:57:21 Veterans Group; Making deposits for military service
2:04:58 Veteran profile: Amanda Greer
2:14:52 Collective bargaining—negotiating work rules by Executive Vice President Paul Barner
2:20:36 Steel sharpens steel by Vice President James D. Henry
2:25:54 The Reciprocal Agreement, obtaining a branch checking account by Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Rhine
2:32:12 Showtime! by Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Mack I. Julion
2:38:50 City Delivery, Carrier Academy updates by Director of City Delivery Christopher Jackson
2:45:19 Failure to settle by Director of Safety and Health Manuel L. Peralta Jr.
2:49:43 Maximize your Thrift Savings Plan by Director of Retired Members Dan Toth
2:56:04 Beneficiaries by Director of Life Insurance James W. “Jim” Yates
3:02:57 Women’s health by Director of Health Benefits Stephanie Stewart
3:09:30 Contract Talk; Special route inspections
3:17:02 Schedule awards, Part 1 Regional Workers’ by Regional Workers' Compensation Assistant Coby Jones
3:23:11 MDA Report: Quarter 1 Branch Challenge results
Episodes
0:00:00 Introduction.
0:00:16 President's Message by Brian L. Renfroe
0:04:02 News from Washington
0:17:37 Shut Down Hunger effort donates more than $525,000 to food banks
0:19:31 You’re a part of your state association
0:33:06 NALC Emergency Response Team is ready for critical incidents.
0:34:48 Food Drive Day is Saturday, May 9
0:37:55 Deadline's approaching for National Convention
0:39:25 Indiana AFL-CIO chapter names award after letter carrier
0:47:25 The letter carrier band plays on
0:53:43 NALC heroes of the year
1:32:56 Carriers and the mail make news online.
1:39:26 ‘Hey, Ref!’
1:47:09 Workers’ Memorial Day: A reminder to fight for workers’ rights and safety
1:50:01 Strength in numbers and solidarity by Executive Vice President Paul Barner
1:55:32 Respect by Vice President James D. Henry
2:01:38 Branch audits: A guide for trustees by Secretary Treasurer Nicole Rhine
2:07:29 Bylaws submission by Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Mack I. Julion
2:12:26 City Delivery updates by Director of City Delivery Christopher Jackson
2:19:29 2026 HIPP stand-up talks by Director of Safety and Health Manuel L. Peralta Jr.
2:24:59 OPM changes the 1099-R process by Director of Retired Members Dan Toth
2:29:58 Life insurance application by Director of Life Insurance James W. “Jim” Yates
2:34:10 Health and wellness programs included in the Health Benefit Plan by Director of Health Benefits Stephanie Stewart
2:40:21 Schedule awards, Part 1 Regional Workers’ by Regional Workers' Compensation Assistant Coby Jones
2:46:44 Veterans Group Column: NALC Veterans Group convention project
2:49:25 Veteran profile: Rich Donlon
00:00 Introduction
00:16 President's message: Collective bargaining begins
06:27 News from Washington
12:00 Letter carriers call for fair contract as formal negotiations begin
31:42 Still time to register for the food drive
44:16 Emergency Response Team (ERT)
58:16 NALC introduces Informal Step A Training
01:15:34 How to request overtime or auxiliary assistance and complete a PS Form 3996
01:25:21 Mother Jones
01:30:28 Strike anniversary
01:36:53 Proud to Serve
01:46:54 Online News
01:54:40 Veterans Group
02:01:00 Officer and Staff columns
02:01:05 Executive Vice President Paul Barner. Several new cases pending at the interpretive step
02:09:18 Vice President James D. Henry: Good, better, best
02:14:38 Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Rhine: IRS, Labor Department reporting and other important reminders
02:21:34 Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Mack I. Julion: Our fight
02:26:54 Director of City Delivery Christopher Jackson: Mercedes-Benz eSprinter pilot test
02:32:12 Director of Safety and Health Manuel L. Peralta Jr.: What happens when you report a hazard
02:38:27 Director of Retired Members Dan Toth: OPM’s Online Retirement Application
02:43:55 Director of Life Insurance James W. “Jim” Yates. Retirement Savings Plan settlement options
02:48:51 Director, Health Benefits Stephanie Stewart: 2026 prescription benefits.
