Next Generation Carriers

International Women’s Day(History)

Written and narrated by Birgitte Soland

Origins: Current Events in Historical Perspective is a production of the Departments of History at The Ohio State University and Miami University.

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James Capone and Chris Persampieri are joined by Paul B. and Ernest G.

Thursday, Feb. 27th APWU President Mark Dimondstein addressed his membership; "USPS Under Threat: APWU Members, Fight for Our Future".

NALC NBA Mike Caref talks about Contract, Privatization, Trump, Arbitration, and other issues.

Mike Caref had to cut it short for an emergency NALC executive council meeting which was happening at the same time that we were recording.

NALC NBA Mike Caref joined us before he was called to a special NALC executive council meeting.

“Let me beg of you, in God's holy name, let the organization be used for the uplifting of the human race, do not use it for the uplifting of yourself. Be true to your manhood; be true to your country; be true to the children yet unborn." ⁃ Mother Jones, July 19, 1902

00:00 - Intro

00:45 - “What does Brian Renfroe listen too?”

01:38 - “What has been happening recently in terms of Trump/Contract?”

15:42- “Why all of a sudden a sharp increase in media presence/“Fight Like Hell”?”

19:00 - “How will National NALC help with local rallies organized by Branches?”

22:09 - “Why hasn’t National NALC called for a Sunday-based national day of action to flex our muscle?”

28:02 - “What are your thoughts on the record vote NO, rejection of the contract proposal?”

31:50 - “Why did NALC not go to arbitration in the Summer of 2023?”

33:52 - “What are your thoughts on the various Caucus movements and political Slates developing inside NALC?”

39:35 - “If AWPU goes on strike, will NALC allow another PATCO or will we stand with them?”

42:56 - “What is Brian Renfroe going to do about the uniform crisis?”

45:50 - “Is the NALC working on ways to make it easier for Branches to receive trainings/classes?”

53:15 - “What is the actual timeframe for this arbitration?”

54:52 - “Are we going to get stuck with these various concessions?”

56:05 - “Is everything back on the table during arbitration?”

59:15 - “I think the 2024 Tentative Agreement is loaded with concessions.” - John Murphy

01:07:30 - “Can you explain more about the 12/60 language in the 2024 Tentative Agreement?”

01:08:33 - “Why did you turn off comments for the NALC social media platforms?”

01:11:00 - “How would equability of worked if the 2024 Tentative Agreement passed?”

01:13:30 - “Did President Trump threat / Privatization have any influence during those 15-days?”

01:14:55 - “What will NALC do to boost membership engagement?”

01:16:05 - “Management got a 4.7% pay raise, and we got a 1.3% offer, why?”

01:17:30 - “Will you practice side-by-side open bargaining? Does NALC sign a NDA?”

01:22:10 - NALC Resolutions / Contract Demands.

01:23:45 - “Are you in favor of live-streaming the NALC Convention to the members portal?”

01:27:47 - “Can postal management be in attendance at the NALC Convention?”

01:28:38 - “Would you have done anything done differently with COLAs?”

01:34:36 - “Why are we not going after management to trim the fat?”

01:38:10 - “Why are OJIs not paid?”

01:42:16 - “Are you planning on running again in 2026?”

01:43:15 - “What changes to NALC would you like to see?”

01:48:30 - “Should anyone who has less than 6 years be worried of being laid off?”

01:53:35 - “Should NALC stand aside during USA Presidential candidates?”

01:54:50 - “Do you support Build A Fighting NALC platform?”

01:56:40 - “Can you publish the first offer the USPS and also first offer NALC brought to the table?”

02:02:40 - “Why no hardline demands and a hardline cutoff date for contract talks?”

02:07:52 - “Arbitrators flip flop on postal finances, correct?”

02:11:07 - “Are the postal labor unions talking about actually building a united media campaign?”

02:15:10 - “Why did we not do a contract campaign at the end of Covid and before President Trump?”

02:19:50 - “Would you be willing to do a live-stream debate with other candidates and allow Branches to submit questions?”

02:22:00 - “What happened to Arbitrator Duffy?”

02:25:00 - “What’s up with the mentorship program?”

02:29:00 - “Would you be willing to work with the Build A Fighting NALC reform movement?”

02:30:54 - “What’s up with our vehicles?”

02:33:35 - “Why not unite with other labor unions and have our contract expire on May 1st, 2028?”

02:36:28 - Outro

February 21st, 2025 - President Trump to NALC President Brian Renfroe, the workers got sold out.

NALC President Brian Renfroe did a restricted virtual meeting with various NALC Branch Presidents, so Next Generation Carriers invited as many Presidents onto our podcast to discuss what happened and moving forward.

"Don't mourn, organize!" - This expression is the familiar version of the "last words spoken" by Wobbly songwriter Joe Hill before his execution on a murder charge in Utah. In truth, the expression is part of a telegram sent to Bill Haywood, in which Joe wrote, "Goodbye, Bill, I die like a true blue rebel. Don't waste any time mourning. Organize!"

"I didn't have to build a transportation network to deliver the packages. It existed: It was called the post office." - Jeff Bezos, July 2019

Next Generation Carriers and guests are individual union members speaking in a personal capacity and they do not represent the views of the NALC, the United States Postal Service, or any other entity that is spoken on this program.

The Next Generation Carriers podcast can be found online and on Youtube  and also on your favorite podcast platform.

We want to share an important event that is happening Sunday February 16th and also give a few mentions

Build a Fighting NALC is a rank and file reform movement that has an important upcoming ZOOM MEETING:  Sunday, February 16th at 1pm eastern.

To discuss the lessons of the Vote NO campaign, and next steps to fight as the contract heads into arbitration, how Build a Fighting NALC is getting organized and building chapters across the country.

Invite all interested NALC members!

Folks can register for this meeting on the Build A Fighting NALC website

Also; shoutout:

Massachusetts Build A Fighting NALC

For anybody in Massachusetts that wants to get organized with the Massachusetts chapter of Build a Fighting NALC please send an email to:

[email protected]

Also; shoutout:

Texas Build A Fighting NALC

For anybody in Texas that wants to get organized with the Texas chapter of Build a Fighting NALC please send an email to:

[email protected]

Also; shoutout:

Iowa Build A Fighting NALC

For anybody in Iowa that wants to get organized with the Iowa chapter of Build a Fighting NALC please send an email to:

[email protected]

And lastly, a solidarity shoutout:

To the Branch 2502 Reform Caucus out there in Las Vegas. If you’re in the Las Vegas area get active with that reform caucus. Send an email:[email protected]

NALC Branch 79 members Virgilio Goze and C. Moline sat down to talk what Seattle is up to. From filing 5,000 grievances in 2024 to organizing and mobilizing within the general labor movement inside Washington state.