Fight Like Hell!

Rank-and-File Bargaining Committees + a roundtable with Branch Leader committee members

Special Assistant to the President Doug Lape joins the podcast to go in-depth on the structure and goals of the Rank-And-File Bargaining Committees. Then, we hear from four members of the Branch Leaders group: Valerie Castillo, Salem, OR Branch 347; James Collins, Knoxville, TN Branch 419; Elise Foster, Chicago, IL Branch 11; Leigh Smith, Decatur, GA Branch 2225
Watch the full episode here.
Hear more from Rank-and-File Bargaining Committee members here.
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00:09:22 - Interview with Special Assistant to the President Doug Lape
00:13:21 - Developing the Rank-and-File Bargaining Committees
00:18:18 - How were committee members selected?
00:23:30 - Goals
00:27:18 - Reports and meeting minutes
00:33:00 - What info and materials did the committees review?
00:35:30 - Structure and schedule / Economic proposals
00:45:00 - What's next?
00:47:10 - Feedback
00:49:40 - Roundtable with members of the Branch Leaders Rank-and-File Bargaining Committee

New Employee Experience, Retention and Mentoring Program

This episode breaks down the New Employee Experience, Retention and Mentoring Program (NEERMP)—from its origins to the positive changes it’s brought, to what new carriers can expect as they settle into the job. Watch here.
Check out M-02010, a jointly-developed document released by NALC and the Postal Service to answer commonly asked questions about NEERMP: nalc.org/m02010 Review the MOU on page 258 of the National Agreement: nalc.org/contract
00:09:36 – New Employee Experience, Retention and Mentoring Program 01:04:30 – Ask the Mailbag

A deep dive into Article 8

In this week's episode of Fight Like Hell, we deep dive into Article 8. Then, we review some scenarios and decide: Is it a gripe? Or is it a grievance? Watch the episode here. 
Click here for the special edition of The Activist. 
00:00:00 – Intro00:06:47 – Deep dive into Article 801:03:05 – LMOU impasse update01:06:23 – Gripe or Grievance

Answering member questions and preparing for collective bargaining

The latest episode of Fight Like Hell tackles a range of topics submitted by NALC members and includes an update on the ongoing prep for collective bargaining. Watch the episode here. 

Arbitration Process & HELL NO! to Dismantling USPS

In this episode of Fight Like Hell!, we take a look at the arbitration process and discuss the upcoming rallies being organized by branches across the country on Sunday, March 23.
Our jobs, our service and the entire Postal Service are on the line. We need everyone’s help as we fight like hell against these attacks. Together, we will send a loud, clear message: HELL NO to dismantling the Postal Service. 
Reach out to your National Business Agent by Thursday, March 6 to organize a rally in your area. More information at nalc.org/March23.
 
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NALC's Collective Bargaining History

In this episode of You Are the Current Resident, we dive into NALC's pivotal collective bargaining history with former Chief of Staff Jim Sauber.
 
More information about the Tentative Agreement is available at NALC.org/contract.
 
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Virtual Rap Session on the 2023-2026 Tentative Agreement

00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:06 COLAs 00:07:12 Pay table modifications00:10:25 City carrier assistants00:11:22 Total pay increase00:22:27 Backpay 00:29:30 Bargaining process 01:01:30 Previous agreement comparison 01:05:21 Are step increases automatic? 01:07:23 Work rule changes 02:09:09 Q&A

NALC and USPS Reach Tentative Agreement

Tune in to You Are The Current Resident and get the facts on the tentative agreement. In this episode, NALC President Brian Renfroe and Ed Morgan discuss the details of the proposed agreement. Listen in while you follow along with the agreement summary at nalc.org/contract. 
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NALC Activist - Summer 2024

Listen to the Summer 2024 edition of the NALC Activist. Browse the digital issue here.

August 2024 Audiobook

Listen to the August 2024 edition of The Postal Record. Browse the digital issue here.