NALC's 2016 National Heroes of the Year awards ceremony was held in Washington, DC, on Sept. 21. NALC President Fredric Rolando served as master of ceremonies, introducing letter carriers from Syracuse, NY Branch 134 (Branch Service Award); Patrick Byrne of Lynn, MA Branch 7 (Education Award); Evangeline Johnson of Detroit Branch 1 (Carrier Alert Award); David Crestik of San Diego Branch 70 (Western Region Hero); Michael Murphy of Hazelwood, MO Branch 5847 (Central Region Hero); Lars Edleblute of York, PA Branch 509 (Eastern Region Hero); Brad Gentz of Mason City, IA Branch 471 (Humanitarian of the Year); and Mark Pizzo of Rock Hill, SC Branch 1003 (National Hero of the Year). Learn more: https://www.nalc.org/heroes
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2016 Convention: Speeches from representatives
Four congressional representatives spoke to delegates to NALC's 70th Biennial National Convention in Los Angeles. Reps. David Joyce (R-OH) and Judy Chu (D-CA) spoke on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) spoke on Thursday, Aug. 18. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) spoke on Friday, Aug. 19.
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2016 Convention: Maria Elena Durazo, UNITE HERE
UNITE HERE Vice President Maria Elena Durazo addressed NALC's 70th Biennial Convention on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016.
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NALC's 2016 Heroes of the Year
Letter carriers who saved a girl from a vicious dog attack, stopped and assault and robbery, rescued patrons from house fires, formed special bonds with their customers and used their personal story to help educate others about mental illness and addiction are the National Association of Letter Carriers' 2016 Letter Carrier Heroes of the Year.
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Christyne Neff, UFCW
United Food and Commercial Worker International Union's Christyne Neff addressed NALC's 70th Biennial National Convention in Los Angeles on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016.
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