02:54:34 Contract Talk: Route adjustments after a route inspection
03:07:52 Staff Reports: The Winter 2026 NALC Activist
03:14:12 MDA Report: Get your action plan ready
Listen to the February 2026 edition of The Postal Record. Browse the digital issue here.
00:00 Introduction
00:15 President's message, by Pres. Brian L. Renfroe
05:34 News from Washington: Looking for bipartisan support for priority legislation
15:01 Second group of Rank-and-File Bargaining Committees convenes
22:48 CCA relative standing and conversion to career
32:39 Honoring heroic carriers
40:49 All fun and games at the Gator Bowl
46:08 Positive news items about letter carriers and the mail
52:03 The Veterans Group Column: Veteran Profile – Beverly Melching
55:16 NALC only succeeds when you're part of the fight
Listen to the January 2026 edition of The Postal Record. Browse the digital issue here.
00:00 Introduction
00:14 Looking back and looking forward, by President Brian L. Renfroe
05:03 News from Washington
12:05 2025 JCAM is now available
18:58 Register now for the food drive
25:14 Informal Step A Training announced
30:25 After a year of standing strong NALC is ready to fight on. 2026: A look ahead
50:07 Leadership Academy founder asks grads to serve other letter carriers back home
58:26 Important benefits new letter carriers should expect to receive from USPS
01:11:22 Caretakers of the community
01:39:04 George Meany, first president of the AFL-CIO
01:44:30 NALC Branch Publication competition call for entries
01:50:07 Carriers and the mail make news online
01:56:31 From airwaves to the page: A creative journey and tribute to lifelong friends
02:04:00 Veterans’ legislative update
02:16:56 Executive Vice President Paul Barner: An update to cases pending at the Interpretive step
02:27:38 Vice President James Henry: NALC Needs you
02:32:57 Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Rhine: Reporting to the DOL: Forms LM-2, LM-3 and LM-4
02:38:57 Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Mack Julion: Postal protection
02:44:33 Director of City Delivery Christopher Jackson: USPS pilot testing and additional revenue streams
02:49:48 Director of Safety and Health Manuel Peralta Jr.: Safety committees
02:56:45 Director of Retired Members Dan Toth: Roth TSP—Another tool to manage your taxes
03:02:49 Director of Life Insurance James Yates: MBA Retirement Savings Plan 2026 update
03:08:32 Director of Health Benefits Stephanie Stewart: New benefits and wellness programs
03:14:40 Contract Talk: Route inspections
03:36:41 Regional Workers’ Compensation Assistant Coby Jones: Preexisting conditions
03:43:18 Staff report - CLUW: "Women of the World Unite’
Happy Holidays + Branch 36's Better Angels of Our Human Nature toy drive
Happy Holidays from NALC! In this week's episode, learn more about New York, NY Branch 36's Better Angels of Our Human Nature toy drive. Hear from Branch 36 members Ernie Twomley and Tayry Vega about the program's history and where it is today.
Links:
https://www.nalc.org/jcam
https://betterangelsforkids.org/
00:01:55 Joint Contract Administration Manual (JCAM)
00:03:56 Leave year
00:05:46 Christmas holiday
00:07:27 New Year's holiday
00:08:08 Article 11
00:11:39 Holiday leave credit
00:15:01 LMOU cases
00:17:16 What's ahead in 2026
00:23:42 Better Angels of Our Human Nature
We’re back with Part 2 of our conversation with Ron Osborne, Assistant to the President for Administrative Affairs, to continue our discussion on route adjustments. Tune in for a comprehensive overview of the process so you’ll know what to expect and how to prepare. Plus, don’t miss updates on the newly released December 2025 JCAM, Shut Down Hunger, Advocate Continuing Education (ACE) training, and more.
Watch full episodes of the Fight Like Hell Podcast at nalc.org/podcast
More info about route adjustments can be found here: https://www.nalc.org/workplace-issues/city-delivery/route-adjustments
ICYMI - Highlights from the 2025 national rap session are now available at nalc.org/2025rap.
Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email social@nalc.org.
The latest episode of the Fight Like Hell podcast includes an important reminder to check out the NALC Health Benefit Plan before Open Season ends on Monday! Then, stick around for our discussion with Assistant to the President for Administrative Affairs Ron Osborne about route adjustments—what they are, how to prepare, and more.
