August 2026 Postal Record

0:00:14 President’s Message: Trust in the democratic process. 0:05:00 Ballots for NALC national election to be mailed. 0:14:38 News from Washington. 0:23:32 Proud to Serve. 0:32:04 For your information: CCA temporary assignments to other post offices. 0:38:08 NALC Convention. 0:38:26 Convention Exhibitor Area. 0:40:27 Passed resolutions and amendments.  0:51:56 Carriers and the mail make news online. 0:59:43 The art of the burn. 1:07:11 Veterans Group. 1:09:31 Veteran profile: Alyssa Pinero. 1:12:57 Branch elections—campaign fundamentals by Executive Vice President Paul Barner. 1:19:53 ‘Passing the baton’ of leadership by Vice President James D. Henry. 1:24:03 Frequently asked IRS questions by Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Rhine. 1:30:52 What democracy looks like by Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Mack I. Julion. 1:36:06 City Delivery updates by Director of City Delivery Christopher Jackson. 1:42:43 EAP resources update by Director of Safety and Health Manuel L. Peralta Jr. 1:47:14 Thrift Savings Plan hodgepodge by Director of Retired Members Dan Toth. 1:53:08 Short Term Disability Insurance by James W. “Jim” Yates. 1:58:43 Whole health by Director of Health Benefits Stephanie Stewart. 2:04:15 Contract Talk: Grievance remedies.  2:15:10 FECA Transmittal 26-2, Part 3: The erosion of ECAB precedent by Regional Workers’ Compensation Assistant Coby Jones.

Full digital issue available at nalc.org/postalrecord.

0:00:15 President’s Message: Meeting members where they are. 0:05:49 Collective-Bargaining Conference gives members rare insight into negotiations. 0:14:17 Introducing: NALC University Union launches online learning system. 0:17:33 News from Washington: NALC participates in second House Congressional Postal Caucus roundtable. 0:27:22 Putting it all Together. 0:40:41 For Your Information: Part-time flexible questions and answers. 1:21:52 Proposed Amendments To The NALC Constitution. 1:22:17 Veterans Group: House passes legislation expanding veterans’ benefits. 1:31:30 Veteran profile: Charlie Balmos. 1:36:16 Every member deserves a branch by Executive Vice President Paul Barner. 1:40:35 Move forward by Vice President James D.Henry. 1:44:53 Next stop, Los Angeles by Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Rhine. 1:50:30 The Constitution and bylaws by Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Mack I. Julion. 1:55:17 Previous pilot tests, initiatives and concerns, Part 2 by Director of City Delivery Christopher Jackson. 2:01:42 Do we have the right to refuse dangerous work? by Director of Safety and Health Manuel L. Peralta Jr. 2:07:57 The home stretch by Director of Retired Members Dan Toth. 2:14:16 MBA term life—Four great policies by Director of Life Insurance James W. “Jim” Yates. 2:19:52 Changes brought on by the Postal Service Health Benefits Program by Director of Health Benefits Stephanie Stewart. 2:25:41 Contract Talk: Article 29—Driving privileges. 2:37:02 FECA Transmittal 26-2: Making the claims process more difficult for injured letter carriers, Part 2 by Regional Workers’ Compensation Assistant Coby Jones. 2:44:00 MDA Report: NALC Convention MDA raffle tickets.

0:00:00 Introduction. 0:00:15 President’s Message; Delivering more than the mail to our communities. 0:05:12 News from Washington 0:12:07 NALC, USPS head to mediation on new collective-bargaining agreement 0:16:13 For your information; CCA relative standing and conversion to career 0:23:44 National Convention Updates; Things to do in Los Angeles 0:49:53 Helping when it's needed most 0:57:55 Leadership Academy founder encourages grads to make themselves, their union stronger 1:03:04 Running with purpose 1:09:07 Retirement savings made simple 1:27:06 Carriers and the mail make news online 1:30:57 Proud to serve; Honoring heroic carriers 1:36:48 President appoints Region 4 national business agent 1:38:18 NALC Building Corporation—Property acquisitions by Executive Vice President Paul Barner 1:44:38 Unity by Vice President James D.Henry 1:48:26 Important reminders for branch officers by Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Rhine 1:54:35 The face of the Service by Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Mack I. Julion 1:58:37 City Delivery updates by Director of City Delivery Christopher Jackson 2:06:20 Buckle up for safety by Director of Safety and Health Manuel L. Peralta Jr 2:11:48 Frequently asked retirement questions by Director of Retired Members Dan Toth 2:18:44 The Mutual Benefit Association 2025 financial report by Director of Life Insurance James W. “Jim” Yates 2:19:46 Men’s health by Director of Health Benefits Stephanie Stewart 2:25:36 Contract Talk; Overtime equitability 2:38:41 FECA Transmittal 26-2: Making the claims process more difficult for injured letter carriers by Regional Workers’ Compensation Assistant Coby Jones 2:46:42 UNI Post & Logistics Universal Service Conference by Research Director Holly Feldman-Wiencek 2:54:01 MDA Report; MDA raffle tickets 2:55:17 Veterans Group; Wounded Warriors Leave rights 3:04:44 Veteran profile: Paul Trzeciak

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

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 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