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

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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