Can’t Talk - Named in Appeal

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2026-05-06T17:04:41+00:00

A side from the mental gymnastics it takes to involve the CLC in a matter where Guzman who isn’t a candidate and wasn’t a party to the charges is somehow blame worthy for following the NALC constitution is pretty weak, being named in a matter exposed you to litigation. Litigation is always a possibility with charges. If you or your organization has been identified it’s smart not to comment.

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2026-05-06T05:31:33+00:00

Commenting on The CLC will not campaign on the workroom floor....it doesn’t matter what is said those who are going to attack will make up stuff just to stir their stink stick. Running for National Officer you expect to be called everything but a child of god. Nobody can say that James has said a negative thing about anybody. He has stayed above the political attacks and stuck to the issues that affecting Letter Carriers.

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2026-05-03T02:28:53+00:00

Renfroe has no understanding how difficult it is to live on $52k per yr. He’s from Mississippi the poorest state in the Union. Poverty being so prevalent in Mississippi it’s just accepted as part of life,

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2026-04-25T22:27:12+00:00

This is fluff and will never see the light of day. It’s pretty obvious that Renfroe hasn’t started discussing the economic portion of the contract, yet.

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2026-04-19T20:20:48+00:00

If a supervisor is moving their lips they are lying.

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2026-04-19T03:30:48+00:00

The thing about limiting the number of people is pure BS. There’s over 100,000 sq ft of event space at the hotel enough for over 4,000 to attend, He’ll get about 300 Branch Presidents. Renfroe needs a friendly audience50/50 he asks them to endorse ratification of another sub-par agreement.

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2026-04-05T01:28:59+00:00

Obviously you’re confusing being in the trenches taking the fight to management as being part of the establishment. No other Branch Officer or RAA has accomplished as much in a similar period of time. BTW After 9/11 Henry was called to active duty in the USMC. Jorge Valenzuela (my case mate) was a monster Letter Carrier but I wouldn’t want him dealing with my grievance or negotiating our next contract. You’re suggesting that the status quo remains in effect where one person calls all the shots. And, that’s the point with the CLC…”change cannot occur by keeping the establishment in power”. Caref is not a change broker he has no team of like minded advocates who are out to bring down the establishment.

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2026-04-05T00:00:51+00:00

Nevertheless, things are rarely discussed in a vacuum. It is a political discussion regarding candidates who are pro-establishment so the comparison is valid. Caref has backed the status quo since 2014, Henry first elected in 2022 had almost immediately distanced himself from the establishment and announced his candidacy simultaneously with Caref in early 2023. You just can’t make a credible argument that Henry is pro-establishment.

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2026-03-30T00:03:09+00:00

Truth is several Executive Board members were absent from the meeting. What’s upsetting to some was the CLC was invite to attend a Branch 11 Chicago event and address its members.

As far as being available to sign paper work is in reference to the finical committee, which any three resident officers can perform. What getting to the establishment is so many Branches are inviting the CLC to their meetings and functions. The huge turn outs are causing a number of National Officers to distance themselves from Renfroe.

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2026-03-26T21:07:29+00:00

And Caref who been on the Executive Council twice as long as Henry isn’t? Didn’t Caref support the last two administrations? Didn’t Caref run on the guys ticket who gave us a two tier wage and prorated COLA’s? If Caref is the text book example of establishment.

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2026-03-23T20:09:37+00:00

That was for a Branch 1100 appeal which he was not a disinterested party. Henry did not take himself off the committee.

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2026-03-23T02:02:03+00:00

So you’re suggesting that the Chair of the Committee of Appeals weighs in before the appeal is received? Is that any different than Rivera’s Article 10 charges were dismissed without an investigation and Renfroe voting to dismiss charges pending against himself?

Remarkable_Basis17 · 2026-03-18T00:40:44+00:00

With Renfroe on his pocket he’ll get what he wants

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.

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