In late November, more than 1,000 letter carrier activists representing branches across the United States gathered in New Orleans to take part in NALC’s 2023 National Conference. On this week's episode, President Renfroe shares some of the majo

Celebrating Thanksgiving

Nov 26th, 2023 59m 41s

On this week's special Thanksgiving episode, NALC Activist and Lynn, MA Branch 7 member Patrick Byrne joins the podcast to discuss the value of giving back to our communities and supporting one another with President Renfroe. This episode also

NALC Health Benefit Plan

Nov 19th, 2023 1h 17m

Open enrollment season is here! To discuss the NALC Health Benefit Plan and all it offers letter carriers and their families, the podcast is joined by Director of Health Benefits Stephanie Stewart. President Renfroe also provides a brief overvi

November 2023 Postal Record

Nov 16th, 2023 2h 6m

Listen to the October 2023 edition of The Postal Record. Browse the digital issue here.

Veterans Day special

Nov 12th, 2023 50m 34s

Happy Veterans Day from NALC! We're proud to represent tens of thousands of veterans. This week, NALC President Brian Renfroe sits down with Executive Vice President and Army veteran Paul Barner to discuss the NALC Veterans Group and other vete

A closer look at ”The Postal Record”

Nov 5th, 2023 1h 5m

Once a month, The Postal Record is sent out to members across the country to keep them updated about the latest news from NALC, while also providing interesting stories about what letter carriers are up to on and off their delivery routes. This

Regional grievance assistants

Oct 30th, 2023 35m 6s

President Brian L. Renfroe and Special Executive Assistant to the President Tim McKay discuss regional grievance assistants and their important role in representing NALC members. Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email social@

October 2023 Postal Record

Oct 23rd, 2023 2h 26m

Listen to the October 2023 edition of The Postal Record. Browse the digital issue here.

Workers’ Compensation

Oct 22nd, 2023 1h 8m

President Brian Renfroe and Assistant to the President for Workers' Compensation Coby Jones discuss how NALC works to ensure that letter carriers who are injured on the job receive the benefits they are entitled to under the law by helping memb

Preparing for the 2024 National Convention

Oct 15th, 2023 59m 8s

We're excited to have Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Rhine join the podcast this week to break down important info about what to expect as preparations begin for next year's biennial convention. It will be here before you know it! The 2024 National

NALC’s Mutual Benefit Association

Oct 8th, 2023 54m 1s

This week, Director of Life Insurance Jim Yates joins the podcast to provide a useful overview of NALC’s Mutual Benefit Association (MBA) to help you make the most of the options available to you as a member of NALC.To start off the discussi

Delivering NALC’s Message to Capitol Hill

Oct 1st, 2023 1h 31m

President Brian Renfroe and Chief of Staff Kori Blalock Keller discuss NALC's legislative and political agenda. Listen in to learn how NALC engages lawmakers to support legislation that will make a meaningful difference for letter carriers. In

Grievance procedure

Sep 25th, 2023 42m 34s

President Brian L. Renfroe and Assistant to the President Ed Morgan discuss the grievance procedure and answer your questions from the mailbag.Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email [email protected] episodes with clos

Technology Integrated Alternate Route Evaluation and Adjustment Process (TIAREAP)

Sep 17th, 2023 55m 10s

President Brian Renfroe and Assistant to the President Ed Morgan discuss the Technology Integrated Alternate Route Evaluation and Adjustment Process (TIAREAP) and answer your questions from the mailbag.Have questions you'd like answered on the

September 2023 Postal Record

Sep 15th, 2023 2h

Listen to the September 2023 edition of The Postal Record. Browse the digital issue here.

USPS Sorting and Delivery Centers (S&DCs)

Sep 10th, 2023 47m 37s

On this week's episode, Special Assistant to the President Douglas Lape joins the discussion on "You Are the Current Resident" for a closer look at USPS Sorting and Delivery Centers (S&DCs). Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts!Have quest

Labor Day special

Sep 8th, 2023 1h 9m

NALC President Brian L. Renfroe and Assistant to the President Ed Morgan discuss NALC's role in the broader labor movement. Plus hear from AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and Executive Director of WGA East Lowell Peterson.Have questions you'd lik

The Delivery Operations Information System (DOIS)

Aug 27th, 2023 34m 29s

NALC President Brian L. Renfroe and Assistant to the President Ed Morgan discuss the Delivery Operations Information System (DOIS), a time-projection tool used in many locations by management to estimate the daily workload of city carriers.Hav

Crime against letter carriers and protection for our members

Aug 20th, 2023 43m 41s

NALC President Brian L. Renfroe and Assistant to the President Ed Morgan discuss the disturbing uptick in crimes against letter carriers. Then, Chicago Branch 11 President Elise Foster joins President Renfroe to discuss the Enough is Enough ral

August 2023 Postal Record

Aug 14th, 2023 2h 19m

Listen to the August 2023 edition of The Postal Record. Browse the digital issue here.

Heat Illness Prevention Program (HIPP)

Aug 13th, 2023 30m 36s

On this week’s episode, NALC President Brian L. Renfroe and Assistant to the President Ed Morgan discuss the Heat Illness Prevention Program (HIPP) and answer questions from the mailbag.Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email

Contract bargaining updates

Aug 6th, 2023 42m 40s

On this week’s episode, NALC President Brian L. Renfroe and Assistant to the President Ed Morgan discuss ongoing contract negotiations and answer questions from the mailbag.Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email [email protected]