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09/02/2026

From the Desk of Ron Zalewski President of the Michigan State Association of Letter Carriers!

Here we are – it’s September. I have no idea where the summer went. Seems a blink of the eye and it’s gone. By the time most of you read this, Labor Day will be behind us. I’m sure that the event in Detroit was everything it was in past years. An advance THANKS to all who came out, and if you didn’t, pencil us in for next year. Standing with our brothers and sisters in the labor movement is awe inspiring, and Labor Day is our day to join as one to show the world that we are stronger when we are in solidarity with our friends.

By the end of this month, all of you who are absent voters in Michigan will receive your ballot for the November 2026 election. We’ve all heard “This is the most important election” before – because it is. The next election is the only one in which we have a say. So don’t let your voice go silent. Be sure to return your absent ballot before you forget. If you aren’t an absent voter, why not? Michigan is a no-reason state. You simply have to ask your city/township clerk to be on the absent voter rolls.

Another election looms for us as well. There will be a four week window in which you will receive your ballot and have to have it returned for the NALC National Election, that runs from approximately mid-September to mid-October. Make sure you look into the candidates, vote, and return you ballot. Our elections are the best way for us to tell our leaders what we want from our union. Make sure you are heard.

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08/28/2026

2026 Michigan Voter Guide
Key Dates
Friday, Sept. 25: Absentee ballot voting begins
Saturday, Oct. 24: Early in-person voting starts statewide
Sunday, Nov. 1: Last day of early in-person voting
Tuesday, Nov. 3: General election
Voter Registration
You can register to vote in Michigan up to and on Election Day.

Online or by mail: Oct. 19
Within 14 days of the election: register in person at your local clerk’s office
Election Day: same-day registration available until 8 p.m.
Absentee Ballots
Michigan allows no-reason absentee voting — you can vote by mail instead of in person. Ballots are mailed starting 40 days before the election once your application is approved. A valid driver’s license or state ID is required to apply. Voters with disabilities can apply for an accessible electronic ballot.

Deadlines to request an absentee ballot for Nov. 3 general election:

By mail: 5 p.m., July 31
In person, at local clerk: 4 p.m., Aug.3
Early Voting
Since 2024, Michigan has allowed at least nine days of early, in-person voting statewide. Some communities offer more in-person voting. Check with your local clerk for details. Early-in person voting ends Sunday, Nov. 1, for the general election.

Voting in Person
A valid ID is recommended but not required. If you don’t have one, you can complete an affidavit and still vote a regular ballot.

Visit Mi.gov/vote
Find your local clerk
Register to vote
Request an absentee ballot
Find your polling place
Preview a ballot
Check your registration status

08/27/2026

See your Steward or contact the Branch 3126 Office if you would like to order flowers!

08/23/2026

Join us tonight: Mike Caref, Lew Drass & Nicole Rhine will take YOUR questions! We’ll put a link in the comments -
NALC Presidential Candidates Roundtable hosted by Next Generation Carriers podcast.
Date: Sunday. August 23rd.
Time: 7pm-est.
Location: Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../43gFGpSOR1C1KzEpAY20SA...
Open to all City Carriers / NALC members.
Will also be live-streamed onto our YouTube channel.

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08/21/2026

National Election Committee sets election dates
The National Election Committee, appointed at the Los Angeles convention to conduct the election of national officers for NALC, has met to set the rules and procedures for the election.

The election will be conducted by mail ballot in accordance with the NALC Constitution and applicable federal law. Under the oversight of the National Election Committee, the American Arbitration Association will prepare, print and mail the ballots and tabulate the votes.

On or about Sept. 28, ballots will be mailed to all eligible voters. Official election instructions will be included with all ballots. To be eligible to vote, a person must be a member of NALC in good standing as of June 1, 2026. Any member who does not receive a ballot by Oct. 7 should contact the NALC Membership Department to request a replacement ballot. The Membership Department can be reached by telephone at 202-393-4695. The deadline to contact the Membership Department is 4 p.m. Eastern time on Oct 9.

To be counted, ballots must be received by noon on Oct. 19. The counting of ballots will begin that day or the next.

The National Election Committee is made up of: Brian Wiggins (chair), Seattle, WA Br. 79; Lamanda Bradshaw, Modesto, CA Br. 1291; Mike Hansen, Salt Lake City, UT Br. 111; Veronica Ramirez, Arlington Heights, IL Br. 2810; Kathy Walter, Tucson, AZ Br. 704; Morgan Harrington, Southwest Michigan Br. 246; Linda Johnson, Duluth, MN Br. 114; Sylvin Stevens, Charlotte, NC Br. 545; Juan Munoz, Corpus Christi, TX Br. 1259; Monique Mate, Rochester, NY Br. 210; Michele Galda, Camden, NJ Merged Branch 540; Melissia Johnson, Rockville, MD Br. 3825; Joseph Stearns, Massachusetts Northeast Merged Br. 25; Eric Lomax, Jamaica, NY Br. 562; and Mike O’Neill, New Jersey Merged Branch 38.

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08/19/2026

Convention Workshops Available on the NALC Page under Members Only Portal! Click link!

The National Association of Letter Carriers, NALC, is the national labor union of city delivery letter carriers employed by the United States Postal Service.

