NALC ACTIVIST:
The NALC Activist is a local leadership publication intended for shop stewards, branch officers and all local NALC leaders. This issue reviews grieving management’s OWCP mistakes.
Retroactive Payments’ Explanation
The Postal Service implemented the first six wage increases called for in the 2023-2026 National Agreement. These consist of four cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) and two general wage increases (1.3 percent and 1.4 percent), which were secured in the interest arbitration award issued by Arbitrator Dennis R. Nolan on March 21 of this year.
New Employee Experience Retention and Mentoring Program (NEERMP).
The NALC and USPS released jointly-developed document regarding the New Employee Experience Retention and Mentoring Program (NEERMP). The program, which began on July 1, and is new for most of the country, was designed with the intent of improving communication between new letter carriers and their managers and co-workers, providing work experiences that give new letter carriers the ability to learn their jobs at a more moderate pace, and providing them with continuing education beyond the Carrier Academy and the on-the-job instruction stages. The document, M-02010 in NALC’s Materials Reference System (MRS), provides answers to commonly asked questions about the program. The document will be updated in the future if additional agreements are reached on matters related to the NEERMP.
Update from NALC National President Fred Rolando regarding COVID-19
NALC National President has issued an updated regarding COVID-19. His letter can be read here or at https://www.nalc.org/news/nalc-updates/body/4-3-20-statement.pdf. Stay safe out there everyone. Contact your Branch Officer if you have any questions or concerns.
Letter Carrier's Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Postponed
Letter Carriers stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Rescheduled
The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, which occurs the second Saturday in May every year has been postponed for a later date in 2020 due to COVID-19. This is an unfortunate circumstance but the NALC is committed to working with our partners to reschedule the food drive later on in the year.
https://www.nalc.org/news/nalc-updates/letter-carriers-stamp-out-hunger-food-drive-postponed
NALC California State Convention Rescheduled
NALC California State Convention Rescheduled
The NALC State Convention for 2020 has been rescheduled due to COVID-19 outbreak. Please read the below statement from CSALC President Harold Kelso regarding the cancellation;
To all California NALC branches,
Due to the anticipated spread of the coronavirus, the 56th California State Convention has been rescheduled. The new dates are Friday, October 23rd and Saturday, October 24th. There will also be a full day of training on Thursday, October 22nd.
The convention will remain at the Wyndham Bayside in San Diego. We must compliment the hotel for working with us to ensure a healthy environment for all of our members who wish to attend. The hotel has informed us that they will do a mass cancellation of all the April and May reservations made in our room block. They will also email notifications of cancellation out to everyone. If you have made reservations and do not receive a cancellation notice within the next two weeks, please contact me (909) 556-3773.
We apologize for any inconvenience that this postponement may cause. But, the health and well being of all of our members is our paramount concern. We hope you understand.
In solidarity,
Harold Kelso
President
California State Association of Letter Carriers
Health Benefits Open Season! November 11 through December 9
Attention all members!
Health benefits open season for 2019 starts November 11 and Ends December 9, 2019. This is a great opportunity to start looking at all the options the FEHB has to offer and look into the NALC Health Plan! You can take a look at the NALC Health Benefits Plan at the link posted below. You can also visit the OPM website to compare multiple health insurance plans and pick the right one for you!
https://www.nalchbp.org/news/body/2019Brochure.pdf
https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/plan-information/compare-plans/
2020 NALC Leadership Academy Applications Due August 31st!
Interested in learning more about the NALC? Do you want to learn leadership skills to help the membership? National NALC is accepting Leadership Academy Applications for 2020! Applications are due August 31, 2019. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity.
Follow the link below to apply.
https://www.nalc.org/news/nalc-updates/2020-nalc-leadership-academy-application-period-is-open
Retirees Dinner
Retirees Dinner Tuesday August 27, 2019 at 5:30pm. This event is to celebrate all Branch 1111 retired members and soon to be retired members!
Dinner will be served from 5:30pm to 7pm. Monthly branch meeting will follow at 7pm.
Stewards Brunch
This years stewards brunch is March 10, 2019. The deadline to sign up is February 15th, 2019. Don’t miss out!
Open season to sign up for health insurance is from November 12 through December 10th!
Brothers and sisters,
Don’t forget open season to sign up for health insurance is upon us! The enrollment period is from November 12, 2018 through December 10, 2018. If you are considering looking at other insurance options, we highly recommend the NALC Health Benefits Plan! Follow the link provided below to check out all the great services the NALC HBP has to offer letter carriers. There are 3 options to choose from to fit your needs. Please remember, you must currently be paying Union dues to your local branch, and be a member in good standing if you choose to sign up for the NALC Health Benefits Plan!
You can also log into the OPM website to compare health plans offer by the postal service and NALC. Follow the link below and these instructions;
On the right side of the page click on the QUICK LINK “Compare Health Plans”
Insert your zip code, hit enter. Then select the plans you wish to compare (up to four plans)
Choose an Employee Type such as “U.S. Postal Service or Annuitant”. Click next.
Choose pay frequency such as bi-weekly or monthly. the comparison will be shown on your screen.
If you have any further questions, you can contact your local NALC Health Insurance Officer Jacob Morgan at jmorgannalc@gmail.com