Fight Like Hell!

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

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00:00 Introduction

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. 

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