National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC)
Government Relations ServicesDistrict of Columbia, United States201-500 Employees
The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is a mid-sized organization that serves as the sole representative of city letter carriers employed by the U.S. Postal Service. Its membership totals about 289,000 workers who deliver mail to more than 152 million homes and businesses nationwide. Founded in 1889 by Milwaukee Civil War veterans, NALC is among the oldest and largest postal unions in the United States. Based in Washington, D.C., the association operates in the government relations space, advocating for its members in dealings with supervisors, federal administrations, and Congress. In 2026, its Veterans Group participated in the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, reflecting the organization's ongoing public-service activities.