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Hosted by Region 8 leaders Abrahim Askar, Shawn Stout, and Jon Thomas, this episode of Mike Drop Monday features an in-depth interview with NBA Candidate Chris Strickland, covering his vision, leadership philosophy, and priorities for the future of the Association.

Renee and Sarah put Mike in the hot seat with questions about current events, labor news, and campaign updates, including information about Mike's nationwide campaign raffle. Tickets are available now, and the drawing will be held on June 26. Get your tickets here: https://caref4prez.org/nationwide-raffle-2026/

This week on Mike Drop Monday, Mike takes a deep dive into the Labor Notes Conference and the lessons, conversations, and organizing strategies that emerged from one of the labor movement's most important gatherings.

Mike is joined by Jacob Morrison from The Valley Labor Report to discuss highlights from the conference, key takeaways for workers and unions, and the state of the labor movement today. Sarah also joins the show to share her firsthand experience attending Labor Notes and the workshops, discussions, and connections that made an impact.

Later in the episode, Renee and Sarah put Mike in the hot seat with questions about current events, labor news, and campaign updates, including information about Mike's nationwide campaign raffle. Tickets are available now, and the drawing will be held on June 26. Get your tickets here: https://caref4prez.org/the-shop/nationwide-raffle-2026-tickets/

The episode wraps up with a featured interview between Mike and C. Moline, a letter carrier from Seattle, Washington, who facilitated a Labor Notes workshop on workplace surveillance. They discuss the growing use of surveillance technologies on the job, how workers can recognize and challenge these practices, and practical strategies for protecting workplace rights.

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What are carriers looking for in the next contract? What qualities do they want from future leadership? Mike hits the streets of Oregon to find out. In this episode, he talks with Bannon Hunt and Bronson Myers about their priorities, concerns, and hopes for the future. Hear directly from the carriers as they share their perspectives on the road ahead for the union and the craft.

This week on Mike Drop Monday, Mike sits down with union siblings from Branch 701 in Missoula, Montana, to discuss the issues that matter most to letter carriers. From workplace challenges and union activism to the strength of standing together, hear firsthand perspectives from the members who help make our union stronger every day.   

After rumors started swirling that Mike and Region 2 Business Agent Nick Vafiades were “working together” after being seen at the same event, the two decided to sit down and talk openly about it.

In this episode of Mike Drop Monday, they discuss the current climate of NALC politics, how disagreements have turned personal, and why members should be able to have different opinions without fear of attacks or division. Honest conversation, mutual respect, and real talk about where the union goes from here.

Mike teams up with the Next Generation Carriers Podcast for an honest conversation about the newest NALC collective bargaining update posted to the Members Only portal. They discuss member reactions, key points from the update, concerns carriers still have, and why this moment matters for the future of the craft.

On this week’s Mike Drop Monday, Mike opens the floor to a completely unfiltered Q&A this time with a twist: questions come from Spanish-speaking listeners from all over. Nothing is off limits as Mike responds to everything from everyday life questions and cultural differences to deeper takes on work, mindset, and the unexpected moments that come from navigating language and perspective gaps.

Expect real talk, a few surprises, and plenty of humor as ideas get translated, reinterpreted, and occasionally misunderstood in the best possible way. It’s a conversation that shows how much gets lost and found between languages, and why curiosity still connects everyone at the end of the day.

This exclusive Table 2 AMA gives you direct access to Mike for unfiltered conversations and what it actually takes to level up. Pull up with questions and leave with clarity.

Carriers for a Better Union, also known as CBU, has been called the “black sheep” of Texas by some, while others see it as a movement pushing for real change inside the union.

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In this episode, we break down what Carriers for a Better Union is, where it came from, and why it’s getting attention from letter carriers across Texas and beyond.

We also highlight the work being done by Omayra Acevdeo, a steward and Food Drive Coordinator for Branch 181 in Texas, who has been working to translate the M-41 and other important documents to support Spanish-speaking carriers.

We talk about:

• What Carriers for a Better Union (CBU) actually is • Why some consider them “troublemakers” or “black sheep” • The role of grassroots organizing in union change • Omayra Acevdeo’s work translating the M-41 • Why accessibility and inclusion matter for all carriers • How movements like this impact the future of the union

Catch the translated M-41 here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4IkLBlvZ63viZYD7YpTkCe?si=120ca95e9f314032

Catch Omayra on Next Generation Carriers with Margo O’Niell: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7FGZNr7YFVw95tQfQUQ9c0?si=gBb3hp0VTOCrCF-9C-zPdg

Support Michael Rivera here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-michael-rivera?attribution_id=sl:ac52f7d0-92ec-4e22-92d4-9b082a3acebb&lang=en_US&ts=1776307105&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp17_tb-amp20_control&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

Follow Carriers for a Better Union: https://www.tiktok.com/@carriersforabetterunion?_r=1&_t=ZP-964FK6Oy7As

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