NALC Branch 458 Vice President Eric Beu speaks about edit books and how to properly maintain them. Send any comments, questions, or podcast ideas to 458podcast@gmail.comVon Members of Branch 458

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. Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email social@nalc.org. Keep up with NALC on Facebook, Twitter, and Inst…

Expanded vehicle safety check - https://www.nalc.org/workplace-issues/body/1975-02-Notice-76-from-M-41-2001.pdf please send any comments or suggestions to - 458podcast@gmail.comVon Members of Branch 458

00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:06 COLAs 00:07:12 Pay table modifications 00:10:25 City carrier assistants 00:11:22 Total pay increase 00:22:27 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&AVon youarethecurrentresident

Article about Holiday leave exchange- https://www.nalc.org/news/the-postal-record/2021/june-2021/document/CT.pdf Link to the JCAM- https://www.nalc.org/workplace-issues/body/2022-JCAM.pdf Please contact 458podcast@gmail.com with any questions or comments.Von Members of Branch 458

Here is a link to enroll for PSHB, click on the link for postal workers and follow the prompts, Open enrollment closes on Dec. 9th. www.opm.gov Penalty exclusion period is November 30 - December 27 as always, comment or send any questions to 458podcast@gmail.comVon Members of Branch 458

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. Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email social@nalc.org. K…

Members Eric Beu, Eric Robinson, and Casey Ritchie discuss updates from the Region 4 RAP session have an idea for an episode? E-mail 458Podcast@gmail.comVon Members of Branch 458

As information comes out and becomes available it will be posted here. !!!NEW INFORMATION!!! -here is the comparison tool link https://www.opm.gov/.../plan-information/compare-plans/ -go to www.login.gov to create an account that is required to enroll this enrollment period NALC Health Benefits Program website- www.NALCHBP.org NALC Health Benefits …

458podcast@gmail.com health plan information- https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/plan-information/premiums/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFtjsxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHVGJudoMT4_zcl2p7DELEWchWkv3HDdBt2A-_fwYUA1GHQtSkk6J7oqfpQ_aem_fv1gJqIi9BZ_-aM9BtRivQ automatic enrollment from OPM (please consider enrolling yourself to verify your enrolling in the plan…

Members Casey Ritchie and Eric Robinson discuss TSP scams, providing exceptional service and the importance of 3996's Visit this link to view handbooks and manuals discussed in this episode https://www.nalc.org/workplace-issues/resources/usps-handbooks-and-manuals 458podcast@gmail.comVon Members of Branch 458

458podcast@gmail.com www.NALCbranch458.com I hope to see everyone at the route adjustment training this week!Von Members of Branch 458

guide for route inspections - https://www.nalc.org/workplace-issues/city-delivery/body/2018-NALC-Guide-to-Route-Inspections.pdf there will be a class at the Union hall on Sept. 11th at 6:00 for anyone interested in protecting their route! please come! please send any questions or episode suggestions to- 458podcast@gmail.com…

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Here you can find information discussed in this episode and more from the convention including videos (I highly recommend watching these), photos, and many more details https://www.nalc.org/union-administration/nalc-convention/2024-boston-convention If you have any questions for the Delegates please send them to 458podcast@gmail.com…

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PLEASE LOOK OUT FOR A EPISODE ON THE CONVENTION COMING VERY SOON! zoom link for branch meetings- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/456984515?pwd=S1FDVmpBeWtMeThVTmFOMktaUkJTZz09#successVon Members of Branch 458

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OSHA HEAT regulations- https://natlawreview.com/article/osha-pushes-outdoor-and-indoor-heat-rule?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2EeQp4-uJCmJjLm8hv-6FM03fGRmHFMJHVMxi62QQ25bKlFpIhsczgqX0_aem_oWLk2IWwh_x8ftHL8TYrnQ HIPP- https://www.nalc.org/workplace-issues/safety-and-health/body/PS-FY-22-HIPP.pdf 458podcast@gmail.com…

Register to Vote information- https://oklahoma.gov/elections/voter-registration/register-to-vote.html -Federal Retirement Fairness Act (H.R5995) -Protect Our Letter Carriers Act (H.R. 7629/S. 4356) -Social Security Fairness Act (H.R.82/S. 597) -Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Employees Act (H.R. 618/S. 131) -USPS Shipping Equi…

https://www.eeoc.gov/pregnancy-discrimination Activist link - https://www.nalc.org/workplace-issues/resources/nalc-publications June postal record link - https://nalc.org/news/the-postal-record NALC branch 458 website link - https://nalcbranch458.com/ send any comments or questions to 458podcast@gmail.com…

Members Casey Ritchie and Eric Beu discuss: -the JSOV and how to fight dealing with management when they become hostile. -Political mail season -Letter Carrier Political Fund LCPF http://mseries.nalc.org/M01242.pdf https://www.nalc.org/government-affairs/political-activity/yes-i-want-to-become-a-pac-member write us at 458podcast@gmail.com…

A few updates from what we learned at our state convention this week. keep listening for future updates!Von Members of Branch 458

