Next Generation Carriers

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

James Capone and Chris Persampieri are joined by Paul B. and Ernest G.

Thursday, Feb. 27th APWU President Mark Dimondstein addressed his membership; "USPS Under Threat: APWU Members, Fight for Our Future".

NALC NBA Mike Caref talks about Contract, Privatization, Trump, Arbitration, and other issues. Mike Caref had to cut it short for an emergency NALC executive council meeting which was happening at the same time that we were recording.

“Let me beg of you, in God's holy name, let the organization be used for the uplifting of the human race, do not use it for the uplifting of yourself. Be true to your manhood; be true to your country; be true to the children yet unborn." ⁃ Mother Jones, July 19, 1902 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - “What does Brian Renfroe listen too?” 01:38 - “What has been happening recently in terms of Trump/Contract?” 15:42- “Why all of a sudden a sharp increase in media presence/“Fight Like Hell”?” 19:00 - “How will National NALC help with local rallies organized by Branches?” 22:09 - “Why hasn’t National NALC called for a Sunday-based national day of action to flex our muscle?” 28:02 - “What are your thoughts on the record vote NO, rejection of the contract proposal?” 31:50 - “Why did NALC not go to arbitration in the Summer of 2023?” 33:52 - “What are your thoughts on the various Caucus movements and political Slates developing inside NALC?” 39:35 - “If AWPU goes on strike, will NALC allow another PATCO or will we stand with them?” 42:56 - “What is Brian Renfroe going to do about the uniform crisis?” 45:50 - “Is the NALC working on ways to make it easier for Branches to receive trainings/classes?” 53:15 - “What is the actual timeframe for this arbitration?” 54:52 - “Are we going to get stuck with these various concessions?” 56:05 - “Is everything back on the table during arbitration?” 59:15 - “I think the 2024 Tentative Agreement is loaded with concessions.” - John Murphy 01:07:30 - “Can you explain more about the 12/60 language in the 2024 Tentative Agreement?” 01:08:33 - “Why did you turn off comments for the NALC social media platforms?” 01:11:00 - “How would equability of worked if the 2024 Tentative Agreement passed?” 01:13:30 - “Did President Trump threat / Privatization have any influence during those 15-days?” 01:14:55 - “What will NALC do to boost membership engagement?” 01:16:05 - “Management got a 4.7% pay raise, and we got a 1.3% offer, why?” 01:17:30 - “Will you practice side-by-side open bargaining? Does NALC sign a NDA?” 01:22:10 - NALC Resolutions / Contract Demands. 01:23:45 - “Are you in favor of live-streaming the NALC Convention to the members portal?” 01:27:47 - “Can postal management be in attendance at the NALC Convention?” 01:28:38 - “Would you have done anything done differently with COLAs?” 01:34:36 - “Why are we not going after management to trim the fat?” 01:38:10 - “Why are OJIs not paid?” 01:42:16 - “Are you planning on running again in 2026?” 01:43:15 - “What changes to NALC would you like to see?” 01:48:30 - “Should anyone who has less than 6 years be worried of being laid off?” 01:53:35 - “Should NALC stand aside during USA Presidential candidates?” 01:54:50 - “Do you support Build A Fighting NALC platform?” 01:56:40 - “Can you publish the first offer the USPS and also first offer NALC brought to the table?” 02:02:40 - “Why no hardline demands and a hardline cutoff date for contract talks?” 02:07:52 - “Arbitrators flip flop on postal finances, correct?” 02:11:07 - “Are the postal labor unions talking about actually building a united media campaign?” 02:15:10 - “Why did we not do a contract campaign at the end of Covid and before President Trump?” 02:19:50 - “Would you be willing to do a live-stream debate with other candidates and allow Branches to submit questions?” 02:22:00 - “What happened to Arbitrator Duffy?” 02:25:00 - “What’s up with the mentorship program?” 02:29:00 - “Would you be willing to work with the Build A Fighting NALC reform movement?” 02:30:54 - “What’s up with our vehicles?” 02:33:35 - “Why not unite with other labor unions and have our contract expire on May 1st, 2028?” 02:36:28 - Outro

February 21st, 2025 - President Trump to NALC President Brian Renfroe, the workers got sold out. NALC President Brian Renfroe did a restricted virtual meeting with various NALC Branch Presidents, so Next Generation Carriers invited as many Presidents onto our podcast to discuss what happened and moving forward. "Don't mourn, organize!" - This expression is the familiar version of the "last words spoken" by Wobbly songwriter Joe Hill before his execution on a murder charge in Utah. In truth, the expression is part of a telegram sent to Bill Haywood, in which Joe wrote, "Goodbye, Bill, I die like a true blue rebel. Don't waste any time mourning. Organize!"

"I didn't have to build a transportation network to deliver the packages. It existed: It was called the post office." - Jeff Bezos, July 2019 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.

The Next Generation Carriers podcast can be found⁠ online⁠ at and on⁠ Youtube⁠ and also on your favorite podcast platform. We want to share an important event that is happening Sunday February 16th and also give a few mentions Build a Fighting NALC is a rank and file reform movement that has an important upcoming⁠ ZOOM MEETING⁠: Sunday, February 16th at 1pm eastern. To discuss the lessons of the Vote NO campaign, and next steps to fight as the contract heads into arbitration, how Build a Fighting NALC is getting organized and building chapters across the country. Invite all interested NALC members! Folks can register for this meeting on the Build A Fighting NALC⁠ website⁠ Also; shoutout: Massachusetts Build A Fighting NALC For anybody in Massachusetts that wants to get organized with the Massachusetts chapter of Build a Fighting NALC please send an email to: [email protected] Also; shoutout: Texas Build A Fighting NALC For anybody in Texas that wants to get organized with the Texas chapter of Build a Fighting NALC please send an email to: [email protected] Also; shoutout: Iowa Build A Fighting NALC For anybody in Iowa that wants to get organized with the Iowa chapter of Build a Fighting NALC please send an email to: [email protected] And lastly, a solidarity shoutout: To the Branch 2502 Reform Caucus out there in Las Vegas. If you’re in the Las Vegas area get active with that reform caucus. Send an email:⁠[email protected]⁠

NALC Vice-President James Henry is running for the NALC President position. Please check out James Henry on podcast: - FEDUP with Ron Speakman Episode 37 - From A to Arbitration Episode 190

Virgilio Goze and C. Moline members of NALC Branch 4716 sat down to talk what Seattle is up to. From filing 5,000 grievances in 2024 to organizing and mobilizing within the general labor movement.

This content might be very new to workers and might make you feel uncomfortable. Trans people have always been part of the working class. Trans rights are Labor rights. ⁠Stone Butch Blues by Leslie Feinberg(PDF)⁠ An Injury To One, Is An Injury To All.

NALC Branch 44 President Paul Boulanger sat down and answered a few questions in regards to reforming and rebuilding the NALC. From contract rallies to contract compliance.

NBA Mike Caref is running for NALC President. Here is a mix of questions regarding the NBA position and his campaign to be NALC President.

Podcast: FED-UP with Ron Speakman had Corey Walton on Episode 42. A lot of issues regarding the NALC were addressed. NALC 2026 Candidate Mike Caref was mentioned, this is his rebuttal. Mike Caref gives a 15-minute rebuttal. James Capone and Chris P. have 2 follow up questions. This is just Part 1(Rebuttal). Part 2(Next Generation Carriers Q&A) will be posted soon.