08/18/2026

Special Delivery: North Manchester Mail Carrier Delivers More Than the Mail
NORTH MANCHESTER, INDIANA | Monday afternoon started out like any other day for North Manchester postal carrier Ethan Miller. He had his mailbag, his route was familiar, and his biggest concern was probably making it through the afternoon without getting chased by somebody’s dog.
Then Wayne Street decided to change the schedule.
While walking his regular route Monday afternoon, Miller suddenly heard a woman screaming for help. At first, he wasn’t sure exactly what was happening, but it quickly became apparent that this was not a situation where someone simply needed a little assistance carrying something to the front porch.
The woman was in labor.
And she wasn’t in the early stages.
By the time Miller reached her, the baby was reportedly “about 98% of the way to making an appearance”, meaning there wasn’t exactly enough time to wait patiently for an ambulance and start filling out paperwork.
Miller immediately dropped his mailbag and shifted his attention from delivering envelopes to helping deliver a baby.
With emergency personnel on the way, Miller stayed with the woman and assisted her through the final moments of labor. Before long, a 7-pound, 3-ounce baby girl made her grand entrance into the world.
Right there on Wayne Street.
No hospital room. No delivery suite. No soothing music. Just a postal carrier, a very determined mother, and a baby who apparently had somewhere else to be.
The baby’s arrival brought an entirely new meaning to the phrase “special delivery.”
Miller’s regular route was temporarily put on hold while he helped make sure both mother and newborn were safe until emergency personnel arrived. Thankfully, both mother and baby were doing well following the unexpected delivery.
For Miller, what began as a routine Monday afternoon mail route turned into the kind of story that will probably be told around the North Manchester post office for years.
Most people can go their entire working lives without having to deliver a baby.
Miller managed to do it during his lunch-hour vicinity, while technically still on the clock.
And somewhere in the postal system, there is probably a supervisor wondering how to properly code “assisted with childbirth while delivering mail” on a time sheet.
As for the little girl, she has already demonstrated one very important quality: excellent timing.
She waited until the mailman came by, then made sure she received the most memorable special delivery North Manchester has seen in quite some time.
Wabash News Now congratulates the mother and her new baby girl and commends Ethan Miller for stopping what he was doing and stepping in when help was needed.
The mail may have been temporarily delayed, but one delivery couldn’t wait. See less
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2026 N.A.L.C. National Convention Report Joe Ensley
First, I want to thank the members of Branch 3126 who voted for me in November 2025 to represent them as a voting De… See more

08/15/2026

2026 N.A.L.C. National Convention Report Joe Ensley
First, I want to thank the members of Branch 3126 who voted for me in November 2025 to represent them as a voting Delegate at the 74th Biennial Convention in Los Angeles California. Knowing that this was supposed to be President Brian Renfroe’s last convention as President, I was prepared for delays in the process since we would be accepting nominations for National Officers, National Business Agents, and AFL-CIO Delegates. I was not prepared for the large number of Amendments and Resolutions that would have to be voted on, and the Delegates being the Supreme Body can uphold, or overturn any recommendation made by the Executive Council. There were over 5000 Delegates from all 50 states, and in my opinion, there were some Delegates who had an agenda to get their point across by slowing down the voting process. This was unfortunate because it caused President Renfroe and the Executive Council to cancel classes from Tuesday afternoon until the end of the convention. I was disappointed that we didn’t complete the business we were given, but this is DEMOCRACY, every Delegate with the opportunity to vote their conscience, and speak on why they agree, or disagree with the decision that was being voted on. This was the Democratic process standing tall under the brightest light. We were also fortunate to have some of the best speakers to come and stand with us in what we believe in, Sara Nelson, President of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO, Everette Kelley, President of the American Federation of Government Employees, Hakeem Jeffries, The Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Senator Gary Peters via Zoom just to name a few. My favorite part of the Convention was the meet the delegates, where you can say something about yourself in a video presentation. Thank you, President Renfroe, for your patience, and good luck whatever your next endeavor may be, and hoping the next President and Executive Council will continue to fight long and hard for the rights of all the members of the National Association of Letter Carriers.

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08/15/2026

Candidate Zoom. Hosted by Postal Rosies and Next Generation Carriers, the Zoom with candidates for National President is Sunday, Aug 23. 7 pm Eastern.
(NALC Branch 3126 does not endorse any candidate for NALC National Office and provides this link for information only.)
click the link below for additional information!
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The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is currently in the process of having the most historic election of their labor union. The 'Next Generation Carriers' podcast and the 'Postal Rosies' podcast have organized this roundtable of 2026 NALC candidates for the title of "President of the N...

08/14/2026

Chandra Martins National Convention Report!

After spending a full week in Los Angeles, my 4th NALC National Convention is officially in the books!
I am truly grateful for another opportunity to serve as a delegate representing NALC Branch 3126. Four conventions later, I still don’t take the responsibility or the trust of my branch for granted.
This convention definitely required some work! We had some long days on the convention floor, and some classes even had to be cancelled so we could complete the important business before us. But that’s part of why we are there,
to represent our members, make decisions, have the necessary discussions, and do the work of our union.
One of the most special parts for me was having three members from Branch 3126 attend their very first National Convention. It took me back to my own first convention when I attended as an unpaid delegate. Linda Ammar looked out for me, guided me, and helped me along the way. I never forgot that.
So this time, I made sure I did my part to pay it forward and be there for our first-time delegates just like someone was there for me. 💙 That’s what union family is about—sharing what we’ve learned, helping each other grow, and preparing others to step up and get involved.
And of course, there were some good times in between all the union business! We laughed, enjoyed a great Branch 3126 dinner, took our group photo, connected with old friends, made new ones, and created some great memories in LA.
Now I’m HOME, tired and happy to be back, but also thankful for the experience, the knowledge, the fellowship, and another opportunity to represent Branch 3126.
Four National Conventions down, and I’m still learning, growing, serving, and proud to be involved. 💙✊🏾📬
In Solidarity, Always!
Chandra Martin

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