Mike Drop Monday – Episode 7

In this jam-packed episode, Mike, Renee, and Sarah bring you the latest updates straight from the union trenches:

1. Headquarters → LM‑2 report overview They break down the recently filed LM‑2 financial disclosure form ( https://olmsapps.dol.gov/query/orgReport.do?rptId=919270&rptForm=LM2Form ), explaining:
   

• Key highlights: total receipts, disbursements, assets, liabilities, and compensation figures.
  

• Why this matters: Form LM‑2 is a comprehensive, public record of a union’s finances, covering officer salaries, political spending, representational activities, legal fees, grants, and morehttps://olmsapps.dol.gov/query/orgReport.do?rptId=919270&rptForm=LM2Form
  

• What to watch: potential red flags or noteworthy line-items (such as sudden spikes in political or overhead expenses).
  

2. Budget Bill Breakdown They dissect the recently passed budget bill, covering funding levels for the Postal Service, impacts on staffing, delivery standards, and any earmarks affecting federal workers.
   

3. Clearing the Air A segment dedicated to addressing recent rumors or disputes within the union community, laying out facts and providing clarity.Mike’s CLC Response 06/07/2024: https://caref4prez.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CLC-response.pdf

1. Special Guest: Jason Anderson (AFGE National Vice President, District 7) Jason joins to discuss:
   

• His role and priorities representing federal employees in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin
  

• Collaboration with other unions like NALC/NAPS.
  

• Initiatives on safety, health benefits, and federal workforce solidarity.
  

• Recent partnership work at VA facilities, the Hines VA community event afge.orgva.gov.