However, certain other USPS publications may not be covered by Article 19. Some handbook and manual provisions-for example, much of the M-39, M-41 and ELM-are enforceable as part of the contract under Article 19.

Some items may not be covered by Article 19.

Check with your NALC branch officers or national business agent about the validity of a particular publication or provision. NALC’s distribution of or links to these materials is not in any way an admission that they are contractually sound or otherwise free from challenge. Any of the USPS handbooks, manuals or publications provided on this site or available on the web may be under an NALC challenge in the grievance procedure.

Some provisions may be under NALC challenge.

They include the M-39, M-41, Employee and Labor Relations Manual ( ELM), Administrative Support Manual ( ASM), Postal Operations Manual ( POM), as well as a selection of publications, management instructions, and a wide selection of handbooks, manuals and other documents.

Check below for selected USPS publications NALC has made publicly available.

To see if you have the current edition of a particular publication, click here to review Publication 223, Directives and Forms Catalog. The Postal Service updates its various manuals and handbooks according to different schedules. In addition, USPS has made certain publications available online. NALC has obtained electronic versions of important USPS manuals and handbooks directly from Postal Service headquarters. NALC contract enforcers know that portions of USPS handbooks, manuals and other regulations that directly relate to wages, hours or working conditions are effectively incorporated into the National Agreement through Article 19. Workplace issues USPS Handbooks and Manuals Cautions on the use of USPS publications

NALC Disaster Relief Foundation Member's Guide.

Donate to the NALC Disaster Relief Foundation by credit card.

Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger ® Food Drive.

What to do if your branch lost its tax-exempt status.Union Member Rights & Officer Responsibilities under the LMRDA.Letter Carrier Political Fund for retirees.

“Advanced Formal A and Beyond” training program.

Joint Contract Administration Manual (JCAM).

Pay table & Cost-of-living adjustments (COLA).

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