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The Postal Service is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life on Saturday, October 18, in a two-vehicle accident in Houston, TX, involving our Postal family member with 28 years of service. Our thoughts are with their family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. We will be offering counseling services to our employees at the Cornerstone Post Office as the investigation into the incident continues.

May Ricardo Sumdonlia said his goodbyes on May 31, 2025, and made his last punch from the Spring Main Post Office after delivering the mail for 31 years and 11 months. Ricardo was a veteran and served our country for 4 years in the Navy. He plans on doing voluntary work in his community, and traveling. Hats off to Mr. Sumdonlia. We wish you the best in the years to come! Max Garcia decided to make his last Punch on May 30, 2025, from the Spring Main Post Office. He worked 34 years and 6 months before he decided to hang up his pouch. His plans are to take care of his mother and just enjoy life day by day! Hats off to Mr. Garcia. We wish you the best in the years to come!! April Todd Hines   made his last punch from the Spring Main Post Office on April 30, 2025. We are proud to announce that Todd served our country for 9 and a half years in the Navy as a Navy Seabee. Now that Todd is enjoying the easy life, his plans are to go fishing, travel with his wife and pup! Hats off to Mr. Hines. We wish you the best in the years to come! Michelle Gomez retired from the Spring Main Post Office after dedicating 39 years of service. Now that she is retired, she can spend time with her four grandkids and enjoy the sun rays at their home in Baja. She will be missed. March Raymond Wise made his last punch at the League City Post Office after dedicating 40 years of service. Now Raymond plans on traveling, spending time with his family, and playing pickle ball! Hats off to Raymond…..we wish you the best in the years to come!! February Gerald Fields  served the Postal Service for 43 years before deciding to hang up his pouch. He retired from the Ashford West Post Office on December 31,2024. He says his best decision was to be a Letter Carrier, and the next best was retirement. Going to enjoy relaxing, praising God and traveling as much as I can. What a blessing! Hats off to Mr. Fields…..we wish you the best in the years to come!!

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Hi Members, See the latest NALC 283 March Newsletter! To catch up on our other Newsletters check here! https://www.nalc283.org/branch-283-newsletter

Arbitrator Dennis R. Nolan has issued a final and binding arbitration award that sets the terms of a three-year collective-bargaining agreement between the National Association of Letter Carriers and the U.S. Postal Service, NALC President Brian L. Renfroe announced on March 24. Pursuant to an agreement reached by parties on Feb. 26, Arbitrator Nolan conducted mediation with the parties in Washington, DC, March 17-18 while serving as the sole and neutral arbitrator to resolve their collective-bargaining impasse. He issued the award on March 21. A PDF download is available here . For more news see the NALC national site here .

Branch 283 is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our union Brothers and Sisters. Allan L. Machart Allan L. Machart passed away on January 25, 2024. Our brother was a long-standing and vocal advocate of organized labor. Allan was a lifetime member of our National Association of letter carriers, Branch 283, where he also served both as a union steward and as a delicate at our NALC national conventions. Jose G. Cumpian Jose G. Cumpian “Wally” passed away on February 12, 2024. He was a diehard Marine-Oorah! He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1982-1985. Worked for the USPS for 32 years. His career started at the NASA Bay Post Office and then he transferred over to the Albert Thomas Post office until he retired in October 2022. Elaine Miller Elaine Miller, our union sister, passed away May 26, 2024. She started her journey as a letter carrier back in June 1982 at the Harrisburg Post Office and retired from Eastwood Station. Elaine was a lifetime member of our National Association of letter carriers, Branch 283, and she was always willing to serve wherever she was needed. She helped with the Food Drive Committee, Retirement Committee and the Christmas party committee, and so many more. Our Union Branch 283 sincerely gives our condolences to the family of our passing members. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers, and that we are sharing in your sorrow. We hope you all find peace and comfort in your time of grief.

Hi Members, See the latest NALC 283 February Newsletter! To catch up on our other Newsletters check here! https://www.nalc283.org/branch-283-newsletter

Hi Members, See the latest NALC 283 January Newsletter! To catch up on our other Newsletters check here! https://www.nalc283.org/branch-283-newsletter

Hi Members, See the latest NALC 283 September Newsletter! To catch up on our other Newsletters check here! https://www.nalc283.org/branch-283-newsletter

Carriers serving the community. Click here to see all of the 2024 Food Drive pictures.

Hi Members, See the latest NALC 283 June Newsletter! To catch up on our other Newsletters check here! https://www.nalc283.org/branch-283-newsletter