NALC Branch 21

05/31/2026

As reported in the Star Gazette on January 23rd, 1899, Branch 21 was established with Eugene Lown as its President.
Interesting enough the branches formal charter date is March 26th,1890. 9 years earlier.
136 years later, our organization remains strong. Then, now, and forever.

05/10/2026

The 34th annual NALC Stamp Out Hunger food drive for branch 21 was a success!

Massive appreciation and thank you to our volunteers who helped today!

05/06/2026

Massive shout out to Amanda King & Sarah Adams for helping sort the cards and bags for the food drive this week. Our branch is a success with your help. Thank you.

05/02/2026

One week to go!

For over 30 years, letter carriers have proudly led the largest one-day food drive in America—and this year’s drive is just ONE WEEK away! On May 9, simply leave a bag of nonperishable food donations by your mailbox, and your letter carrier will take care of the rest. All donations stay right here in your community. Together, we can !

04/18/2026

Today in branch history we look back to past branch president Warren Ingham (1924-2011).

Warren enlisted in the Army Air Corp December 1942, served as an Aerial Gunner on the B-17" Flying Fortress" as Ball Turret Gunner, his rank was that of Staff Sergeant. He received two Presidential Citations, Four Air Medals, Distinguished Flying Cross, European-African-Middle Eastern Medal with four Bronze Stars. Victory Medal World War II, and Conspicuous Service Medal from New York State and the Certificate of Recognition, Liberation of France. He was a City Letter Carrier in Elmira, NY for 31 years, President Branch 21 National Association of Letter Carriers 21 years, Secretary New York State Association of Letter Carriers four years, Local Business Agent for the National Association of Letter Carriers, and Union Advocate for Arbitration National Association of Letter Carriers. Below is a award for the “Lucky Bastard Club” that the branch has in its history section. We thank Warren for his dedication to his country and to his union.

04/02/2026

Special thank you for all the members who came to the branch meeting tonight!

Reminder that branch meetings are always the 1st Wednesday of each month except July and August at 6pm at 316 Lake St Elmira.

02/04/2026

It's National Thank a Mail Carrier Day!! Thank you Brothers and Sisters for all you do!! And...Branch Meeting tonight!! 6pm! 316 Lake St.

01/31/2026

After 28 1/2 years with the USPS and 23 with the NALC, as she was with Elmira's Processing Plant that closed and she had to become a carrier, lose her job or move to Rochester. Melissa Peterson's last punch was today!! For 10 years she was Branch 21's Health Benefits Coordinator and had that health plan the entire time. Melissa will be missed in the office and on her route that she has had for 23 years!! Congratulations on retirement and now it is time to relax!!

01/25/2026

Be safe!!

01/24/2026