Next Generation Carriers

Wednesday, September 3rd the NALC Executive Council met to discuss the dispute resolution process and preparations for the next round of collective bargaining.

Business Agent Mike Caref of Region 3 Illinois came onto our podcast to break down that meeting for the general membership of the NALC.

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• NALC Route Protection Program(PDF)
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• M-01106(PDF)
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• EL-801(PDF)
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• M-00605(PDF)

El barrio de NALC

Roundtable of various NALC members that attended their Texas State Association Convention.

The 2018 NALC Guide to Route Inspections

00:15:23 - Section One: Principles of Route Inspections

00:39:27 - Section Two: Before the Week of Count and Inspection

01:10:47 - Section Three: During the Week of Count and Inspection

01:50:47 - Section Four: After the Week of Count and Inspection

02:10:59 - Section Five: Carrier Consultations

02:32:41 - Section Six: Route Adjustments

03:00:33 - Section Seven: Route Adjustment Review Requirements

[August 21st]SEIU 1199 and Butler Hospital Reached Tentative Agreement:

https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/governor-mckee-and-ri-afl-cio-commend-seiu-1199-ne-and-butler-hospital-reaching

On May 15, 2025, nearly 800 healthcare workers at Butler Hospital, a major psychiatric hospital serving the region, launched an open-ended unfair labor practice (ULP) strike.

Represented by SEIU 1199 New England, these workers include mental health staff, food service workers, nurses, call center staff, therapists, clerical staff, and more.

The strike was authorized by an overwhelming majority: 91% of the workers at Butler participated in the strike authorization vote. 99% of the voting membership voted in favor to authorize the strike. 

Read More:

https://working-mass.com/2025/08/07/rhode-islands-longest-healthcare-strike

Testing out a Sunday morning News/Education 10-minute format.

Directed at CCAs/PTFs on Sundays and Regulars on their ride to work on Monday mornings.

5 topics discussed:

• ​City Carriers Salaries,

• ​Newly hired CCAs contract rights, 

• ​What areas are hiring direct to Career status,

• ​How to become a successful union organizer,

• ​Mike Caref live on our podcast August 13th 9pm EST.

Marc Mancini talks about the assaults inside Pittsburgh on USPS letter carriers.

Cesar Hernandez, Ernest Gonzales, and Jose Rodriguez jump on to talk about the upcoming 2025 NALC Texas State Association Convention.

Cesar Hernandez is running for re-election of District 5 political rep for Texas.

Also, Josh Towne from the Building A Fighting NALC Rhode Island chapter encourages all members in/around Rhode Island to walk the healthcare workers picket line on Sunday, July 27th.

Bobby Damatin is legendary inside Region 14.

Bobby continues to fight for area wages(T-COLAs) for the high cost of living cities throughout the 48 states.

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Branch 84(Pittsburgh)

July 13th. 2pm.

Enough is Enough Rally.

841 California Ave

PGH PA, 15212