0:00:14 President’s Message: Trust in the democratic process.

0:05:00 Ballots for NALC national election to be mailed.

0:14:38 News from Washington.

0:23:32 Proud to Serve.

0:32:04 For your information: CCA temporary assignments to other post offices.

0:38:08 NALC Convention.

0:38:26 Convention Exhibitor Area.

0:40:27 Passed resolutions and amendments.

0:51:56 Carriers and the mail make news online.

0:59:43 The art of the burn.

1:07:11 Veterans Group.

1:09:31 Veteran profile: Alyssa Pinero.

1:12:57 Branch elections—campaign fundamentals by Executive Vice President Paul Barner.

1:19:53 ‘Passing the baton’ of leadership by Vice President James D. Henry.

1:24:03 Frequently asked IRS questions by Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Rhine.

1:30:52 What democracy looks like by Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Mack I. Julion.

1:36:06 City Delivery updates by Director of City Delivery Christopher Jackson.

1:42:43 EAP resources update by Director of Safety and Health Manuel L. Peralta Jr.

1:47:14 Thrift Savings Plan hodgepodge by Director of Retired Members Dan Toth.

1:53:08 Short Term Disability Insurance by James W. “Jim” Yates.

1:58:43 Whole health by Director of Health Benefits Stephanie Stewart.

2:04:15 Contract Talk: Grievance remedies.

2:15:10 FECA Transmittal 26-2, Part 3: The erosion of ECAB precedent by Regional Workers’ Compensation Assistant Coby Jones.

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.

Full digital issue available at nalc.org/postalrecord.

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