GET READY FOR THE NPMHU LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE
On May 13th and 14th, leaders within the National Postal Mail Handlers Union will gather in Washington, DC, for our legislative conference. As the Union officials and the Postal Service faces existential threats, it is necessary for elected officials to hear from us.
First and foremost, NPMHU members will be discussing the rhetoric calling for the privatization of the United States Postal Service. To combat these threats to jobs, NPMHU will be asking for congressional support of H. Res. 70 and S. Res. 147, both of which express that the Postal Service should remain an independent federal agency and not be subject to privatization.
THREATS AGAINST UNION RIGHTS INCREASE
The National Postal Mail Handlers Union has long seen the benefits of labor and organizing rights. There is a clear connection between increased wages, secure retirement benefits, and workplace safety with union membership. Mail Handlers can attest to this. However, the NPMHU saw that Project 2025 calls for eliminating public sector unions and limiting organizing rights for the private sector.
We are also seeing these attacks in the halls of Congress. Introduced legislation directly impacting Mail Handlers is the Paycheck Protection Act (H.R. 2174), as introduced by Representative Eric Burlison (R-MO-07).
If this bill were to be signed into law it would upend the finances of the NPMHU. Payroll deductions of dues are the easiest way for Mail Handlers to pay their union dues, and ensure they remain in good standing.
In this time of uncertainty, it is imperative to show solidarity with our brothers and sisters.
