President Renfroe appoints national business agent NALC President Brian L. Renfroe has appointed Allan Rios as national business agent for Region 1.

Allan Rios has been appointed as national business agent for Region 1 (California, Hawaii, Nevada and Guam). ⤵️
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For NALC members, serving our communities extends far beyond our mail routes. On Saturday, May 9, letter carriers nationwide will collect donations of non-perishable food to help stock local food banks. Join us in this important effort to #StampOutHunger! 🥫📬

As taxpayers across the nation file their taxes, our dedicated members are out on their routes, delivering for millions of homes and businesses every tax season and all year long.

➡️ And did we mention we do it all WITHOUT using taxpayer funds?

🔗 Visit nalc.org/factsheets to learn more about NALC’s priority bills and resolutions and how you can help make a difference.

Lawmakers are back on Capitol Hill this week & now is the time to act. From the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act to the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, advancing these critical pieces of legislation is essential to supporting letter carriers & the vital service we provide to communities nationwide.

This #MemberMonday, we're honoring Misty Newman, who rushed into a burning retirement complex after witnessing an explosion, rescuing two elderly residents. A former soldier and nurse, she credits those roles for her instinct to act. Thank you for your dedicated service to your community!

Did you know every NALC member automatically belongs to their state association? These associations are the backbone of our legislative wins, and the foundation of our strength in the fights to come. ➡️ www.nalc.org/news/the-postal-record/2...

The nation's largest single-day food drive is less than ONE MONTH away! On Saturday, May 9, letter carriers will collect nonperishable food donations in communities across the country. Help us fill the shelves of your local food pantries by participating in the #StampOutHunger Food Drive!

NALC President Brian Renfroe’s statement on USPS’s temporary suspension of FERS contributions ⬇️
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When a critical incident affects a station, the ERT provides emotional first aid and connects members to the resources they need. Now in its third year, the team has deployed to more than 110 events nationwide.

Thank you for your dedication this week, and service to your fellow letter carriers!

This week, new members of NALC’s Emergency Response Team (ERT) are hard at work building skills to support fellow letter carriers and their families after traumatic events.

When NALC members aren’t delivering for millions of people across America, they’re creating, performing, exploring, and getting involved in their communities!

➡️ Interested in sharing your unique hobby, talent or interest with the Postal Record? Submit your name, branch and story to social@nalc.org.

This #MemberMonday, we're spotlighting Harrisburg Branch 500 member Michael Parsons. When a resident suddenly collapsed while he was delivering her mail, he immediately jumped from his mail truck & stayed with her until paramedics arrived. Her family says his quick thinking made all the difference.

This #MemberMonday, we're honoring 35-year letter carrier Kimberly Hulett. While walking her route, she spotted a 6-year-old boy running into traffic. She quickly pulled him to safety and, realizing he was nonverbal and autistic, called police and stayed with him until his family was found.

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

📖 Digital edition available at nalc.org/postalrecord

NOW AVAILABLE: The audiobook edition of the March Postal Record! From surveys to rap sessions, Rank-and-File Bargaining Committees to our National Day of Action, tune in for a look back at everything that went into preparing for this round of contract bargaining. 🎧 nalc.org/audio

NALC members from New York and New Jersey were in Washington, D.C. yesterday to advocate for fellow letter carriers and deliver our message to lawmakers. After a busy day on Capitol Hill, members were joined by NALC President Brian Renfroe for a rap session.

Christopher Perez from Westchester, NY Merged Branch 693 is this year's National Hero of the Year!
When a man's house was on fire, Christopher didn't hesitate. "I have to get this man out and get him to safety."
Congratulations, Christopher! Thank you for your bravery, dedication and selflessness.

Congratulations to Kyle Quillen from Camden, NJ Merged Branch 540, our Eastern Region Hero of the Year!

Kyle acted fast and helped save a woman, her baby, and their dog. "I'm not one to believe in divine intervention, but it quite felt like it that day."

More about Kyle's story: nalc.org/heroes

Today, we were proud to honor our Central Region Hero of the Year, Sydney Billingsley from Dayton, OH Branch 182!

"I'm just very grateful that I was able to be there. Right time right place." ❤️

More about this year's honorees: nalc.org/heroes

"Union workers step up in heroic ways every single time. You are extraordinary examples of our movement." Thank you to @aflcio.org President @lizshuler.bsky.social for joining us today as we celebrated letter carriers honored as NALC Heroes of the Year!

Jairo Lopez from Oklahoma City Branch 458 is our Western Region Hero of the Year!

Even though he doesn't call himself a hero and wasn't looking for praise, he said he was accepting this award for his kids. 💙💛

Congratulations, Jairo! More about his story: nalc.org/heroes

Congratulations to Meagan Murray, our Humanitarian of the Year from Waterloo, IA Branch 512!

Meagan stepped up when it mattered most. "Had I been four minutes earlier or four minutes later, maybe she wouldn't have gotten out."

More about her story: nalc.org/heroes

Congratulations to Theodore May of Buffalo–Western New York Branch 3, recognized with the Vigilant Award at this year's NALC Heroes of the Year Awards!

Learn more about this year’s honorees: nalc.org/heroes

Congratulations to Rafael Pozo of Arlington Heights, IL Branch 2810, recipient of the Vigilant Award! 👏 👏

"I was very fortunate to be there at that time in that moment."

Learn more about this year’s honorees: nalc.org/heroes

Congratulations to one of our recipients of the Honorable Act Award, Alexander Skomra from Buffalo-Western New York Branch 3!

Brother Skomra was in the right place at the right time. "The fact that I was able to be there, I'm very grateful for it."

More about Alexander's story: nalc.org/heroes

Today in Washington, D.C., we’re proud to honor our Heroes of the Year!

Kicking off highlights from today’s ceremony: Honorable Act Award recipient Tiffany McCarty from Wichita, KS Branch 201!

"Had I not been there, who knows what would've happened." nalc.org/heroes

His quick thinking and care reflects the dedication to service letter carriers bring to their communities every day.
Stay tuned as we continue to highlight this year’s Heroes!

Next in our Heroes of the Year spotlight: Vigilant Hero Recipient Theodore May.
While on his route, Theodore found a young child walking alone in a busy street. He immediately stopped, stayed with the child and helped alert a nearby day care that the child was missing.