Members Casey Ritchie and Eric Robinson discusses CCAs and Route protection Click here for disaster relief https://nalc.org/member-benefits/nalc-disaster-relief-foundation handbooks and manuals can be found here (M-41 carrier handbook, and M-39 managements handbook) https://www.nalc.org/workplace-issues/resources/usps-handbooks-and-manuals…

May newsletter, food drive tips, H.R. 7629, Committee on homeland security and governmental affairs hearing, https://www.youtube.com/live/Ba0pak1UOCo?si=GRbE4-NvpcuDEBa-Von Members of Branch 458

Introduction to BRANCH 458 Podcast. Aprils newsletter, and a little about HR7629- Protect Our Letter Carriers Act please comment with any ideas or suggestions for future topics!Von Members of Branch 458

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In late November, more than 1,000 letter carrier activists representing branches across the United States gathered in New Orleans to take part in NALC’s 2023 National Conference. On this week's episode, President Renfroe shares some of the major highlights from the Rap Session. These important announcements and updates included topics such as contr…

On this week's special Thanksgiving episode, NALC Activist and Lynn, MA Branch 7 member Patrick Byrne joins the podcast to discuss the value of giving back to our communities and supporting one another with President Renfroe. This episode also features a brief overview of last weekend's National Rap Session in New Orleans, LA. Be sure to tune in ne…

Open enrollment season is here! To discuss the NALC Health Benefit Plan and all it offers letter carriers and their families, the podcast is joined by Director of Health Benefits Stephanie Stewart. President Renfroe also provides a brief overview of upcoming changes to Medicare resulting from the Postal Reform Act of 2022. Be sure to stick around f…

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Happy Veterans Day from NALC! We're proud to represent tens of thousands of veterans. This week, NALC President Brian Renfroe sits down with Executive Vice President and Army veteran Paul Barner to discuss the NALC Veterans Group and other veterans-focused initiatives. Plus, stay tuned for the Ask the Mailbag segment with Ed and Brian at the end of…

Once a month, The Postal Record is sent out to members across the country to keep them updated about the latest news from NALC, while also providing interesting stories about what letter carriers are up to on and off their delivery routes. This week, Managing Editor Michael Shea joins the discussion to give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the…

President Brian L. Renfroe and Special Executive Assistant to the President Tim McKay discuss regional grievance assistants and their important role in representing NALC members. Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email social@nalc.org. Podcast episodes with closed captioning are available on our YouTube channel. Keep up with NALC o…

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President Brian Renfroe and Assistant to the President for Workers' Compensation Coby Jones discuss how NALC works to ensure that letter carriers who are injured on the job receive the benefits they are entitled to under the law by helping members navigate the claims process and the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP). NALC members make…

We're excited to have Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Rhine join the podcast this week to break down important info about what to expect as preparations begin for next year's biennial convention. It will be here before you know it! The 2024 National Convention may be many months away, but there are some important processes and steps that start as early …

This week, Director of Life Insurance Jim Yates joins the podcast to provide a useful overview of NALC’s Mutual Benefit Association (MBA) to help you make the most of the options available to you as a member of NALC. To start off the discussion, Jim goes into a bit about the history of the MBA, as well as his own history with the NALC. The conversa…

President Brian Renfroe and Chief of Staff Kori Blalock Keller discuss NALC's legislative and political agenda. Listen in to learn how NALC engages lawmakers to support legislation that will make a meaningful difference for letter carriers. In this episode, Brian and Kori talk about current legislative efforts like the Social Security Fairness Act,…

President Brian L. Renfroe and Assistant to the President Ed Morgan discuss the grievance procedure and answer your questions from the mailbag. Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email social@nalc.org. Podcast episodes with closed captioning are available on our YouTube channel. Keep up with NALC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and …

President Brian Renfroe and Assistant to the President Ed Morgan discuss the Technology Integrated Alternate Route Evaluation and Adjustment Process (TIAREAP) and answer your questions from the mailbag. Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email social@nalc.org. Podcast episodes with closed captioning are available on our YouTube chan…

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On this week's episode, Special Assistant to the President Douglas Lape joins the discussion on "You Are the Current Resident" for a closer look at USPS Sorting and Delivery Centers (S&DCs). Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts! Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email social@nalc.org. Podcast episodes with closed captioning are …

NALC President Brian L. Renfroe and Assistant to the President Ed Morgan discuss NALC's role in the broader labor movement. Plus hear from AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and Executive Director of WGA East Lowell Peterson. Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email social@nalc.org. Podcast episodes with closed captioning are available on…

NALC President Brian L. Renfroe and Assistant to the President Ed Morgan discuss the Delivery Operations Information System (DOIS), a time-projection tool used in many locations by management to estimate the daily workload of city carriers. Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email social@nalc.org. Podcast episodes with closed captio…

NALC President Brian L. Renfroe and Assistant to the President Ed Morgan discuss the disturbing uptick in crimes against letter carriers. Then, Chicago Branch 11 President Elise Foster joins President Renfroe to discuss the Enough is Enough rally that was held in Chicago on Aug. 8. Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email social@nal…