Calls for Brian L. Renfroe to resign as President of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) have arisen due to a combination of disciplinary findings and criticisms regarding his leadership.

1. Guilty Finding for Impaired DrivingIn April 2024, the NALC Executive Council found President Renfroe guilty of “Conduct: Impaired driving after hours in a NALC owned vehicle.” As a consequence, his driving privileges for union-owned and rental vehicles were revoked for one year. Additionally, he was required to record a public service announcement addressing alcoholism and driving under the influence .

2. Criticisms Over Contract Negotiations

Renfroe has faced allegations of mishandling collective bargaining negotiations with the United States Postal Service. Critics argue that he failed to schedule arbitration dates promptly and conducted negotiations without sufficient transparency, potentially delaying wage increases for letter carriers. These concerns led to formal charges of “Neglect of Duty,” although the Executive Council ultimately found him not guilty on this charge .

3. Internal Union Discontent

Some union members have expressed a desire for Renfroe to step down from his role as chief negotiator in future bargaining rounds. They believe that his continued leadership in this capacity may not serve the best interests of the membership .

Conclusion

While President Renfroe was found guilty of impaired driving, he was acquitted of other charges, including neglect of duty. Nonetheless, the incident and ongoing criticisms have led some within the NALC to question his leadership and advocate for his resignation to restore confidence and accountability within the union.

My career as a USPS carrier began with an understanding of the lower initial wage. I trusted in our continuous pay increases every 46 weeks, in conjunction with the cost of living, that is part of our employment agreement. However, the vital role of our union - to negotiate better wages amidst growing inflation - has been significantly undermined. Seeing other unions across the country achieving fair wage agreements, while we languish under a meager 1.3% wage increase over a grueling 20 months, is unacceptable.

Our faith was placed in Brian L. Renfroe, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), to secure us wages comparable to those at UPS. Instead, he deemed the 1.3% wage increase as 'fair'. In the same period, the Consumer Price Index reported the inflation rate in the U.S. to be approximately 5%. Our wages are not even keeping pace with inflation, severely straining our financial wellbeing.

Brian L. Renfroe, with a reported annual salary of around $300,000, seems removed from our financial hardships, reflected by his lack of negotiation for adequate wage increases. His association with Louis DeJoy further raises concerns over his priorities.

The future of our careers and our most trusted government agency is at stake. It's time we insist on leadership that fights for our fair wages and understands our problems. We demand the resignation of Brian L. Renfroe and call for a vote of No Confidence in his leadership. Stand with USPS carriers today. Please sign this petition.