Next Generation Carriers

Jamie Gregory NALC Branch 2819 Acredale Steward

Route Inspections, Part 4(Contract Talk)

Article that was used to guide the discussion: ⁠11 Major Challenges Women Face in the Workplace Outro: 'Which Side Are You On' Florence Reece was an American social activist, poet, and folksong writer. She is best known for the song "Which Side Are You On?" which she originally wrote at the age of twelve while her father was out on strike with other coal miners. In 1931, during the Harlan County Strike by the United Mine Workers of America and the National Miners Union, in which her husband was an organizer, Reece updated her song to the version known today.

Route Inspections, Part 3(Contract Talk)

NALC Vice-President James Henry and NALC NBA Mike Caref sit down and discuss the need for NALC members to unite and mobilize for a fair contract in 2026. If you're interested in helping to mobilize the members in your area; send an email to: [email protected]

Route Inspections, Part 2(Contract Talk)

We are joined by Joshua Shrum(Branch 4374) and Alan Gegax(Branch 2502). Bare Basics: Pro-Reform Candidate, with a slate. A campaign team of supporters and volunteers. Phone numbers and email addresses of members who will vote for you. Campaigning at the gates and in the shops Quality campaign literature mailed the day before the ballots are mailed out. At least one mailing to all members in the local Enough money to pay for mailings and your campaign. An organized phone and text bank to get out the vote. Focus on the supporters, ignore the hostile voters/members. Help members get replacement ballots, even if they won’t vote for you. Observe the vote count. Use an app like “WhatsApp” and “Discord” to keep the news/events/information flowing to the supporters. Get the supporters to meet you at the gate as you’re greeting other members. Those new faces will stop and talk to you if they recognize your supporter talking to you. An Ideal Campaign: Start a least a year before nominations. Alliances with other groups in the branch so there is one united opposition slate. A group of supporters and volunteers that goes beyond the slate. Regular meetings of slate and core supporters. Campaigning by slate members and volunteers at each office. Blast emails and text messages to campaign supporters. A website/social media presence. A positive campaign platform. Flyers on targeted issues. A show of strength at the nominations meeting. All candidates take AL to campaign once the ballots go out. A budget and fundraising plan. Targeted mailings to specific groups. Get Out The Vote captains at each office/zone. Texting/Phone banking until they vote. Stickers and signs. Events/workshops. Movie clip from: ⁠'Mother Trucker: The Diana Kilmury Story⁠ Diana Kilmury went from being the first woman heavy equipment operator in British Columbia Local 213, to the first woman Vice-President of the Teamsters. Diana helped build Teamsters for a Democratic Union in its early years, spoke up for members on the Teamster Convention floor, helped win the Right to Vote, and changed the Teamsters union for the better.

Next Generation Carriers and guests are individual union members speaking in a personal capacity and they do not represent the views of the NALC, the United States Postal Service, or any other entity that is spoken on this program. James Capone, President of Branch 764 Graig Samoluk, President of Branch 334 Tom Rooney, President of Branch 34 Bill Kriebel, President of Branch 254

Joe Burns, former local union(AFSCME) president active in strike solidarity, is a labor negotiator and attorney. He is the author of the book Reviving the Strike: How Working People Can Regain Power and Transform America Book: ⁠Class Struggle Solidarity⁠ Book: ⁠Strike Bike⁠ Book: ⁠Reviving The Strike(PDF)⁠

July 2024 - Contract Talk - Route Inspections

Article that was used to guide the discussion: 11 Major Challenges Women Face in the Workplace

NALC Route Protection Pocket Handbook

Reviving Unionism inside the NALC w/ Joe Burns Date: Sunday, Sept. 28th Time: 8pm EST Location: ZOOM REGISTRATION

Letter Carrier Perfect IV

Next Generation Carriers and guests are individual union members speaking in a personal capacity and they do not represent the views of the NALC, the United States Postal Service, or any other entity that is spoken on this program. James Capone, President of Branch 764 Graig Samoluk, President of Branch 334 Paul Boulanger, President of Branch 44 Dan Wheeler, President of Branch 25

Wednesday, September 3rd the NALC Executive Council met to discuss the dispute resolution process and preparations for the next round of collective bargaining. Business Agent Mike Caref of Region 3 Illinois came onto our podcast to break down that meeting for the general membership of the NALC. Donate to Mike Caref Donate to Concerned Letter Carriers

⁠NALC Route Protection Program(PDF)⁠ -------------- ⁠M-01106(PDF)⁠ -------------- ⁠EL-801(PDF)⁠ -------------- ⁠M-00605(PDF)⁠

El barrio de NALC Roundtable of various NALC members that attended their Texas State Association Convention.

The 2018 NALC Guide to Route Inspections 00:15:23 - Principles of Route Inspections(Section One) 00:39:27 - Before the Week of Count and Inspection(Section Two) 01:10:47 - During the Week of Count and Inspection(Section Three) 01:50:47 - After the Week of Count and Inspection(Section Four) 02:10:59 - Carrier Consultations(Section Five) 02:32:41 - Route Adjustments(Section Six) 03:00:33 - Route Adjustment Review Requirements(Section Seven)

On May 15, 2025, nearly 800 healthcare workers at Butler Hospital, a major psychiatric hospital serving the region, launched an open-ended unfair labor practice (ULP) strike. Represented by SEIU 1199 New England, these workers include mental health staff, food service workers, nurses, call center staff, therapists, clerical staff, and more. The strike was authorized by an overwhelming majority: 91% of the workers at Butler participated in the strike authorization vote. 99% of the voting membership voted in favor to authorize the strike. Read More: https://working-mass.com/2025/08/07/rhode-islands-longest-healthcare-strike

On May 15, 2025, nearly 800 healthcare workers at Butler Hospital, a major psychiatric hospital serving the region, launched an open-ended unfair labor practice (ULP) strike. Represented by SEIU 1199 New England, these workers include mental health staff, food service workers, nurses, call center staff, therapists, clerical staff, and more. The strike was authorized by an overwhelming majority: 91% of the workers at Butler participated in the strike authorization vote. 99% of the voting membership voted in favor to authorize the strike. Read More: https://working-mass.com/2025/08/07/rhode-islands-longest-healthcare-strike

Mike Caref is currently running for the NALC President position. We talk about why is he the only NALC NBA that has a podcast and he takes questions from various NALC members. Learn More: https://caref4prez.org

Testing out a Sunday morning News/Education 10-minute format. Directed at CCAs/PTFs on Sundays and Regulars on their ride to work on Monday mornings. 5 topics discussed: City Carriers Salaries, Newly hired CCAs contract rights, What areas are hiring direct to Career status, How to become a successful union organizer, Mike Caref live on our podcast August 13th 9pm EST.

Marc Mancini talks about the assaults inside Pittsburgh on USPS letter carriers.

Cesar Hernandez, Ernest Gonzales, and Jose Rodriguez jump on to talk about the upcoming 2025 NALC Texas State Association Convention. Cesar Hernandez is running for re-election of District 5 political rep for Texas. Also, Josh Towne from the Building A Fighting NALC Rhode Island chapter encourages all members in/around Rhode Island to walk the healthcare workers picket line on Sunday, July 27th.