The 2024 Convention presentation on Route Adjustments is available in the Members Only portal under "2024 National Convention." Click here to log in.
More info about route adjustments can be found here.
ICYMI - Highlights from the 2025 national rap session are now available at nalc.org/2025rap.
Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email social@nalc.org.
Go to nalc.org/podcasts to watch this episode and more from the Fight Like Hell podcast.
00:00:39 - Route inspection intro
00:02:16 - Executive Council and collective bargaining subcommittees prepare for post-rap session meeting
00:04:45 - Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) representation
00:09:50 - Open Season ends on Monday, 12/8! Go to nalchbp.org to check out the NALC Health Benefit Plan
00:12:30 - Introducing Ron Osborne
00:15:17 - Route adjustments discussion
NALC's Emergency Response Team (ERT) deploys specially trained letter carriers to assist other members following traumatic events. In this episode, hear directly from four of our ERT members: Brooke Bollom, Bismarck, ND Branch 957; Rei Santiago, Elizabeth, NJ Branch 67; John Collins, Zanesville, OH Branch 63; Wayne Green, Winston-Salem, NC Branch 461
Links:
https://fsafeds.gov/
https://nalchbp.org/
00:01:00 - Peak season
00:04:00 - National Rap Session recap
00:06:30 - Open Season
00:09:22 - Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
00:13:58 - Roundtable with ERT members
The 2025 National Rap Session provided a valuable opportunity for leaders from across the country to exchange ideas, discuss critical issues facing letter carriers, and take part in an important part of our union’s ongoing collective bargaining preparation. On this Special Edition National Rap Session episode, we hear from several more Branch Presidents about their experience and participation in this year’s Rap Session. Thank you to Amy Lee-Cole, East St. Louis, IL Branch 319; Kelli Robles, Centennial Branch 5996, Aurora, CO; Troy Vaughn, Oriole Branch 176; and Chuck Walls, Omaha, NE Branch 5 for joining us on the pod!
ICYMI - Check out Saturday’s Special Edition episode from Day 1 in Cleveland, OH and other highlights from Cleveland, OH: nalc.org/2025rap Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email social@nalc.org.
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This week’s Thanksgiving episode highlights how letter carriers give back to their communities. President of Flushing, NY Branch 294 Phil Kahn and letter carrier Andy Fontanetta join the pod to discuss the history and success of their branch’s blood drive and offer tips for any branch interested in holding a similar event.
00:01:55 - Peak season
00:06:08 - Overtime exclusion period
00:08:35 - Open Season and the NALC Health Benefit Plan
00:12:30 - Postal Service Fiscal Year 2025 financial results
00:20:29 - National Rap Session
00:25:03 - Phil Kahn and Andy Fontantetta on Branch 294's blood drives
Tonight we're delivering a special episode of the Fight Like Hell podcast—direct from the 2025 National Rap Session in Cleveland, OH! Hear from Rich McLehose, Long Island Merged Branch 6000; Jenilee Jackson, Fort Collins, CO Branch 849; and Jose Romero, Albuquerque, NM Branch 504 as we review some highlights from today's workshops featuring collective-bargaining subcommittees.
Watch the full episode at nalc.org/podcast.
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There’s a lot to consider when planning for retirement, and the best time to start preparing is right now! This week, we’re joined by Director of Retired Members Dan Toth to break down the ins and outs of navigating retirement preparation at any stage of your letter carrier career. Watch now or tune in wherever you get your podcasts: nalc.org/podcast
00:01:24 Region 2 Rap Session
00:02:54 Cincinnati Branch 43 Veterans Day & Retirees Breakfast
00:04:34 Executive Council and bargaining subcommittees prepare for the 2025 National Rap Session
00:05:50 Interpretive disputes update
00:07:16 Memorial for former Manchester, NH Branch 44 President Yankee
00:09:08 Open Season
00:11:28 Ask the Mailbag: Penalty overtime exclusion period
00:14:50 Retirement basics with Director of Retired Members Dan Toth
This week, we’re proud to feature NALC members who have served in our nation’s military or are currently on active duty in honor of Veterans Day! Tune in to hear overviews of essential topics and resources for our fellow veteran letter carriers. Our sincere thanks go out to our special guests and to all our veteran members for their service to our nation. Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts! Info about NALC Veterans Group and the Veterans Group Guide are both available at nalc.org/veterans.
