News & updates

February 06, 2025

Congress reintroduces bipartisan Protect Our Letter Carriers Act

Today, bipartisan lawmakers in the House and Senate reintroduced the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act (POLCA) (H.R. 1065/S. 463).

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January 31, 2025

Social Security Fairness Act implementation information

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has created a web page for updates and frequently asked questions regarding the implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act.

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January 05, 2025

Social Security Fairness Act signed into law by President Biden; WEP and GPO repealed

Today, President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) into law, delivering a hard-fought victory for letter carriers and public servants across the nation. 

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December 14, 2024

Senate scheduled to vote on H.R. 82 next week; please call your senators

 The Senate is scheduled to begin consideration of the Social Security Fairness Act (H. R. 82) next week. 

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December 11, 2024

NALC and other unions rally to urge Senate to pass H.R. 82

Today, NALC joined other unions at a rally outside of the Capitol to call on the Senate to pass the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82).

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December 09, 2024

Dec. 11 labor rally calling on Senate to repeal WEP and GPO

President Brian Renfroe, other labor leaders, and members of Congress will speak at the event. 

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December 05, 2024

Senate committee holds hearing on oversight of the Postal Service

On Dec. 5, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs held a hearing on oversight of the Postal Service.

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December 06, 2024

2025 Congressional calendar released

Download the 2025 Congressional calendar.

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December 04, 2024

Senate back in session; ask your senators to bring H.R. 82 to the floor

Call (202) 224-3121 and ask your senators to bring H.R. 82 to the floor and support its passage.

November 23, 2024

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NALC statement on Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer for labor secretary

NALC President Brian L. Renfroe released the following statement regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s intent to nominate Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR) to serve as secretary of the Department of Labor (DOL).

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November 14, 2024

Senate committee holds hearing on USPS BOG nominees

Today, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) held a hearing on USPS Board of Governors (BOG) nominations. 

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November 15, 2024

NALC calls on Senate to pass Social Security Fairness Act

NALC President Brian L. Renfroe released the following statement regarding the Social Security Fairness Act.

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November 12, 2024

House passes Social Security Fairness Act

“This is a major win for letter carriers and other federal annuitants who have been victimized by the WEP and GPO for decades,” NALC President Brian L. Renfroe said.

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November 11, 2024

H.R. 82 vote scheduled; ask your representative to vote yes

Contact your representative through NALC’s Legislative Action Center, or call (202) 224-3121.

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September 26, 2024

House subcommittee holds hearing on USPS election readiness

Today, the House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government held an oversight hearing on the Postal Service’s role and readiness in the upcoming election.

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September 19, 2024

H.R. 82 discharge petition reaches 218 signers

Today, the discharge petition for the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) reached 218 signers, an important step to bring the legislation to the House floor for a vote.

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September 19, 2024

Join APWU members on Oct. 1 day of action

NALC members are encouraged to join the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) for their nationwide day of action on Oct. 1.

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September 17, 2024

Senate introduces bill to allow USPS to ship alcohol

Today, Sen. Merkley (D-OR) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the USPS Shipping Equity Act (S.5069). 

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September 10, 2024

Biden announces intent to nominate Gordon Hartogensis to USPS BOG

On Sept. 9, President Biden announced his intent to nominate Gordon Hartogensis to serve on the United States Postal Service Board of Governors (BOG).

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September 06, 2024

Ask your representative to sign the H.R. 82 discharge petition

Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) and Rep. Garrett Graves (R-LA) are leading a discharge petition on the Social Security Fairness Act (H. R. 82).

July 26, 2024

President Biden sends two USPS BOG nominees to Senate, ignores postal pension issue

On July 25, President Biden nominated Val Demings and William Zollars to serve on the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors (BOG).

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July 08, 2024

House committee advances bill to expand access for federal workers injured on the job

On July 5, the House Committee on Education and the Workforce reported the Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act (H.R. 618). This action follows the June 13 committee markup of the bill.

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May 20, 2024

Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act introduced

Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) led the Senate bill with 30 original co-sponsors, and Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA) introduced the House version with 87 original co-sponsors.

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May 17, 2024

Protect Our Letter Carriers Act introduced in Senate

On May 16, Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act (H.R. 7629/S. 4356).

 

April 17, 2024

House committee holds second hearing on WEP and GPO repeal

On April 16, the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security held a hearing on the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO).

 

April 17, 2024

Senate committee holds hearing on Postal Service oversight

On April 16, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs held a hearing on oversight of the Postal Service.

 

March 14, 2024

Protect Our Letter Carriers Act introduced in House

On March 13, the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act (POLCA) (H.R. 7629) was introduced in the House by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Greg Landsman (D-OH).

 

March 02, 2024

President Biden announces intent to nominate Marty Walsh to USPS Board of Governors

On Feb. 29, President Biden announced his intent to nominate Marty Walsh to serve on the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors (BOG).

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