Fight Like Hell!

Full digital issue available at nalc.org/postalrecord.

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.

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 Introduction0:00:16 President’s Message0:04:44 News from Washington0:13:35 Food Drive Day is Saturday, May 9th0:16:44 Former Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Willoughby dies0:19:44 Negotiations continue; NALC to hold Collective-Bargaining Conference0:23:13 President Renfroe appoints NBA0:24:37 National convention updates0:27:35 For your information0:38:26 Carrier donates kidney to local toddler0:49:01 Carriers and the mail make news online0:56:13 Life insurance made simple1:12:09 Turning a love of art into a love of reading1:16:00 Practice makes perfect for MDA1:34:47 Proud to Serve; Honoring heroic carriers1:57:21 Veterans Group; Making deposits for military service2:04:58 Veteran profile: Amanda Greer2:14:52 Collective bargaining—negotiating work rules by Executive Vice President Paul Barner2:20:36 Steel sharpens steel by Vice President James D. Henry2:25:54 The Reciprocal Agreement, obtaining a branch checking account by Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Rhine2:32:12 Showtime! by Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Mack I. Julion2:38:50 City Delivery, Carrier Academy updates by Director of City Delivery Christopher Jackson2:45:19 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 Toth2:56:04 Beneficiaries by Director of Life Insurance James W. “Jim” Yates3:02:57 Women’s health by Director of Health Benefits Stephanie Stewart3:09:30 Contract Talk; Special route inspections3:17:02 Schedule awards, Part 1 Regional Workers’ by Regional Workers' Compensation Assistant Coby Jones3:23:11 MDA Report: Quarter 1 Branch Challenge results

0:00:00 Introduction.0:00:16 President's Message by Brian L. Renfroe0:04:02 News from Washington0:17:37 Shut Down Hunger effort donates more than $525,000 to food banks0:19:31 You’re a part of your state association0:33:06 NALC Emergency Response Team is ready for critical incidents.0:34:48 Food Drive Day is Saturday, May 90:37:55 Deadline's approaching for National Convention0:39:25 Indiana AFL-CIO chapter names award after letter carrier0:47:25 The letter carrier band plays on0:53:43 NALC heroes of the year1:32:56 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 safety1:50:01 Strength in numbers and solidarity by Executive Vice President Paul Barner1:55:32 Respect by Vice President James D. Henry2:01:38 Branch audits: A guide for trustees by Secretary Treasurer Nicole Rhine2:07:29 Bylaws submission by Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Mack I. Julion2:12:26 City Delivery updates by Director of City Delivery Christopher Jackson2:19:29 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 Toth2:29:58 Life insurance application by Director of Life Insurance James W. “Jim” Yates2:34:10 Health and wellness programs included in the Health Benefit Plan by Director of Health Benefits Stephanie Stewart2:40:21 Schedule awards, Part 1 Regional Workers’ by Regional Workers' Compensation Assistant Coby Jones2:46:44 Veterans Group Column: NALC Veterans Group convention project2:49:25 Veteran profile: Rich Donlon