00:00:50 – Committee of Presidents
00:03:56 — NALC Health Benefit Plan Seminar and Open Season
00:09:17 — Bargaining Subcommittee Updates 00:10:50 — 2025 National Rap Session 00:13:50 — "Shut Down Hunger" Food Drive 00:20:20 — Introduction to Veterans Day Episode
00:25:01 — Nora Stamper | Seattle, WA Branch 79 | Marines | Veterans’ Preference—Discipline Process and the Merit Systems Protection Board
00:39:12 — Troy Saunders | Baltimore, MD Branch 176 | Marines | Buying Back Your Military Time, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service Website, the Buy Back Estimator, and Annual Leave Accrual
00:47:27 — Artegus Felder | Montgomery, AL Branch 106 | Army | The Hoover Executive Order 5396, MOU 00165, and Wounded Warrior Leave
00:55:56 — Carman Montgomery | Mobile, AL Branch 469 | Active Duty Air Force | Military Leave and Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
01:07:02 — Charles Bundy | Chicago, IL Branch 11 | Navy | ID.me Virtual ID, Veteran License, State and County Benefits, DMV Plates and Stickers, and the NALC Veterans Group
01:14:04 — Shane Davis | Jonesboro, AR Branch 1138 | Navy | On-the-Job Injuries—OWCP/DVA Dual Coverage, Veterans and Mental Health
01:27:53 — (In English and Spanish) Christopher Cotto-Sanchez | San Juan, PR Branch 869 | Army | DD 214 Requests and the Veterans Affairs App
NALC Health Benefit Plan Director Stephanie Stewart joins the podcast to discuss the Plan, Open Season, and what's new in 2026. Reminder: Open Season dates are Nov. 10 - Dec. 8.
Questions about the Plan? Visit nalchbp.org, call 888-636-NALC (6252), or contact your branch's health benefit representative.
00:15:00 - Interview with NALC Health Benefit Plan Director Stephanie Stewart 00:17:19 - History of the Plan
00:20:00 - What is Open Season?
00:23:00 - Current structure of the Plan
00:27:07 - Decision to for the Plan to only serve postal employees
00:33:00 - Plan's provider network
00:36:50 - Plan's prescription drug coverage
00:39:18 - Plan's 2026 premiums
00:43:24 - What's new in 2026?
00:48:44 - Current health and wellness programs
00:55:00 - Plan's customer service and extended phone hours
01:00:00 - Branch health benefit representatives
NALC's Emergency Response Team (ERT) deploys specially-trained letter carriers to assist other members following traumatic events. Director of Safety and Health Manny Peralta joins the podcast to discuss the ERT. Then, we hear from four branch presidents who have used the ERT to help their members: Sandy Laemmel, President, Detroit, MI Branch 1; Monique Mate, President, Rochester, NY Branch 210; Corey Grotte, President, Eau Claire, WI Branch 728; Ted Lee, President, Pittsburgh, PA Branch 84.
PLEASE NOTE: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including suicide. Please listen with care. If you're struggling, help is available by calling 988.
00:22:16 - Director of Safety and Health Manny Peralta
00:53:35 - Branch president roundtable discusses ERT
Interpretive Dispute–S&DCs, Protect Our Letter Carriers Act and a roundtable with Rank-and-File Bargaining Committee Newer Members
This week's episode discusses a national-level interpretive dispute recently filed by NALC regarding S&DCs (Sorting & Delivery Centers), followed by a look at the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act. Then, we hear from four members of the Branch Leaders group: Kelsey Crosbie, Columbus, OH Branch 78; Linda Johnson, Duluth, MN Branch 114; Veronica Ramirez, Arlington Heights, IL Branch 2810; and Vincent Smith, Worcester, MA Branch 12.
This episode is also available to watch on YouTube.
Hear more from Rank-and-File Bargaining Committee members here.
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00:06:51 - What is an S&DC?
00:15:15 - Route adjustments and evaluations
00:16:38 - What is an MOU?
