Five Simple Steps:

1..THE SALUTATION Dear Senator_______________ Dear Representative_______________

2..IDENTIFY YOURSELF State your name and address. Make your legislator aware that you are a constituent. State that you are affiliated with the National Association of Letter Carriers.		3..BE SPECIFIC Identify the bill by it's name or number. Be brief-one issue per E-MAIL LETTER. Explain how the issue affects you, your family or your job. Explain how the issue affects others.
4..ASK FOR A RESPONSE Urge your legislator to take action. Remember to always provide a POSTAL ADDRESS,, when asking for a reply. Never be abusive or threatening. Always follow up with a letter, to thank or fault them for the action they took.		5..OTHER TIPS Be politically active, make yourself aware. You can do this by frequently monitoring this Web Site, as well as the NALC National Bulletin. Be timely, write when the issue is current. REMEMBER TO ALWAYS SUPPORT C.O.L.C.P.E.

SAMPLE E-MAIL LETTER

To:

bbjones@aol.com

CC

Subject:

H.R.210, privatization of the U.S Postal Service

Dear Representative Jones, My name is Murray Carrier of Anytown, Fl. I am a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers. As a constituent of yours, I am writing you about H.R.210, a bill to privatize the Postal Service, sponsored by Rep Phil Crane of Illinois. I would like you to vote against this bill. A privatized postal service would impair my ability to provide for my family in the manner that we are accustomed. This would also be a disservice to the American Public as well, for the government's duty is to provide a secure public route for communication and commerce to every address in all 50 states, six days a week. Please let me know of your position on this important issue. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Murray Carrier 123 Main St. Anytown Fl. 999911

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