THE
MAIL HANDLER
SUMMER 2026
NATIONAL POSTAL MAIL HANDLERS UNION
CONTENTS
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD
Report 4 President’s Contract Talks Reach Impasse
Paul V. Hogrogian
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National President
Kevin P. Tabarus Secretary-Treasurer
June Harris Vice President Central Region
John A. Gibson Vice President Eastern Region
Daniel W. St. Marie Vice President Northeastern Region
John (J.R.) Macon
NPMHU Remains Vigilant
Health Plan Report 30 MHBP An Ounce of Prevention-
Is Not On Our Side 8 Time Eastern Region Vice
The Pros and Cons of Disease Screening
President John Gibson
Handlers Across 34 Mail the Country
San Juan, PR
Administration 18 Contract Department Report
See pictures of various meetings and functions across the country
Update on RI 399 National Jurisdictional Arbitrations
Don J. Sneesby
Autism Always Unique Totally Interesting Sometimes Mysterious
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Arthur S. Vallone 32 NPMHU Scholarship
Meeting 10 Semi-Annual of the Local Unions
Women’s 20 NPMHU Committee Report
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NPMHU Calls for Stronger Postal Finances
Secretary-Treasurer’s Report
Vice President Southern Region
Vice President Western Region
and 22 Legislative Political Report
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