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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