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01/13/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 01/13/2026 18:26

Second group of Rank-and-File Bargaining Committees convenes

January 13, 2026

The second group of Rank-and-File Bargaining Committees has convened and is meeting in person in the Washington, DC, area. This group of 30 letter carriers from across the country is divided into three committees: Branch Leaders, Contract Enforcers and Newer Members.

The committees are undergoing a similar review process to the one followed by the Executive Council and staff bargaining subcommittees.

The first group of Rank-and-File Bargaining Committees met in September 2025 and provided valuable input on potential proposals from their various perspectives. This group will follow the same format and have the opportunity to share their ideas leading into the final weeks of collective-bargaining preparations. Negotiations with the Postal Service are scheduled to begin on Feb. 25.

Last night, NALC President Brian L. Renfroe met with the committees ahead of their full week of work.

Below is a list of the Rank-and-File Bargaining Committee members.

Branch Leaders

  • Jennifer Anderson-Waterloo, IA Branch 512
  • Cory Champagne-Houma-Thibodaux-Lockport, LA Branch 2464
  • Joe DeStefano-Hudson Valley Merged, NY Branch 137
  • Mike Ellis-Northern Virginia Branch 3520
  • Wayne Harlow-Greenville, SC Branch 439
  • Kim Lewis-Dallas, TX Branch 132
  • Renee' Maxey-Vicksburg, MS Branch 94
  • Chris Reed-Kailua Kona, HI Branch 5516
  • Joe Rian-Minneapolis, MN Branch 9
  • Eric Salazar-Grand Junction, CO Branch 913

Contract Enforcers

  • Mike Ely-Stamford, CT Branch 60
  • Robert Farrell-Erie, PA Branch 284
  • Wayne Green Jr.-Winston-Salem, NC Branch 461
  • Corey Isham-Cincinnati, OH Branch 43
  • April Litty-South Jersey, NJ Branch 908
  • Monique Mate-Rochester, NY Branch 210
  • Dave Norton-Portland, OR Branch 82
  • Patrice O'Banner -South Suburban Merged, IL Branch 4016
  • Jim Rangel-Rock Island, IL Branch 292
  • Chris Williams-Northern Kentucky Branch 374

Newer members

  • Desirae Anderson-Southern Delaware Branch 906
  • Jacinta Fair-Colorado Springs, CO Branch 204
  • Daniel Gordon-Warwick, RI Branch 3166
  • Jade McBride-Olympia, WA Branch 351
  • Brett Meissinger-Colby, KS Branch 4635
  • Josiah Morse-Maine Merged Branch 92
  • Kiara O'Donnell-Saint Paul, MN Branch 28
  • Chris Podunajec-Paducah, KY Branch 383
  • Ryan Raeke-Wichita Falls, TX Branch 1227
  • Diana Sanchez-Garden Grove, CA Branch 1100
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