LABOR TALKS ARE STARTING UP BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS AS THE CURRENT NATIONAL AGREEMENT RUNS THROUGH MAY 22, 2026. THE UNION HAS BEEN HOLDING “FIGHT LIKE HELL” RALLIES AROUND THE COUNTRY AND HERE IN OHIO AS WELL, INCLUDING EVENTS LISTED IN COLUMBUS AND OTHER PARTS OF THE STATE, AS CARRIERS PUSH FOR A NEW CONTRACT THAT ADDRESSES PAY, WORKING CONDITIONS, AND SAFETY. IN DAYTON, LETTER CARRIERS RALLIED DOWNTOWN AHEAD OF THE NEXT ROUND OF TALKS, SAYING THEY WANT CHANGES AS THE NEW AGREEMENT IS NEGOTIATED.