DRASSTIC Measures, A Letter Carrier Podcast with Lew Drass

DRASSTIC Measures, A Letter Carrier Podcast with Lew Drass

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DRASSTIC Measures, A Letter Carrier Podcast with Lew Drass episodes

  • Episode 16 -- The Most Qualified Person in the Room
    Branch president. Business agent. National VP. Now Lew is running for the top job — and he's not shy about why. In this episode, he breaks down his plan to tackle arbitration, fix the grievance backlog, unite a divided union, and finally get letter carriers the pay and respect they've earned.
    1 hr 15 min
  • Episode 15 Lew talks with Jacob Morrison on the Valley Labor Report
    Lew Drass for NALC President | Grievance Backlogs, Contract Negotiations & the Fight for Letter Carriers
    Jacob Morrison sits down with Lew Drass, candidate for National President of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of the union and what it would take to fix it.
    Lew brings four decades of experience to the race — from carrying mail in Huntsville, Alabama in 1981, to serving as branch president, national business agent, national director of city delivery, and eight years as national vice president. He didn't come back out of retirement for a title. As they used to say at NALC headquarters: Lew Drass gets stuff done.
    53 min
  • Episode 14 Drasstic Measures/Next Generation Carrier Podcast
    Lew Drass on Running for NALC National President | What He'd Do on Day One
    In this episode, Lew Drass sits down for a candid, no-holds-barred conversation about his run for NALC National President — and why he believes he's the most qualified candidate in the race.
    With 20 years behind the wheel as a City Letter Carrier, 10 years as a Branch President, 8 years as a National Business Agent, 4 years as National Director of City Delivery, and 4 years as National Vice President, Lew breaks down what's broken — and exactly how he plans to fix it.
    32 min
  • Episode 13 Letter Carrier Q&A Part 3
    In this episode, Lew talks to several Letter Carriers that came on the show. Listen in and hear what was discussed. There will be a similar show recorded on Sunday, August 30 from 5:00-7:30 P.M. (CST) and all of you are invited if you want to come on the show and ask contract questions, campaign questions, or to talk about anything you want to talk about. You can call 1- (346)-248-7799 - Meeting ID: 872 1722 9287 to come on the show. This is a recurring meeting, so once you have the phone number and meeting ID, it is always the same, so come on and join us tomorrow evening!
    1 hr 23 min
  • Letter Carrier Q&A Part 2
    In this episode, Lew talks to several Letter Carriers that came on the show. Listen in and hear what was discussed. There will be a similar show recorded on Monday, August 25 from 6:00-8:30 P.M. (CST) and all of you are invited if you want to come on the show and ask contract questions, campaign questions, or to talk about anything you want to talk about. You can call 1- (346)-248-7799 - Meeting ID: 872 1722 9287 or e-mail your cell number to [email protected] and he will send you the link.
    1 hr 31 min
  • Letter Carrier Q&A
    In this episode, Lew talks to several Letter Carriers that came on the show . Listen in and hear what was discussed. There will be a similar show recorded on Friday, from 12:00-3:00 CST and all of you are invited if you want to come on the show and ask contract questions, campaign questions, or to talk about anything you want to talk about. You can either call 1- (346)-248-7799 - Meeting ID: 872 1722 9287 or e-mail your cell number to [email protected] and he will send you the link.
    37 min
  • Episode 10 - On the Workroom Floor: NALC Representation with Steven Law
    In this episode, Lew talks to Steven Law who is a Letter Carrier and Shop Steward/Formal Step A representative in Enterprise, AL about his journey as a NALC representative and answers his questions regarding current issues on the workroom floor, the grievance procedure, the work environment, safety issues, contract negotiations, and much more.
    1 hr 7 min
  • Episode 9 Let's Talk - Drasstic Measures
    Lew relaunches the Drasstic Measures Podcast with a short episode inviting members to come on the show on Tuesday, August 18 from 12:00-3:00 CST and ask contract questions, campaign questions or to talk about anything you want to talk about. Just e-mail your cell number to [email protected] and he will send you a link. On Tuesday, August 18 you will be in the waiting room and come on the show on a first come, first served basis.
    4 min
  • Episode 8 - Pay Yourself First
    In this episode, Lew recaps the Alabama State Convention, breaks down the next steps in the local negotiations process, and shares a key grievance tip for PTFs/CCAs. He also offers practical advice on choosing benefits for newly converted/hired City Letter Carriers—emphasizing why it’s important to “pay yourself first” as you start your postal career.
    39 min

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Join us on "DRASSTIC Measures, A Letter Carrier Podcast with Lew Drass", the essential podcast for Letter Carriers . Dive deep into the challenges and triumphs of life as a Letter Carrier, from dealing with the unrealistic expectations of management, navigating the Contract to ensure fair working conditions. Each episode features insight from experts, Union Stewards and seasoned carriers who share their experiences. Whether you are a seasoned Carrier or a newly hired CCA, "DRASSTIC Measures with Lew Drass" is your go-to resource for staying informed, empowered and connected. Tune in and be part of the conversation shaping the future of the Letter Carrier Craft.