NALC honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 19, 2026

NALC President Brian L. Renfroe issued the following statement:

Today, NALC joins all Americans in honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. King's message that workers' rights and human rights are intertwined is as evident as ever. Today, NALC recommits to the ongoing fight for civil and human rights, economic justice and dignified workplaces.

As we head into collective bargaining next month, Dr. King's teachings and philosophies will guide us as we fight for a fair contract. Dr. King said, "The time is always right to do what is right." Regardless of how difficult it may be or what challenges might surface, NALC is committed to fighting together for what is right, just and fair for letter carriers at the bargaining table.

NALC is also sponsoring this year's AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference. We look forward to continued opportunities to work alongside the entire labor movement in our collective effort to combat discrimination and injustice, fight for equality and voting rights, and to finally realize Dr. King's dream.