Subsequently, recovery of several mycobacterial isolates by the CB-18 method was compared to a contemporary processing method that combines NALC and NaOH (NALC-NaOH) and a Tween 80-based method. First, eliminating the incubation step was shown to further improve culture sensitivity. Additional significant parameters of the CB-18 processing method are identified herein. 36:2004–2013, 1998) described initial improvements to this method. This method used C 18-carboxypropylbetaine (CB-18) and increased both smear and culture sensitivity. 36:1996–2003, 1998) reported a new specimen-processing method for improved recovery of mycobacteria. 20, 2019 - when the previous contract ended - and runs through May 20, 2023.A recent article (C. The agreement covers the 44-month period that began Sept. “This agreement is economically responsible, fair to employees and it provides a positive contribution toward efforts to achieve financial and operational stability,” said Chief Human Resources Officer Doug Tulino. Highlights of the agreement include annual general wage increases, a reduction in the employer share of health premiums, increased flexibility to use noncareer city carrier assistant employees, and conversion of city carrier assistants with 24 months of service to part-time flexible career status. The contract covers approximately 206,000 employees represented by the union. USPS News Link – 3/8/21 – The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) membership has ratified a new 44-month labor contract with the Postal Service. PLEASE NOTE: For questions or concerns please see your NALC representative. The new contract covers a 44-month term from September 20, 2019, to May 20, 2023.ĭetails may be found in the NALC Bulletin (PDF).Īll letter carriers, career and non-career alike, will receive four wage increases under Article 9 as follows: Information on back pay and the implementation of the new contract will be released as soon as possible.
NALC will officially notify USPS of the March 8 ratification date.
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