00:18:43 - TIAREAP expiration and M-02006/02007
00:21:27 - Route adjustment process
00:24:12 - The interpretive dispute
00:27:52 - Protect Our Letter Carriers Act
00:44:47 - Q&A
00:52:10 - Roundtable with Newer Member Rank-and-File committee members
Interpretive Step + a roundtable with Rank-and-File Bargaining Committee Contract Enforcers
This week dives into two national-level interpretive disputes recently filed by NALC. Then, we hear from four members of the Rank-and-File Bargaining Committee Contract Enforcers group: Yvette Kinard, New York, NY Branch 36; Juan Munoz, Corpus Christi, TX Branch 1259; Eric Porter, Sheboygan, WI Branch 102; Michael Ridgely, Silver Spring, MD Branch 2611
00:06:40 - Interpretive Step
00:15:40 - Article 15
00:19:31 - Two recent national-level interpretive disputes
00:53:26 - Roundtable with members of the Contract Enforcers Rank-and-File Bargaining Committee
01:31:14 - Ask the Mailbag
Rank-and-File Bargaining Committees + a roundtable with Branch Leader committee members
Special Assistant to the President Doug Lape joins the podcast to go in-depth on the structure and goals of the Rank-And-File Bargaining Committees. Then, we hear from four members of the Branch Leaders group: Valerie Castillo, Salem, OR Branch 347; James Collins, Knoxville, TN Branch 419; Elise Foster, Chicago, IL Branch 11; Leigh Smith, Decatur, GA Branch 2225
Watch the full episode here.
Hear more from Rank-and-File Bargaining Committee members here.
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00:09:22 - Interview with Special Assistant to the President Doug Lape
00:13:21 - Developing the Rank-and-File Bargaining Committees
00:18:18 - How were committee members selected?
00:23:30 - Goals
00:27:18 - Reports and meeting minutes
00:33:00 - What info and materials did the committees review?
00:35:30 - Structure and schedule / Economic proposals
00:45:00 - What's next?
00:47:10 - Feedback
00:49:40 - Roundtable with members of the Branch Leaders Rank-and-File Bargaining Committee
This episode breaks down the New Employee Experience, Retention and Mentoring Program (NEERMP)—from its origins to the positive changes it’s brought, to what new carriers can expect as they settle into the job. Watch here.
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
Review the MOU on page 258 of the National Agreement: nalc.org/contract
00:09:36 – New Employee Experience, Retention and Mentoring Program
01:04:30 – Ask the Mailbag
In this week's episode of Fight Like Hell, we deep dive into Article 8. Then, we review some scenarios and decide: Is it a gripe? Or is it a grievance? Watch the episode here.
Click here for the special edition of The Activist.
00:00:00 – Intro
00:06:47 – Deep dive into Article 8
01:03:05 – LMOU impasse update
01:06:23 – Gripe or Grievance
In this episode of Fight Like Hell!, we take a look at the arbitration process and discuss the upcoming rallies being organized by branches across the country on Sunday, March 23.
Our jobs, our service and the entire Postal Service are on the line. We need everyone’s help as we fight like hell against these attacks. Together, we will send a loud, clear message: HELL NO to dismantling the Postal Service.
Reach out to your National Business Agent by Thursday, March 6 to organize a rally in your area. More information at nalc.org/March23.
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In this episode of You Are the Current Resident, we dive into NALC's pivotal collective bargaining history with former Chief of Staff Jim Sauber.
More information about the Tentative Agreement is available at NALC.org/contract.
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:03:06 COLAs
00:07:12 Pay table modifications
00:10:25 City carrier assistants
00:11:22 Total pay increase
00:22:27 Backpay
00:29:30 Bargaining process
01:01:30 Previous agreement comparison
01:05:21 Are step increases automatic?
01:07:23 Work rule changes
02:09:09 Q&A
Tune in to You Are The Current Resident and get the facts on the tentative agreement. In this episode, NALC President Brian Renfroe and Ed Morgan discuss the details of the proposed agreement. Listen in while you follow along with the agreement summary at nalc.org/contract.
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In late November, more than 1,000 letter carrier activists representing branches across the United States gathered in New Orleans to take part in NALC’s 2023 National Conference. On this week's episode, President Renfroe shares some of the major highlights from the Rap Session. These important announcements and updates included topics such as contract negotiations, crimes against carriers, heat safety, improving representation, legislation and politics, and new initiatives. To allow adequate time to discuss some of these topics in-depth, this recap has been divided into two parts. Be sure to tune in next week for the second half of this discussion! For additional information, members can also reach out to their state and branch leadership who attended the Rap Session.
