Credit where credit is due: the branch officers are making more of an effort to abide by our bylaws. It's highly satisfying. This episode also includes a few corrections, and an important announcement right at the beginning.

My branch has proposed some bylaw changes. Turns out they're a lot more interesting than I initially thought. TO BE CLEAR, I am fine with the proposed changes. But the way it was presented... Well... Give it a listen.

Michael talks to us about the process of filing a grievance at the Informal A level. I ask lots of questions. (Let's assume I'm asking the questions as a courtesy to our listeners, rather than because of my boundless ignorance.)

The Goodest Oldest Boy wrote an article about us in the state newsletter! We're famous! Michael and I read the article, and respond to it.

Eric Ellis is back with an important message about pending legislation in Congress that will affect our retirement age and our pensions amounts. Eric describes the legislation, and offers concrete steps letter carriers can take to protect ourselves. (Donate to LCPF!) We also talk about those solicitors who claim to be "retirement consultants," or whatever, and are trying to get their hands on your TSP.

Michael joins me to talk about the abuses of power we endure, at the local level all the way up to national. And we offer solutions for how to deal with those abuses.

We answer your questions.

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

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.

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