Although we are locally organized 98%
there is still room for improvement. To the few who
ask: What has the union done for me; or why should I
be a member?
The NALC has provided so much that you could not possibly
have achieved on your own. Space does not permit a complete
listing of all the benefits achieved by membership in
the NALC, but here is a list of some of the most significant
items:
Dollars
& Cents
Wages
Unlike other non-postal Federal Employees, NALC bargains
collectively with our employer over wages, benefits
and other terms and conditions of employment. In 19070
our pay was tied to what a GS Grade was paid. That changed
in the 1970 strike. Since then through bargaining, the
NALC has produced wage increases and cost of living
allowances in every contract since 1971.
Job Security
- Lifetime protection against lay off after six years
of service. Protection against discharge or discipline.
Management must prove that just cause exists in order
to do so.
- A 90 day probation period as opposed to one year
for other federal workers.
Paid Holidays
10 paid holidays including designation of another
day as your paid holiday if the holiday falls on your
regular non-scheduled day off.
Annual and Sick Leave
-Vacation selection guarantees
- Leave sharing program
- Dependent care leave which allows use of up to 80
hours sick leave per year to care for an ill family
member,
Ill or Injured On or Off the Job
- Federal Employee Compensation Ace, contractual rights
and representation for job related illness or injuries.
NALC is not obligated to help non-union members with
OWCP cases.
- Light Duty, ensuring management’s extensive
obligations are met to provide light duty when available
if you become ill or injured off the job.
Overtime
Double time pay when certain overtime limits are exceeded.
An overtime administration system which limits mandatory
overtime and provides for equitable distribution of
overtime hours for carriers who desire overtime.
Uniforms
A negotiated uniform selection and allowance program
Insurance
- Higher employer contributions to Health Insurance;
the Postal Service pays approximately 71% of premiums
as opposed to the 60% the Federal Government pays
for other federal workers.
- Free $5,000 accidental death insurance policy.
- Access to a number of excellent insurance programs
provided by MBA/NSBA
- FEGLI Insurance, other federal employees pay for
the basic life insurance in the amount of $150 per
year while postal employees pay nothing.
Other Benefits
Seniority
Right to bid preferred assignments by seniority. Clearly
management would prefer the right to make such assignments
to those individuals they consider to be "best
qualified".
Enforcement of your Rights
A Grievance procedure with well trained officers and
stewards to police and enforce your rights.
Information
A variety of sources to keep the members informed
as to the issues of the day.
Nationally, the award winning Postal Record,
NALC Activist, NALC Retiree
and others.
- Regionally, NBA NEWS, Regional Training Seminars
and other training seminars and various mailings.
- State and Local Meetings and publications.
Legislation
A strong legislation program that fights to protect
your retirement and other federal benefits and against
those forces who seek to weaken or destroy the postal
service.
Democracy in action
A Democratic Organization with the right to every
member to vote for National and Local Union Officials.
Right to elect delegates to National and State Conventions
to dictate laws and policy of the union and priorities
at contract negotiations.
It Doesn’t Cost To Belong to the NALC,
It Pays!
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