0:00:00 Introduction. 0:00:16 President's Message by Brian L. Renfroe 0:04:02 News from Washington 0:17:37 Shut Down Hunger effort donates more than $525,000 to food banks 0:19:31 You’re a part of your state association 0:33:06 NALC Emergency Response Team is ready for critical incidents. 0:34:48 Food Drive Day is Saturday, May 9 0:37:55 Deadline's approaching for National Convention 0:39:25 Indiana AFL-CIO chapter names award after letter carrier 0:47:25 The letter carrier band plays on 0:53:43 NALC heroes of the year 1:32:56 Carriers and the mail make news online. 1:39:26 ‘Hey, Ref!’ 1:47:09 Workers’ Memorial Day: A reminder to fight for workers’ rights and safety 1:50:01 Strength in numbers and solidarity by Executive Vice President Paul Barner 1:55:32 Respect by Vice President James D. Henry 2:01:38 Branch audits: A guide for trustees by Secretary Treasurer Nicole Rhine 2:07:29 Bylaws submission by Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Mack I. Julion 2:12:26 City Delivery updates by Director of City Delivery Christopher Jackson 2:19:29 2026 HIPP stand-up talks by Director of Safety and Health Manuel L. Peralta Jr. 2:24:59 OPM changes the 1099-R process by Director of Retired Members Dan Toth 2:29:58 Life insurance application by Director of Life Insurance James W. “Jim” Yates 2:34:10 Health and wellness programs included in the Health Benefit Plan by Director of Health Benefits Stephanie Stewart 2:40:21 Schedule awards, Part 1 Regional Workers’ by Regional Workers' Compensation Assistant Coby Jones 2:46:44 Veterans Group Column: NALC Veterans Group convention project 2:49:25 Veteran profile: Rich Donlon

0:00:00 Introduction 0:00:16 President’s Message 0:04:44 News from Washington 0:13:35 Food Drive Day is Saturday, May 9th 0:16:44 Former Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Willoughby dies 0:19:44 Negotiations continue; NALC to hold Collective-Bargaining Conference 0:23:13 President Renfroe appoints NBA 0:24:37 National convention updates 0:27:35 For your information 0:38:26 Carrier donates kidney to local toddler 0:49:01 Carriers and the mail make news online 0:56:13 Life insurance made simple 1:12:09 Turning a love of art into a love of reading 1:16:00 Practice makes perfect for MDA 1:34:47 Proud to Serve; Honoring heroic carriers 1:57:21 Veterans Group; Making deposits for military service 2:04:58 Veteran profile: Amanda Greer 2:14:52 Collective bargaining—negotiating work rules by Executive Vice President Paul Barner 2:20:36 Steel sharpens steel by Vice President James D. Henry 2:25:54 The Reciprocal Agreement, obtaining a branch checking account by Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Rhine 2:32:12 Showtime! by Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Mack I. Julion 2:38:50 City Delivery, Carrier Academy updates by Director of City Delivery Christopher Jackson 2:45:19 Failure to settle by Director of Safety and Health Manuel L. Peralta Jr. 2:49:43 Maximize your Thrift Savings Plan by Director of Retired Members Dan Toth 2:56:04 Beneficiaries by Director of Life Insurance James W. “Jim” Yates 3:02:57 Women’s health by Director of Health Benefits Stephanie Stewart 3:09:30 Contract Talk; Special route inspections 3:17:02 Schedule awards, Part 1 Regional Workers’ by Regional Workers' Compensation Assistant Coby Jones 3:23:11 MDA Report: Quarter 1 Branch Challenge results

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00:00 Introduction

00:15 President's message, by Pres. Brian L. Renfroe

05:34 News from Washington: Looking for bipartisan support for priority legislation

15:01 Second group of Rank-and-File Bargaining Committees convenes

22:48 CCA relative standing and conversion to career

32:39 Honoring heroic carriers

40:49 All fun and games at the Gator Bowl

46:08 Positive news items about letter carriers and the mail

52:03 The Veterans Group Column: Veteran Profile – Beverly Melching

55:16 NALC only succeeds when you're part of the fight