NALC Branch 887

08/24/2025

08/13/2025

https://www.nalc.org/news/nalc-updates/fifth-cola-is-790

The National Association of Letter Carriers, NALC, is the national labor union of city delivery letter carriers employed by the United States Postal Service.

07/30/2025

https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5418136-trump-judge-tosses-union-suit/

A Trump-appointed federal judge tossed a suit brought by the administration in a preemptive move to strip collective bargaining rights from federal employees. The Trump administration brought the s…

07/01/2025

On , we honor all who keep our nation connected. More than 640,000 postal employees—including the dedicated letter carriers of NALC—work hard every day to serve every home and business, no matter the zip code, without taxpayer dollars. Thanks for all you do!

06/26/2025

06/26/2025

06/13/2025

Protecting Letter Carriers from Heat Illness

As summer approaches, the risk of heat illness increases, especially for those working outdoors, such as letter carriers. Understanding and preventing heat illness is vital for maintaining health and safety.

What is Heat Illness?

Heat illness ranges from mild conditions like heat exhaustion to severe cases such as heat stroke.
• Heat Exhaustion: Symptoms include heavy sweating, weakness, cold, pale, and clammy skin, fainting, and vomiting. If not addressed, it can lead to heat stroke.
• Heat Stroke: A medical emergency characterized by a high body temperature, hot and dry skin, rapid pulse, and confusion. Immediate medical attention is required.

Prevention Tips
• Stay Hydrated: Drink water regularly, even if you’re not thirsty. Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol.
• Dress Appropriately: Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing and a hat to protect from direct sunlight.
• Take Breaks: Rest in shaded or cool areas frequently to allow your body to cool down.
• Know the Signs: Be aware of symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and take immediate action if they appear.

In Case of Emergency
• Move the person to a cooler place.
• Loosen tight clothing and apply cool, wet cloths to the skin.
• Seek immediate medical help if symptoms are severe.
References
• CDC Heat Illness
https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heat_illness.html
• OSHA Heat Illness
https://www.osha.gov/heat-exposure
• NIOSH Heat Stress
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/

06/13/2025

05/17/2025

One of our own, our boy Eric! Nice job!

05/16/2025

I want to thank all who attended, Mark and Gallo, and Nick V. It was a good class, very well attended. It was a pleasure to get to do this. I appreciated all the hard work that those who attended put in.
Amy