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Dear NALC e-Activist, Letter carriers and working families across America are facing tough times. The national recession has taken its toll on everyone, especially the Postal Service. The NALC was saddened to learn that Rep. John McHugh was vacating his seat in Congress to serve as Secretary of the Army. The NALC has relied on Rep. McHugh's leadership in Congress for more than 18 years. As one of the strongest advocates for NALC issues, he will be greatly missed by all of our members, but we wish him great success in his role as Secretary of the Army. During this time of economic uncertainty, New York's 23rd Congressional District needs a leader who will stand up for working families. That is why the NALC has endorsed Bill Owens for the House of Representatives. I hope you will support him as well on Election Day, this Tuesday, November 3. Bill Owens understands the critical role we play in our communities. He will help us protect our jobs by working with us to ensure the future viability of the Postal Service. He adamantly opposes eliminating a day of delivery, which would threaten our jobs and the long-term sustainability of the Postal Service. He stands with us on expanding accessibility to voting by mail and opposes the creation "Do Not Mail" registries. A veteran and community leader, Bill Owens has helped bring more than 2,000 jobs to the region by leading efforts on the redevelopment of Plattsburgh Air Force Base and recruiting businesses from Canada to relocate to upstate New York. He strongly believes in the economic potential of the North Country, and will work diligently to turn that promise into reality for the working families of New York's 23rd Congressional District. We have the opportunity to decide which candidate will help put us on the road to recovery. The choice is clear: Bill Owens will stand with us for a stronger upstate New York and a stronger Postal Service. I hope you will join your brothers and sisters and cast your ballot for Bill Owens this Tuesday, November 3. In Solidarity, Fredric V. Rolando |
