Next Generation Carriers

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 .

John Murphy on a useless, meaningless rant. Enjoy! Contact Your Senators. Select your State, then it’ll show you your Senators with their office phone number; www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm Contact your House Representatives. Select your State, then it’ll show you your House Rep with their office phone number; ⁠https://www.house.gov/representatives⁠

Resources: https://www.savethepostoffice.com/wells-fargo-offers-framework-for-postal-privatization https://truthout.org/articles/wells-fargo-wants-to-privatize-usps-we-should-dismantle-the-mega-bank-instead https://jacobin.com/2025/03/wells-fargo-usps-privatization-trump https://inthesetimes.com/article/wells-fargo-post-office-usps-trump-musk-doge-privatize

Current NALC Vice President James Henry is running for the President position of the NALC in 2026. Learn more: www.ConcernedLetterCarriers.com

Greg Dennis; Voter Choice MA: https://voterchoicema.org

DISCLAIMER: Jenna Morin and Stephanie LaGreca asked Next Generation Carriers podcast to publish this meeting online so it can be spread around to other NALC Branch Presidents/Leaders to stay informed and aware of the call to action. Jenna/Stephanie[UPDATE April 23rd 2025]: Here are bullet points from the feedback with the Presidents last night. 1.) Appointed a committee of volunteers 2.) Template letter will be corrected and a new one issued 3.) A calendar of deadlines will be put out to keep everyone on track 4.) Progress reports will be put out so we can all track what is needed 5.) There will be a live stream for rank and file members to participate in 6.) We need 804 branches representing a total membership of 190,000. 7.) Seeking 1 volunteer from each region to make contacts, keep track of progress, and help guide others in region. This is very time consuming so please don't volunteer lightly. *** If you want to get into contact with Jenna Morin and Stephanie LaGreca; please send an email to: [email protected] and we will forward the email to them.*** The call for a Special Convention has no connection to NextGen podcast, we just stand in solidarity with the membership.

Elliot Simmons co-host of ⁠On The Workroom Floor⁠. A podcast where 2 NALC Shop Stewards discuss various topics and share their thoughts, experiences, and helpful information to aid all shop stewards and grow their knowledge base. ⁠Elliot and Renfroe Region 7 Conference Video⁠ Mike Caref, NALC business agent for Illinois and also current ⁠2026 candidate for NALC President⁠, against Brian Renfroe. Call to Action – Support for a Special Convention/Meeting Zoom meeting. Topic: President Meeting Time: Apr 22nd. 8:00 PM Eastern Time Zoom Meeting:⁠https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83269687443?pwd=qbJm7fYeqFo8Ff8mVopuG3QzUESF2q.1⁠ Meeting ID: 832 6968 7443 Passcode: 549833

Class Struggle Unionism by Joe Burns - www.haymarketbooks.org/books/1767-class-struggle-unionism Death in the Haymarket by James Green - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/71434/death-in-the-haymarket-by-james-green/9781400033225 Teamster Rebellion by Farrell Dobbs - https://www.pathfinderpress.com/products/teamster-rebellion_by-farrell-dobbs Upcoming Zoom Meeting: Topic: Branch Presidents Meeting Time: Apr 22, 2025. 8pm Eastern Time Zoom Meeting: ⁠https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83269687443?pwd=qbJm7fYeqFo8Ff8mVopuG3QzUESF2q.1⁠ Meeting ID: 832 6968 7443 Passcode: 549833

Round Table of Presidents. A reoccurring segment of NALC Branch Presidents sitting down, discussing important issues, and updating the membership on news/events. If you're a Branch President and want to come onto the Round Table of Presidents; send us an email: [email protected] and let us know the Branch and what topics you want to discuss.

“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring

March 28th 2025. Thoughts and Opinions of John Murphy.

NALC Business Agent Mike Caref moved forward with Article 10 charges against NALC President Brian Renfroe. Here is the Report(148 pages) that was established detailing the charges; https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x6V-IGqLweKyWl1nIWcGwixDzzss7xOZ/view?fbclid=IwY2xjawJEA01leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZJCHezDtl0s760sHrmWW-HyosrW0YK11U7ltfU4jfzoDD9TZkqNdGwRQQ_aem__vWiXc0nCuOXA2vj82eczA

Branch 36(New York City) Reform Slate Candidates/Positions: Carlton - Branch President Brian G. - EV-President Ralfie Feliciano: 2nd Vice President(Financial Secretary) Tayry Vega - 1st Vice President(Treasurer) Other Branch 36 Reform Slate episodes: 1.) https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Yu1X556apVyHDkZ1T1nZh?si=ZjePqcZLTD69deckd681vQ 2.) https://open.spotify.com/episode/7mrotP43rv7nwcfEMu4DNO?si=Ebtin0bbQA2TmWq2L0T6qg 3.) https://open.spotify.com/episode/5NNbhoUmAOOSwu9SalA7XC?si=CLaOlpVTSzyRPaBWcxuI2g Book: Running For Local Union Office: https://tdustore.myshopify.com/collections/books-literature/products/running-for-local-union-office-2nd-edition