In this first edition of our USPS/NALC news roundup the Last Loop, we take a look back at the biggest stories from August 2026. We cover developments in national contract negotiations, the NALC convention and 2026 election, USPS finances and legislation, important items from The Postal Record and Postal Bulletin, and other news affecting city letter carriers.

We also take a trip around the postal podcast world, looking at what shows such as From A to Arbitration, Classes of Mail, Next Generation Carriers, DRASSTIC Measures, Caref4Prez, and others have been talking about—including candidate forums, roundtables, livestreams, contract enforcement, route protection, and the future of the NALC.

It’s a lot of ground to cover, so grab your satchel and join us for one last loop through the month’s postal news.

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