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On this week's special Thanksgiving episode, NALC Activist and Lynn, MA Branch 7 member Patrick Byrne joins the podcast to discuss the value of giving back to our communities and supporting one another with President Renfroe.
This episode also features a brief overview of last weekend's National Rap Session in New Orleans, LA. Be sure to tune in next week for Part 1 of a more in-depth debrief of the Rap Session.
As always, stick around for the end of the episode for the Ask the Mailbag segment.
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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. President Renfroe also provides a brief overview of upcoming changes to Medicare resulting from the Postal Reform Act of 2022.
Be sure to stick around for our Ask the Mailbag segment at the end of the episode!
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Podcast episodes with closed captioning are available on our YouTube channel.
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Happy Veterans Day from NALC! We're proud to represent tens of thousands of veterans. This week, NALC President Brian Renfroe sits down with Executive Vice President and Army veteran Paul Barner to discuss the NALC Veterans Group and other veterans-focused initiatives.
Plus, stay tuned for the Ask the Mailbag segment with Ed and Brian at the end of the episode!
Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email social@nalc.org.
Podcast episodes with closed captioning are available on our YouTube channel.
Once a month, The Postal Record is sent out to members across the country to keep them updated about the latest news from NALC, while also providing interesting stories about what letter carriers are up to on and off their delivery routes. This week, Managing Editor Michael Shea joins the discussion to give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the history and production process of The Postal Record, and shares some of his favorite letter carrier stories from over the years.
As always, stay tuned for the Ask the Mailbag segment with Ed and Brian at the end of the episode!
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Podcast episodes with closed captioning are available on our YouTube channel.
President Brian L. Renfroe and Special Executive Assistant to the President Tim McKay discuss regional grievance assistants and their important role in representing NALC members.
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President Brian Renfroe and Assistant to the President for Workers' Compensation Coby Jones discuss how NALC works to ensure that letter carriers who are injured on the job receive the benefits they are entitled to under the law by helping members navigate the claims process and the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP). NALC members make up nearly a third of all injured federal workers, and it is important to stay informed about what to do if you or your co-workers suffer an injury while working. Check out this week's episode to learn about our structure of representation, the process of reporting an injury and filing a claim and other vitally important information about workers' compensation.
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We're excited to have Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Rhine join the podcast this week to break down important info about what to expect as preparations begin for next year's biennial convention. It will be here before you know it! The 2024 National Convention may be many months away, but there are some important processes and steps that start as early as October. Tune in to learn more, and be sure to keep an eye on Nicole's column in the Postal Record as we get closer to next summer's convention in Boston, MA.
As always, stick around for the Ask the Mailbag segment at the end of the episode, where Brian and Ed will dive into your questions about things like uniform allowances, signing up for benefits when converting to a career position, and more.
Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email social@nalc.org.
Podcast episodes with closed captioning are available on our YouTube channel.
This week, Director of Life Insurance Jim Yates joins the podcast to provide a useful overview of NALC’s Mutual Benefit Association (MBA) to help you make the most of the options available to you as a member of NALC.
To start off the discussion, Jim goes into a bit about the history of the MBA, as well as his own history with the NALC. The conversation then goes into detail about what makes the MBA different from other insurance companies. Jim explains some of the different policies offered through the MBA, and provides details about NALC’s retirement savings plan and Hospital Plus.
We close out the episode, as always, by diving into Mailbag to answer some of your questions and share updates.
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President Brian Renfroe and Chief of Staff Kori Blalock Keller discuss NALC's legislative and political agenda. Listen in to learn how NALC engages lawmakers to support legislation that will make a meaningful difference for letter carriers. In this episode, Brian and Kori talk about current legislative efforts like the Social Security Fairness Act, as well as forthcoming legislation to address violent crime on letter carriers and other issues that affect our members. They also discuss the latest news from Capitol Hill, including the looming government shutdown and recent Postal Regulatory Commission confirmations.
Learn more about NALC’s Letter Carrier Political Fund at Nalc.org/pac.
Stick around for the Ask the Mailbag segment at the end of the episode!
