In this episode of Mike Drop Monday, Mike, Renee, and Sarah sit down with Eric Salazar, President of Branch 913 in Grand Junction, Colorado. Eric joins the crew to share stories and honor the memory of Dan D. Workman, whose tragic passing has deeply affected the carrier community.

The discussion explores the circumstances of Dan’s death and the ongoing fight over stationary time requirements. Renee revisits last year’s alarming incident where a supervisor died while conducting a 3999 in the back of a carrier’s LLV, sparking a warning letter from NAPS about the dangers of supervisors and managers riding along during extreme summer heat.

The team also covers developments in Washington, highlighting NALC President Brian Renfroe’s recent testimony before Congress about letter carrier safety hazards and the future of the USPS. They also discuss Dr. Patel’s practical plan to address Postal Service challenges.

To wrap up, they touch on highlights from the recent Illinois State Convention and what’s next for carriers across the country.

Mike Drop Monday – Episode 5On today’s episode of Mike Drop Monday:

Mike, Renee, and Sarah break down the latest updates to the Pay Table and what it means for carriers across the board.

They dive into the CCA vs. PTF positions, weighing the pros, cons, and career progression between the two roles.

Important updates to Article 8 are discussed — what’s changing and how it affects scheduling and overtime.

A preview of the upcoming Illinois State Convention, including what to expect and key goals for delegates.

The team ends with a critical reminder about staying safe during rising temperatures and hazardous heat conditions.

Mike Drop Monday – Episode 104

On this week’s episode of Mike Drop Monday:

• Kevin Boyer, Branch President of 763 Columbia, MO, joins the show to talk about his experiences during the Kick the Tires Tour.
  

• Winter vs. Summer delivery and HIPP training are explored, with real carrier insights.
  

• Kevin reflects on Mike’s openness to differing viewpoints and praises the eloquent, well-reasoned responses he shared with Branch 763.
  

• Mike dives into FY2026 updates and discusses the Senate’s HSGAC decision to eliminate USPS electric vehicle funding, drawing attention to parallels with the TSA union situation.
  

• He explains why letter carrier issues go beyond party lines and must be addressed seriously.
  

• Mike breaks down the updated pay scale - the gap between clerk and carrier pay is shrinking.
  

• Updates to Article 8 for the upcoming quarter are also covered.
  

• The episode wraps with a heartfelt Father’s Day shoutout to all the dads out there.

Caref4Prez & Co Present: Mike Drop Monday Episode 103
Mike Drop Monday – Episode 103

In this episode of Mike Drop Monday:

• Caref4Prez & Co sit down with James Watkins III from Tacoma, WA, diving into insights from Washington’s State Convention.
  

• Kenneth Pratt from Branch 4016 joins to discuss the Letter Carrier Political Fund (LCPF)  the challenges of fundraising and why participation is vital.

  
  
  

• A moment is taken to recognize the tragic passing of Dan Workman from Branch 913, Grand Junction, CO.
  

• Brina Archie shares her personal journey with Mike and gets quizzed on a surprise connection to a 50/50 raffle winner from the Washington State Convention.
  

• The episode wraps with a comparison between the Clerk’s contract and what was negotiated for NALC members.

  
  

  
  

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In Episode 102 of Mike Drop Monday, the movement continues with fresh voices, critical updates, and hard-hitting truth. This week’s episode features:

A New Voice Joins the Conversation:

• Renee and Sarah introduce themselves

• Discussion on new PTFs and CCAs quitting and being rehired elsewhere  

Jenna Morin (President, Branch 340 – Lancaster, OH) Jenna shares a deep look into the push for a Special Convention, the research behind it, and what’s still needed to succeed. (740) 304-7855 [email protected]

Mike Talks Drasstic Measures:

• Find Lew Drass’s latest podcast  Drasstic Measures – Apple Podcasts
  

 Ranked Choice Voting Deep Dive:

• Mike expands on how the NALC can benefit from a ranked-choice voting system  Watch: The Alternative Vote Explained
  

 New Charges Filed:

• A fresh round of union charges is discussed, and this time, Executive Vice President James Henry is assigning the investigator

• Why these charges could signal a shift
  

Policy & Contract Topics:

• A quick look at M-02009 and the Article 8 changes

• What the new employee experience and mentoring program could mean for the future
  

Upcoming Events:

• Get updates on the Kick the Tires Tour and where Mike’s headed next  Tour Info
  

Platform Updates:

• New additions to Mike’s Caref4Prez campaign platform are now live on the website
  

Staying Safe on the Job:

• Tips on protecting yourself from wildfire smoke while delivering mail
  

Convention Q&A Coming?

• Possibility of a Region 3 State Convention Q&A session on the horizon
  

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On Mike Drop Monday's first episode, Mike discusses:

- what he hopes to accomplish with Mike Drop Monday

-an email thread asking about an agenda for an E.C. Meeting

-article 9- Duties of Officers in the NALC constitution

-The Letter from NALC Branch 3 to President Renfroe calling for his resignation

-Lew Drass' podcast Drasstic Measures

-Ranked Choice Voting and Next Generation Carriers Podcast

-Request for Special Convention with Stephanie LaGreca Branch 370 Atlantic City & Jenna Morin President of Branch 340 Lancaster Oh

-Kick the Tires Tour and Tyrone Valdez's experience first hand seeing Mike in action

Episode 3 of a series breaking down the proposed NALC Tentative Agreement.

Episode two of a three part series addressing the serious deficiencies in the NALC tentative agreement.

First of a three part series breaking down the NALC tentative agreement.