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Activists Call for a Special Meeting of the NALC Apr 20, 2025

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We're joined by Jenna Morin and Stephanie Lagreca to talk about their push for a special meeting to address the NALC's bargaining positions heading into the next contract. This is an important movement that aims to put the power of the NALC back where it belongs: with the membership.

Here is the link to their upcoming Zoom meeting for branch presidents. The meeting will be on Tuesday, April 23, 2025, at 8 PM Eastern.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83269687443?pwd=qbJm7fYeqFo8Ff8mVopuG3QzUESF2q.1

Virgilio Goze Talks about Resolutions and Bylaw Changes Apr 19, 2025

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There are steps that everyday, regular letter carriers can take in order to affect positive change. Virgilio and I talk about what the actual process is for proposing resolutions for the National Convention, and for proposing bylaw changes in your branch.

Carrier Academy - The End of Module 1 Apr 15, 2025

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In this episode, I wrap up Module 1 from the Carrier Academy. We talk about the scanners, and about using the time clock properly.

The Charges Against Us Were Withdrawn! Apr 12, 2025

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It's more good news for the good guys. While I was out on a date with my wife, Michael held down the fort at the general membership meeting. At that meeting, the defamation charges put forth by our branch's election chair were withdrawn.

We Won at the National Committee on Appeals! Apr 09, 2025

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Michael is in studio to talk about our successful decision regarding our branch elections.

The Perverse Incentives of Business Unionism Apr 05, 2025

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Michael joins me to talk about some of the core dysfunctions of our union, and how we think they can be fixed.

Michael and I Will Keep Fighting Apr 01, 2025

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Michael and I go over some victories we've achieved lately, and talk about what our future holds.

The Actual Arbitrator's Decision Mar 26, 2025

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In today's episode, I read the actual decision of Arbitrator Nolan. He goes over the arguments that were made on both sides, which is pretty enlightening, and then details his decision.

We Have a New Contract Mar 25, 2025

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Arbitrator Nolan issued his decision today, and it's binding, so that means we have a new contract. I'll read the NALC's article on the agreement, and share my thoughts along the way.

Carrier Academy continued - Safety and the JSOV Mar 17, 2025

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We're getting back to education here, and continuing on with the Carrier Academy. In today's episode, we go over the basics of using your scanner as a time clock. We also cover some principles of safety, with an emphasis on safe lifting. Finally, we read the Joint Statement on Violence and Behavior in the Workplace, and we discuss its principles.

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