Next Generation Carriers

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.

Union leaders from across the nation answer 24 questions related to heat safety. Corey Walton (From A To Arbitration podcast) Alan Gegax & Michael Brasaemle (Classes of Mail podcast) Richie Ray(Hot House podcast) Joshua Shrum (Parcels of Knowledge podcast) Mallory Eubanks & John Morris (CCA Corner podcast) Elliot Simmons (On the Workroom Floor podcast) James Capone (Next Generation Carriers podcast) Special Guests: Manny Peralta (NALC Director of Health and Safety) Eric Salazar, Branch President 913(Grand Junction) Jaimee Scala, Branch President 1081(Ames, IA) For more information and resources: NextGenerationCarriers.com/heat

Bobby Damatin is legendary inside Region 14. Bobby continues to fight for area wages(T-COLAs) for the high cost of living cities throughout the 48 states. ---- Branch 84(Pittsburgh) July 13th. 2pm. Enough is Enough Rally. 841 California Ave PGH PA, 15212

Book: Undelivered written by Philip Rubio

Undelivered: From the Great Postal Strike of 1970 to the Manufactured Crisis of the U.S. Postal Service By Philip F. Rubio BFN Study Group: Undelivered on July 13 Zoom Registration FREE PDF Buy the Book

CCA Summer Material: https://www.fightingnalc.com/cca-summer-materials NLRB's Employee Rights Under the NLRA: https://www.nlrb.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/pages/node-251/employee-rights-under-the-nlra-poster-two-page-85-x-11-version-pdf-2022.pdf Teamsters for a Democratic Union - Parking Lot Meetings Tips: https://assets.nationbuilder.com/teamstersforademocraticunion/pages/13350/attachments/original/1748641244/Heat_Safety_Rights_at_UPS_PL_Meeting_Guide.pdf?1748641244

Mental Health inside the NALC / USPS James Capone, Graig Samoluk, Barry Glines, & guest John Morris

The Valley Labor Report; episode with APWU President Mark Dimondstein:⁠ CLICK HERE⁠ Working Class History: ⁠The Stonewall riots and Pride⁠ ⁠Pride at Work⁠ WGCU News Coverage: ⁠Federal workers protest at Senator Rick Scott's office⁠ SEIU: ⁠End ICE Raids and Military Escalation Against Protestors Petition⁠

Questions and Answers on Federal Employees Retirement System(FERS) This episode only covers FERS BASIC BENEFIT PLAN. The next episode will cover: SOCIAL SECURITY, THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN, and GENERAL RETIREMENT INFORMATION. ⁠PDF Edition⁠ Where can I call if I have questions/problems concerning my retirement benefits? The NALC Retirement Office operates a toll free number (800-424-5186) on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10-12 noon and 2-4 pm, Eastern Time. Members may also call 202-393-4695 Monday-Friday from 9:00 to 4:30 Eastern time.

Handbook M-41: City Delivery Carriers Duties and Responsibilities(PDF)

We sit down with David J Grosskopf Jr and talk about collective action. Please share this with all federal workers .