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President Brian L. Renfroe and Assistant to the President Ed Morgan discuss the grievance procedure and answer your questions from the mailbag.
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Technology Integrated Alternate Route Evaluation and Adjustment Process (TIAREAP)
President Brian Renfroe and Assistant to the President Ed Morgan discuss the Technology Integrated Alternate Route Evaluation and Adjustment Process (TIAREAP) and answer your questions from the mailbag.
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On this week's episode, Special Assistant to the President Douglas Lape joins the discussion on "You Are the Current Resident" for a closer look at USPS Sorting and Delivery Centers (S&DCs). Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts!
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NALC President Brian L. Renfroe and Assistant to the President Ed Morgan discuss NALC's role in the broader labor movement. Plus hear from AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and Executive Director of WGA East Lowell Peterson.
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NALC President Brian L. Renfroe and Assistant to the President Ed Morgan discuss the Delivery Operations Information System (DOIS), a time-projection tool used in many locations by management to estimate the daily workload of city carriers.
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NALC President Brian L. Renfroe and Assistant to the President Ed Morgan discuss the disturbing uptick in crimes against letter carriers. Then, Chicago Branch 11 President Elise Foster joins President Renfroe to discuss the Enough is Enough rally that was held in Chicago on Aug. 8.
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On this week’s episode, NALC President Brian L. Renfroe and Assistant to the President Ed Morgan discuss the Heat Illness Prevention Program (HIPP) and answer questions from the mailbag.
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On this week’s episode, NALC President Brian L. Renfroe and Assistant to the President Ed Morgan discuss ongoing contract negotiations and answer questions from the mailbag.
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NALC President Brian L. Renfroe welcomes you back to the podcast, provides an update on collective bargaining, discusses Medicare integration, and more. Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email social@nalc.org.
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NALC President Brian L. Renfroe’s remarks at the opening of collective bargaining
On Feb. 22, 2023, NALC and the Postal Service opened negotiations for their sixteenth collective bargaining agreement. Listen to NALC President Brian L. Renfroe's opening remarks.
Listen to NALC President Brian L. Renfroe's speech at the installation ceremony on Dec. 17, 2022 in Washington, DC.
President Rolando and Executive VP Renfroe discuss recent NALC statement.
President Rolando and Executive VP Renfroe discuss the recent NALC statement.
President Rolando and Executive VP Renfroe discuss recent NALC statement.
President Rolando and Executive VP Renfroe read recent NALC statements.
President Rolando and Executive VP Renfroe discuss COVID-19.
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President Rolando and Executive VP Renfroe discuss COVID-19.
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President Rolando and Executive VP Renfroe discuss COVID-19.
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Executive VP Renfroe delivers updates on COVID-19
Executive VP Renfroe delivers updates on COVID-19
President Rolando and Executive VP Renfroe discuss COVID-19
Executive VP Renfroe delivers updates on COVID-19
President Rolando and Executive VP Renfroe discuss COVID-19
Executive VP Renfroe delivers updates on COVID-19
Executive VP Renfroe and Mark Sims introduce NALC's You Are the Current Resident Podcast
Executive VP Renfroe delivers updates on COVID-19
President Rolando and Executive VP Renfroe discuss COVID-19
Our plan for the 2020 election.
Time to register for the 2020 food drive.
Playing post office in an internet world
NALC member feature story
Boston, Los Angeles selected as convention sites for 2024, 2026
Honoring heroic carriers
Building Support in Congress
Increasing PAC participation without breaking any rules
Customer Connect adds up for USPS
Contract Talk by the Contract Administration Unit
Director of Health Benefits Stephanie Stewart's Officers Column
Director of Life Insurance Jim Yates' Officers Column
Director of Retired Members Dan Toth's Officers Column
Director of Safety and Health Manny Peralta's Officers Column
Director of City Delivery Chris Jackson's Officers Column
Assistant Secretary - Treasurer Paul Barner's Officers Column
Secretary - Treasurer Nicole Rhine's Officers Column
Vice President Lew Drass' Officers Column
Executive Vice President Brian Renfroe's Officers Column
Honoring heroic carriers
Big Fish
Are you at risk for hypertension?
Letter carriers deliver community service year-
NALC shows 'Solidarity Without Borders'
News from Washington: USPS Fairness Act surpasses 290 in House; introduced in Senate