Postal Record July edition covers USPS updates and new legislative actions

Brian L. Renfroe President National Association of Letter Carriers
Brian L. Renfroe President National Association of Letter Carriers

The July edition of The Postal Record is now available, featuring a cover story titled “Stronger together, national and branch food drive totals.” This issue also includes various news updates and features.

From Washington, the magazine reports on letter carriers taking action as the reconciliation fight progresses in the Senate. The House Oversight Committee recently held a hearing regarding the future of the Postal Service, where President Renfroe provided testimony. Additionally, OSHA conducted informal public hearings on a proposed heat safety rule. A House committee has advanced legislation to expand letter carrier access to workers’ compensation providers.

In other developments, President Trump has nominated two individuals for the USPS Board of Governors (BOG), sending their names to the Senate. The 2026 White House budget proposes changes targeting USPS steward time. Robert Garcia has been selected as the ranking member of a House committee that oversees USPS matters.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced implementation dates for wage increases and pay table changes affecting City Carrier Assistants (CCAs). Other topics covered include staying safe in hot weather and recognizing scholarship recipients such as Doherty & Donelon Scholarships and Union Plus awards for NALC kids.

Readers can learn about Samuel Gompers, known as “The founding father of the AFL,” through an article titled “Idea Man.” Monthly columns by national officers and staff members are also featured.

For those interested in reading any articles from this edition, PDFs are available for download via links at the bottom of The Postal Record’s page. FlippingBook technology enables readers to view the magazine like a real publication directly in their browser on any device.

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