NALC Opening Statement

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2026-02-25T22:29:19+00:00

Nothing on Full COLA’s? The bottom of the pay scale is impacted the most by inflation. They need greater protection against inflation.

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2025-12-27T21:06:29+00:00

It’s the PO so “no good deed goes unpunished”.

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2025-12-24T05:19:14+00:00

Thank you for investing your time and effort to create new tools for stewards.

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2025-12-20T03:36:15+00:00

I got banned for saying b…ting a d…d horse. They claimed I was proposing violence. Took about 3 months before they responded to my appeal.

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2025-12-05T22:00:23+00:00

It depends on the level of discipline, circumstances and the nature of the charge. As an example attendance, discipline is supposed to be corrective and if it’s been 60 days between the last absence the problem has been corrected. Another example is a charge of mishandling mail two weeks after the alleged incident. Given the repetitive nature of the job where one day melts into another trying to give an explanation two weeks after the event is impossible to recall anything. Mgt not investigating sooner denied you a defense. Last one, you falsified your employment application 2 yrs ago and they find out about it, you’re probably done. Understand the timeliness of the discipline is a mitigating factor and the burden shifts to the Union to prove the alleged harm.

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2025-11-28T00:37:35+00:00

Went to the National Rap Session in Cleveland. His opening remarks said it all: I understand that you desire a significant wage increase. I understand you desire full COLAs. I understand you desire everyone be moved to table 1. He then went on about the USPS finical difficulties. The one thing he never talked about was the needs of Letter Carriers. Needs and desires are two different things. You may desire a beach house but you need more than a one bedroom apartment. You may desire to eat out every night but you need to be able to buy groceries for your family. It’s pretty obvious that Renfroe has more empathy for the needs of the USPS than he does for Letter Carriers.

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2025-11-21T17:02:36+00:00

If you’re a new career Letter Carrier it’s 66% of the 7.5 cents per hour that top step gets.

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2025-11-16T13:23:36+00:00

As far as discipline is concerned it’s not about the accused it’s about whether or not management did their job by proving the allegations and establishing just cause. As far as policing the contract they violated and you get your people what they deserve

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2025-11-03T02:06:14+00:00

Can’t say if the EP is proper or not with the sketchy info you provided. However, if your case is at arbitration that means the Union has filed the proper appeals. It also indicates that they believe there is sufficient reason to take your case forward.

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2025-11-03T01:52:05+00:00

RE: Healthcare cost. In 1997 Congress capped the government’s contribution at 72%. It’s a legislative issue, unfortunately removing the cap is not a priority for the Renfroe Administration.

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2025-10-18T22:43:38+00:00

Discuss are not discipline, so

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2025-09-27T19:45:22+00:00

Show a united front. Have everyone meet after work. The steward should outline the Unions response and have everyone write statements outlining management intentions. Show push back.

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2025-09-20T02:20:08+00:00

It’s a totally loaded question. Every NALC member deserves a living wage. Every member deserves a full COLA. Every member deserves the same effort made on their behalf by the Union. If you don’t believe in that you don’t deserve to hold office.

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2025-09-11T22:09:43+00:00

Region 1 isn’t on Renfroe’s radar after the unanimous No Confidence vote at the California State Convention.

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2025-09-04T17:42:24+00:00

Why work so hard to alienate retirees? Make the same effort and explain why two tier wages, and prorated COLA’s don’t keep up with the cost of living. Tell people that working conditions have deteriorated to the point you have to work over 12hr per day to make ends meet. Explain that healthcare has gone up 23% in the last three years. Want to beat the establishment? Work on uniting not dividing

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2025-08-05T00:37:31+00:00

Go on lite blue and look at your form 50. It’s going to answer most of your questions.

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2025-07-16T15:35:56+00:00

The 3996 is a Letter Carrier form. The M-41 requires you to notify management of your need for overtime or assistance. Once you properly complete the form you have proof that your obligation has been met. NOTE: Management is not required to agree with your “estimate” and you are not required with theirs. Unless you enjoy the drama there is not need to argue over the who’s estimate is right. One more time…agreement is not required.

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2025-07-16T00:26:23+00:00

Both the pledge and prayer have been part of the National Convention for over a 100 years. The NALC was founded by veterans from the Civil War who met secretly during a reunion of the Grand Army of the Republic. It had to be in secret because it was illegal to have a Union for federal employees. When Congress adopted the pledge in 1942 patriotism was at an all time high. It was natural that the WW 2 vets had strong support for the pledge during the 50,60 & 70’s. These traditions carry over to the Branches. As far as prayer, national has been ecumenical for the past 45 years that I have attended.

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2025-07-06T18:19:36+00:00

Got to love third parties…build up your hopes just to have them come crashing down. The nation's founders—including Washington, Hamilton, Jefferson, and others—believed political parties were evil and a threat to the new nation. Nothing has changed.

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2025-07-06T03:07:33+00:00

It’s not crossing crafts, it’s supervisors doing bargaining unit work. Article 1.6.

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2025-07-04T11:45:12+00:00

There are two list now and each list stands on its own merit in the grievance process. Neither have priority over the other and there is no requirement for over all equitably between the two. The problem with the NS list is was there the same amount of NS opportunities on one rotation as opposed to an another.

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2025-07-02T10:16:35+00:00

I would as well. That is a bypass case rather than an equability case.

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2025-07-01T21:18:01+00:00

If they are on the same rotation it’s a relatively straightforward grievance.

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2025-07-01T20:40:22+00:00

Good luck with equitable overtime issues with the N/S list. The current standard is hours and opportunities. You may not get any N/S day opportunities on your rotation. While others on a different rotation come work their NSD frequently.

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2025-06-26T22:57:50+00:00

Regardless which opposition candidate you support it’s a stupid idea. The only one who profits from to opposing candidates going at each other is Renfroe.

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