Letter Carrier Political Fund
Contact information for
COSALC Legislative Chair Doug Jaynes &
NALC Legislative & Political Organizers
John Beaumont and Matt Tanner if you need assistance:
John Beaumont
NALC Cell: 202-340-5145
Matt Tanner
The Letter Carrier Political Fund is a non-partisan political action committee (PAC) established for the purpose of electing qualified candidates who support letter carriers and who are committed to maintaining a strong and innovative U.S. Postal Service.
Each year, NALC fights to fend off attacks in Congress that threaten letter carriers’ collective-bargaining rights, retirement benefits and livelihood. We’ve been successful so far, and we want to continue helping to elect House and Senate candidates who will protect us, promote our issues and deliver our message to Washington.
Since union dues can’t be used to support candidates for political office, NALC relies 100 percent on member contributions to the Letter Carrier Political Fund, which in turn helps us support those on Capitol Hill who defend the issues that matter most to us. Our PAC brings together in Washington strong letter carrier advocates—from all political parties—who are dedicated to helping to defend a strong USPS that provides universal, innovative and affordable service.
What is a political action committee (PAC)?
A political action committee (PAC) raises money for the purpose of defeating or electing candidates to elected office.
- PACs are formed by corporations, associations, labor unions and individuals with common interests.
- PACs solicit voluntary contributions from individuals with common interests to advance a political process.
- PACs are non-partisan entities whose primary concern is to elect qualified candidates regardless of party affiliation.
Why should I join NALC’s PAC, the Letter Carrier Political Fund?
- The Letter Carrier Political Fund identifies and contributes to candidates who support issues important to letter carriers.
- Joining the Political Fund provides letter carriers with the opportunity to build electoral and legislative power required to ensure decisions that impact their lives are made with their best interests in mind.
- Only NALC members can contribute to the Political Fund.
- Union dues are not used, and cannot be used, for political contributions.
- Political Fund contributions are voluntary and can stop at any time. There is no open season.
- We encourage Political Fund members to make suggestions for political contributions and to attend local fundraisers.
- Political Fund members are encouraged to attend local events for members locally who support letter carrier legislative priorities.
How do I become a member and/or contribute?
The easiest way to become a member of the Letter Carrier Political Fund is to contribute through automatic payroll deduction. Contact your branch leaders with questions about how you can contribute or use the forms below:
Through PostalEase (online)
Through PostalEase (phone)
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
From an annuity
By making a contribution to the Letter Carrier Political Fund, you are doing so voluntarily with the
understanding that your contribution is not a condition of membership in the National Association of Letter Carriers or of employment by the Postal Service, nor is it part of union dues. You have a
right to refuse
to contribute without any reprisal. The Letter Carrier Political Fund will use the money it receives to contribute to candidates for federal office and undertake other political spending as permitted
by law. Your selection shall remain in full force and effect until canceled. Contributions to the Letter Carrier Political Fund are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Federal law
prohibits the Letter Carrier Political Fund from soliciting contributions from individuals who are not NALC members, executive and adminis-
trative staff or their families. Any contribution received from such an individual will be refunded to that contributor. Federal law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the
name, mailing address, occupation and name of employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 per calendar year. Any guideline amount is merely a suggestion, and an individual is free to
contribute more or less than the guideline suggests and the union will not favor or disadvantage anyone by reason of the amount of his or her contribution or decision not to
contribute.
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