NALC Contract Negotiations Kick Off June 26, 2025
- Kayla Brunner
- Jun 23
- 2 min read
After months of preparation and careful groundwork, NALC and USPS are set to begin formal contract negotiations on June 26, 2025, marking a pivotal moment in securing the next collective bargaining agreement.
Background & Stakes
The current 2023–2026 National Agreement was established via interest arbitration and remains in effect through May 22, 2026.
Local-level implementation and LMOU negotiations wrapped up on June 26, 2025, laying the foundation for national-level talks.
Issues on the Table
Members and leadership are focusing on:
Wage increases and cost-of-living adjustments, building on recent wins under the arbitration award.
Protecting retirement benefits—especially against reconciliation provisions that threaten to diminish them.
Ensuring no givebacks in healthcare premiums, pension structures, step schedules, or back pay—goals emphasized since 2023.
Leadership Speaks Out
NALC President Brian L. Renfroe remains firm in his commitment:
“We are pleased that the award includes consistent pay increases with the largest annual general wage increases since the 2006 National Agreement, and six cost‑of‑living adjustments, as well as full back pay for all hours worked... It only moves us forward.”
Renfroe has also warned about recent reconciliation proposals that "target federal and postal employees’ retirement benefits," noting that NALC already engaged on Capitol Hill to push back.
What This Means for You, Our Members
These negotiations will guide everything from salary scales and benefits to work rules and job security.
They’re especially critical because proposed reconciliation provisions could compromise the retirement security of letter carriers.
Your activism, lobbying, and grassroots pressure are essential to ensure there are no cutbacks.
How You Can Make an Impact
Review recent NALC Bulletins and the LMOU Guide to stay informed.
Reach out to your local officers and shop stewards to discuss priorities.
Engage in upcoming lobby days and organizing efforts, especially around protecting retirement benefits.
Contract negotiations don’t just happen in boardrooms—they’re shaped by every member’s voice and action. As the NALC heads into June 26 talks, let's stay united, informed, and ready to stand strong for what we deserve.
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