
NALC AFL-CIO Charles N. Coyle

President David H. Norton
BRANCH 82
Branch 82 Honored at National Convention

August 21, 2026
Branch 82 came away from our National Convention with several awards.
Earlier this month, at the NALC's 74th Biennial Convention in Los Angeles, Branch 82 was honored with several different awards:
First Place Awards
Branch Publications, Best Editorial or Column Promoting Unionism: "Delivering a Unified Message" by David Norton, published in the April 2025 issue of the B-Mike.
2024 MDA Fundraising, Category 2 (1,500-2,499 members): $20,715
Second Place Awards
Branch Publications, Overall Excellance for Large Branches: The B-Mike.
Organizing, Category 2 (1,500-2,499 members): 96.74%
Third Place Awards
Highest Percentage Increase in LCPF Contributors, 1,500-2,499 members: 13.02%
Highest Per Capita LCPF Contributions, 1,500-2,499 members: $26.84
Honorable Mentions
Branch Publications, Best Website: nalcbranch82.org
Region 2 was also honored with two awards:
First Place Award
Region with the Highest Per Capita LCPF Contributions: $32.63
Third Place Award
Region with the Highest Percentage of Members Contributing to the LCPF: 11.91%