The North Carolina Letter Carrier
The Official Publication of the NC State Association of Letter Carriers
Founded July 4th, 1899 in Greensboro, North Carolina
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Postal Workers Are Stressed and On the Front Lines Of the Coronavirus Pandemic
Coronavirus Relief Package Omits Financial Assistance For the Postal Service
Is the Postal Service Breaking Down?
Statement by President Rolando: The Postal Service is Vital in This Crisis
Statement From President Rolando On the COVID-19 Pandemic
CNN: Postal Service Forced to Keep Working Despite Shortages of Cash and Protection
Congressman Says Trump Personally Objected to Any Assistance For USPS In Virus Bill
The 2020 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive for May 9th
Has Been Postponed Due to the Coronavirus
A make-up date has not yet been scheduled
Specific questions regarding the Food Drive should be directed to NALC Director of Community Services at 202-662-2489.
For more information, go
here
North Carolina Congressman Puts HR 2382
at 301 Co-sponsors !
As 2019 drew to a close, North Carolina Congressman David Rouzer (R-D-07) became the 301st co-sponsor of HR 2382, the USPS Fairness Act.
State President Craig Schadewald reports that this was due in large part to the persistent efforts of District 7's LCCL John Cowan and Branch 464 members' phone calls.
Earlier, the USPS Fairness Act, H.R. 2382, reached a huge bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives, with 300 co-sponsors.
Thank you for contacting your Congress member and standing for a better and stronger Postal Service. Let's keep the momentum going in the Senate and get this done in 2020!
Thank you for contacting your Congress member and standing for a better and stronger Postal Service. Let's keep the momentum going in the Senate and get this done in 2020!
Region 9 National Business Office Certifies Two New
Arbitration Advocates
Region 9's National Business Agent's Office has certified two new arbitration advocates. NBA Lynne Pendleton has announced that new advocates have been certified to represent letter carriers in Region 9. Pictured are Sylvin "Sly" Stevens, president of NALC Branch 545 Charlotte and Dajak J. "D.J." Williams NALC Branch 2550.
From sister Pendleton: "Thank you to all the advocates of Region 9 for everything you do for the members!"
North Carolina Letter Carrier Relief Fund. A reminder to our brothers and sisters in North Carolina who have suffered damages and/or displacement as the result of recent storms: The State Association’s Relief Fund provides a one-time donation of up to $500 to help you with some of your basic needs while you are waiting for funds from your insurance company and/or the Postal Employees’ Relief Fund. The NCSALC Relief Fund aids NALC members and their families in the event of natural disasters such as hurricanes, flooding and fires. In order to receive this one-time donation, write out a statement showing why you need the money and the amount—not to exceed $500.00. Have your branch president sign the statement, then mail your request for aid to NCSALC President Craig Schadewald, 568 Deer Run Road, New Bern, NC 28562.
The North Carolina Letter Carrier Relief Fund is supported by the state’s branches and individual contributions. There is currently $13,000.00 in the Relief Fund. Those wishing to make a donation may do so by making out a check to the North Carolina State Association of Letter Carriers and mailing it to Treasurer Debbie Stone at 409 Osceola St., Gastonia, NC 28054. Mark it for the Relief Fund.
North Carolina Letter Carrier Relief Fund. A reminder to our brothers and sisters in North Carolina who have suffered damages and/or displacement as the result of recent storms: The State Association’s Relief Fund provides a one-time donation of up to $500 to help you with some of your basic needs while you are waiting for funds from your insurance company and/or the Postal Employees’ Relief Fund. The NCSALC Relief Fund aids NALC members and their families in the event of natural disasters such as hurricanes, flooding and fires. In order to receive this one-time donation, write out a statement showing why you need the money and the amount—not to exceed $500.00. Have your branch president sign the statement, then mail your request for aid to NCSALC President Craig Schadewald, 568 Deer Run Road, New Bern, NC 28562.
The North Carolina Letter Carrier Relief Fund is supported by the state’s branches and individual contributions. There is currently $13,000.00 in the Relief Fund. Those wishing to make a donation may do so by making out a check to the North Carolina State Association of Letter Carriers and mailing it to Treasurer Debbie Stone at 409 Osceola St., Gastonia, NC 28054. Mark it for the Relief Fund.
Delegates to the 108th NCSALC State Convention
Re-elect Craig Schadewald As President
Amber Blank of Wilmington, NC Elected Vice President
NCSALC officers for 2019-2021, left to right: Bob Wahoff, Area 3; Natalie Davis, Area 2; Annie Woods, Delegate-at-Large; Lorna Wooding, Secretary; Amber Blank, Vice-president; Craig Schadewald, President; Debbie Stone, Treasurer; Frank Vega, Director of Education; Tim Greene, Delegate-at-Large; Bill Heidt, Area 1; Reggie Gentle, Area 4; Donna Butler, Area 5; and Khaled Khalafalla, Area 6. Not pictured is Wayne White, Director of Retirees.
Johnny B. Mills and Debbie Stone of Branch 545
Named Retirees of the Year, 2019 & 2020
(left to right) NALC's Director of City Delivery Christopher Jackson, NCSALC Secretary Lorna Wooding, 2019 Retiree of the Year Johnny B. Mills, and Region 9 National Business Agent Lynne Pendleton.
(left to right) NALC's Christopher Jackson, Branch 545 President Sylvin Stevens, 2020 Retiree of the Year Debbie Stone, NBA Lynne Pendleton, and former president of Branch 545 John Walden.
We have updated our calendar of events to reflect the scheduling of sites for our state's training and the 109th State Convention. You can find the locations and dates by going
here.
Important Legislative Message
From NCSALC President Craig Schadewald
Legislation, H.R. 2382 has been introduced to repeal the prefunding mandate. Please read the attached Fact Sheet and then contact your House Representative's and ask to co-sponsor. Use the information from the fact sheet to explain why this is necessary. This is NALC HQ top priority at the moment. Also, communicate this with Branch Presidents in your congressional district to discuss at Branch meetings.
If the prefunding mandate were removed and a new rate setting system (now being developed by our regulators) were installed, the agency would be well-positioned to thrive in the 21st Century by investing in its networks and new products and improving service
quality – all while honoring its retiree health obligations.
(Download the Fact Sheet "Pre-Funding:Case For Repeal"
here.)
Important Legislative Message
From NCSALC President Craig Schadewald
Legislation, H.R. 2382 has been introduced to repeal the prefunding mandate. Please read the attached Fact Sheet and then contact your House Representative's and ask to co-sponsor. Use the information from the fact sheet to explain why this is necessary. This is NALC HQ top priority at the moment. Also, communicate this with Branch Presidents in your congressional district to discuss at Branch meetings.
If the prefunding mandate were removed and a new rate setting system (now being developed by our regulators) were installed, the agency would be well-positioned to thrive in the 21st Century by investing in its networks and new products and improving service
quality – all while honoring its retiree health obligations.
quality – all while honoring its retiree health obligations.
(Download the Fact Sheet "Pre-Funding:Case For Repeal"
here.)
NALC Priority Congressional Bills and Resolutions
Help NALC make these bills and resolutions a priority
in the U.S. Congress
