National Association of Letter Carriers

March 2026 Letter carriers call for fair contract as formal negotiations begin; NALC continues to push priorities as Congress struggles amid partial government shutdown; Some overtime pay can be deducted from ta...

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On Feb. 25, NALC and USPS officially opened negotiations for our next contract. From surveys to rap sessions, Rank-and-File Bargaining Committees to our National Day of Action, NALC has been constantly working to prepare for this next round of bargaining.

📸 #ThrowbackThursday to Sunday’s National Day of Action! From Alaska to Florida & everywhere in between, NALC members united to fight like hell for a fair contract that reflects the first-class service letter carriers provide to our communities. Thanks to our members for your hard work & dedication!

This week, the Executive Council convened in Washington, D.C., and kicked off negotiations between NALC and the Postal Service for a new collective-bargaining agreement.

🔗 Click here for NALC President Brian Renfroe’s opening statement: www.nalc.org/news/nalc-up...

The more than 200,000 members of NALC show up every day to ensure Americans nationwide receive the universal mail service they depend on. On Sunday, letter carriers and community supporters in cities across the country rallied together for a fair contract that reflects the dedication of our members.

Thank you for all you do to strengthen our union.

📸 Salt Lake City, UT Branch 111; Akron, OH Branch 148; Keizer, OR Branch 347; Northeastern NY Branch 358; Arlington, TX Branch 2309; Albuquerque, NM Branch 504; Las Vegas, NV Branch 2502; Keizer, OR Branch 347

This #MemberMonday, we’re spotlighting the NALC members nationwide who came together to rally for yesterday’s National Day of Action. From coast to coast—through every kind of weather—letter carriers stood united and made their voices heard as we continue the fight like hell for a fair contract.

Thank you, @repkweisimfume.bsky.social, for standing with letter carriers today and supporting us in our fight for a fair contract that reflects the service and dedication NALC members proudly deliver to communities across the nation. 📬

Rain or shine, letter carriers are there for the more than 300 million Americans relying on us. Today, NALC members from Baltimore’s Oriole Branch 176 and around the country are rallying for the fair contract we’ve earned and deserve for our dedicated service!

Thanks to Oriole Branch 176 for hosting, as well as NALC members across the nation for participating in this important day of solidarity and strength.

NALC President Brian Renfroe joined letter carriers in Baltimore for today’s National Day of Action to deliver a clear message ahead of the opening of collective bargaining with USPS: We’re ready to fight like hell for a fair contract!

Our members deliver every day providing an essential service that Americans rely on. Today, we’re rallying nationwide for a fair contract that reflects our dedication! #fightlikehell
📸 Worcester, MA Branch 12
Framingham, MA Branch 334
Tulsa, OK Branch 1358
Space Coast, FL Branch 2689

This Sunday, thousands of NALC members nationwide will rally for a fair contract for America’s city letter carriers.

📸 Help us deliver our message loud and clear as we show the strength and solidarity of our union in action. Send photos from your branch’s event on Sunday to photos@nalc.org!

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⏲️ FINAL DAY FOR SURVEY RESPONSES! The 2026 Collective-Bargaining Survey closes at MIDNIGHT Pacific Time. Don't miss this important opportunity to have your voice heard! Let us know what your priorities are for the next contract by completing the survey: nalc.questionpro.com/2026bargaining

REMINDER: NALC's Collective-Bargaining Survey is open to active members until Friday!

As part of our extensive prep for the next round of collective bargaining, we want to hear from you. Let us know what your priorities are for the next contract by completing the survey: nalc.org/survey

During Black History Month, we commemorate the legacies of Black Americans, including the trailblazing women of the Six Triple Eight! During World War II, this battalion stepped up to address a massive backlog of mail to U.S. troops overseas.
🔗 Read their story here: https://bit.ly/3ntqnQM

NOW AVAILABLE: The audio edition of the February Postal Record!
Tune in for a look back at recent key legislative victories achieved through the advocacy of our members, and a deep dive into how the Letter Carrier Political Fund fuels our fight for letter carriers and our future. 🔗 nalc.org/audio

For more than half a century, the members of NALC have partnered with @mda.org to #DeliverTheCure for neuromuscular diseases. Quarter 1 of the 2026 Branch Challenge is now underway and runs through March 31. Let's start the year off strong! 💪

Learn more at nalc-info.org/Q1forMDA!

Sixth COLA is $250 The sixth regular cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for career letter carriers under the 2023-2026 National Agreement was $250 annually following the release of the January consumer price index (CPI).

Final COLA set, total wage increases under 2023 National Agreement now available ➡️ www.nalc.org/news/nalc-up...

Questions? Reach out to your NALC shop steward, branch officer or national business agent.

Starting May 21, 2025, unused portions of a letter carrier’s annual uniform allowance can be carried over for 12 months after the uniform anniversary date. Watch to learn how this works, including examples and limits on carryover amounts.

Contract negotiations with USPS are set to begin at the end of the month, and the 295,000 active and retired members of NALC are ready to #FightLikeHell for a fair contract. Change your profile picture as we continue to send a clear, unified message: First-class service deserves first-class pay!

Alamo Branch 421 carrier and Army veteran Ernest Fuentes Jr. was delivering mail in San Antonio, TX, when he saw a truck lose control and flip over. He immediately ran toward the crash, called 911 and helped the driver climb out of the vehicle. Thank you for your heroism, Brother Fuentes!

Together, we can Stamp Out Hunger in communities across America!

Every year, the members of NALC are proud to lead the effort to fill the shelves of local food pantries through the #StampOutHunger Food Drive—but we can’t do it without your help!

Join in by leaving a bag of non-perishable food donations by your mailbox for your letter carrier to collect on May 9.

ICYMI: The 2026 collective-bargaining survey is now available! Please take five minutes to complete the survey and help NALC negotiate a solid and strong new contract in 2026.
🔗 nalc.org/survey

EXCLUSIVE: Mail carrier saves two lives after house explosion Misty Newman said she was on her way home to Meadowlands when she saw a ball of fire come up from the explosion in a neighborhood she had delivered mail to.

Last weekend, Duluth, MN Branch 114 member Misty Newman sprang into action, rescuing 2 residents following a deadly explosion. Looking out for our communities is fundamental to what letter carriers do & we’re proud to count heroes like Misty among our ranks.
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Fight Like Hell! The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is the national labor union of city delivery letter carriers employed by the United States Postal Service.

Find a rally near you and stand with us on February 22! 🔗 nalc.org/feb22

Every day, we show up and deliver for the homes and businesses that rely on us. Our unmatched service deserves a fair contract. As we prepare to open contract negotiations with the Postal Service, letter carriers across the nation are coming together to send a clear, unified message.✊

As part of NALC's extensive preparations for the next round of collective bargaining, we want to hear from you. Let us know what your priorities are for the next contract by completing the 2026 bargaining survey: nalc.org/survey

🔗 More info: www.nalc.org/news/nalc-up...